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Ship stability 1 (2 cr)

Code: MK00DR07-3002

General information


Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

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 Technology

Teachers

  • Alexander Shaub

Teacher in charge

Alexander Shaub

Groups

  • MIKT22KA
    Marine Engineering, full-time studies
  • MKKT22KA
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintaining seaworthiness of the ship
- basics of hydrostatics
- calculate stability and trim with different cargo situations
- effect of free surface liquids to ships stability

Content

- stability and trim calculations
- ships intact stability requirements
- purpose of freeboard
- waterline agreement
- basics of effect of free surface liquids

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Ship stability and buoyancy basics. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in studies, completion of tasks, exercises and exams.