Watchkeeping and seaman skills (2 cr)
Code: 209901316-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019
Timing
23.09.2019 - 08.11.2019
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 Engineering
Teachers
- Perttu Juvonen
Teacher in charge
Perttu Juvonen
Groups
-
MIKT19SPDegree programme in marine engineering, full-time studies
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
Location and time
Discussion with the teacher, and if necessary PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Materials
- Piira, O., Haavisto J. (toim.) 2010. Merenkulun perusteet 2 - Merimiestaito. 3. tarkistettu painos. ISBN: 978-952-13-4572-2
- Moodle materials.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Attendance at lectures and completion of exercises and exam.
Independent track:
Not possible.
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher, and if necessary PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Completion alternatives
Not possible.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active attendance at lectures and approved completion of exercises and exam.