Study Guide

Objective

The student is provided with solid knowledge of the contents, application and objectives of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colregs).

The student gains solid knowledge of the contents, application and objectives of the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch.

The student knows the effective procedures for cooperation on the bridge.

Content

• Collision Regulations are interpreted using various cases of collision
• The regulations in the Decree on Watchkeeping Onboard
• Different regulations on watchkeeping at sea issued by the ICS, shipping company and master
• Master’s standing orders for bridge duty
• Bridge routines in connection with navigational watch and practice and follow-up of the kind
• Cooperation with the pilot onboard
• Reporting and VTS procedures

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Dokkum, K. (2014): Rules of the Road for Mariners - The Colregs Guide.Enkhuizen: Dokmar. Cockroft, A.N & Lameijer J.N.F.: A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules. Burlington, MA: Elsevier. Accident reports.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

test

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

Watchkeeping Duties 2