•   Law and Legislation 1 MO20S12-3001 28.09.2020-16.10.2020  1 credits  (ÖH20MT-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 relations onboard a vessel.
    • is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.
    Prerequisites
    None
    Content of the study unit
    • 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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    28.09.2020 - 16.10.2020

    Enrollment date range

    01.08.2020 - 15.10.2020

    Group(s)
    • ÖH20MT-Å
    • MT20D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Technology

    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.oct

    Timing and attendance

    28.sep 16.oct

    Student's schedule and 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