•   Route Planning 2 MM14M106-3006 24.09.2021-05.11.2021  1.5 credits  (MMC18D-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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    E-learning. Lectures and/or project-based learning and exercis-es in the simulator.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.09.2021 - 05.11.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC18D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Emilia Lindroos

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Share of online studies

    1 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Continuous assessment during the simulator exercises.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    30.okt

    Timing and attendance

    18.sep 13.nov

    Internationa connections

    40h

    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