Academic year 2024 - 2025

•   Advanced Tanker Safety MM22O203-3002 21.10.2024-29.11.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 20.10.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

•   Basic Finnish 1 MM22CG02-3003 01.08.2024-19.12.2024  3 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2024 - 19.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Cargo Handling 4D (MmL): Displacement Calculations MM22M204-3001 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitu-dinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.
  
  The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recom-mendations concerning ship stability.
  
  The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

  Prerequisites

  Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Damage Control MM22M301-3001 18.11.2024-20.12.2024  1 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-II/2
  
  The student is provided with skills for assessing the situation and encountering emergency situations and maritime accidents including
  • Precaution when beaching a ship
  • Actions to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after grounding
  • Refloating a grounded ship with and without assistance
  • Action to be taken if collision is imminent and follow-ing a collision or impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause
  • Assessment of damage control
  • Emergency steering
  • Emergency towing arrangements and towing proce-dures
  The student knows the methods and aids to prevent pollution of marine environment by ships.
  The student has the knowledge and skills to draw up plans and check-lists to control emergencies and damages onboard.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 2
  Stability 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 17.11.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   English 1 MM22S103-3003 04.11.2024-08.12.2024  1 credits  (MMC24D-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

  None

  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

  English

  Timing

  04.11.2024 - 08.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 03.11.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   English ML E1 MM22CL04-3001 30.09.2024-20.12.2024  2 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Professional English 1

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   English ML E2 MM22CL05-3001 30.09.2024-31.05.2025  2 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Professional English 1

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 31.05.2025

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   IT Studies 1 MM22CN03-3003 09.09.2024-18.10.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Law and Legislation 2 MM22O309-3002 27.09.2024-22.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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 employ-ment contract, understand carbon-bargaining agreement. Be aware of employers' and workers rights and duties of board, be aware on forced and compulsory regulations.
  Recognize the existence of international safety conventions regarding marine and vessel safety (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL).

  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

  Learning material

  According to Finnish/international laws , regulations and guidelines

  Learning methods

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  27.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 31.10.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Law and legislation 1 MM22S306-3003 30.09.2024-31.10.2024  1 credits  (MMC24D-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.
  • is aware of the existence of international safety conven-tions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

  Prerequisites

  No 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

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 31.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   MRM MM22O119-3002 21.11.2024-22.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  continous assesment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.11.2024 - 22.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 17.11.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

•   Manoeuvring 2 MM22M107-3001 16.09.2024-04.10.2024  3.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Manoeuvring 1
  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 04.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 3.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Maritime Chemistry MM22CN10-3003 09.09.2024-18.10.2024  1 credits  (MMC24D-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

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 1 MM22CN01-3003 16.09.2024-13.11.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 13.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela, Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 2 MM22CN02-3003 14.10.2024-13.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  English

  Timing

  14.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 13.10.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela, Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 6 MM22CN11-3001 30.09.2024-31.07.2025  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-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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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 31.07.2025

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mathematics 7 MM22CN12-3001 25.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student is able to apply linear optimization when planning the transport of cargoes to several ports.
  
  The student is provided with knowledge of differential coeffi-cient and integral application to cargo handling and ship theo-ry.

  Prerequisites

  Mathematics 3/4

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 24.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Mechanical Engineering MM22M108-3001 16.09.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Manoeuvring 1
  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Timo Virtanen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Medical Care 1, First Aid MM22S310-3007 07.10.2024-11.10.2024  0.75 credits  (MMC24D-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

  None

  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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.10.2024 - 11.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 06.10.2024

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

•   Medical Care 2: Basic training in medical care and first aid MM22O312-3002 07.10.2024-29.11.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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 connec-tion with transportation of dangerous goods.
  • knows how to examine an injured/ill person and can evaluate the need for help.
  • is able to apply the medical care manual in practice,
  • has the skills to take appropriate action on the basis of advice received on the radio/through telephone with ref-erence to accidents or illnesses which are likely to hap-pen onboard a vessel.

  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

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, continous assesment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ritva Lindell

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization timetable

  Student's schedule and workload

  53h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

  Approved / Failed

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

•   Meteorology 2 MM22M101-3001 28.10.2024-20.12.2024  1.25 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Metheorology and Oceanography

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

  • 1.25 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Navigational Aids: Compasses MM22M103-3001 21.10.2024-29.11.2024  1.25 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 20.10.2024

  • 1.25 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Navigational Aids: ECDIS MM22O110-3002 25.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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 elec-tronic 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

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Navigational Aids: GNSS, compasses and steering MM22O109-3002 06.09.2024-25.10.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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 position-ing systems (GNSS).
  • is aware of limitations and errors of GNSS systems and their level of position accuracy.
  • knows how to use the echo-sounder and how to apply the information correctly.
  • has knowledge of the functioning of the magnetic and gyro-compasses.
  • is able to determine errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses using celestial and terrestrial methods and to take such errors into account.
  • has knowledge of the steering control systems, operat-ing instructions and change-over from manual steering to autopilot and vice versa. He/she knows how to ad-just the controls for optimal performance.

  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

  Learning material

  SOLAS, Dokmar: Ship Navigation,

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, assignment, simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  06.09.2024 - 25.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos, Micael Vuorio

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Navigational Aids: INS MM22M104-3001 16.09.2024-27.09.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

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

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Bo Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Occupational Safety MM22S307-3003 30.09.2024-27.10.2024  1 credits  (MMC24D-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

  none

  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

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 27.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Occupational Safety MM22O310-3002 27.09.2024-22.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  According to Finnish/international laws , regulations and guidelines

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, assigment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  27.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 22.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ossi Westilä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties MM22S101-3003 09.09.2024-31.10.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  No 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

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 31.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 1 MM22CN04-3003 30.09.2024-01.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  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

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 01.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela, Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Physics 2 MM22CN07-3003 21.10.2024-06.12.2024  2 credits  (MMC24D-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

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 06.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 20.10.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Esa Lapela, Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional English A MM22CL01-3003 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student knows basic practical Maritime English. The active vocabulary, with the emphasis onboard communication, is ex-panded. 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

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional English C MM22CL03-3003 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  2 credits  (MMC24D-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

  11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Radar Plotting 1: Manual plotting MM22O116-3002 14.10.2024-29.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, Simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  14.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 13.10.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Radar Plotting 2: ARPA MM22O117-3002 28.10.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Navigation advanced, mates / masters, Captain Nadeem Anvar

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, Simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Radio Communication GOC MM22O120-3002 09.09.2024-20.12.2024  4.5 credits  (MMC23D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student has knowledge and skills to manage radio com-munication 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

  Learning material

  GMDSS and Radio Regulations

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, Radio simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024

  • 4.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Matti Salokorpi

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  107h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  The GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  he GOC-examination including a written examination and a practical test. The proficiencies are approved by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

•   Research methodology MM22CG04-3001 30.09.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • can conform to the research process systematically and flexibly in the degree project process and in other pro-jects.
  • can conform to research ethics in the research process
  • understands and conforms to qualitative and quantita-tive methods.
  • is able to review and analyse scientific text and see the connection between research and practical operations.
  • is able to avail evidence based knowledge.
  • is able to respond to and make relevant questions.

  Prerequisites

  None

  Content of the study unit

  • Fundamental principles and definitions of research methodology
  • Different parts of the research process
  • Quantitative and qualitative approaches
  • Research ethics
  • Starting one’s own research or development work process in the professional field in question

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Peter Björkroth

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Route Planning 2 MM22M106-3001 16.09.2024-18.10.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  • is in all conditions able to determine position using both celestial and terrestrial observations
  • knows how to assess the reliability of the position with the help of navigational charts, notices for mariners and other nautical publications.
  
  The student is provided with knowledge of voyage planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting ocean tracks, taking into account e.g.
  • restricted waters
  • meteorological conditions
  • ice
  • restricted visibility (blind pilotage)
  • traffic separations schemes
  • areas of extensive tidal effects
  
  The student gains knowledge of routeing in accordance with the General Principles on Ships’ Routeing.
  
  The student is able to report in accordance with the Guidelines and Criteria for Ship Reporting Systems.
  
  The student knows the methods of blind pilotage.

  Prerequisites

  Watchkeeping Duties 2

  Content of the study unit

  • Main sections of a voyage plan
  • Assessment
  • Planning
  • Execution
  • Follow-up
  • Check lists
  • Documentation of a route plan
  • Deviations from the route plan
  • Planning of optimal circular paths of a turn on the navigational chart
  • VTS and route planning
  • Teamwork

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   SSO (Ship Security Officer) MM22O303-3002 01.11.2024-20.12.2024  0.75 credits  (MMC23D-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 Securi-ty Officer.
  • has theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to manage the systems and complex of problems in con-nection 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

  Learning material

  Jones, S.: Maritime Security - A practical guide. London: Nautical institute. IMO: Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, assignment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 31.10.2024

  • 0.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  20h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance

•   Safety Management MM22M306-3001 30.10.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;
  
  The student is able to maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems.
  
  The student is provided with skills to develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations.
  
  The requirements set in the STCW Convention with reference to the training in maritime and ship safety for the Management Level, STCW A-II/ 2., as applicable, are fulfilled. The student is provided with knowledge and skills required to handle the management of safety-related tasks onboard both in normal operations and in crisis situations.

  Prerequisites

  Safety for officers
  ISM
  Environmental protection

  Content of the study unit

  • The safety-related responsibilities and duties of the master. The STCW Convention requirements.
  • Rescue organizations and plans. The IAMSAR-manual
  • Vessel accidents. The master’s role.
  • Safety onboard. SOLAS. MARPOL. ISM. National re-quirements and exceptions.
  • Certificates and inspections. SOLAS requirements con-cerning the vessel’s safety equipment, its maintenance and usage training.
  • Principles for onboard operations in connection with dif-ferent kinds of accidents.
  • Emergency plans, contingency plans, safety drawings, priorities, resources allocation, damage control, follow-up, documentation.
  • The vessel’s construction safety
  • Drawing up of emergency, contingency, drill, safety train-ing and damage control plans; alarm-lists, check-lists and training manuals.
  • Alarm organization onboard. Safety information. Leader-ship in crisis situations.
  • Cooperation with rescue helicopters.
  • Mental reactions. Leadership in emergency situations.
  • Communications during crisis; objectives and means, prin-ciples for media contacts.
  • Practical exercises
  • Exercises using safety equipment onboard. Risks and limitations.
  • Assessment of the capacity of the life-saving equip-ment.
  • Equipment onboard life rafts and lifeboats. Exercises in group.
  • Exercises using emergency signals.
  • CCM

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 03.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Safety for Officers MM22O307-3002 18.11.2024-20.12.2024  2 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Poole, T and Springett, P: Understanding Human Behaviour in Emergencies - A manual for the ferry sector; The Center for the Study and Practice of Survival: A Practical Guide to Lifeboat Survival

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test, assignment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 17.11.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  53h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

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

•   Search and Rescue (SAR) MM22M102-3001 28.10.2024-01.11.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC22D-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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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.10.2024 - 01.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Theory 2 Ship projects and maintenance MM22M302-3001 21.11.2024-20.12.2024  3 credits  (MMC22D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;
  
  • Student has knowledge about different shiptypes, their construction and measurements regarding ships characters.
  • Vessels constructions influence to stability and seaworthi-ness
  • Vessel construction and contructional strength of the hull
  • Starting and following of shipbuilding project.
  • Knowledge of vessels drawings and material delivered with vessels delivery.
  • Docking of the vessel, different possibilities and basics of vessel docking.
  • Knowledge of decimal system in ship maintenance
  • Knowlege of computer based maintenance system

  Prerequisites

  Ship Theory 1
  Cargo Handling 2, OpL

  Content of the study unit

  • Shipbuilding process
  • Ship maintenance
  • Ship construction and seaworthiness.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 20.11.2024

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC22D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Lundberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Ship Types and Cargo Handling MM22S201-3003 02.09.2024-11.10.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
  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 com-mon vessel terms.
  • has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmen-tal protection and occupational welfare.
  • knows the characteristics and functioning of mooring equipment and lifting devices and cargo securing methods

  Prerequisites

  No 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

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2024 - 11.10.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 06.09.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Stability 1 MM22O304-3002 16.09.2024-29.11.2024  1.75 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Dokmar; Ship stability

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Test

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

  • 1.75 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Petteri Niittymäki

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  47h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Sustainable development MM22CG03-3002 22.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC23D-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

  No 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

  Learning material

   IMO 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assigment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 21.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ahti Hyppönen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization timetable

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Approved / Failed

  • 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

•   Terrestrial Navigation A MM22O101-3003 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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 1

  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

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Terrestrial Navigation B MM22O102-3002 30.09.2024-29.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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, notic-es 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

  Learning material

  Dokmar; Ship knowledge

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  test , chart work

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Emilia Lindroos, Micael Vuorio

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Terrestrial Navigation C MM22O103-3002 16.10.2024-29.11.2024  1 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Dokmar: Ship Navigation,

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Assignment

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.10.2024 - 29.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 13.10.2024

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Terrestrial Navigation D MM22O104-3002 28.10.2024-08.11.2024  2 credits  (MMC23D-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

  Learning material

  Dokmar: Ship Navigation,

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  simulator

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.10.2024 - 08.11.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC23D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Lasse Lusto, Emilia Lindroos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  -

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  According to realization schedule

  Student's schedule and workload

  53h

  Assessment criteria

  Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

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

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

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

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

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

•   Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations MM22S102-3003 11.11.2024-06.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  None

  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

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2024 - 06.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Watchkeeping Duties 1: Collision Regulations MM22O114-3003 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-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

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

  • 1.5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MMC24D-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tony Karlsson

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

  Assessment scale

  H-5

Academic year 2025 - 2026

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.