•   Law and legislation 1 MM14S306-3010 04.10.2021-08.10.2021  1 credits  (MMC21D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    • has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment.
    • is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment.
    • understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties.
    • is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal rela-tions onboard a vessel.
    • is aware of the existence of international safety conven-tions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    • Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legis-lation and maritime law
    • Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on pro-cedures
    • Regulations governing loading and discharging
    • Legislation on the safety in onboard work
    • Environmental legislation
    • The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping com-pany and the authorities concerned
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    04.10.2021 - 08.10.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 03.10.2021

    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 and possible assignments passed.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    16.sep

    Timing and attendance

    28.sep 16.okt

    Student's schedule and workload

    3 days

    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