Voyage planning and meteorology (2 cr)

Objective

Ability to interpret weather charts and to forecast weather conditions (including ice) in the sea area concerned. Characteristics of the various weather systems including tropical cyclones, currents, and tides. Planning of the intended voyage and navigation in advance by acceptable methods in plotting ocean tracks, taking into account any special circumstances and factors affecting accuracy of positioning.

Content

Voyage planning:
- conduct a voyage plan using all available information and resources needed for safe ocean passages
- considering the special conditions during a voyage
- VTS services

Meteorology:
- weather charts and forecasts
- synoptic meteorology, weather phenomenas
- tropical cyclones
- ice
- ocean currents
- tidal currents

Course material

Material from Learn and internet.
Supplementary reading: Ilmakehä, sää ja ilmasto (Karttunen, Koistinen, Saltikoff, Manner)

Study forms and methods

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

Independent track: n/a

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

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

Route planning and meteorology