Watchkeeping and seaman skillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- steering the ship and acting on helm orders given in English
- keeping a proper look-out by sight and hearing
- monitoring and promoting safe watchkeeping
- operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures

Content

- shipboard terminology and definitions
- watchkeeping procedures and communication
- navigational aids and signals
- magnetic and gyro-compasses
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- responsibilities of a look-out person
- responsibilities of the helmsman
- alarm and distress systems and signals
- emergency duties
- basic environmental protection procedures

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/4 column 4 are used:
- a steady course is steered within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing sea state
- alterations of course are smooth and controlled
- communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seaman-like manner
- sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their approximate 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 on watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
- maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted practices and procedures
- initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation is in conformity with established practices and procedures
- the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times