Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Advanced Fire Fighting for officers SF14O308-3008 08.03.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Basic fire fighting

  Content of the study unit

  • 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  08.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 07.03.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Meriturva

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Advanced Tanker Safety SF14O203-3010 24.10.2022-23.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Tanker Familiarisation Course

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 23.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Advanced Tanker Safety SF14O203-3011 27.03.2023-14.04.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Tanker Familiarisation Course

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  E-learning. Lectures and exercises in the classroom. Mandatory presence.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  27.03.2023 - 14.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 27.03.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written examination and possible assignments passed.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

•   Basic Fire Fighting SF22S309-3001 06.03.2023-03.06.2023  0.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Medical certificate

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  06.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 05.03.2023

  • 0.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Meriturva

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Basic Safety SF22S308-3001 04.04.2023-03.06.2023  0.75 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Medical certificate

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  04.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 03.04.2023

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Meriturva

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Cargo Handling 1: Loading and Discharging Operations SF14O201-3008 16.01.2023-11.03.2023  4 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student must be able to supervise the loading and stowing of the vessel as well as the lashing and discharging of the cargo.
  
  The student has knowledge of the effects of cargo,the seaworthiness and stability of the ship.
  
  The student must be familiar with the “Cargo Securing Manual”. He/she is familiar with the IMO publications with reference to the securing of cargo, e.g. “Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing”. He/she knows the factors causing the shifting of cargo and vessel movements at sea as well as the parameters which affect acceleration.

  Prerequisites

  Stability 1 and 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  16.01.2023 - 11.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Lampiola

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Cargo Handling 1: Transportation of general cargoes SF14M201-3006 23.01.2023-03.04.2023  2 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 traffic.Knowledge of cargo and vessel insurance.
  
  The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning .

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 03.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 23.01.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Lampiola

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  66h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Cargo Handling 2: Ro-Ro Transports SF14M202-3006 10.04.2023-03.06.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  E-learning. Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. Exercises using computer programmes.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  10.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 10.04.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Cargo Handling 2: Transportation of Dangerous Goods at Sea SF14O202-3008 16.01.2023-11.03.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 1

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  16.01.2023 - 11.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Lampiola

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Cargo Handling 3: Reefer Transports SF14M203-3006 06.04.2023-05.05.2023  1 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 knows the USDA regulations on the transport of fruit to the USA. 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 instructions.
  He/she knows the ventilation problem and is able to make humidity calculations.
  
  The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning. E-learning.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  06.04.2023 - 05.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 05.04.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Internationa connections

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  33h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Cargo Handling 5: Bulk Transports SF14M205-3007 03.04.2023-31.05.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 calculations as regards the loaded or unloaded cargo.
  
  The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.04.2023 - 31.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 03.04.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Lampiola

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Cargo Handling 6: Tank Calculations SF14M206-3006 30.03.2023-03.06.2023  0.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)
  Advanced Tanker safety

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  30.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 30.03.2023

  • 0.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  16h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Celestial Navigation 1 SF14O111-3007 13.02.2023-22.04.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student understands the basics of celestial position determination.
  
  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.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 22.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Celestial Navigation 2 SF14O112-3007 13.02.2023-22.04.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Celestial Navigation 1, Mathematics 5

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 22.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Celestial Navigation 3 SF14O113-3007 26.03.2023-22.04.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Celestial Navigation 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  26.03.2023 - 22.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 25.03.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Degree Thesis SF18EX01-3004 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  15 credits  (SFK19F-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  In the thesis the student demonstrates the maturity and competency required for a UAS degree within his/her professional field, at the same time as the thesis process involves a deeper understanding of his/her field of profession. The aim of the degree thesis is to develop and manifest the student’s ability to apply his/her knowledge and skills in a practical context related to his/her own field.

  Prerequisites

  Inga förkunskapskrav

  Content of the study unit

  The degree thesis constitutes an entity consisting of theory and applied research with working life as the basis. The thesis is presented for an audience. A maturity test is part of the thesis.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.05.2023

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19F-Å
  • SFK20F-Å
  • SFK19D-Å
  • SFK20D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   English 1 SF22S103-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Environmental Protection SF14O302-3009 10.02.2023-17.03.2023  0.75 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student is provided with knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment including:
  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.

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  10.02.2023 - 17.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 16.03.2023

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Finnish SF22CG01-3001 05.09.2022-21.10.2022  3 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  Is able to communicate in structured and good linguistic way both verbally and in writing in everyday life

  Prerequisites

  Secondary Level or comparable

  Content of the study unit

  Knows the process of scientific writing as well as use of refer-ences
  Can obtain knowledge and create reports using modern com-munication technology
  
  Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  05.09.2022 - 21.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Finnish - Oral Skills YH10FI01-M-3103 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  See syllabus

  Prerequisites

  See syllabus

  Content of the study unit

  See syllabus

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Finnish - Writing Skills YH10FI01-S-3096 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  See syllabus

  Prerequisites

  See syllabus

  Content of the study unit

  See syllabus

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   ISM + conventions SF14O301-3008 06.03.2023-03.06.2023  0.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Inga

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  06.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 02.03.2023

  • 0.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   IT Studies 1 SF22CN03-3001 01.09.2022-09.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Material finns på ItsLearning (not translated)

  Learning methods

  Föreläsningar
  Övningar (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Godkända inlämningsuppgifter och quizzar (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.09.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 31.08.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Student's schedule and workload

  Föreläsningar och övningar 10h
  Hemuppgifter 30,5h (not translated)

  Content scheduling

  Introduktion till olika program, bla:
  Novias stödprogram
  Word
  Powerpoint
  Excel
  MathCad (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Minst 80% korrekt utförda inlämningsuppgifter och on-line tenter. (not translated)

•   International legislative requirements and Environmental Management Systems SF14M305-3006 26.01.2023-25.02.2023  1 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Sustainable Development
  ISM

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  26.01.2023 - 25.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.01.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

•   Law and Legislation 3 SF14M303-3006 06.03.2023-03.06.2023  2.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Law and Legislation 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Lectures and/or project-based learning, legal case studies.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  06.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 06.03.2023

  • 2.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Henrik Rak, Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Internationa connections

  82h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Law and legislation 1 SF22S306-3001 03.10.2022-11.11.2022  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 11.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Law and legislation 2 SF14O309-3007 07.10.2022-04.11.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 employment 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).

  Prerequisites

  Law and Legislation 1

  Content of the study unit

  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).

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  07.10.2022 - 04.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 06.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Lifeboatman SF22S311-3001 04.04.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Medical certificate

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  04.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 03.04.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Meriturva

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   MRM SF14O119-3007 23.11.2022-09.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.11.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 22.11.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jani Lampiola, Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Manoeuvring 1 SF14O118-3007 23.01.2023-03.06.2023  2 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation C

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Bo Lindroos, Ossi Westilä, Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Maritime Chemistry SF22CN10-3001 01.09.2022-09.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • Dangerous goods
  • Corrosion

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  Material finns på ItsLearning (not translated)

  Learning methods

  100 % virtuell kurs (not translated)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Godkänd online tentamen (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.09.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 31.08.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Självstudier
  Online quiz (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Öppen online quiz hösten 2022 (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Mindre än 45% rätt (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  45-60% rätt (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  60-90% rätt (not translated)

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  mer än 90% rätt (not translated)

•   Maritime Economics SF14M304-3006 09.02.2023-11.03.2023  2 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Föreläsningar och/eller projektifierat lärande

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  09.02.2023 - 11.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 09.02.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  66h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Matematics 2 SF22CN02-3001 17.10.2022-09.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 1

  Content of the study unit

  • trigonometry
  • geometry
  • vectors
  • mathematical analysis

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  17.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 16.10.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematcs 3/4 SF22CN09-3001 23.01.2023-11.03.2023  3 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 11.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 1 SF22CN01-3001 19.09.2022-09.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 18.09.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 5 SF14CN06-3007 02.01.2023-11.02.2023  2 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 11.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 6 SF14CN11-3006 27.02.2023-01.04.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Lectures, classroom exercises, homework and assignments in statistics.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 01.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 03.03.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Medical Care 1, First Aid SF22S310-3001 10.10.2022-25.11.2022  0.75 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  Föreläsning, demonstration, grupparbete, praktiska övningar (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  10.10.2022 - 25.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

•   Medical Care 2: Basic Training in Medical Care and First Aid SF14O312-3007 05.09.2022-30.09.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 connection 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 reference to accidents or illnesses which are likely to happen onboard a vessel.

  Prerequisites

  Medical Care 1: First Aid

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  05.09.2022 - 30.09.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Medical Care 3: Supplementary training in medical care SF14M307-3013 30.01.2023-03.02.2023  2 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Medical Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  30.01.2023 - 03.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 30.01.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

•   Medical Care 3: Supplementary training in medical care SF14M307-3014 01.05.2023-05.05.2023  2 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  Medical Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  01.05.2023 - 05.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 01.05.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

•   Metal Works SF22S305-3001 13.03.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Timing

  13.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.03.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Deck 2

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Meteorology and Oceanography SF14O106-3007 23.01.2023-04.03.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 record-ing.
  The student is able to apply the available meteorological in-formation.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 04.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Navigational Aid: GNSS, compasses and steering SF14O109-3007 08.09.2022-18.11.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 positioning 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, operating instructions and change-over from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa. He/she knows how to adjust the controls for optimal performance.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation A

  Content of the study unit

  • 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  08.09.2022 - 18.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 07.09.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Navigational Aids: ECDIS SF14O110-3007 28.11.2022-23.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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 electronic navigational charts.
  • knows the operational aspects of AIS.
  • knows the operational aspects of VDR.

  Prerequisites

  Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering
  Terrestrial Navigation B

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  28.11.2022 - 23.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 04.12.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Navigational Aids: Radar SF22O108-3001 23.01.2023-25.02.2023  2 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation A

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 25.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.02.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Occupational Safety SF14O310-3007 07.10.2022-04.11.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  • 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.

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  07.10.2022 - 04.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 06.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Occupational safety and imo conventions SF22S307-3001 03.10.2022-11.11.2022  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  • 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.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 11.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties SF22S101-3001 12.09.2022-14.10.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  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

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 14.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 11.09.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 1 SF22CN04-3001 03.10.2022-09.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 2 SF22CN07-3001 24.10.2022-09.12.2022  2 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Physics 1

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 3 SF22CN08-3001 27.03.2023-03.06.2023  2 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Physics 1

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  27.03.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.03.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 4 SF22CN05-3001 09.01.2023-18.02.2023  2.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Physics 3

  Content of the study unit

  • 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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  09.01.2023 - 18.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 08.01.2023

  • 2.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional English A SF22CL01-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student knows basic practical Maritime English. The active vocabulary, with the emphasis onboard communication, is expanded. Emphasis on practical Maritime English.

  Prerequisites

  Professional English 1

  Content of the study unit

  Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) 2.
  • Part 4, Ch. A - Operative Ship handling.
  • Part 4.3. (Ch. A) - Wheel-orders, handover of watch.
  • Part 3.4 - Pilotage.
  • Charts and related publications. (Pilot Books) Guide to Port Entry, Harbour Bye-Laws
  • Manuals

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional English B SF22CL02-3001 13.02.2023-22.04.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  
  Is able to understand cargohandling instructions and manuals
  
  Should be able to describe cargo damages and write damage reports
  
  Knows how to apply the writing instructions for the thesis.

  Prerequisites

  Ship Types and Cargo Handling

  Content of the study unit

  Standard Marine Communication Phrases Part 4, Ch. C - Cargo and cargohandling.
  • IMDG-Code
  • Damagereports. Stowing/lashing manuals, cargoplans.
  • Cargohandling instructions

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 22.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional English C SF22CL03-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  2 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Safety for Officers
  Medical Care 2

  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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Radar Plotting 1: Manual plotting SF14O116-3007 17.10.2022-02.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  To provide the student with the skills to manage traffic situa-tions as the officer of the watch through the use of radar plot-ting and with ability to use radar in order to maintain safety of navigation and fulfil the requirements set in the IMO Res. A.483(XII).

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 1A
  Navigational Aids: Radar
  Terrestrial Navigation B

  Content of the study unit

  • Basic principles of radar plotting
  • Different methods of manual radar plotting
  • Planning evasive manoeuvres
  • Confirming the speed and course of the current in radar plotting
  • Errors in radar plotting

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  17.10.2022 - 02.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 16.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Radar Plotting 2: ARPA SF14O117-3007 07.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  • To fullfil the requirements of the IMO Resolution A482(XII) with reference to ARPA equipment training.
  • To provide the student with the skills and knowledge in terms of managing the system of radar charts in ARPA equipment.

  Prerequisites

  Radar Plotting 1

  Content of the study unit

  • Presenting ARPA-data
  • Manual and automatic target selection
  • Graphical and alphanumeric representation
  • Planning evasive manoeuvres
  • Symbols
  • Stabilizing the ARPA-picture
  • Route planning using ARPA
  • Technical construction and functioning of ARPA-equipment
  • The reliability of ARPA-equipment and the IMO requirements

  Further information

  Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
  
  
  The course covers use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation according to Table A-II/1 of the STCW code. It also meets the recommendations of STCW B-I/12.18-35.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  07.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 06.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Radio Communication GOC SF14O120-3007 12.09.2022-18.11.2022  4.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student has knowledge and skills to manage radio communication at sea on a ship radio station, equipped with radio equipment according to the GMDSS-system for all sea areas.

  Prerequisites

  Professional English 1

  Content of the study unit

  • According to the IMO and CEPT recommendations:
  • Maritime radio traffic according to the International Radio Regulations and rules issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
  • SAR-lectures, distress, safety and routine traffic exercises
  • Practical radio traffic exercises using the GMDSS vessel radio stations and simulators
  • Lectures and exercises with reference to overhaul and maintenance of a vessel radio station

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 18.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 11.09.2022

  • 4.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Matti Salokorpi

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Route planning 1 SF14O105-3007 27.02.2023-01.04.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  To provide the student with skills to use great circle calcula-tions in practical route planning work.
  To provide the student with skills to draw up a route plan.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation C
  Mathematics 5

  Content of the study unit

  • Great circle theory
  • Great circle calculations
  • The reliability of the Dead Reckoning position
  • Planning a route plan
  • Drawing up a route plan
  • Realising a route plan

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 01.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   SSO (Ship Security Officer) SF14O303-3008 04.11.2022-16.12.2022  0.75 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  As specified in STCW-Code:A-VI/5
  The student
  • has the skills and knowledge required of a Ship Security Officer.
  • has theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to manage the systems and complex of problems in connection with this special area.

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • the ISPS Code, its background, objectives and structure
  • security structures and principles
  • security-related division of responsibilities
  • the security assessment of a vessel
  • security-related control devices
  • ship security plan
  • threats – identifying and detecting them, measures to be taken
  • security measures onboard a vessel
  • preparedness for emergency situations, education, training and drills
  • security administration and security training

  Further information

  Course for Ship Security Officer
  
  
  The course has been designed in accordance with the STCW Convention regulation VI/5 and the STCW Code section A-VI/5, the framework given in the IMO Model Course “Ship Security Officer” and the requirements given in the ISPS Code, part A, paragraph 13.2, and part B, paragraphs 13.1, 13.2 and 18.1. This course also fulfils the requirements set out for Company Security Officer and Port Facility Security Officer. The course has comprised a total of 24 hours of instruction and practical exercises.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  04.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 03.11.2022

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Safety for Officers SF14O307-3007 21.11.2022-16.12.2022  2 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  • To fulfil the requirements set in the STCW Convention with reference to the training in maritime and ship safety for the Operational Level.
  • STCW A-II/1

  Prerequisites

  • Basic Safety

  Content of the study unit

  • The safety-related responsibilities and duties of officers. The STCW Convention requirements
  • Rescue organizations and plans
  • The IAMSAR-manual
  • Vessel accidents. Immediate action after grounding. Typical examples, causes and consequences. The human factor.
  • Damage assessment and damage control
  • Survival techniques
  • Hypothermia
  • The duties and responsibilities of fleet commanders and vessel masters. Safety-related work onboard. Regulations, legislators and supervision. Alarm organization onboard.
  • Cooperation with rescue helicopters
  • Mental preparedness. Catastrophe psychology.
  • Safety planning onboard. Assessment of the vessel’s state of readiness.
  • CCM
  • Practical exercises:
  • Exercises wearing safety equipment
  • Exercises using emergency signals
  • Exercises in arranging and having drills onboard

  Further information

  Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
  
  
  The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW A-V/2.4 and
  has comprised a total of 8 hours of instructions and exercises.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  21.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 20.11.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Search and Rescue (SAR) SF14M102-3008 17.04.2023-03.06.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19F-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  To give the student knowledge of and skills in the planning and leading search and rescue operations at sea.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

  • The seafarer’s obligations with reference to SAR operations
  • IAMSAR
  • Management documentation
  • The practical use of SAR resources
  • The SAR communication system
  • The global MRCC-network
  • Rescue equipment and evacuation possibilities onboard a vessel
  • Helicopter activities in rescue operations
  • Practical exercises in using the IAMSAR and SAR-resources
  • Teamworking

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  • Classroom lectures
  • Exercises in the simulator

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  17.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 17.04.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19F-Å
  • SFK18F-Å
  • SFK18D-Å
  • SFK19D-Å
  • SFK17V-Å
  • SFK17U-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written examination.

  Internationa connections

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

•   Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 1, workshop SF22S303-3001 03.04.2023-03.06.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • knows the basics in ship maintenance
  • knows the handling, storing, overhauling and maintaining of ropes, hawsers and cables, and is aware of the breaking load of the ropes.
  • is familiar with the securing of equipment and necessities.
  • is familiar with the waste disposal management onboard.
  • learns to observe safe occupational protection routines.
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • Basics in ship maintenance
  • Securing of equipment
  • Mooring, mooring equipment
  • The basic knots, the structure of ropes and hawsers, splic-ing, whipping and seizing, and the structure, handling and maintenance of a cable
  • Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard
  • Waste disposal management

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 02.04.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Deck 1

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 2, corrosion SF22S304-3001 03.04.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of ship maintenance and protection against corrosion.
  • is familiar with the corrosion process and protection against corrosion.
  • is familiar with the cleaning methods and agents.
  • learns to observe safe occupational safety routines.
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • Ship maintenance and protection against corrosion
  • Cleaning and preparation of surfaces to be painted and painting works and colours
  • Cleaning methods, cleaning agents and other chemicals - their characteristics and safe and environmentally sound methods of application.
  • Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 02.04.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Deck 1

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Maintenance and Seamanship 3, deck machinery SF22S301-3001 03.04.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • has thorough knowledge of deck machinery, its construc-tion, usage and maintenance.
  • knows the maintenance of cargo handling equipment and lifting devices.
  • learns to observe safe occupational safety routines.
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • Deck machinery, its characteristics and safe methods of application
  • Maintenance of deck machinery
  • Maintenance of cargo handling gear, ramps, hatches, lifts and lifting devices
  • Lubricants
  • Maintenance programme and planning
  • Occupational safety and environmental protection onboard

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 02.04.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Virtual Deck 1

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Theory 1 SF22O306-3001 27.02.2023-28.03.2023  1.75 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student knows
  • the basic principles of ship construction.
  • the correct terms referring to the most important construc-tion details on a vessel and their purpose on the vessel.
  • the technical solutions for preventing vessels from polluting the maritime environment.
  • the structural solutions on ships to prevent fires and the spreading of fires.
  • the principles of ship maintenance and how they affect the condition and life-span of the vessel and understands the significance of one’s own contribution to ship maintenance.
  • the classification of vessels.
  • the corrosion problems on vessels and how they can be prevented.
  • how to inspect and report damages and defects in vessel construction.
  • Basic principles of factors affecting vessels energy con-sumption

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 3/4
  Physics 2

  Content of the study unit

  • The basics of ship construction (basic design)
  • The vessel as an environmental hazard
  • Materials science and strength
  • Accounting and codification of vessel components (ship maintenance program)
  • Ship maintenance theory
  • Corrosion protection onboard
  • Basics in vessel automation
  • Vessel classification
  • Fire protection
  • Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 28.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

  • 1.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Lundberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Types and Cargo Handling SF22S201-3001 05.09.2022-07.10.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • knows how to make the vessel ready for sea and duties in port in connection with loading and discharging, cargo handling and handling of hazardous cargoes.
  • knows the structure of a merchant ship and the most common vessel terms.
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare.
  • knows the characteristics and functioning of mooring equipment and lifting devices and cargo securing methods.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • Different vessel types, their areas of usage
  • Ship construction, the names of various vessel parts and their use
  • Vessel equipment, main dimensions and form, load lines and markings for draught (draught-marks)
  • Handling and securing of general cargoes
  • Handling of dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code and the risks connected with hazardous cargoes
  • Environmental protection and occupational welfare
  • The vessel’s mooring equipment, lifting devices and cargo securing methods
  • can perform duties of a watchman safely in connection with loading and discharging

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  05.09.2022 - 07.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ships Machinery SF22S104-3001 27.02.2023-28.03.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-III/4
  The student
  • knows the main parts of the diesel engine and its purpose.
  • knows the different fields of application of diesel engines.
  • knows the environmental effects of diesel engines.
  • realises the importance of maintenance for safe navigation and minimised environmental consequences.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • the most important parts of a diesel engine and their func-tioning mechanisms
  • fuels
  • lubricating oils
  • cooling water
  • starting air
  • maintenance and overhaul of a diesel engine
  • the effects of a diesel engine on the environment
  • occupational safety

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 28.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Lundberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Stability 1 SF14O304-3007 19.09.2022-14.10.2022  1.75 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student understands the fundamentals of ship stability and is able to apply them in practice.
  The student knows the national and international requirements with reference to ship stability. The student knows static and dynamic stability, stability criteria for different vessel types and is able to perform an inclining test. The student knows how to perform stability calculations in order to determine whether the vessel fulfils the national and international re-quirements concerning ship stability. The student is able to read hydrostatic tables and curves, dead weight scale. The stu-dent knows how to perform trim calculations.

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics ¾
  Physics 2

  Content of the study unit

  • Basics in ship hydrostatistics
  • Static stability: Stability applications, stability and freeboard, and stability data
  • The Trafi requirements with reference to stability onboard
  • The vessel’s trim

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 14.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 18.09.2022

  • 1.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Stability 2 SF14O305-3007 19.01.2023-11.02.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student understands the fundamentals of ship stability and is able to apply them in practice.
  
  The student knows the national and international requirements with reference to ship stability. The student knows static and dynamic stability, stability criteria for different vessel types and knows how to perform an inclination test. The student knows how to perform stability calculations in order to deter-mine whether the vessel fulfils the national and international requirements concerning ship stability. The student is able to read hydrostatic tables and curves, dead weight scale. The stu-dent knows how to perform trim calculations.

  Prerequisites

  Stability 1

  Content of the study unit

  • Basics in ship hydrostatistics
  • Static stability: Stability applications, stability and freeboard, and stability data
  • The Trafi requirements with reference to stability onboard
  • The vessel’s trim

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  19.01.2023 - 11.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 18.01.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Sustainable Development SF14CG03-3008 22.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • knows that SD comprise an ecologic, economic, tech-nical, social and cultural aspect which are all dependent of each other.
  • understand that future possibilities to survival and a good life is dependent on a sustainable use of nature, people and environment.
  • can consider the ecologic, social and cultural aspects of SD as well as accessibility aspects in all activities and in his/her own working community act in a sustainable way
  • can take responsibility by contributing to a global sus-tainable development of the community.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  • from hunters and gatherers to farmers, the pressure on the natural resources increases
  • the population explosion, industrial revolution and the environmental consequences of the interaction between the modern human society and the rest of the global ecosystem
  • sustainable management of natural resources and energy supply
  • global resource allocation and life-style issues
  • the international environment management standards and Novia environment management system

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  22.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 21.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Swedish SF22CG02-3001 13.02.2023-22.03.2023  3 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  Is able to communicate in structured and good linguistic way both verbally and in writing in everyday life

  Prerequisites

  Secondary Level or comparable

  Content of the study unit

  Knows the process of scientific writing as well as use of refer-ences
  Can obtain knowledge and create reports using modern com-munication technology
  
  Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 22.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Swedish - Oral Skills YH10SV01-M-3065 13.02.2023-22.04.2023  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  See syllabus

  Prerequisites

  See syllabus

  Content of the study unit

  See syllabus

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 22.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Tanker Familiarization Course SF22S202-3001 31.10.2022-18.11.2022  0.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The aim of the Tanker Familiarization Course is that those who intend to start working on a tanker, others than officers or crew having responsibility for cargo transport or handling, will get ac-quainted with tanker cargoes, cargo handling equipment, cargo shipments and tanker operations.
  After passing the course the student gets a certificate which entitles him/her to apply for an official certificate from the Finnish Maritime Administration.

  Prerequisites

  Vessel Types and Cargo Handling

  Content of the study unit

  • Regulations and application codes
  • Tankers, types, construction, the names of the various parts and equipment
  • Operations on a tanker
  • Loading and discharging, sea transportation, purging, washing and cleaning of tanks, ballast and ballast passage
  • The physical and chemical characteristics of oils, chemicals and gases
  • Cargo characteristics
  • Health hazards, poisonousness, risk of explosion and fire, and risks which are a threat to the marine environment
  • Minimizing the risks and risk factors, risk of explosion and fire and poisonousness, and protection of the marine envi-ronment
  • Safety appliances and equipment and personal protection
  • Emergency measures

  Further information

  Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
  
  
  The syllabus of the course is designed to meet the requirement of mandatory minimum training as defined in table A-V/1-1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. The course has comprised 24 hours of instruction and practical firefighting training.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  31.10.2022 - 18.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 30.10.2022

  • 0.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation A SF22O101-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory.
  • is able to determine the vessel’s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys.
  • is able to determine the vessel´s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices.
  • is able to draw a route plan.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations

  Content of the study unit

  • Absolut and relative navigation principles
  • The earth’s system of coordinates, latitude and longi-tude/repetition
  • Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure
  • Definition of rhumb line and the great circle
  • Nautical miles and knots
  • Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings
  • Definition of different course systems.
  • Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition
  • Tha basics of route planning
  • Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition
  • Chart work

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation B SF14O102-3007 03.10.2022-04.11.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • obtains knowledge of geodetics and chart projections.
  • has command of the standardised buoyage systems and of the theory of lines of position.
  • is able to project the earth’s coordinate system and its projection on even surfaces.
  • has thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts and publications such as sailing directions, no-tices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routeing information

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation A

  Content of the study unit

  • Geodetics and navigational chart production
  • Geodetic datum
  • Different types of chart projections and their areas of usage
  • Different types of nautical charts and chart terms/electronical charts
  • Presentation of nautical charts, various methods
  • Interpreting the information taken from nautical charts and related publications
  • Managing nautical charts and related publications onboard vessels
  • The reliability of a nautical chart
  • Defining of the buoyage system and navigation aids to navigation (IALA) and their reliability
  • Theory of lines of position

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 04.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation C SF14O103-3007 19.10.2022-02.12.2022  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student is able to
  • perform chart plotting through marking courses on a navigational chart and making position controls and course corrections on the basis of current and drift.
  • make entries into the ship´s logbook
  • perform rhumb line calculations

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation B

  Content of the study unit

  • Leeway and corrections caused by it
  • Drift
  • Construction of and calculating drift angles
  • Rhumb line calculations/`average latitude´ method
  • Ship’s log and other relevant bridge documentation

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  19.10.2022 - 02.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 18.10.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation D SF14O104-3007 07.11.2022-16.12.2022  2 credits  (SFK21D-Å, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student can
  • perform chart plotting through marking courses on a nautical chart and making position controls and course corrections on the basis of current and drift.
  • make entries to the ship’s logbook.
  • draw, assess and realise a route plan.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation C, Mathematics 2
  Navigational Aids: Radar
  Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering.

  Content of the study unit

  • Introduction to ship simulator
  • Route planning
  • Leeway and corrections caused by it
  • Drift
  • Construction of and calculating drift angles
  • Simulator exercises
  • Rhumb line calculations
  • Ship’s log and other relevant bridge documentation
  • Weather information
  • ECDIS introduction

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  07.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 06.11.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1 SF22S102-3001 07.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-II/1
  The student
  • has the skills in navigation and seamanship required for the competency for functioning as a look-out on the bridge.
  • knows how to use the International Code of Signals.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  The student knows
  • nautical charts, their characteristics and symbols.
  • the buoyage system, coordinate system, conversion of courses and easier bearings in connection with chart work.
  • the deviation and variation of a magnetic compass
  • the International Code of Signals
  • Visual Signalling

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  07.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 06.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Tidal Calculations SF14O107-3007 23.01.2023-04.03.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student knows the basics of tide theory. The student is provided with skills to calculate the height of the tide at a certain point of time and the exact time for a certain height of the tide and knows how to calculate the course and speed of tidal currents.

  Prerequisites

  Meteorology and Oceanography

  Content of the study unit

  • Tide theory
  • Tide publications and tables
  • Tide calculations
  • Tidal current calculations

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 04.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Watchkeeping Duties 1 B: Bridge routines SF14O115-3008 10.04.2023-03.06.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student gains a thorough knowledge of the contents and the objectives of the International Collision Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and regulations for inland waters.
  
  The student is provided with skills in using various kinds of signals at sea.
  
  The student gains a thorough knowledge of the basic principles which must be applied on watchkeeping on the bridge.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 1 A, Terrestrial Navigation C

  Content of the study unit

  • National regulations on watchkeeping onboard vessels (TRAFI/16654/03.04.01.00/2011)
  • The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
  • Regulations for inland waters 1978 (30.3.1978/252)
  • Teamwork

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  10.04.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 09.04.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Bo Lindroos, Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Watchkeeping Duties 1: Collision Regulations SF22O114-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • has a thorough knowledge of the contents and objec-tives of the International Collision Regulations for Pre-venting Collisions at Sea and regulations for inland wa-ters.
  • is provided with skills in using various kinds of signals at sea.

  Prerequisites

  Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1

  Content of the study unit

  • The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
  • Regulations for inland waters 1978 (21.5.1999/613)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Watchkeeping Duties 2: Bridge routines, simulator SF14O311-3008 23.01.2023-03.06.2023  1 credits  (SFK21D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student is provided with the skills and knowledge to keep watch on the bridge as the officer of watch.
  
  The student has knowledge of the methods of cooperation when on bridge duty.
  
  The student has knowledge of vessel reporting systems.
  
  The student is provided with skills to encounter emergency situations through the knowledge of measures which should be taken with reference to the safety of passengers in emergency situations; immediate action which should be taken after a collision or grounding and initial evaluation of damages.
  
  The student is provided with knowledge about measures to be taken in order to save human life at sea, assist vessels in distress and encounter emergency situations which can take place in harbours.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 1 A
  Radar Plotting 2, Terrestrial Navigation C
  Navigational Aids: Radar
  Navigational Aids: GNSS, Compasses and steering
  Navigational Aids 3: ECDIS,
  MRM & ISM, GOC

  Content of the study unit

  • STCW with reference to watchkeeping on the bridge
  • Decree 166/2013 and National regulations on watchkeeping onboard vessels (TRAFI/16654/03.04.01.00/2011)
  • ICS Bridge Procedures Guide
  • Applying watchkeeping duties in practical situations in the simulator
  • VTS and reporting
  • Teamwork and leadership skills

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 03.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Bo Lindroos, Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Watchkeeping Duties 3 SF14M105-3006 06.02.2023-11.03.2023  1.5 credits  (SFK19D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student is provided with solid knowledge of the contents, application and objectives of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colregs).
  
  The student gains solid knowledge of the contents, application and objectives of the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch.
  
  The student knows the effective procedures for cooperation on the bridge.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

  • Collision Regulations are interpreted using various cases of collision
  • The regulations in the Decree on Watchkeeping Onboard
  • Different regulations on watchkeeping at sea issued by the ICS, shipping company and master
  • Master’s standing orders for bridge duty
  • Bridge routines in connection with navigational watch and practice and follow-up of the kind
  • Cooperation with the pilot onboard
  • Reporting and VTS procedures

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  Person(s) in charge

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Lectures and/or project-based learning and group-work in connection with various cases. Collision cases studies.

  Teaching language

  Swedish

  Timing

  06.02.2023 - 11.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 06.02.2023

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK19D-Å

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
  • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
  • Can use guided models in situations
  • Is able to solve a given task independently.
  • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
  • Can search for information from various sources of information.
  • Is able to apply models in practice.
  • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
  • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
  • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
  • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
  • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
  • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
  • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
  • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

•   Watchkeeping Duties, Engine SF22S302-3001 27.02.2023-28.03.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student must be familiar with the watchkeeping routines in accordance with the STCW Convention and understand their significance when it comes to good and safe seamanship and minimised environmental effects. Furthermore, the student must be able to understand and use the correct terms referring to the different parts of the engine room and its general organization.

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  STCW Code Section A-III/4 with reference to the duties of an engine-room watch

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 28.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Lundberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

  Assessment scale

  H-5

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.