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Bridge watchkeepingLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: MK00DQ96

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- comprehensive knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Materials

- Route planning and meteorology
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Simulator training at the operational level 1
- Simulator training at the operational level 2
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

02.04.2024 - 12.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Tapani Alastalo
Teacher in charge

Tapani Alastalo

Groups
  • MKKT23SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- comprehensive knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

03.04.2023 - 14.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Joni Hietakangas
Teacher in charge

Joni Hietakangas

Groups
  • MKKT22SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- comprehensive knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

04.04.2022 - 15.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
  • Joni Hietakangas
Teacher in charge

Joni Hietakangas

Groups
  • MKKT21SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- comprehensive knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.