Curriculum. for the Degree Programme in. Maritime Management credits ECTS

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1 Novia University of Applied Sciences Aboa Mare School of Maritime Studies Curriculum for the Degree Programme in Maritime Management credits ECTS Date: 21/05/2014

2 Curriculum for the Master Mariner (Sea Captain) Degree credits ECTS. According to the Finnish Board of Education s decision on the Degree Programmes at the Novia University of Applied Sciences, the Degree Programme in Maritime Management comprises 270 credits ECTS (hereafter referred to as "credit") which include 108 credits of onboard training. The name of the degree is Master Mariner. The Degree Programme in Maritime Management shall in regard to the Master Mariner degree meet the requirements set in the STCW Convention 1978 (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). The convention was modified in 2010 (the Manilla Amendments) and came into force on The training shall also comply with the Commission s directive 94/58/EG on the minimum requirements for the education and training of seafarers. The Degree Programme in Maritime Management is officially audited in accordance with the STCW year 2012, and is authorized to train Master Mariners. The Degree Programme in Maritime Management has a quality system which meets the STCW requirements. After completing their studies, the students are qualified to work as officers on both Finnish and foreign merchant vessels in worldwide international traffic or in leading positions in the land-based fields of shipping. The aim is that the student completes the theoretical studies and the onboard training which leads to the Watchkeeping Rating s Competency during the first year of studies. The Watchkeeping Officer competency is acquired after approximately 3 years of studies and the Master Mariner Degree after 4.5 years of studies. The curriculum for the Master Mariner degree credits follows the requirements set in the STCW-95 Convention. The curriculum is in accordance with the STCW Convention structured into the following levels: Support Level Operational Level Management Level In addition to the STCW-modules, common core studies and optional studies are also included in the curriculum. The curriculum for Master Mariner credits consists of extensive study modules. The modules form the basic units for the contents and structure of the studies. The scope of the study modules is expressed in credits. According to the ECTS definition, a study year consists of 60 credits and requires an approximate study effort consisting of 1,600 hours from the student. The study year comprises 40 calendar weeks. A working week requires approximately 40 hours of work from i

3 the student, and it can consist of both classroom teaching, independent studies and project-based learning. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The teaching in sustainable development must be demonstrable in the curricula. This is made apparent by using the ant symbol at the beginning of each part module and course description. In this curriculum, subjects such as navigation, manoeuvring, etc. are considered to be associated with sustainable development because their objectives include the avoiding of environment consequences of grounding and collisions. ATTENDANCE OBLIGATION The following rules are applied regarding attendance and non-attendance: Non-attendance (translation of an excerpt from the Quality Manual) The STCW-subjects have obligatory attendance. Absence from working teams, exercises and simulator training means that the non-attendance must be compensated for, i.e. the student must attend the parts he/she has missed. The student shall compensate for the non-attendance from the theoretical parts of the part modules which are evaluated on the basis of a written exam by corresponding work for the specialist teacher. In the curriculum the STCW-subjects have been divided into practical and theoretical modules, which are marked with the colour-code RED for the practical and BLUE for the theoretical modules. STCW practical courses (RED) Mandatory attendance is required in a red course to its whole or to a part. The extent of mandatory attendance is stated in the timetable. As to the absence from a red course, the student shall retake the whole course or applicable part of it, in order to get the permission to take the examination for the course in question, or otherwise compensate his/her absence, as agreed upon with the specialist teacher. STCW theoretical courses (BLUE) As to the absence from a blue course, the student shall according to the quality system compensate for his/her non-attendance by demonstrating corresponding skills and knowledge pertaining to the course (e.g. by written assignments). ii

4 Non-attendance is recorded on the registration form for the course enrolment which is monitored in connection with the part course evaluations. Other subjects which in the curriculum have the colour-code RED or BLUE have the same status as a STCW-subject with the corresponding notation. STCW-subjects (and corresponding subjects with the equivalent status) are subjects which have a reference to the STCW Convention in the curriculum. The references refer to the STCW edition from 2010, including the Manila Amendment Subjects which in the curriculum have the colour-code BLACK require that the requirements set in the examination of the subject in question, must be completed before the course can be considered to be passed. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE EDUCATION The objective of the education is to train competent and versatile captains for the national, European and international traffic. The main tasks of a captain include being responsible for and manoeuvring a vessel, and transporting cargo in such a way which is safe for both people and the environment. The education also offers bases for functioning in leading positions in land-based organizations within the maritime field. The training fulfils the requirements set in the international Convention on the Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention). iii

5 CURRICULUM CONTENTS FOUNDATION STUDIES 39 credits Common Core Studies 39 credits PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Support Level Operational Level Management Level 103 credits 17,5 credits 51 credits 34,5 credits ELECTIVE STUDIES ONBOARD TRAINING DEGREE THESIS 5 credits 108 credits 15 credits IN ALL 270 credits iv

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7 LIST OF CONTENTS SUPPORT LEVEL... 1 NAVIGATION FUNCTION Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties... 2 Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations... 4 English Ships Machinery... 6 CARGO FUNCTION Ship Types and Cargo Handling... 8 Tanker Familiarization Course... 9 OPERATION FUNCTION Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 3, deckmachinery Watchkeeping Duties, Engine Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 1, workshop Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 2, corrosion Metal works Law and legislation Occupational Safety Basic Safety Basic Fire Fighting Medical Care 1, First Aid Lifeboatman ONBOARD TRAINING SUL OPERATIONAL LEVEL NAVIGATION FUNCTION Terrestrial Navigation A Terrestrial Navigation B Terrestrial Navigation C Terrestrial Navigation D Route planning Meteorology and Oceanography Tidal Calculations Navigational Aids; Radar Navigational Aids; GNSS, compasses and steering Navigational Aids; ECDIS Celestial Navigation Celestial Navigation Celestial Navigation Watchkeeping Duties 1: Collision Regulations Watchkeeping Duties 1 B: Bridge routines Radar Plotting 1: Manual plotting Radar Plotting 2: ARPA Manoeuvring MRM Radio Communication GOC CARGO FUNCTION Cargo Handling Cargo Handling Advanced Tanker Safety OPERATION FUNCTION ISM + Conventions Environmental Protection SSO (Ship Security Officer) Stability Stability vi

8 Ship Theory Safety for Officers Advanced Fire Fighting Law and Legislation Occupational Safety Watchkeeping Duties 2: Bridge routines, simulator Medical Care ONBOARD TRAINING MANAGEMENT LEVEL NAVIGATION FUNCTION Metheorology Search and Rescue (SAR) Navigational Aids: Compasses Navigational Aids: INS Watchkeeping Duties Route Planning Manoeuvring Mechanical Engineering CARGO FUNCTION Cargo Handling Cargo Handling Cargo Handling Cargo Handling Cargo Handling Cargo Handling OPERATION FUNCTION Damage Control Ship Theory Law and Legislation Maritime Economics International legislative requirements and Environmental Management Systems Safety Management Medical Care COMMON STUDIES NATURAL SCIENCE 21 CR Mathematics Mathematics IT Studies Physics Physics Mathematics Physics Physics Mathematics 3/ Maritime Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics LANGUAGES 10 CR Professional English Professional Swedish Professional English English ML E English ML E GENERAL STUDIES 9 CR Swedish Basic Finnish Sustainable development Research methodology vii

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11 Support Level Onboard Community STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 STCW-Code:Table B-VI/6 Code MM14S101 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties No prerequisites The student Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place knows the onboard community and how it functions knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses understands helm orders knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of seafarers and watchkeeping onboard gains a thorough knowledge of different communication systems onboard gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the marine environment Familiarisation and security awareness 1,5 credits Contents organization onboard a vessel watchkeeping routines 2

12 compasses automatic pilot helm orders exercises in steering the vessel courses and bearings manoeuvring signals using the vessel s internal communication systems terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping duties Adequate security training for seafarers Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. Practical exercises onboard a vessel and in the workshop; simulator exercises also possible. STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 Column 4: A steady course is steered within acceptable limits having regard to the area of navigation and the prevailing sea state. Alterations of course are smooth and controlled. Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner. Sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their appropriate bearing in degrees or points is reported to the officer of the watch. Communications are clear and concise and advice/clarification is sought from the officer of the watch when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood. Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch confirm with accepted practices and procedures is able to prepare for arrival and departure, duties in connection with anchoring, embarkation of pilot and mooring, taking into account the occupational safety. is familiar with and follows the garbage management plan of the ship. Written examination. Steering examination in a simulator or onboard a vessel. Possible assignments completed. 3

13 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14S102 Attendance obligation Course Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations Red Prerequisites Contents None The student has the skills in navigation and seamanship required for the competency for functioning as a look-out on the bridge. knows how to use the International Code of Signals. 1,5 credit The student knows nautical charts, their characteristics and symbols. the buoyage system, coordinate system, conversion of courses and easier bearings in connection with chart work. the deviation and variation of a magnetic compass the International Code of Signals Visual Signalling Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. Practical exercises onboard a vessel can also be used as a method of instruction. The primary method of determining the ship s position should be the most appropriate one in relation to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. The position is determined within the limits of acceptable instrument/system errors. The reliability of the information obtained from the primary method of position fixing is checked at appropriate intervals. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. Written examination or a practical test onboard a vessel. Possible assignments completed. 4

14 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 Code MM14S103 Attendance obligation Course English 1 Red Prerequisites Contents Literature: None The course introduces the student with Maritime English and its range of use. The student knows the most important vocabulary in connection with radio communication in distress situations and in routine radio traffic. 1.0 credits Exercises in radio communication, the most important maritime vocabulary and reading of maritime-related texts. Exercises and lectures Introduction to web-based studies. Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP): General, Glossary, Distress Communication Articles (approximately 10 pages) in connection with the importance of communication in different situations at sea. A passed examination and a written assignment. Written examination. Written assignment (an essay, about 150 words). 5

15 Support Level Ship Machinery STCW-Code:Table A-III/4 Code MM14S104 Attendance obligation Blue Course Prerequisites Ships Machinery None The student knows the main parts of the diesel engine and its purpose. knows the different fields of application of diesel engines. knows the environmental effects of diesel engines. realises the importance of maintenance for safe navigation and minimised environmental consequences. 1.0 credits Contents the most important parts of a diesel engine and their functioning mechanisms fuels lubricating oils cooling water starting air maintenance and overhaul of a diesel engine the effects of a diesel engine on the environment occupational safety Classroom lectures and/or project-based learning. Exercises in the workshop or onboard a vessel; study excursions are also a possible method of instruction. A-III/4 Knows various types of diesel engines and their functioning mechanisms. observes safety issues when working in an engine room. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 6

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17 Support Level Onboard Community STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 Code MM14S201 Attendance obligation Blue Course Prerequisites Ship Types and Cargo Handling No prerequisites The student knows how to make the vessel ready for sea and duties in port in connection with loading and discharging, cargo handling and handling of hazardous cargoes. knows the structure of a merchant ship and the most common vessel terms. has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare. knows the characteristics and functioning of mooring equipment and lifting devices and cargo securing methods. 1,5 credits Contents Different vessel types, their areas of usage Ship construction, the names of various vessel parts and their use Vessel equipment, main dimensions and form, load lines and markings for draught (draught-marks) Handling and securing of general cargoes Handling of dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code and the risks connected with hazardous cargoes Environmental protection and occupational welfare The vessel s mooring equipment, lifting devices and cargo securing methods can perform duties of a watchman safely in connection with loading and discharging Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. Practical exercises in the workshop and onboard a vessel possible. STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 Column 4 Written examination and possible assignments passed. 8

18 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:A-V/ STCW-Code :B-V/1 Code MM14S202 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Tanker Familiarization Course Vessel Types and Cargo Handling The aim of the Tanker Familiarization Course is that those who intend to start working on a tanker, others than officers or crew having responsibility for cargo transport or handling, will get acquainted with tanker cargoes, cargo handling equipment, cargo shipments and tanker operations. After passing the course the student gets a certificate which entitles him/her to apply for an official certificate from the Finnish Maritime Administration. 0,5 credits Contents Regulations and application codes Tankers, types, construction, the names of the various parts and equipment Operations on a tanker Loading and discharging, sea transportation, purging, washing and cleaning of tanks, ballast and ballast passage The physical and chemical characteristics of oils, chemicals and gases Cargo characteristics Health hazards, poisonousness, risk of explosion and fire, and risks which are a threat to the marine environment Minimizing the risks and risk factors, risk of explosion and fire and poisonousness, and protection of the marine environment Safety appliances and equipment and personal protection Emergency measures Classroom lectures. STCW-Code:A-V/ Written examination. 9

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20 Support Level Onboard Community STCW-Code:Table A-VI/1-4 Code MM14S301 Attendance obligation Blue Course Prerequisites Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 3, deckmachinery No prerequisites The student has thorough knowledge of deck machinery, its construction, usage and maintenance. knows the maintenance of cargo handling equipment and lifting devices. learns to observe safe occupational safety routines. has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare. 1.0 credits Contents Deck machinery, its characteristics and safe methods of application Maintenance of deck machinery Maintenance of cargo handling gear, ramps, hatches, lifts and lifting devices Lubricants Maintenance programme and planning Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard Classroom lectures and/or project-based learning. Practical exercises in a workshop and onboard a vessel are also possible methods of instruction. Maintaining expected professional norms and behaviour at all times The working methods used in maintenance and overhaul work as well as cleaning and washing meet the requirements set by good seamanship; tools are chosen correctly. Written examination. Possible assignments completed. 11

21 Support Level Onboard Community STCW-Code:Table A-III/4 Code MM14S302 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Contents A-III/4 Watchkeeping Duties, Engine None The student must be familiar with the watchkeeping routines in accordance with the STCW Convention and understand their significance when it comes to good and safe seamanship and minimised environmental effects. Furthermore, the student must be able to understand and use the correct terms referring to the different parts of the engine room and its general organization. 1,0 credits STCW Code Section A-III/4 with reference to the duties of an engine-room watch Classroom lectures and/or practical exercises onboard a vessel or in a simulator and/or project-based learning. Initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation conforms to established procedures and practices. Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner. Communications are clear and concise and advice or clarification is sought from the officer of the watch when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood. Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch confirm with accepted practices and procedures. 12

22 Support Level Seamanship STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 STCW-Code:Table A-VI/1-4 Code MM14S303 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 1, workshop No prerequisites The student knows the basics in ship maintenance knows the handling, storing, overhauling and maintaining of ropes, hawsers and cables, and is aware of the breaking load of the ropes. is familiar with the securing of equipment and necessities. is familiar with the waste disposal management onboard. learns to observe safe occupational protection routines. has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare. 1.5 credits Contents Basics in ship maintenance Securing of equipment Mooring, mooring equipment The basic knots, the structure of ropes and hawsers, splicing, whipping and seizing, and the structure, handling and maintenance of a cable Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard Waste disposal management Practical exercises in a workshop and lectures and/or projectbased learning. Practical exercises onboard a vessel can also be used as a method of instruction. Maintaining expected professional norms and behaviour at all times The working methods used in maintenance and overhaul work as well as cleaning and washing meet the requirements set by good seamanship; tools are chosen correctly The knots and splicings must fulfil the occupational safety requirements 13

23 Support Level Seamanship STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 STCW-Code:Table A-VI/1-4 Code MM14S304 Attendance obligation Blue Course Prerequisites Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 2, corrosion No prerequisites The student has thorough knowledge of the objectives of ship maintenance and protection against corrosion. is familiar with the corrosion process and protection against corrosion. is familiar with the cleaning methods and agents. learns to observe safe occupational safety routines. has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare. 1 credit Contents Ship maintenance and protection against corrosion Cleaning and preparation of surfaces to be painted and painting works and colours Cleaning methods, cleaning agents and other chemicals - their characteristics and safe and environmentally sound methods of application. Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard Classroom lectures and/or project-based learning. Practical exercises in a workshop and onboard a vessel can also be used as methods of instruction. Maintaining expected professional norms and behaviour at all times The working methods used in maintenance and overhaul work as well as cleaning and washing meet the requirements set by good seamanship; tools are chosen correctly. Written examination. Possible assignments handed in/completed. 14

24 Support Level Ship Machinery STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 Code MM14S305 Attendance obligation Red Course Metal works Prerequisites None The student gets familiar with the most usual cutting and welding methods common onboard modern vessels. gets familiar with the safety measures to be taken when performing work with cutting and welding equipment. gets to know the most common tools used in metal work, their functioning and areas of use. is able to apply occupational safety instructions when using tools and machine-tools. knows how to perform minor overhaul and maintenance related tasks. is able to take environmental aspects into consideration in connection with welding and metal work. 1.0 credits Contents Gas cutting Welding using covered electrodes MIG/MAG welding Tools Measuring, marking, cutting, filing, grinding, drilling and threading Pipes, pipe parts and packings Practical exercises and theoretical teaching integrated in them and/or project-based learning. The performed tasks must fulfil the valid norms for welding. Assignments completed. 15

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26 Support Level Onboard Community STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 STCW-Code:Table A-VI/1-4 Code MM14S306 Attendance obligation Course Law and legislation 1 Blue Prerequisites No prerequisites The student has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment. is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment. understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties. is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal relations onboard a vessel. is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety. 1,0 credits Contents Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures Regulations governing loading and discharging Legislation on the safety in onboard work Environmental legislation The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. Continuously observing the organizational procedures drawn up to protect the marine environment (A-VI/1-4) Observing expected professional norms and the actors at all times 17

27 Litteratur Written examination and possible assignments passed. A number of Act and Decrees available on Moodle. K. Van dokkum: "Ship Knowledge-A modern encyklopedia" 18

28 Operational Level Safety STCW-Code:Table A-II/4 STCW-Code:Table A-VI/1-4 Code MM14S307 Attendance obligation Blue Course Occupational Safety Prerequisites Safety routines is familiar with the accident and health risks onboard, the occupational safety organization and legislation. has knowledge and skills to manage and organise work onboard taking occupational safety into account. 1.0 credits Contents Vessel environment from the occupational safety perspective (accident and health risks) Accidents, accident statistics The objectives and organization of and legislation with reference to occupational safety ILO 1996-Accident prevention onboard ship at sea and in port. IMO Conventions A-II/1 Classroom lectures and /or project based learning Relevant knowledge and requirements referring to personal safety onboard are identified correctly. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 19

29 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:A-VI/1-1 STCW-Code :A-VI/1-4 STCW-Code:B-VI Code MM14S308 Attendance obligation Course Basic Safety Red Prerequisites Medical certificate The student is provided with the basic safety skills required in the STCWConvention from all persons who intend to work onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-4. 0,75 credits Contents Maritime safety in theory and practice, equipment, safety techniques ad appliances, safety responsibilities, organization, physical and psychological preparedness, authority requirements, rescuing methods and practical exercises, and regulations for preventing environmental damages A-II/1 Lectures, independent studies, practical exercises and group work. In accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-4, A-VI/1-1 column 4 and A-VI/2-1 column 4. All practical exercises passed and a written examination. 20

30 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:B-VI STCWCode: A-VI/1-2 Code MM14S309 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Basic Fire Fighting Medical certificate The student familiarizes him-/herself with the fire-fighting equipment onboard, its operational aspects and areas of usage, and is able to perform common fire-fighting measures onboard the vessel in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-2. 0,5 credits Contents Combustion theory Flammable substances Alarm systems Fire-fighting appliances and equipment Fire-fighting agents Exercises Basic Fire Fighting Course according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course takes place at a STCWaudited fire training unit A-VI/1-2 Lectures and exercises In accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-2 Column 4. A practical test. A written examination is also possible. 21

31 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:A-VI/1-3 STCW-Code:A-VI/2 STCW-Code:B-VI/4 Code MM14S310 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Medical Care 1, First Aid None The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to various kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/ credits Contents first aid principles first aid onboard vessels, the contents of the first aid kit elementary knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vital functions resuscitation first aid in the following situations: o the most common attacks of illness: chest pains, stroke, diabetes and epilepsy o wounds and major bleeding o shock o fractures, joint and muscle injuries o burns and scalds o hypothermia and frost-bites o poisonings o examination and moving of an injured person A-VI/1-3 Lectures and exercises In accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 column 4 and A-VI/2-1 column 4. A written examination and exercises. 22

32 Support Level Safety STCW-Code:A-VI/2-1 STCW-Code:B-VI/2 Code MM14S311 Attendance obligation Course Lifeboatman Red Prerequisites Medical certificate The student is provided with the skills and knowledge needed for the issuance of the certificate Course in Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/2 1. 1,0 credits Contents Maritime safety in theory and practice, equipment, safety techniques ad appliances, safety responsibilities, organization, physical and psychological preparedness, authority requirements, rescuing methods and practical exercises, and regulations for preventing environmental damages Lectures, independent studies, practical exercises and group work. In accordance with STCW Code: A-VI/2-1 column 4 All practical exercises passed. 23

33 Support Level MM10S STCW: Reg. II/4 STCW.95: Reg. III/4 Statsrådets förordning (166/2013) Study module description Code MM14OT1 Attendance obligation Red Study Module Prerequisites Contents Onboard Training SuL Basic Safety, Basic Fire Fighting, First Aid The student gets an insight into how the tasks in navigation, mechanical engineering and safety, which belong to the foundations studies, are carried out in a vessel environment. 18 credits Navigation manoeuvring the vessel with the help of landmarks or fairway marks, magnetic and gyro compasses, helm orders, changing from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa, and handing-over and taking helm the duties of a look-out, fire and safety rounds, steering and navigational regulations to the extent they are relevant for a look-out, bearing to a target or source of sound and reporting to the officer of the watch ship construction, terminology in connection with the vessel and work routines onboard, the reporting done by a watchman and protecting the marine environment the duties of a watchman in an emergency situation, the pyrotechnic distress signals, SART, EPIRB, avoiding unintentional distress signals and measures to be taken when raising a false alarm duties connected with the embarkation and disembarkation of a pilot, casting off, mooring and anchoring Mechanical Engineering terms used for the various parts of the engine room, instruments and tools, and their placing or storage storing, moving and handling fuel, lubricating agents, water and other liquids as well as dry materials arrangements for watchkeeping, keeping contact, the safety plan of the engine room, emergency exits, alarm signals, alarm and fire-fighting appliances and equipment, portable fire-fighting equipment, occupational safety and handling of substances which are dangerous or harmful for the environment maintenance and cleaning tasks in the engine room, clean- 24

34 ing and washing, the main engine, the auxiliary engine, boilers, daily maintenance chores, electricity generation, and cleaning tasks caused by handling of fuels, lubricating agents or water Safety-related duties Introduction to vessel-specific (A-VI/1.1) alarm lists, division into compartments, emergency exits, operational safety drills and exercises and participating in them Cargo handling, maintenance and overhaul of the vessel hatches, port-holes, ramps, entrance ramps, lifts, cranes; lashing equipment, lashing and unlashing of cargo, controlling the lashing of the cargo and other materials; tasks in relation to loading, discharging and cleaning of tanks on a tanker; preventive measures and supplementary work in connection with departure and arrival the duties of a watchman in port; moorings, passage ways, illumination and hoisting the flag overhaul of cables, hawsers and other running rigging, hatches, ramps, lifts and cranes cleaning of the cargo holds and accommodation and other spaces overhauling the life-saving equipment Follow-up of the onboard training The onboard training is followed-up with the help of an Onboard Training Manual, which includes precise instructions for the onboard training as well as a detailed list of the learning tasks, and/or project-based learning (portfolio). The shipping companies and the Degree Programme agree upon how the onboard training is arranged. The trainee compensation paid to the shipping companies, and the division of expenses for subsistence, insurance coverage and other similar issues are settled in the training agreement. During the onboard training the student is usually not employed by the shipping company, and thus receives the usual social benefits for students unless otherwise stipulated. The onboard training is arranged on such vessels which traffic for ISM-certified 1 shipping companies. The shipping company, the vessel and the Degree Programme choose persons who are responsible for the instruction during the onboard training period. The tasks and duties of the student are recorded in an approved Onboard Training Record Book which is filled in by the student, and the separate tasks are signed by the onboard instructor after they have been acceptably completed. The form master assesses the student s onboard training based on the contents of the Onboard Training Record Book. The student assesses each onboard training period through fill- 1 ISM-International Safety Management-Code 25

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37 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O101 Attendance obligation Red Course Terrestrial Navigation A Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1 The student must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory. is able to determine the vessel s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys. is able to determine the vessel s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices. is able to draw a route plan. 1.5 credits Contents Absolut and relative navigation principles The earth s system of coordinates, latitude and longitude/repetition Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure Definition of rhumb line and the great circle Nautical miles and knots Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings Definition of different course systems. Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition Tha basics of route planning Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition Chart work A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning, possibly homework. The primary method of determining the ship s position is the most appropriate in relation to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. The position is determined within the limits of acceptable instrument/system errors. The reliability of the information obtained from the primary 28

38 method of position fixing is checked at appropriate intervals. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 29

39 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O102 Attendance obligation Red Course Terrestrial Navigation B Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation A, Mathematics 1 The student obtains knowledge of geodetics and chart projections. has command of the standardised buoyage systems and of the theory of lines of position. is able to project the earth s coordinate system and its projection on even surfaces. has thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts and publications such as sailing directions, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships routeing information. 1.0 credit Contents Geodetics and navigational chart production Geodetic datum Different types of chart projections and their areas of usage Different types of nautical charts and chart terms/electronical charts Presentation of nautical charts, various methods Interpreting the information taken from nautical charts and related publications Managing nautical charts and related publications onboard vessels The reliability of a nautical chart Defining of the buoyage system and navigation aids to navigation (IALA) and their reliability Theory of lines of position A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom. The information obtained from nautical charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and applied properly. All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified. The charts selected are of the largest scale suitable for the area 30

40 of navigation, and charts and publications are corrected in accordance with the latest available information. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 31

41 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O103 Attendance obligation Red Course Terrestrial Navigation C Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2 The student is able to perform chart plotting through marking courses on a navigational chart and making position controls and course corrections on the basis of current and drift. make entries into the ship s logbook perform rhumb line calculations 1 credit Contents Leeway and corrections caused by it Drift Construction of and calculating drift angles Rhumb line calculations/`average latitude method Ship s log and other relevant bridge documentation Lectures and exercises in class and/or project-based learning. Written assignment is also a possible method of instruction. A-II/1 The information obtained from nautical charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and properly applied. All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. The charts selected are of the largest scale suitable for the area of navigation, and charts and publications are corrected in accordance with the latest information available. Practical test included in Terrestrial Navigation D. 32

42 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O104 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation D Terrestrial Navigation C Navigational Aids: Radar Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering. The student can perform chart plotting through marking courses on a nautical chart and making position controls and course corrections on the basis of current and drift. make entries to the ship s logbook. draw, assess and realise a route plan. 2 credits Contents Introduction to ship simulator Route planning Leeway and corrections caused by it Drift Construction of and calculating drift angles Simulator exercises Rhumb line calculations Ship s log and other relevant bridge documentation Weather information Simulator exercises A-II/1 The information obtained from nautical charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and properly applied. All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified. The primary method of fixing the ship s position is the most appropriate in relation to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. The position is determined within the limits of acceptable instrument/system errors. The reliability of the information obtained from the 33

43 primary method of position fixing is checked at appropriate intervals. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. The charts selected are of the largest scale suitable for the area of navigation, and charts and publications are corrected in accordance with the latest information available. Practical test in simulator. 34

44 Operational Level Celestial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O105 Attendance obligation Blue Course Route planning 1 Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation C Mathematics 5 To provide the student with skills to use great circle calculations in practical route planning work. To provide the student with skills to draw up a route plan. 1.5 credits Contents Great circle theory Great circle calculations The reliability of the Dead Reckoning position Planning a route plan Drawing up a route plan Realising a route plan A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom. The students draw a route plan as group-work. STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 column 4 The information obtained from navigational charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and properly applied. All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. The charts selected are of the largest scale suitable for the area of navigation, and charts and publications are corrected in accordance with the latest information available. Written examination and assignments passed. 35

45 Operational Level Terrestrial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O106 Attendance obligation Blue Course Meteorology and Oceanography Prerequisites The student understands the basics of meteorology and oceanography and their effect on vessel operations. The student knows how to use the meteorological instruments onboard and how to interpret the information obtained from them. The student has knowledge of the characteristics of different weather systems and the procedures for reporting and recording. The student is able to apply the available meteorological information. 1.0 credits Contents The origins of the earth and the seas, geological development The composition and qualities of sea-water The composition and structure of the atmosphere The meteorological elements The physical qualities of air Clouds, precipitation, visibility, fog Heat balance Characteristics of various winds The circulation system of the atmosphere Air masses, fronts and frontal depressions Meteorological services for seafarers Tropical cyclones Weather-related information in the ship s log A-II/1 Lectures and demonstrations in the classroom. Measurements and observations of weather conditions are accurate and appropriate for the passage. Meteorological information is correctly interpreted and applied 36

46 Operational Level Celestial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O107 Attendance obligation Blue Course Prerequisites Tidal Calculations Meteorology and Oceanography The student knows the basics of tide theory. The student is provided with skills to calculate the height of the tide at a certain point of time and the exact time for a certain height of the tide and knows how to calculate the course and speed of tidal currents. 1 credit Contents Tide theory Tide publications and tables Tide calculations Tidal current calculations A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom. STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 column 4 The information obtained from nautical charts and publications is relevant, interpreted correctly and properly applied. All potential navigational hazards are accurately identified. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. The charts selected are of the largest scale suitable for the area of navigation, and charts and publications are corrected in accordance with the latest information available. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 37

47 Operational Level Navigational Aids STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O108 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Navigational Aids; Radar Terrestrial Navigation A The student knows the operational aspects, reliability and limitations of radar equipment and the basics of determining the position and monitoring the traffic situation with the help of radar. 2.0 credit Contents International regulations and technical requirements on radar equipment The operational aspects of radar equipment Technical definitions Radar construction and performance qualities Meteorological, technical and physical factors which have an effect on the radar performance Different types of radar picture mode and their differences Basic radar functions for optimal position and traffic situation determination Radar overhaul and maintenance onboard the vessel Practical exercises in the use of radar A-II/1 Lectures and demonstrations in the classroom and practical exercises in the simulator. Information obtained from the radar is correctly interpreted and analysed, taking into account the limitations of the equipment and prevailing circumstances and conditions. Written examination and a practical test in the simulator and possible assignments passed. 38

48 Operational Level Navigational Aids STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 Code MM14O109 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Navigational Aids; GNSS, compasses and steering Terrestrial Navigation A The student knows how to use electronic aids, and he/she knows about their reliability and limitations as complementary means to ensure safe navigation. is able to determine the vessel s position with the help of electronic navigational aids. understand the principal structure of satellite positioning systems (GNSS). is aware of limitations and errors of GNSS systems and their level of position accuracy. knows how to use the echo-sounder and how to apply the information correctly. has knowledge of the functioning of the magnetic and gyro-compasses. is able to determine errors in magnetic and gyrocompasses using celestial and terrestrial methods and to take such errors into account. has knowledge of the steering control systems, operating instructions and change-over from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa. He/she knows how to adjust the controls for optimal performance. 1,5 credits Contents Various satellite positioning systems and electronic sea charts. The accuracy level of the systems. Limitations and errors. Autopilot for the steering of the vessel Compass studies with reference to the gyro and magnetic principles. Echo-sounders for determining the depth; their operational aspects. Different types of logs for speed determination. Lectures and/or project-based learning and demonstrations in the classroom. 39

49 A-II/1 Performance checks and tests to navigation systems comply with the manufacturer s recommendations and good navigational practice. Errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses are determined and correctly applied to courses and bearings. The selection of the mode of steering is the most suitable in relation to the prevailing weather, sea and traffic conditions and intended manoeuvres. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 40

50 Operational Level Navigational Aids STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 STCW-Code :Table A-II/2 STCW-Code : section B-1/ Code MM14O110 Attendance obligation Red Course Prerequisites Navigational Aids; ECDIS Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering Terrestrial Navigation B The student is able to determine the vessel s position with the help of electronic navigational aids. understands the structure of ECDIS. knows the errors and limitations of the ECDIS systems as well as their levels of accuracy in giving positions knows different kinds of electronic navigational charts, their configuration and pros and cons. has skills in using satellite positioning systems and electronic navigational charts. knows the operational aspects of AIS. knows the operational aspects of VDR. 1.5 credits Contents Different satellite positioning systems and electronic navigational charts Levels of accuracy of the systems Deficiencies and errors The configuration of electronic navigational charts AIS and VDR Exercises in using the instruments A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom. Exercises in using the instruments. STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 column 4; page 28 as applicable including: Performance checks and tests to navigation systems comply with the manufacturer s recommendations and good navigational practice. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 41

51 Operational Level Celestial Navigation STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 STCW-Code :Table A-II/2 Code MM14O111 Attendance obligation Red Course Celestial Navigation 1 Prerequisites Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2 The student understands the basics of celestial position determination. The student is provided with skills in using the sextant. The student is provided with skills in calculating the height to various celestial bodies. The student is provided with skills in calculating the hour angle and declination of celestial bodies. 1.0 credits Contents The basics of celestial navigation The height method The system of co-ordinates The Nautical Almanac (NA) and height tables Sextant and corrections for heights Height calculations Time, time calculations Calculations in determining the local time angle and declination of celestial bodies STCW-Code: Table A-II/1 Lectures and exercises in the classroom. Demonstrations in the planetarium. Exercises in using the instruments. Calculations and measurements of navigational information are accurate. Written examination and possible assignments passed. 42