Studieguide

Studieperiodens (kursens) lärandemål

The student
• has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment.
• is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment.
• understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties.
• is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal relations onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Studieperiodens (kursens) innehåll

• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned

Förkunskapskrav

None