Route planning and meteorology (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maritime information sources needed in passage planning
- using maritime charts and publications when preparing passage plans
- using and interpreting shipboard meteorological instruments and shore-based meteorological information

Content

Route planning:
- relevant regulations
- charts, sailing directions, publications
- passage plans

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

Course material

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

Luento- ja Learnmateriaali ja linkit

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial navigation 1