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Bridge watchkeeping (2 cr)

Code: MK00DQ96-3001

General information


Enrollment

14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021

Timing

05.04.2021 - 16.05.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology

Teachers

  • Joni Hietakangas

Teacher in charge

Joni Hietakangas

Groups

  • MKKT20SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- comprehensive knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

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

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.