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Ship Types and Cargo Handling (1 cr)

Code: SF22S201-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 03.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

Teachers

  • Tony Karlsson

Groups

  • SFK23D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h23, 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

Location and time

According to realization’s schedule.

Materials

Dokmar; Ship knowledge

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and e-learning may exist.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

According to realization’s schedule.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

40h

Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

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