It involves a knowledge of a variety of topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law ; weather, meteorology and forecasting ; watchstanding ; ship-handling and small boat handling ; operation of deck equipment, anchors and cables ; ropework and line handling ; communications ; sailing ; engines ; execution of evolutions such as towing ; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage ; dealing with emergencies ; survival at sea and search and rescue ; fire fighting.

It involves a knowledge of a variety of topics and development of specialised skills including ( but not limited to ): aeronautics ; astronautics ; programs to train astronauts ; space weather and forecasting ; ship-handling and small craft handling ; operation of various equipment ; spacecraft design and construction ; atmospheric takeoff and reentry ; orbital mechanics ( aka astrodynamics ); communications ; engines and rockets ; execution of evolutions such as towing, micro-gravity construction, and space docking ; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage ; spacewalking ; dealing with emergencies ; survival at space and first aid ; fire fighting ; life support.

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