•   Safety for Officers MM22O307-3002 18.11.2024-20.12.2024  2 credits  (MMC23D-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
    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)

    Ahti Hyppönen

    Learning material

    Poole, T and Springett, P: Understanding Human Behaviour in Emergencies - A manual for the ferry sector; The Center for the Study and Practice of Survival: A Practical Guide to Lifeboat Survival

    Learning methods

    Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
    Homework and E-Learning may excist.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Test, assignment

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 17.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • MMC23D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ahti Hyppönen

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    -

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    According to realization schedule

    Timing and attendance

    According to realization timetable

    Student's schedule and workload

    53h

    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