Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- ship handling in different conditions
- handling of different ship types
- anchoring and mooring in different conditions
- a capability to operate the vessel in all conditions using all available equipment, systems and resources

Content

- ship handling theory
- the influence of wind
- current and shallow water and narrow fairways (SQUAT, bank effect, interaction/suction)
- different steering and propulsion systems
- manoeuvring tests
- rate of turn/radius
- steering in rough weather and ice covered water and VTS areas

Opiskelumateriaali

For self studying:
- House D.J., Ship Handling: Theory and Practice, Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (November 1, 2007)
- Standard Club, A Masters Guide to Berthing, 2012

Learn – material

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

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.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

TBA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam

Qualifications

- Ship handling 1
- Ship’s control systems