Watchkeeping and seaman skills (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- shipboard terms and definitions.
- watchkeeping routines as a part of navigational watch.
- responsibilities of a proper look-out by sight and hearing.
- contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch.

Content

- Shipboard and watchkeeping terms and definitions plus information
- Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems
- Watch procedures and associated environmental protection
- Use of magnetic and gyro compasses
- Steer the ship
- Helm orders
- Steering equipment change-over procedures
- degrees and points
- sound signals

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

- Piira, O., Haavisto J. (toim.) 2010. Merenkulun perusteet 2 - Merimiestaito. 3. tarkistettu painos. ISBN: 978-952-13-4572-2
- Moodle materials.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Attendance at lectures and completion of exercises and exam.

Independent track:
Not possible.

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active attendance at lectures and approved completion of exercises and exam.