Voyage planning and meteorologyLaajuus (2.5 cr)
Code: MK00DR12
Credits
2.5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning
- ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned
- characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides
Content
Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services
Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents
Qualifications
Route planning and meteorology
Materials
Approved training during studies
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
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
- Arto Harmonen
Teacher in charge
Arto Harmonen
Groups
-
MKKT21SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
-
MKKT24KAMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning
- ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned
- characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides
Content
Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services
Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents
Materials
Material from Learn and internet.
Supplementary reading: Ilmakehä, sää ja ilmasto (Karttunen, Koistinen, Saltikoff, Manner)
Teaching methods
Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.
Independent track: n/a
Blended track: Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Employer connections
The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam
Qualifications
Route planning and meteorology
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 01.05.2023
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
- Arto Harmonen
Teacher in charge
Arto Harmonen
Groups
-
MKKT20SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
-
MKKT23KAMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning
- ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned
- characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides
Content
Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services
Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents
Materials
Material from Learn and internet.
Supplementary reading: Ilmakehä, sää ja ilmasto (Karttunen, Koistinen, Saltikoff, Manner)
Teaching methods
Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.
Independent track: n/a
Blended track: Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Employer connections
The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam
Qualifications
Route planning and meteorology
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 01.05.2022
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
- Arto Harmonen
Teacher in charge
Arto Harmonen
Groups
-
MKKT22KAMarine Technology, full-time studies
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning
- ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned
- characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides
Content
Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services
Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents
Materials
Material from Learn and internet.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track: You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.
Independent track: n/a
Blended track: Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Employer connections
The course may include control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam
Qualifications
Route planning and meteorology