Meteorology and Passage PlanningLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: 209952810
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Peppi
Objective
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. 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.
Content
Development and structure of weather systems, tropical cyclones, currents, weather reports, tide tables, currents, navigational charts, navigation manuals, traffic separation schemes, accuracy of positioning, reliability of appliances.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Excellent (5), good (4-3), fair (2-1); fail (0)