Ship Types and Cargo Handling (1 cr)
Code: SF22S201-3001
General information
Enrollment
16.06.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
- Tony Karlsson
Groups
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SFK22D-ÅSjökapten (YH), h22, dagstudier
Objective
The student
• knows how to make the vessel ready for sea and duties in port in connection with loading and discharging, cargo handling and handling of hazardous cargoes.
• knows the structure of a merchant ship and the most common vessel terms.
• has thorough knowledge of the objectives of environmental protection and occupational welfare.
• knows the characteristics and functioning of mooring equipment and lifting devices and cargo securing methods.
Content
• Different vessel types, their areas of usage
• Ship construction, the names of various vessel parts and their use
• Vessel equipment, main dimensions and form, load lines and markings for draught (draught-marks)
• Handling and securing of general cargoes
• Handling of dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code and the risks connected with hazardous cargoes
• Environmental protection and occupational welfare
• The vessel’s mooring equipment, lifting devices and cargo securing methods
• can perform duties of a watchman safely in connection with loading and discharging
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
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