Sea transportLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the different ship types in shipping and the role of sea transport in the demand-supply chain.
You understand maritime traffic legislation at a general level (IMO regulations, EU directives and the recommendations of the Baltic Sea Protection Commission HELCOM).
You understand how shipping is part of the maritime transport system.

Content

What are the vessel types and their areas of use?
What are the types of goods and cargo transported and the chartering methods on different ships?
What is meant by regulations, directives and recommendations concerning maritime transport and their main content?
What are the main organizations of maritime transport?
What is meant by the maritime transport system at the national and international level?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.