Watchkeeping and seaman skills (for engineers)Laajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- shipboard terms and definitions
- watchkeeping routines as a part of navigational watch
- responsibilities of a proper look-out by sight and hearing
- contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

Content

- Shipboard and watchkeeping terms and definitions plus information
- Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems
- Watch procedures and associated environmental protection
- Use of magnetic and gyro compasses
- Steer the ship
- Helm orders
- Steering equipment change-over procedures
- degrees and points
- sound signals

Evaluation

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.