Route Planning 2 (1 cr)
Code: MM14M106-3005
General information
Enrollment
15.11.2020 - 17.01.2021
Timing
18.01.2021 - 22.01.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management
Teachers
- Lasse Lusto
Teacher in charge
Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
-
MMC19D-ÅMaritime Management, 2019, full-time studies
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MMC17U-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 17, full-time studies
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MMC18D-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 18, full-time studies
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MMC20D-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 2020, full-time studies
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MM14U-ÅMaritime Management h14, unga, Åbo
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ÖH20MM-ÅÖppna yh, Bachelor of maritime management captain, Åbo
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MMC16U-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 16, full-time studies
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MM15U-ÅMaritime Management h15, unga, Åbo
Objective
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.
Content
• 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
Location and time
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
Teaching methods
E-learning. Lectures and/or project-based learning and exercis-es in the simulator.
Exam schedules
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
International connections
40h
Completion alternatives
Continuous assessment during the simulator exercises.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
Watchkeeping Duties 2