Course syllabus adopted 2020-11-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKlassning och konventioner
- CodeMMS060
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTISJL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
The course round is cancelled. For further questions, please contact the director of studies- Teaching language English
- Application code 76122
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119 Project 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Mats Isaksson
- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
None.Aim
The aim of the project is to give a deeper knowledge of the role, workings and requirements of a classification society and its interface with regulations.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain the classification society's role and task.
- Relate to the rules governing the classification society working
- Explain the purpose of classification of a ship
- Understanding delegation and relationships between flag states, classification societies and intergovernmental bodies
- Able to organize and carry out inspection of class certificates and statutory certificates.
- Constitute a competent part at surveys, representing owner, flag state or classification society
- Explain functions in safety management systems
- Use safety Convention for finding requirements on vessels.
- Explain purpose and function of port state control
Content
- Classification society rules- IACS role and function
- Classification of machine systems and components
- Classification of hull and deck equipment
- SOLAS role
- Statutory certificates, survey and preparation for.
- IMO's role and function
- Flag State role
Organisation
Lectures Project: For an assigned to ships describe the inspection requirements for the issue of class certificate and statutory certificates with rule referencesFire safety plan
Literature
Lecture material and regulatory texts will be uploaded to pingpong after each lecture.Examination including compulsory elements
Written presentation of project work in English.
Knowledge test on previous lecture, total score for grading.
SOLAS-test, for approval, not less than 50% correct answer. At failed test, a new test will be held at re-exam period.
To produce a fire safety plan and perform a fire plan safety test on Canvas with not less than 70% correct answer.
Guest lecture by Swedish Club - mandatory
The course syllabus contains changes
- Changes to course rounds:
- 2020-11-20: Cancelled Changed to cancelled by UOL
[Course round 1] Cancelled
- 2020-11-20: Cancelled Changed to cancelled by UOL