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Watchkeeping and seaman skills (4 cr)

Code: MK00DQ89-3003

General information


Enrollment
23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
30.08.2021 - 24.10.2021
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
MKKT21SP
Marine Technology, full-time studies
Course
MK00DQ89
No reservations found for realization MK00DQ89-3003!

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

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