Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with navigation, cargo handling, sea-manship and leadership, maritime radio communications and measures taken in emergency and medical situations according to the Onboard Training Record Book and with the onboard work of the officer of the watch.

The aim of the onboard training is that the student learns

• to apply the knowledge he/she has picked up during the studies
• to integrate theory and practice
• to critically examine his/her skills
• the work routines of the vessel both in port and at sea
• the rules of the working life
• to adapt to the vessel as a social environment
• to deepen his/her professional competence
• interaction
• English language and intercultural communication

The onboard training is recorded in the Onboard Training Record Book, ”Uppföljningsbok för handledd praktik, STCW II/1, vaktstyrman" which has been drawn up for this purpose.

The onboard training is arranged at shipping companies (and on vessels) which are ISM -certified. The shipping company, the vessel and the Degree Programme choose persons who are responsible for the instruction during the onboard training period.

Content

Navigation, level A-II/1
• Preparations for a passage, route planning and determining position
• Watchkeeping at sea
• Using radar and ARPA-radar during safe navigational watch at sea
• Measures to be taken in an emergency situations, the own vessel and assistance to another vessel in distress
• The use of the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases
• The use of visual signalling
• Vessel manoeuvring

Cargo Handling, level A-II/1
• Loading, stowing, lashing and other cargo securing tasks of general and bulk cargoes, departure and port preparations and monitoring of cargo during the voyage.
• Loading, discharging, purging of tankers, cleaning of tanks and ballast or cargo passage
• Tanker safety

Seamanship and Leadership, level A-II/1
• The protection of the marine environment, waste disposal management and prevention of spillages
• The seaworthiness of the vessel and vessel maintenance
• Fire-fighting
• Maintenance and usage of life-saving equipment
• Acute help and medical care onboard
• Agreements and regulations affecting the vessel

Maritime radio traffic, GOC, STCWCode, Section A-IV/2
• The vessel's radio equipment and follow-up of its use

Qualifications

Onboard Training ( Support 18 cr)