Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Advanced Tanker Safety SF14O203-3010 12.12.2022-23.12.2022  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

  12.12.2022 - 23.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 11.12.2022

  • 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

•   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

•   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

•   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)

•   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

  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 03.10.2022-04.11.2022  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

  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

  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

•   MRM SF14O119-3007 20.11.2022-09.12.2022  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

  20.11.2022 - 09.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 19.11.2022

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK21D-Å
  • SFK21F-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Mats Enberg

  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

•   Maritime Chemistry SF22CN10-3001 29.08.2022-31.05.2023  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

  29.08.2022 - 31.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 02.09.2022

  • 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)

•   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

•   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

•   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

  Teaching language

  Timing

  10.10.2022 - 25.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • SFK22D-Å

  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 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

  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

•   Navigational Aid: GNSS, compasses and steering SF14O109-3007 24.10.2022-18.11.2022  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

  24.10.2022 - 18.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 1.5 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

•   Navigational Aids: ECDIS SF14O110-3007 05.12.2022-23.12.2022  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

  05.12.2022 - 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

•   Occupational Safety SF14O310-3007 03.10.2022-04.11.2022  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

  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

  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

•   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 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 31.10.2022-02.12.2022  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

  31.10.2022 - 02.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 30.10.2022

  • 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

•   SSO (Ship Security Officer) SF14O303-3008 11.11.2022-16.12.2022  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

  11.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 10.11.2022

  • 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

•   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

•   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

•   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

•   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

  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 C SF14O103-3007 01.11.2022-02.12.2022  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

  01.11.2022 - 02.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  16.06.2022 - 31.10.2022

  • 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

•   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

Academic year 2023 - 2024

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.