Law and Legislation 1 (1 cr)
Code: MO20S12-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2020 - 15.10.2020
Timing
28.09.2020 - 16.10.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Tony Karlsson
Teacher in charge
Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
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ÖH20MT-ÅÖppna YH Bachelor of engineering, maritime technology
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MT20D-ÅMaritime Technology, h20, full-time studies
Objective
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 relations onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.
Content
• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned
Location and time
28.sep 16.oct
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.
Exam schedules
16.oct
Completion alternatives
Written examination and possible assignments passed.
Student workload
27 h
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
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
None