Study Guide

Objective

As specified in STCWCode: Table A-II/1..
The student
• has knowledge of fire prevention
• is able to organise fire fighting drills.
• has knowledge of different types of fires and fire-related chemistry.
• has knowledge of fire fighting systems.
• gains knowledge of the measures to be taken in case of a fire, including fire affecting the oil system

Content

• Fire-fighting theory
• Advanced Fire Fighting Course for officers is realised according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course takes place at an STCW-audited fire training unit.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic fire fighting

Further information

Advanced Fire Fighting (VI/3)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, Table A-VI/3 and IMO Model Course 2.03.
The course comprised a total of 4 days of instruction and practical exercises by GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

As specified in STCWCode: Table A-II/1..
The student
• has knowledge of fire prevention
• is able to organise fire fighting drills.
• has knowledge of different types of fires and fire-related chemistry.
• has knowledge of fire fighting systems.
• gains knowledge of the measures to be taken in case of a fire, including fire affecting the oil system

Content

• Fire-fighting theory
• Advanced Fire Fighting Course for officers is realised according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course takes place at an STCW-audited fire training unit.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Teaching methods

Safety course, All activities that kind of course happens in sea Safety Center

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

Basic fire fighting

Objective

The student shall have knowledge of
• different kinds of tanker types and the general principles of tanker traffic.
• operative and safety procedures in connection with load-ing/discharging and during cargo or ballast passage.
• the construction of a tanker, its equipment, and the general principles and health risks of tank cargoes.
• safety and safety equipment onboard tankers.
• pollution prevention.

Content

• emergency procedures onboard a tanker
• loading, discharging, ballast operations, tank cleaning
• tanker construction and tanker equipment
• cargo and ballast pumps
• Inert Gas System (IGS)
• Crude Oil Washing
• different cargo types and their characteristics and risks
• safety regulations and safety equipment
• pollution prevention, equipment, certificates
• measures to be taken in connection with an oil spillage
• air pollution in connection with tanker cargoes

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

MANUAL OF OIL TANKER OPERATIONS, TANK CLEANING GUIDE, OIL TANKERS SAFETY GUIDE, ISGOTT, MARPOL, SOLAS, TANKER COMPANY SOP'S, WEBSITES:OCIMF, ITOPF, SIRE, INTERTANKO, UK P&I CLUB

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Test

Qualifications

Tanker Familiarisation Course

Further information

Advanced Training Programme on
Oil Tanker Operations

The syllabus of the course complies with the STCW Convention and Code, sections A-V/1-1-2 and IMO Model Course 1.02 Advanced Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operations with mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualification of masters and officers on oil tankers. The course has comprised 34 hours of instruction.

Objective

The student shall have knowledge of
• different kinds of tanker types and the general principles of tanker traffic.
• operative and safety procedures in connection with load-ing/discharging and during cargo or ballast passage.
• the construction of a tanker, its equipment, and the general principles and health risks of tank cargoes.
• safety and safety equipment onboard tankers.
• pollution prevention.

Content

• emergency procedures onboard a tanker
• loading, discharging, ballast operations, tank cleaning
• tanker construction and tanker equipment
• cargo and ballast pumps
• Inert Gas System (IGS)
• Crude Oil Washing
• different cargo types and their characteristics and risks
• safety regulations and safety equipment
• pollution prevention, equipment, certificates
• measures to be taken in connection with an oil spillage
• air pollution in connection with tanker cargoes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Tanker Familiarisation Course

Further information

Advanced Training Programme on
Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (V/1-1.4)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, Table A-V/1-1-2 and IMO Model Course 1.02 Advanced Training Programme on Oil Tanker Cargo Operations with mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualification of masters and officers on oil tankers.

The course comprised a total of 8 days of instruction and practical exercises at GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

The student being a beginner
• acquires the first basics of the Finnish language
• learn to understand and use simple everyday language in everyday situations.

Content

• Introducing yourself, greeting
• Studies, family, leisure
• The alphabet, concepts of time, numerals
• Food and drink, at the restaurant, in the shop
• Verbs in the present tense, interrogatives
• Basic forms of the noun
• Sentence structures
• Plural forms

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student familiarizes him-/herself with the fire-fighting equipment onboard, its operational aspects and areas of usage, and is able to perform common fire-fighting measures onboard the vessel in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-2.

Content

• Combustion theory
• Flammable substances
• Alarm systems
• Fire-fighting appliances and equipment
• Fire-fighting agents
• Exercises
• Basic Fire Fighting Course according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course Evaluation takes place at a STCW-audited fire training unit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical certificate

Objective

The student familiarizes him-/herself with the fire-fighting equipment onboard, its operational aspects and areas of usage, and is able to perform common fire-fighting measures onboard the vessel in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-2.

Content

• Combustion theory
• Flammable substances
• Alarm systems
• Fire-fighting appliances and equipment
• Fire-fighting agents
• Exercises
• Basic Fire Fighting Course according to the course plan of the Fire Training Unit of the Maritime Safety Training Centre. The course Evaluation takes place at a STCW-audited fire training unit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical certificate

Objective

The student is provided with the basic safety skills required in the STCWConvention from all persons who intend to work onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-4.

Content

• Maritime safety in theory and practice, equipment, safety techniques ad appliances, safety responsibilities, organization, physical and psychological preparedness, authority requirements, rescuing methods and practical exercises, and regulations for preventing environmental damages

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical certificate

Objective

The student is provided with the basic safety skills required in the STCWConvention from all persons who intend to work onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-4.

Content

• Maritime safety in theory and practice, equipment, safety techniques ad appliances, safety responsibilities, organization, physical and psychological preparedness, authority requirements, rescuing methods and practical exercises, and regulations for preventing environmental damages

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical certificate

Further information

Basic Training (VI/1)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, Section A-VI/1 including personal survival techniques as set out in table A-VI/1-1, fire prevention and firefighting as set out in table A-VI/1-2, elementary first aid as set out in table A-VI/1-3, and personal safety and social responsibilities as set out in table A-VI/1-4 and IMO Model Courses 1.19, 1.20, 1.13 & 1.21.
The course comprised a total of 7 days of instruction and practical exercises at GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

The student must be able to supervise the loading and stowing of the vessel as well as the lashing and discharging of the car-go.

The student has knowledge of the effects of cargo,the seawor-thiness and stability of the ship.

The student must be familiar with the “Cargo Securing Manu-al”. He/she is familiar with the IMO publications with refer-ence to the securing of cargo, e.g. “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”. He/she knows the factors caus-ing the shifting of cargo and vessel movements at sea as well as the parameters which affect acceleration.

Content

• Basics of cargo planning
• Stability calculations
• The maximum deck load and concentrated load
• Strains on cargo lashings during the voyage
• The code of safe practice for stowing and securing of cargo
• Stresses on the cargo during transportation
• General cargo securing methods
• Environment, safety and health-related risks
• Ballast handling, inert gas systems, gas measuring
• Different vessel type constructions and their critical points
• The routines in connection with authority and classification inspections
• The sheer force and bending moment of the hull in different cargo situations and under different weather conditions
• The ESP-programme for tankers and bulk carriers
• Occupational safety in connection with port operations
• The load-line convention as applicable
• Basics on cargo documention, chartering and marine insurances.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Thomas stowage, marine cargo operations

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

107h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment, lodicator

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Stability 1 and 2

Objective

The student must be able to supervise the loading and stowing of the vessel as well as the lashing and discharging of the car-go.

The student has knowledge of the effects of cargo,the seawor-thiness and stability of the ship.

The student must be familiar with the “Cargo Securing Manu-al”. He/she is familiar with the IMO publications with refer-ence to the securing of cargo, e.g. “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”. He/she knows the factors caus-ing the shifting of cargo and vessel movements at sea as well as the parameters which affect acceleration.

Content

• Basics of cargo planning
• Stability calculations
• The maximum deck load and concentrated load
• Strains on cargo lashings during the voyage
• The code of safe practice for stowing and securing of cargo
• Stresses on the cargo during transportation
• General cargo securing methods
• Environment, safety and health-related risks
• Ballast handling, inert gas systems, gas measuring
• Different vessel type constructions and their critical points
• The routines in connection with authority and classification inspections
• The sheer force and bending moment of the hull in different cargo situations and under different weather conditions
• The ESP-programme for tankers and bulk carriers
• Occupational safety in connection with port operations
• The load-line convention as applicable
• Basics on cargo documention, chartering and marine insurances.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Stability 1 and 2

Objective

The student knows the principles of Ro-Ro transports. He/sheknows the lashing arrangements onboard and stowing of goods. He/she knows the ballasting of the vessel. He/she knows the aspects related to the transportation of dangerous good at sea onboard Ro-Ro vessels according to the IMDG Code. He/she knows how to draw a cargo plan.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Ro-Ro transports
• Sto-Ro transports
• Cargo handling on a Ro-Ro vessel
• Cargo securing manual
• Awareness of cargo care and cargo planning
• Vehicles onboard Ro-Ro vessels
• Precautionary measures when handling and transporting dangerous goods on Ro-Ro vessels
• Occupational safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including dangerous, hazard-ous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and the ship.

The student is able to use the IMO IMDG Code and its sup-plements. He/she knows the characteristics and classification of dangerous cargoes. He/she knows which measures are to be taken in case of an accident and how to manage first aid. He/she knows the national and international legislation with reference to dangerous goods.

Content

• Dangerous goods
• The SOLAS Convention as applicable
• The MARPOL Convention as applicable
• The IMDG Code

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

IMDG code, model course

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization timetable

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 1

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes including dangerous, hazard-ous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and the ship.

The student is able to use the IMO IMDG Code and its sup-plements. He/she knows the characteristics and classification of dangerous cargoes. He/she knows which measures are to be taken in case of an accident and how to manage first aid. He/she knows the national and international legislation with reference to dangerous goods.

Content

• Dangerous goods
• The SOLAS Convention as applicable
• The MARPOL Convention as applicable
• The IMDG Code

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 1

Objective

The student knows the refrigerating needs onboard a reefer and stowing and securing of the cargo. He/she knows how to supervise the loading and unloading and, when need arises, to control the cargo. He/she is also familiar with the transport of wood, citrus and tropical fruit and vegetables. He/she is also familiar with the transport of frozen goods. He/she is familiar with the discharger’s refrigerating instruc-tions.
He/she knows the ventilation problem and is able to make hu-midity calculations.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Regulations and directives on cargo handling
• Stowing of the cargo
• Cargo care during the voyage
• Controlling the cargo before loading
• USDA regulations
• Frozen cargo
• Fruit cargoes
• Ventilation
• Occupational safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Objective

The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitu-dinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.

The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recom-mendations concerning ship stability.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Stability calculations
• Surface and volume calculations (Simpson’s rules)
• Form coefficients
• Static stability and stability curves
• Calculating free surfaces
• Dynamical stability
• The influence of density on draught
• The true mean draught
• Inclining test
• Trim Loading programmes and their use

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Objective

The student is familiar with the Bulk Code. The student is fa-miliar with the loading of grain. He/she is familiar with the concept of “Draft Survey” and is able to perform complete cal-culations as regards the loaded or unloaded cargo.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)
• Regulations and directives on cargo handling
• The placement of cargoes on a bulk carrier with reference to the longitudinal stresses
• General safety measures
• Preloading inspections of the cargoes, inspection of the state of the cargo hold, "on hire and off hire" inspections
• Loading and discharging
• The safety of the crew and the vessel
• Cargo lighting
• General cargo vessels with special equipment
• Bulk cargoes involving a chemical risk
• Grain calculations
• Occupational safety
• Structural limitation
• Draft survey

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;

The student is familiar with measuring and calculating cargo volumes for crude oil, product, chemical and gas cargoes.
The student is able to draw up a loading and unloading plan for different types of tankers, for different liquid cargoes in bulk.
The student is familiar with relevant literature for the above mentioned and knows how to use it.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable

Content

• Crude oil and product cargoes
• Measuring and calculating cargo volumes
• Planning of loading and unloading
• The IMO classes
• Chemical and gas cargoes
• Measuring and calculating cargo volumes
• Planning of loading and unloading
• The IMO classes
• Marpol

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)
Advanced Tanker safety

Objective

The student must know the general cargo transports and the key point in planning of the future cargo. The student must know load lines and zones where the vessel is in traf-fic.Knowledge of cargo and vessel insurance.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Regulations and directives on cargo handling
• Organising the loading/unloading operation and communications between vessel and habour
• Load line calculations
• Commercial cargo documents
• Taking care of the cargo during the voyage
• Cargo lashing
• Cargo handling and cargo handling methods
• Cargo planning, loading and placing of goods
• Protecting the cargo against damages
• Occupational safety
• Cargo and marine insurance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Objective

The student understands the basics of celestial position deter-mination.

The student is provided with skills in using the sextant.

The student is provided with skills in calculating the height to various celestial bodies.

The student is provided with skills in calculating the hour angle and declination of celestial bodies.

Content

• The basics of celestial navigation
• The height method
• The system of co-ordinates
• The Nautical Almanac (NA) and height tables
• Sextant and corrections for heights
• Height calculations
• Time, time calculations
• Calculations in determining the local time angle and declination of celestial bodies

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar + American Practical Navigator, Bowditch

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2

Objective

The student understands the basics of celestial position deter-mination.

The student is provided with skills in using the sextant.

The student is provided with skills in calculating the height to various celestial bodies.

The student is provided with skills in calculating the hour angle and declination of celestial bodies.

Content

• The basics of celestial navigation
• The height method
• The system of co-ordinates
• The Nautical Almanac (NA) and height tables
• Sextant and corrections for heights
• Height calculations
• Time, time calculations
• Calculations in determining the local time angle and declination of celestial bodies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by the means observing the sun and the stars.
The student is provided with skills in determining compass er-rors by means of observing celestial bodies.

Content

• Calculations using height tables and formulae adapted to the calculator
• Calculations in determining the position by means of the height of the sun and stars
• Identifying celestial bodies
• Compass control with the help of celestial bodies
• Daily routines onboard

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar + American Practical Navigator, Bowditch

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Celestial Navigation 1, Mathematics 5

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by the means observing the sun and the stars.
The student is provided with skills in determining compass er-rors by means of observing celestial bodies.

Content

• Calculations using height tables and formulae adapted to the calculator
• Calculations in determining the position by means of the height of the sun and stars
• Identifying celestial bodies
• Compass control with the help of celestial bodies
• Daily routines onboard

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Lectures and exercises in the classroom.

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by means of observing the sun and the stars.

Content

• Midday latitude, calculation
• Calculations in determining the position by means of height measurements of celestial bodies
• The reliability of the line of position

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar + American Practical Navigator, Bowditch

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Celestial Navigation 2

Objective

The student is provided with skills in determining the position by means of observing the sun and the stars.

Content

• Midday latitude, calculation
• Calculations in determining the position by means of height measurements of celestial bodies
• The reliability of the line of position

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Celestial Navigation 2

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/2

The student is provided with skills for assessing the situation and encountering emergency situations and maritime accidents including
• Precaution when beaching a ship
• Actions to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after grounding
• Refloating a grounded ship with and without assistance
• Action to be taken if collision is imminent and follow-ing a collision or impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause
• Assessment of damage control
• Emergency steering
• Emergency towing arrangements and towing proce-dures
The student knows the methods and aids to prevent pollution of marine environment by ships.
The student has the knowledge and skills to draw up plans and check-lists to control emergencies and damages onboard.

Content

• Grounding: immediate action and check-lists, assessing vessel damages, hull stress and its influence on stability
• Routines to follow when the vessel is aground
• Refloating a grounded ship with and without assistance
• Precautions when beaching a ship
• Vessel collisions: immediate action and check-lists, as-sessing vessel damages
• Assessment of damages during and after the acci-dent/incident
• Emergency steering of the vessel
• Towing a distressed vessel: Connecting the towing cable and different towing methods
• Salvage: concluding a salvage agreement and the master’s position
• Authority intervention. Report on a maritime accident.
• The vessel’s emergency plan with reference to an oil acci-dent

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2
Stability 2

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
The course introduces the student with Maritime English and its range of use.
The student knows the most important vocabulary in connec-tion with radio communication in distress situations and in rou-tine radio traffic.

Content

Exercises in radio communication, the most important maritime vocabulary and reading of maritime-related texts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
The course introduces the student with Maritime English and its range of use.
The student knows the most important vocabulary in connection with radio communication in distress situations and in routine radio traffic.

Content

Exercises in radio communication, the most important maritime vocabulary and reading of maritime-related texts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is able to
• use the information from scientific sources as well as analyse and present it in an appropriate way.
• participate and argue in discussions dealing with de-manding subjects.
• develop a written report which is formulated according to the Novia University of Applied Sciences instruc-tions for the final projects.

Content

Articles (or other literature) chosen by the lecturer on areas rel-evant for ship’s officers. The themes for the articles can vary and may include e.g. leadership, personnel administration, technical developments, risk management, business manage-ment, etc.
Seminars during which the students have specific tasks and in which they actively participate.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Professional English 1

Objective

The student has ability to perform administrative duties in English with the emphasis on maritime-related examples.

Content

Material and duties in connection with the officers’ administrative duties. The course contents vary and can include areas such as business letters, cargo documents (e.g. B/L, M/R and C/P), personnel administration, shipping company annual reports, etc.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Professional English 1

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment in-cluding:
Measures to prevent pollution and all equipment with reference to this.
Knowing the effects of seafaring on the marine environment and the sources of discharge.
Knowing the procedures which should be taken in order to prevent pollution of the marine environment with reference to both normal vessel operations and accidents.
Knowing about the obligation to report in case of damage on the vessel or observing oil in the water.

Content

• Pollution of the marine environment and sources of discharge.
• MARPOL
• HELCOM
• Finnish national legislation with reference to prevention of water pollution caused by vessels
• Measures to be taken onboard vessels to prevent discharge and spillage
• Equipment and systems for the prevention of discharge and spillage
• Environmental certificates onboard
• Preventive measures for pollution protection

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Deck officers and masters guide, Richard V. Weinberg

Teaching methods

Task based course. All activities that kind of course happens in learning platform

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

Exceptions may be made in agreement with Head of Degree Program and responsible teacher

Student workload

20h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment in-cluding:
Measures to prevent pollution and all equipment with reference to this.
Knowing the effects of seafaring on the marine environment and the sources of discharge.
Knowing the procedures which should be taken in order to prevent pollution of the marine environment with reference to both normal vessel operations and accidents.
Knowing about the obligation to report in case of damage on the vessel or observing oil in the water.

Content

• Pollution of the marine environment and sources of discharge.
• MARPOL
• HELCOM
• Finnish national legislation with reference to prevention of water pollution caused by vessels
• Measures to be taken onboard vessels to prevent discharge and spillage
• Equipment and systems for the prevention of discharge and spillage
• Environmental certificates onboard
• Preventive measures for pollution protection

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student has an understanding of the ISM Code and have knowledge to manage human and technical resources in opera-tional ship environment.

Content

• The historical background of the ISM Code, its structure and content.
• Its practical implementation
• Documentation and certification
• The duties and responsibilities of the crew regarding the ISM Code.
• IMO Conventions

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Deck officers and masters guide, Richard V. Weinberg

Teaching methods

Task based course. All activities that kind of course happens in learning platform

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

Exceptions may be made in agreement with Head of Degree Program and responsible teacher

Student workload

13h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student has an understanding of the ISM Code and have knowledge to manage human and technical resources in opera-tional ship environment.

Content

• The historical background of the ISM Code, its structure and content.
• Its practical implementation
• Documentation and certification
• The duties and responsibilities of the crew regarding the ISM Code.
• IMO Conventions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the basics of in-formation technology, word-processing, table management and information communication.

Content

• Basics of information technology
• The characteristics of Windows
• Microsoft Office Word
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Internet and e-mail

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the basics of in-formation technology, word-processing, table management and information communication.

Content

• Basics of information technology
• The characteristics of Windows
• Microsoft Office Word
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Internet and e-mail

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;

Monitor and control compliance with international legislative requirements and measures to ensure the protection of the ma-rine environment.

Content

• certificates and other documents required to be carried onboard ships
• International Convention on Load Lines
• International Convention for the Safety Of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• Int. Convention for the Prevention of Pollutions of Ships (MARPOL)
• Int. Health Regulations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Sustainable Development
ISM

Objective

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 rela-tions onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conven-tions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

Basic knowledge of adequate conventions produced by IMO regarding safety and environmental protection of the marine environment. The basics of national maritime law.
Have an idea of the social system, the courts function and so on. Understand the meaning of the conclusion of the employ-ment contract, understand carbon-bargaining agreement. Be aware of employers' and workers rights and duties of board, be aware on forced and compulsory regulations.
Recognize the existence of international safety conventions regarding marine and vessel safety (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL).

Content

Seamen's Act and related legislation such as;
• Conscription Act.
• Collective Bargaining Act.
• Act on the Rules of Court.
• The law on mediation in labor disputes.
• The Act on Cooperation within Undertakings.
• Maritime Working Hours Act.
• Annual Holidays for sailors.
• Law on the Protection of the work.
• Maritime Law and related legislation
• Conventions (SOLAS and MARPOL).

Location and time

According to realization schedule

Materials

According to Finnish/international laws , regulations and guidelines

Teaching methods

Task based course. All activities that kind of course happens in learning platform

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

Exceptions may be made in agreement with Head of Degree Program and responsible teacher

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Law and Legislation 1

Objective

Basic knowledge of adequate conventions produced by IMO regarding safety and environmental protection of the marine environment. The basics of national maritime law.
Have an idea of the social system, the courts function and so on. Understand the meaning of the conclusion of the employ-ment contract, understand carbon-bargaining agreement. Be aware of employers' and workers rights and duties of board, be aware on forced and compulsory regulations.
Recognize the existence of international safety conventions regarding marine and vessel safety (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL).

Content

Seamen's Act and related legislation such as;
• Conscription Act.
• Collective Bargaining Act.
• Act on the Rules of Court.
• The law on mediation in labor disputes.
• The Act on Cooperation within Undertakings.
• Maritime Working Hours Act.
• Annual Holidays for sailors.
• Law on the Protection of the work.
• Maritime Law and related legislation
• Conventions (SOLAS and MARPOL).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Law and Legislation 1

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;

The student is provided with knowledge of the various aspects of maritime law. He/she understands what is meant by non-contractual and contractual relations, and has a clear under-standing of the shipowner’s responsibilites and how these can be concretized. The student gains an understanding of the lia-bility issues in connection with a ship collision and oil damag-es, and understands questions related to salvage, financing and safety. The student understands contractual relations including different forms of freighting and clauses. The student is famil-iar with the risk distribution system within the maritime law.

The student has knowledge of the international maritime laws and their connection with international agreements and con-ventions.

Content

• Going through the liability grounds in connection with non-contractual situations (shipowner’s responsibilities, responsibility in connection with collision and oil damage)
• The salvage situation – safety of vessel and cargo (maritime liens and mortgage)
• Vessel embargo
• Terms of contract and documents in connection with them (different freighting forms, charter-party, bill of lading and seaway-bill)
• Freighting clauses
• General and individual average
• P&I, Hull and cargo insurance
• Issuing of certificates and their periods of validity
• Agreements and conventions obliging the vessel to applicable parts

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Law and Legislation 2

Objective

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 rela-tions onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conven-tions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student is provided with the skills and knowledge needed for the issuance of the certificate Course in Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/2 –1.

Content

Certificate for Survival Crafts and RescueBoats other than Fast Rescue Boats in accordance with STCW-Code:A-VI/2 –1.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical certificate

Objective

The student
• has skills to manage human and technical resources in an operative vessel environment
• is able to create conditions for a change in the attitudes towards a safer working culture and environment.

Content

• The course aims at giving onboard personnel an opportunity to use and coordinate the knowledge, experience and resources which are available onboard and ashore in order to obtain and develop established safety and environmental protection objectives.
• The participant realises the benefits of a good management system and good teamwork and is able to communicate in an efficient and clear manner, to surpass cultural differences, to use common terminology and give examples of how attitudes and values can affect the decision-making process.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

ALL Academy: Maritime Resource Management course & Global Resource Management modules

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

continous assesment

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student
• has skills to manage human and technical resources in an operative vessel environment
• is able to create conditions for a change in the attitudes towards a safer working culture and environment.

Content

• The course aims at giving onboard personnel an opportunity to use and coordinate the knowledge, experience and resources which are available onboard and ashore in order to obtain and develop established safety and environmental protection objectives.
• The participant realises the benefits of a good management system and good teamwork and is able to communicate in an efficient and clear manner, to surpass cultural differences, to use common terminology and give examples of how attitudes and values can affect the decision-making process.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

To provide the student with skills to know how the deadweight, draught, different trims and speed affect the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel and the effects of wind and currents and shallow waters.
The student knows the basics of the remote control of the main engine and other vessel manoeuvring equipment.

Content

• Manoeuvring theory
• Manoeuvring the vessel at open sea and in connection with arrival and departure.
• Squat, canal effect and interaction
• Anchoring manoeuvres
• Manoeuvring in emergency situations
• Communication
• Remote control using engines.
• The basics in mechanical terminology with reference to manoeuvring

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Deck officer and masters guide. The TUG book. Shiphandling for masters.

Teaching methods

Mainly Simulator course. Lectures and exercises in the classroom or as online studies

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

53h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, Simulator

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation C

Objective

To provide the student with skills to know how the deadweight, draught, different trims and speed affect the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel and the effects of wind and currents and shallow waters.
The student knows the basics of the remote control of the main engine and other vessel manoeuvring equipment.

Content

• Manoeuvring theory
• Manoeuvring the vessel at open sea and in connection with arrival and departure.
• Squat, canal effect and interaction
• Anchoring manoeuvres
• Manoeuvring in emergency situations
• Communication
• Remote control using engines.
• The basics in mechanical terminology with reference to manoeuvring

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation C

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge, proficiency andskills as to the manoeuvring and handling of a ship in all condi-tions, including:
• manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embark-ing or disembarking pilots, with due regard to weather, tide, head reach and stopping distances
• handling the ship in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters, having regard to the effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response
• application of constant rate of turn techniques
• manoeuvring in shallow waters, including the reduction in underkeel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching
• interaction between passing ships and between one’s own ship and nearby banks (canal effect)
• berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and current with or without tugs
• ship and tug interaction
• use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems
• choice of anchorage; anchoring with one or two anchors in limited anchorages and factors involved in determining the length of the anchor cable to be used
• dragging anchor; clearing foul anchors
• dry-docking, both with and without damage
• management and handling of ships in heavy weather, in-cluding assisting a ship or aircraft in distress; towing opera-tions; means of preventing a vessel not under command from getting in a position where swell is coming from abeam, lessening drift and use of oil
• precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or sur-vival crafts in bad weather
• methods of taking onboard survivors from rescue boats and survival crafts
• ability to determine the manoeuvring and propulsion char-acteristics of common types of ships with special reference to stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds
• importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid dam-age caused by the ship’s bow or stern wave
• practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in conditions of ice accumulation onboard
• use of, and manoeuvring in and near, traffic separation schemes and in vessel traffic service (VTS) areas

Content

• The basics of vessel manoeuvring
• Embarking and disembarking of a pilot
• The effects of wind, current, shallow and restricted waters and interaction of passing ships
• Manoeuvring characteristics of different vessels
• Manoeuvring tests
• Berthing and unberthing
• Use of tugs
• Various anchoring methods
• Handling the vessel during rescue operations
• Manoeuvring in ice conditions
• VTS
• Docking

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Manoeuvring 1
Watchkeeping Duties 2

Objective

The student is able to assess the chemical characteristics of different cargoes both from safety and environmental perspec-tives and understands the chemical background of cargo han-dling.

Content

• Dangerous goods
• Corrosion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is able to assess the chemical characteristics of different cargoes both from safety and environmental perspectives and understands the chemical background of cargo handling.

Content

• Dangerous goods
• Corrosion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the world trade, economics and how goods generally move globally. He/she gains knowledge of the functioning mechanisms and operating principles of freight markets. The student is familiar with the cost construction in connection with shipping company opera-tions and vessel operations and financing.

Content

• International trade
• Material administration and logistics
• Sea transports
• Forwarding
• Shipping company administration

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is able to manage the officer’s duties in connection with different emergency situations and safety exercises and drills in English.

Content

Content of the study unit
• Background: SMCP: GMDSS procedures (Appendix), Part 4 Ch. B, Ch. D. Distress Traffic on the radio (GMDSS) Parts 3.1 (Distress Communications), 3.2 (Urgency Communications). SMCP: Part 3.6 - VTS Standard Phrases (Message Markers)
• Medical English (Radio Medical - Services).
• Practical exercises/presentations in having life-boat drills, instructing how to use a life-jacket, realising man-over-board drills, describing evacuation routes and giving other instructions when evacuating the vessel.

Materials

The course will use Maritime English material, such as
IALA publications (VHF, VTS, etc)
IMO publications (SMCP)
Online publications (MarEng)

Parts of the GRM (General Resource Management) can also be used.

Other materials deemed suitable by the lecturers.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For a pass grade:
- Active participation in online activities
- Pass grades from completed assignments

Qualifications

None

Further information

Since the course works as a platform for cooperation for students from different geographical regions, the content can be adjusted to fit the needs of the particular realisation. Communication is the common theme in all realisations.

Objective

To provide the student with good mathematical readiness for further studies at the university of applied sciences level

Content

• algebraical simplifications
• polynomial and rational expressions
• numerical understanding
• involutions and logarithms
• equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

To provide the student with good mathematical readiness for further studies at the university of applied sciences level

Content

• algebraical simplifications
• polynomial and rational expressions
• numerical understanding
• involutions and logarithms
• equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

To provide the student with good mathematical readiness for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• trigonometry
• geometry
• vectors
• mathematical analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 1

Objective

To provide the student with good mathematical readiness for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• trigonometry
• geometry
• vectors
• mathematical analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 1

Objective

The student understands the concept of differential coefficient and knows how to apply it.
The student is able to perform easier derivative and integral calculations.
The student is able to determine surfaces and volumes with the help of integrals.

Content

• Repetition of Mathematics 2
• Differential coefficient
• Derivation of functions
• Min-Max problem
• Application in physics on distance, speed and acceleration
• Integrals
• Indeterminate integrals
• Integration of functions
• Definite integrals
• Calculating surfaces and volumes with the help of integrals
• Simpson’s rule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

The student understands the concept of differential coefficient and knows how to apply it.
The student is able to perform easier derivative and integral calculations.
The student is able to determine surfaces and volumes with the help of integrals.

Content

• Repetition of Mathematics 2
• Differential coefficient
• Derivation of functions
• Min-Max problem
• Application in physics on distance, speed and acceleration
• Integrals
• Indeterminate integrals
• Integration of functions
• Definite integrals
• Calculating surfaces and volumes with the help of integrals
• Simpson’s rule

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

The student is able to solve great circle and celestial exercises using sphere trigonometric methods.

Content

• Basic spherical definitions and the characteristics of spherical triangles
• Solving right-angled, isosceles and arbitrary spherical triangles
• Applications with reference to great circle sailing and celestial navigation

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

http://www.krysstal.com/sphertrig.html

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

53h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

The student is able to solve great circle and celestial exercises using sphere trigonometric methods.

Content

• Basic spherical definitions and the characteristics of spherical triangles
• Solving right-angled, isosceles and arbitrary spherical triangles
• Applications with reference to great circle sailing and celestial navigation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of graphical represen-tations and interpretation of statistical material.
The student is familiar with the basics of probability calculus and has knowledge of the normal distribution.

Content

• Statistical methods
• Graphical representation
• Standard and statistical probability
• Binomial probability
• Expected values and measurement dispersion
• Normal distribution
• t-distribution

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

The student is able to apply linear optimization when planning the transport of cargoes to several ports.

The student is provided with knowledge of differential coeffi-cient and integral application to cargo handling and ship theo-ry.

Content

• Linear optimization
• Application of differential coefficient on miscalculation and solution of equations
• Integrals for the calculus of centres of gravity and moments of inertia

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 3/4

Objective

The student knows the operational requirements for a marine power plant and understands the principles of remote control.The student understands the principles of operating the auxilia-ry machinery. The student obtains knowledge of the marine engine terminology.

Content

• principles of remote manoeuvring
• mechanical terminology
• auxiliary machinery
• reading circuit diagrams
• automation
• propulsion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Manoeuvring 1
Watchkeeping Duties 2

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/2-1.

Content

• first aid principles
• first aid onboard vessels, the contents of the first aid kit
• elementary knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vital functions
• resuscitation
• first aid in the following situations:
o the most common attacks of illness: chest pains, stroke, diabetes and epilepsy
o wounds and major bleeding
o shock
o fractures, joint and muscle injuries
o burns and scalds
o hypothermia and frost-bites
o poisonings
o examination and moving of an injured person

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

According to standards of competence for the course Elementary First Aid STCW Table A-VI/1-3, 100% attendance

Qualifications

None

Further information

Course in Elementary First Aid


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3). It has comprised a total of 16 hours of instruction and practical exercises.

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to various kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accordance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/2-1.

Content

• first aid principles
• first aid onboard vessels, the contents of the first aid kit
• elementary knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vital functions
• resuscitation
• first aid in the following situations:
o the most common attacks of illness: chest pains, stroke, diabetes and epilepsy
o wounds and major bleeding
o shock
o fractures, joint and muscle injuries
o burns and scalds
o hypothermia and frost-bites
o poisonings
o examination and moving of an injured person

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student gains basic knowledge and skills in first aid as to vari-ous kinds of accidents and illnesses onboard a vessel, in accord-ance with STCWCode: A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/2-1.

Content

• first aid principles
• first aid onboard vessels, the contents of the first aid kit
• elementary knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vital functions
• resuscitation
• first aid in the following situations:
o the most common attacks of illness: chest pains, stroke, diabetes and epilepsy
o wounds and major bleeding
o shock
o fractures, joint and muscle injuries
o burns and scalds
o hypothermia and frost-bites
o poisonings
o examination and moving of an injured person

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

According to standards of competence for the course Elementary First Aid STCW Table A-VI/1-3, 100% attendance

Qualifications

None

Further information

Course in Elementary First Aid


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3). It has comprised a total of 16 hours of instruction and practical exercises.

Objective

The student
• has the knowledge and skills to give immediate first aid onboard the vessel,
• knows the first aid to be given in accidents in connec-tion with transportation of dangerous goods.
• knows how to examine an injured/ill person and can evaluate the need for help.
• is able to apply the medical care manual in practice,
• has the skills to take appropriate action on the basis of advice received on the radio/through telephone with ref-erence to accidents or illnesses which are likely to hap-pen onboard a vessel.

Content

• medical treatment equipment onboard according to the ship’s medicine chest
• medical rules and recommendations
• medical consultation
• anatomy and physiology (breathing, blood circulation, nervous system, abdominal organs, skeleton)
• pharmacology (basic principles, forms of medicine, ways of giving medicine, risks of using medicines, handling and storage, using Pharmaca Fennica, abuse of medicines)
• asepsis and hygiene
• basics of patient care
• examining an injured or ill person
• lack of oxygen in the body; heart attack, cardiac arrest, drowning, lack of consciousness
• first aid in connection with chemical accidents
• first aid in connection with spinal injuries, fractures and muscle damages
• first aid in connection with burns, scalds and frost-bites
• wound care

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Medical Care 1: First Aid

Further information

Medical First Aid (VI/4.1)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, table A-VI/4-1 and IMO Model Course1.14. The course comprised a total of 3 days of instruction and practical exercises by GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

The student
• has the knowledge and skills to give immediate first aid onboard the vessel,
• knows the first aid to be given in accidents in connec-tion with transportation of dangerous goods.
• knows how to examine an injured/ill person and can evaluate the need for help.
• is able to apply the medical care manual in practice,
• has the skills to take appropriate action on the basis of advice received on the radio/through telephone with ref-erence to accidents or illnesses which are likely to hap-pen onboard a vessel.

Content

• medical treatment equipment onboard according to the ship’s medicine chest
• medical rules and recommendations
• medical consultation
• anatomy and physiology (breathing, blood circulation, nervous system, abdominal organs, skeleton)
• pharmacology (basic principles, forms of medicine, ways of giving medicine, risks of using medicines, handling and storage, using Pharmaca Fennica, abuse of medicines)
• asepsis and hygiene
• basics of patient care
• examining an injured or ill person
• lack of oxygen in the body; heart attack, cardiac arrest, drowning, lack of consciousness
• first aid in connection with chemical accidents
• first aid in connection with spinal injuries, fractures and muscle damages
• first aid in connection with burns, scalds and frost-bites
• wound care

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

International Medical guide for ships 3rd edition, The ship captain´s Medical Guide 23rd edition, Medical guide for seafarers, Laivasairaanhoidon käsikirja, Pharmacafennica, MFAG

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom.
Possibly homework and E-Learning.

Exam schedules

According to realization timetable

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

53h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to standards of competence for the course Medical First Aid STCW Table A-VI/4-1, 100% attendance

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, continous assesment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

Qualifications

Medical Care 1: First Aid

Further information

Course in Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-VI/1, Elementary First Aid sub-paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3) and section A-VI/4 (table A-VI/4-1). It has comprised a total of 24 hours of instruction and practical exercises.

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;
STCW- Code: Table A-VI/4-2


The student’s knowledge and skills as regards to giving medi-cal care to persons who have fallen ill or got injured onboard are medically acceptable and adequate. The student can, when necessary, cooperate to get medical assistance to the vessel.

The student:
• is able to independently examine a patient who has fallen ill/had an accident and make care-related decisions as well as consult medical care professionals ashore
• masters asepsis; he/she can perform aseptically demanding measures and prevent contagion and infections
• is able to independently monitor and take care of the per-son who has fallen ill/had an accident according to the cur-rent recommendations or consultation

Content

• medical rules and recommendations
• principles for patient care and examining a patient
• cooperation between health care personnel ashore or in port; consultation, reports, journals, professional secrecy, evacuation of a patient
• asepsis, prevention of infections
• infectious and tropical diseases
• pharmacology and pharmaceutical administration
• pain alleviation
• illnesses in the organs for: breathing, blood circulation, abdominal and intestinal canals, the central nervous system
• resuscitation
• medical care of an unconscious patient
• death onboard
• venereal diseases
• mental problems, addiction to alcohol and other drugs
• gynaecology, pregnancy and emergency delivery
• first aid and care in the case of the following: head and spinal injuries, injuries to face, eyes, ears, nose, throat and teeth
• free respiratory passages including intubation
• internal and external bleeding, vein cannulation, infusion of fluids
• burns, scalds and injuries caused by coldness
• wound-healing, including suturing
• catheterization of the urinary bladder
• bone, joint and muscle injuries, splinting of fractures

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

Medical Care 2

Further information

Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention, section A-II/2, section A-VI/4 paragraph 4-6 and table A-VI/4-2 and covers Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Medical First Aid section A-VI/1, sub-paragraph 2.1.3 (table A-VI/1-3) and section A-VI/4 (table A-VI/4-1). It has comprised a total of 40 hours of instruction and practical exercises.

Objective

Table A-II/5
STCW-Code:Table A-II/4

The student
• gets familiar with the most usual cutting and welding methods common onboard modern vessels.
• gets familiar with the safety measures to be taken when performing work with cutting and welding equipment.
• gets to know the most common tools used in metal work, their functioning and areas of use.
• is able to apply occupational safety instructions when using tools and machine-tools.
• knows how to perform minor overhaul and maintenance related tasks.
• is able to take environmental aspects into consideration in connection with welding and metal work.

Content

• Gas cutting
• Welding using covered electrodes
• MIG/MAG welding
• Tools
• Measuring, marking, cutting, filing, grinding, drilling and threading
• Pipes, pipe parts and packings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

Table A-II/5
STCW-Code:Table A-II/4

The student
• gets familiar with the most usual cutting and welding methods common onboard modern vessels.
• gets familiar with the safety measures to be taken when performing work with cutting and welding equipment.
• gets to know the most common tools used in metal work, their functioning and areas of use.
• is able to apply occupational safety instructions when using tools and machine-tools.
• knows how to perform minor overhaul and maintenance related tasks.
• is able to take environmental aspects into consideration in connection with welding and metal work.

Content

• Gas cutting
• Welding using covered electrodes
• MIG/MAG welding
• Tools
• Measuring, marking, cutting, filing, grinding, drilling and threading
• Pipes, pipe parts and packings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student has
• the ability to understand and interpret a synoptic chart and to forecast area weather, taking into account local weather conditions and information received by weather fax or from the Internet.
• knowledge of the characteristics of various weather sys-tems, including tropical revolving storms and methods of avoiding these.
• the understanding of the effects of weather conditions on the choice of route and be able to use available weather services in the planning and follow-up of a route plan

Content

• The development and structure of weather systems
• Tropical cyclones
• Ocean currents
• Tidal currents
• Weather route planning
• The principles of weather route planning
• Climatological weather route planning
• Land-based weather route planning services
• The optimal route
• Synoptic weather route planning
• Weather route planning in tropical waters
• The assessment of an optimal route

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Metheorology and Oceanography

Objective

The student understands the basics of meteorology and ocean-ography and their effect on vessel operations.
The student knows how to use the meteorological instruments onboard and how to interpret the information obtained from them.
The student has knowledge of the characteristics of different weather systems and the procedures for reporting and recording.
The student is able to apply the available meteorological information.

Content

• The origins of the earth and the seas, geological development
• The composition and qualities of sea-water
• The composition and structure of the atmosphere
• The meteorological elements
• The physical qualities of air
• Clouds, precipitation, visibility, fog
• Heat balance
• Characteristics of various winds
• The circulation system of the atmosphere
• Air masses, fronts and frontal depressions
• Meteorological services for seafarers
• Tropical cyclones
• Weather-related information in the ship’s log

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Elaine Ives (Author), Maurice Cornish (Author): Reeds Maritime Meteorology

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student understands the basics of meteorology and ocean-ography and their effect on vessel operations.
The student knows how to use the meteorological instruments onboard and how to interpret the information obtained from them.
The student has knowledge of the characteristics of different weather systems and the procedures for reporting and recording.
The student is able to apply the available meteorological information.

Content

• The origins of the earth and the seas, geological development
• The composition and qualities of sea-water
• The composition and structure of the atmosphere
• The meteorological elements
• The physical qualities of air
• Clouds, precipitation, visibility, fog
• Heat balance
• Characteristics of various winds
• The circulation system of the atmosphere
• Air masses, fronts and frontal depressions
• Meteorological services for seafarers
• Tropical cyclones
• Weather-related information in the ship’s log

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student is provided with
• an ability to determine and allow for errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses.
• knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses.
• theoretical knowledge and whether theory has been real-ised with reference to gyro-compasses on vessels as well as the faults and limitations of gyro-compasses.
• an understanding of systems (master/slave) under the con-trol of the master gyro and knowledge of the operation and care of the main types of gyro-compasses.

Content

• The magnetic compass
• Terrestrial and vessel magnetism
• Deviation and deviation coefficients
• The magnetic compass compensation
• Drawing up a deviation curve
• The construction of a magnetic compass
• The gyro-compass
• The free gyro and gyro laws, precession, the north-seeking gyro
• The gyro-compass errors: the latitude error, the speed error, the influence of the course and changes in speed and the ballistic error
• Going through the typical gyro-compasses onboard
• Knowledge of the magnetic and gyro-compass maintenance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering

Objective

The student
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with the help of electronic navigational aids.
• understands the structure of ECDIS.
• knows the errors and limitations of the ECDIS systems as well as their levels of accuracy in giving positions
• knows different kinds of electronic navigational charts, their configuration and pros and cons.
• has skills in using satellite positioning systems and elec-tronic navigational charts.
• knows the operational aspects of AIS.
• knows the operational aspects of VDR.

Content

• Different satellite positioning systems and electronic navigational charts
• Levels of accuracy of the systems
• Deficiencies and errors
• The configuration of electronic navigational charts
• AIS and VDR
• Exercises in using the instruments

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Dokmar: Ship Navigation, ECDIS Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Familiarisation,Accident reports, ECDIS manuals for: Sperry, Furuno, Wärtsilä Transas and Wärtsilä Platinum.

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, simulator

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering
Terrestrial Navigation B

Further information

Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display
and Information Systems (ECDIS)


The course is designed to meet the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) competence requirements for ECDIS in the STCW Code, tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3. The training sessions during the course have been conducted with type-approved ECDIS workstations in both classrooms and ship’s bridge simulators, fulfilling the STCW Convention, regulation I /12, and STCW Code, sections A-I/12 and B-I/12.

The course is designed in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Model Course 1.27 and comprises 40 hours of lectures and exercises.

Objective

The student
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with the help of electronic navigational aids.
• understands the structure of ECDIS.
• knows the errors and limitations of the ECDIS systems as well as their levels of accuracy in giving positions
• knows different kinds of electronic navigational charts, their configuration and pros and cons.
• has skills in using satellite positioning systems and elec-tronic navigational charts.
• knows the operational aspects of AIS.
• knows the operational aspects of VDR.

Content

• Different satellite positioning systems and electronic navigational charts
• Levels of accuracy of the systems
• Deficiencies and errors
• The configuration of electronic navigational charts
• AIS and VDR
• Exercises in using the instruments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering
Terrestrial Navigation B

Further information

Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display
and Information Systems (ECDIS)

The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW code, tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3. The training sessions during the course have been conducted with type-approved ECDIS workstations in both classrooms and ship’s bridge simulators, fulfilling the STCW Convention, regulation I /12, and STCW Code, sections A-I/12 and B-I/12. The course is designed in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 1.27.
The course comprised a total of 5 days of instruction and practical exercises at GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

The student
• knows how to use electronic aids, and he/she knows about their reliability and limitations as complementary means to ensure safe navigation.
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with the help of electronic navigational aids.
• understand the principal structure of satellite position-ing systems (GNSS).
• is aware of limitations and errors of GNSS systems and their level of position accuracy.
• knows how to use the echo-sounder and how to apply the information correctly.
• has knowledge of the functioning of the magnetic and gyro-compasses.
• is able to determine errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses using celestial and terrestrial methods and to take such errors into account.
• has knowledge of the steering control systems, operat-ing instructions and change-over from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa. He/she knows how to ad-just the controls for optimal performance.

Content

• Various satellite positioning systems and electronic sea charts.
• The accuracy level of the systems.
• Limitations and errors.
• Autopilot for the steering of the vessel
• Compass studies with reference to the gyro and magnetic principles.
• Echo-sounders for determining the depth; their operational aspects.
• Different types of logs for speed determination.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation A

Objective

The student
• knows how to use electronic aids, and he/she knows about their reliability and limitations as complementary means to ensure safe navigation.
• is able to determine the vessel’s position with the help of electronic navigational aids.
• understand the principal structure of satellite position-ing systems (GNSS).
• is aware of limitations and errors of GNSS systems and their level of position accuracy.
• knows how to use the echo-sounder and how to apply the information correctly.
• has knowledge of the functioning of the magnetic and gyro-compasses.
• is able to determine errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses using celestial and terrestrial methods and to take such errors into account.
• has knowledge of the steering control systems, operat-ing instructions and change-over from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa. He/she knows how to ad-just the controls for optimal performance.

Content

• Various satellite positioning systems and electronic sea charts.
• The accuracy level of the systems.
• Limitations and errors.
• Autopilot for the steering of the vessel
• Compass studies with reference to the gyro and magnetic principles.
• Echo-sounders for determining the depth; their operational aspects.
• Different types of logs for speed determination.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

SOLAS, Dokmar: Ship Navigation,

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment, simulator

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation A

Objective

The student is provided with knowledge of the inter-relationship and optimum use of all navigational data available for conducting navigation.
The student is provided with knowledge of ,different sencors and datatransfer systems/protocols
The student is able to obtain knowledge of the use of integrat-ed navigation systems

Content

• Electronic navigation systems and their sources of error
• Different types of integrated navigation systems and their structure, functioning, sources of error and limitations
• The reliability and limitations of position sensors within an integrated navigation system

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2

Objective

The student knows the operational aspects, reliability and limi-tations of radar equipment and the basics of determining the position and monitoring the traffic situation with the help of radar.

Content

• International regulations and technical requirements on radar equipment
• The operational aspects of radar equipment
• Technical definitions
• Radar construction and performance qualities
• Meteorological, technical and physical factors which have an effect on the radar performance
• Different types of radar picture mode and their differences
• Basic radar functions for optimal position and traffic situation determination
• Radar overhaul and maintenance onboard the vessel
• Practical exercises in the use of radar

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation A

Objective

The student knows the operational aspects, reliability and limi-tations of radar equipment and the basics of determining the position and monitoring the traffic situation with the help of radar.

Content

• International regulations and technical requirements on radar equipment
• The operational aspects of radar equipment
• Technical definitions
• Radar construction and performance qualities
• Meteorological, technical and physical factors which have an effect on the radar performance
• Different types of radar picture mode and their differences
• Basic radar functions for optimal position and traffic situation determination
• Radar overhaul and maintenance onboard the vessel
• Practical exercises in the use of radar

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Terrestrial Navigation A

Objective

• Safety routines
• is familiar with the accident and health risks onboard, the occupational safety organization and legislation.
• has knowledge and skills to manage and organise work onboard taking occupational safety into account.

Content

• Familiarization and security awareness
• Vessel environment from the occupational safety perspec-tive (accident and health risks)
• Accidents, accident statistics
• Introduction to Labour Convention (ILO)
• IMO Conventions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

none

Objective

• The student
• is familiar with the accident and health risks onboard, the occupational safety organization and legislation.
• has knowledge and skills to manage and organise work onboard taking occupational safety into account.

Content

• Vessel environment from the occupational safety perspective (accident and health risks)
• Accidents, accident statistics
• The objectives and organization of and legislation with reference to occupational safety
• ILO 1996-Accident prevention onboard ship at sea and in port.

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

According to Finnish/international laws , regulations and guidelines

Teaching methods

Task based course. All activities that kind of course happens in learning platform

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

Exceptions may be made in agreement with Head of Degree Program and responsible teacher

Student workload

27h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assigment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

None

Objective

• Safety routines
• is familiar with the accident and health risks onboard, the occupational safety organization and legislation.
• has knowledge and skills to manage and organise work onboard taking occupational safety into account.

Content

• Familiarization and security awareness
• Vessel environment from the occupational safety perspec-tive (accident and health risks)
• Accidents, accident statistics
• Introduction to Labour Convention (ILO)
• IMO Conventions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

none

Objective

• The student
• is familiar with the accident and health risks onboard, the occupational safety organization and legislation.
• has knowledge and skills to manage and organise work onboard taking occupational safety into account.

Content

• Vessel environment from the occupational safety perspective (accident and health risks)
• Accidents, accident statistics
• The objectives and organization of and legislation with reference to occupational safety
• ILO 1996-Accident prevention onboard ship at sea and in port.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

The student
• Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
• knows the onboard community and how it functions
• knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port
• knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship
• knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language
• knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses
• understands helm orders
• knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steer-ing and vice versa
• knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of sea-farers and watchkeeping onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of different communication sys-tems onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these
• is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out
• is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring
• is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the ma-rine environment
• Familiarisation and security awareness

Content

• organization onboard a vessel
• watchkeeping routines
• compasses
• automatic pilot
• helm orders
• exercises in steering the vessel
• courses and bearings
• manoeuvring signals
• using the vessel’s internal communication systems
• terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties
• regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable
• environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping du-ties
• Adequate security training for seafarers

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

Security-related Training and Instruction
for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A and B. It has comprised a total of 9 hours of instruction.

Objective

STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

The student
• Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
• knows the onboard community and how it functions
• knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port
• knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship
• knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language
• knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses
• understands helm orders
• knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steer-ing and vice versa
• knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of sea-farers and watchkeeping onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of different communication sys-tems onboard
• gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these
• is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out
• is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring
• is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the ma-rine environment
• Familiarisation and security awareness

Content

• organization onboard a vessel
• watchkeeping routines
• compasses
• automatic pilot
• helm orders
• exercises in steering the vessel
• courses and bearings
• manoeuvring signals
• using the vessel’s internal communication systems
• terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties
• regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable
• environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping du-ties
• Adequate security training for seafarers

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

Designated Security Duties (VI/6.4)


The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW Code, Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A and B and IMO Model Course 3.26.

The course comprised a total of 1 day of instruction and practical exercises at GMC Maritime Training Center, Greece.

Objective

To provide the student with good skills in the subject of physics for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• quantities, units and computation rules
• rectilinear and rotational movement, mass and force
• friction
• work, energy and power
• hydrostatics
• hydrodynamics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

To provide the student with good skills in the subject of physics for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• quantities, units and computation rules
• rectilinear and rotational movement, mass and force
• friction
• work, energy and power
• hydrostatics
• hydrodynamics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Mathematics 2

Objective

To provide the student with good skills in the subject of phys-ics for further studies at the university of applied sciences lev-el.

Content

• vectors
• statics
• moment, moment of inertia and centre of gravity calculations
• mechanics of materials

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Physics 1

Objective

To provide the student with good skills in the subject of physics for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• vectors
• statics
• moment, moment of inertia and centre of gravity calculations
• mechanics of materials

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Lectures and calculation exercises. Webbased exercises

Objective

The student has good skills in the subject of physics for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• gas statics
• gas laws
• temperature scales
• heat theory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Physics 1

Objective

The student has good skills in the subject of physics for further studies at the university of applied sciences level.

Content

• gas statics
• gas laws
• temperature scales
• heat theory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Physics 1

Objective

To provide the student with knowledge of direct-current and alternating current theory and semi-conductors.

Content

• Direct-current theory
• Basic concepts
• Ohms law
• Power and energy
• Electric fields, condensers, magnetism, coils.
• Alternating current theory
• Alternating current and alternating tension
• Reactance and impedance
• Resonance circuits
• Semi-conductors
• Diode and transistor
• Amplifying circuits
• Oscillatory circuits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Physics 3

Objective

To provide the student with knowledge of direct-current and alternating current theory and semi-conductors.

Content

• Direct-current theory
• Basic concepts
• Ohms law
• Power and energy
• Electric fields, condensers, magnetism, coils.
• Alternating current theory
• Alternating current and alternating tension
• Reactance and impedance
• Resonance circuits
• Semi-conductors
• Diode and transistor
• Amplifying circuits
• Oscillatory circuits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Physics 3

Objective

The student is able to manage the officer’s duties in connection with different emergency situations and safety exercises and drills in English.

Content

• Background: SMCP: GMDSS procedures (Appendix), Part 4 Ch. B, Ch. D. Distress Traffic on the radio (GMDSS) Parts 3.1 (Distress Communications), 3.2 (Urgency Communications). SMCP: Part 3.6 - VTS Standard Phrases (Message Markers)
• Medical English (Radio Medical - Services).
• Practical exercises/presentations in having life-boat drills, instructing how to use a life-jacket, realising man-over-board drills, describing evacuation routes and giving other instructions when evacuating the vessel.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Safety for Officers
Medical Care 2