•   Onboard Community and Watchkeeping Duties MM14S101-3010 27.09.2021-01.10.2021  1.5 credits  (MMC21D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    STCW- Code: Table A-II/4
    STCW- Code: Table B-VI/6

    The student
    • Is familiarised with the vessel as a social environment and work place
    • knows the onboard community and how it functions
    • knows the watchkeeping arrangements onboard vessels at sea and in port
    • knows how to keep a navigational watch according to the principles of good seamanship
    • knows how to steer the vessel and how to follow helm orders also when given in the English language
    • knows how to steer using magnetic and gyro-compasses
    • understands helm orders
    • knows how to change-over from automatic pilot to hand steer-ing and vice versa
    • knows the decisions on manning of ships, certification of sea-farers and watchkeeping onboard
    • gains a thorough knowledge of different communication sys-tems onboard
    • gains a thorough knowledge of alarm systems onboard and one's personal duties in connection with these
    • is able to understand orders and to use seafaring terminology and definitions with the officer of the watch, and to handover watch according to the watchkeeping routines, and knows the responsibilities of a look-out
    • is familiar with the preparations before arrival, taking a pilot onboard, anchoring operations and mooring
    • is familiar with the basic principles of the protection of the ma-rine environment
    • Familiarisation and security awareness
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    • organization onboard a vessel
    • watchkeeping routines
    • compasses
    • automatic pilot
    • helm orders
    • exercises in steering the vessel
    • courses and bearings
    • manoeuvring signals
    • using the vessel’s internal communication systems
    • terminology and information in connection with watchkeeping duties
    • regulations in connection with watchkeeping as applicable
    • environmental protection in connection with watchkeeping du-ties
    • Adequate security training for seafarers
    Further information
    Security-related Training and Instruction
    for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties



    The course has been designed in accordance with the framework given in the STCW convention Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, part A and B. It has comprised a total of 9 hours of instruction.

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learn-ing.
    Practical exercises onboard a vessel and in the workshop; simulator exercises also possible.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    27.09.2021 - 01.10.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC21D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    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. Steering examination in a simulator or onboard a vessel. Possible assignments completed.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    9.okt

    Timing and attendance

    21.sep 9.okt

    Student's schedule and workload

    5 days

    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