•   Search and Rescue (SAR) MM14M102-3007 18.04.2022-03.06.2022  1.5 credits  (MMC19D-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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    • Classroom lectures
    • Exercises in the simulator

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.04.2022 - 03.06.2022

    Enrollment date range

    15.11.2021 - 12.04.2022

    Group(s)
    • MMC19D-Å
    • MMC17U-Å
    • MMC18D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ossi Westilä, Emilia Lindroos

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Share of online studies

    1 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written examination.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

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

    Timing and attendance

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

    Student's schedule and workload

    40h

    Assessment criteria
    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