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General and bulk cargo operations (4 cr)

Code: MK00DR17-3001

General information


Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 01.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Marine Technology

Teachers

  • Alexander Shaub

Teacher in charge

Alexander Shaub

Groups

  • MKKT20SP
    Marine Technology, full-time studies
  • MKKT22KA
    Marine Technology, full-time studies

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- handling, stowage and securing of dry cargoes
- to use available shipboard data related to handling of bulk cargoes
- in use of equipment and data related to ship’s attitude, hull stress and draft survey

Content

- dry- and bulk cargoes properties, quantities, calculations and draft survey
- grain cargo calculations and deck cargo
- ventilation of cargo spaces
- IMSBC and other relevant regulations
- exercises and simulations

Materials

Study materials are in the Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Cargo quantity calculations in accordance with Load lines agreement 1966/88 and ship stability requirements. Grain and same condition cargoes calculations in accordance with the ship stability requirements at the beginning and at the end (10% fuel and stores) of the trip. Draught survey. Loading NAPA training.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer IS REQUIRED.

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

Employer connections

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Further information

Courses required to perform tasks, participation in the NAPA training in computer class.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam. NAPA training.

Qualifications

- Cargo handling
- Ship stability 1