•   Safety for Officers MM14O307-3005 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  2 credits  (SEP19V-MMC, ...) +-
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021

    Group(s)
    • SEP19V-MMC
    • OpLB0521MMC
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    H-5