Ship Theory (1 cr)
Code: MO22O308-3004
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2025 - 15.02.2026
Timing
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Stefan Sundström
Groups
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MT25D-ÅMaritime Technology, h25, daytime studies
Objective
STCW-Code:Table A-III/1
The student:
• has knowledge of vessel types, dimensions, ship drawings, hull structure, ship stability, corrosion, hull maintenance, breakdowns, international regulations, fire protection, main and auxiliary machinery types.
Content
• Ship Types
• The vessel's main dimensions and deadweight
• Vessel Drawings
• The structure and load of the hull
• Hull breakdowns and factors that weaken the hull
• Corrosion, corrosion protection and hull maintenance
• Ship stability and stability factors
• Power requirements and methods for calculating drag resistance
• Main and the auxiliary engine types and their characteristics
• International regulations, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL
• Fire protection, fire detection/isolation and fire construction
• Tanker types and the most important characteristics of different loads
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None