Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language
- keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing
- contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
- operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Content

- shipboard terms and definitions
- watchkeeping procedures and communication
- navigational aids and signals
- magnetic and gyro-compasses
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- responsibilities of a look-out
- responsibilities of a helmsman
- alarm and distress systems and signals
- emergency duties
- basic environmental protection procedures

Materials

Learn -material

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.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam