Maintenance of navigation and internal communication systems and equipment (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operation principles of all internal communication systems on board
- knowledge of the principles and maintenance procedures of navigation equipment, internal and external communication systems
- service agreements

Content

- magnetic compass
- gyrocompass
- fiberoptic gyrocompass
- fluxgate compass
- radar, ARPA
- GPS
- autopilot
- log
- rudder angle indicator
- ECDIS
- GMDSS equipment: EPIRB, SART, NAVTEX, DSC
- AIS, LRIT, SSAS
- internal communication systems and equipment

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/6 column 4 are used:
- transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful
- communication records are complete, accurate and comply with statutory requirements
- the effect of malfunctions on associated plant and systems is accurately identified, ship’s technical drawings are correctly interpreted, measuring and calibrating instruments are correctly used and actions taken are justified
- isolation, dismantling and re-assembly of plant and equipment are in accordance with manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions, legislative and safety specifications
- action taken leads to the restoration of bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions

Course material

Material shared at lectures.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks and possible laboratory work.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Actively attended, passed exam and approved other tasks.