Study Guide

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maritime information sources needed in passage planning
- use of maritime information, charts and publications in preparing passage plan
- use and interpret shipborne meteorological instruments and shore based meteorological information

Content

Passage planning:
- relevant regulations
- charts, sailing directions, publications
- conducting passage plan

Meteorology:
- atmosphere
- wind
- sky and precipitation
- visibility
- pressure systems
- weather charts and forecasts
- weather information services

Materials

For additional material, reading only
Merenkulun perusteet 1, Rannikolta avomerelle
Vesilläliikkujan opas (Ilmatieteen laitos)

Luento- ja Learnmateriaali ja linkit

Teaching 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.

Employer connections

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial navigation 1