Watchkeeping and seaman skills (4 cr)
Code: MK00DQ89-3003
General information
Enrollment
23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 24.10.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 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
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
Evaluation scale
1-5