Bridge watchkeeping (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- 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.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.

Course material

Lakikokoelma - Vesiliikenteen säädökset
STCW-yleissopimus
Vahdinpitoon liittyvät säädökset
Bridge Procedures Guide
Learn-materiaali

Study forms and 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.

Student workload

Luennot 15 h
Virtuaalityöskentely ja harjoitukset 20 h
Muu oma työskentely ja valmistautuminen tenttiin 15 h
Tentti 3 h
Tentin palautus ja palautekeskustelu 1 h
Yhteensä 54 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills (deck)