Watchkeeping and seaman skills (4 cr)

Code: MK00DQ89-3001

General information

Enrollment: 15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 31.08.2020 - 11.10.2020
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 4 cr

Local portion: 4 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact 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: Arto Harmonen

Teacher in charge: Arto Harmonen

Groups: MKKT20SP
Marine Technology, full-time studies

Course: MK00DQ89

No reservations found for realization MK00DQ89-3001!

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language
- keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing
- contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
- operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Content

- shipboard terms and definitions
- watchkeeping procedures and communication
- navigational aids and signals
- magnetic and gyro-compasses
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- responsibilities of a look-out
- responsibilities of a helmsman
- alarm and distress systems and signals
- emergency duties
- basic environmental protection procedures

Course material

Learn -material

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam