Bridge watchkeeping (2cr)
Code: MK00EY30-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 10.11.2025 - 21.11.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 30.03.2026 - 10.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
- Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 12 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
- Teachers
- Tapani Alastalo
- Teacher in charge
- Tapani Alastalo
- Groups
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MKKT25SPMaster mariner, full-time studies
- Course
- MK00EY30
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Bridge watchkeeping MK00EY30-3001. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals
Content
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals
Evaluation
Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation
In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 are used:
- the conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures
- a proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures
- lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and are correctly recognized
- the frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the ship and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures
- a proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the ship
- responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage
Course material
Collection of Laws – Water Traffic Act
STCW Convention
Regulations on watchkeeping
Bridge Procedures Guide
Material on Learn platform
Study forms and methods
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.
Timing of exams and assignments
The course schedule will be defined later and specified during the introductory lecture.
Student workload
Lessons 16 hours
Your own work and preparing for exam 35 hours
Exam 4 hours
Total 55 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam
Qualifications
Watchkeeping and seaman skills
Further information
Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.