•   Safety for Officers MM14O307-3004 22.11.2021-26.11.2021  2 credits  (MMC20D-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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Classroom lectures. Practical exercises.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    22.11.2021 - 26.11.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 21.11.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC20D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ahti Hyppönen

    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

    Written examination and all the exercises passed during the duration of the course.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    20.nov

    Timing and attendance

    16.nov 4.dec

    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