Course syllabus for Terrestrial navigation and seamanship

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-01 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameTerresternavigation och sjömanskap
  • CodeSJM005
  • Credits12 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • 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

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75116
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0116 Examination, part A 3 c
Grading: TH		3 c
  • 25 Okt 2022 pm L_DATA
  • 03 Jan 2023 pm L_DATA
  • 16 Aug 2023 pm L_DATA
0216 Examples class, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c
0316 Examination, part C 4.5 c
Grading: TH		 4.5 c
  • 09 Jan 2023 pm L_DATA
  • 03 Apr 2023 pm L_DATA
  • 22 Aug 2023 pm L_DATA
0416 Examples class, part D 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0516 Project, part E 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

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Examiner

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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 course is to provide the learner basic knowledge to be able to navigate in coastal waters with a smaller vessel. Furthermore the course will provide basic knowledge in seamanship to be able to handle smaller vessels.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  1. Comply with "Chalmers Etikpolicy" with regards to students
  2. Knowledge in morse code and flag signaling according to international code of signals 
  3. Explain how to determine a position by terrestrial means.
  4. Be able to calculate tidal level in all ports
  5. Be able to determine a position by terrestrial means.
  6. Be able to do tidal and wind drift calculations in charts
  7. Describe symbols and light characteristics in charts and use of nautical publications
  8. Explain how correction of charts and publications are done
  9. Interpret and apply internationell collision avoidance regulations in basic traffic situations
  10. Show ability to determine magnetic compass errors and allow for such errors in practical navigation context
  11. Show proficiency in plan and conduct a voyage in coastal waters
  12. Be able to use visual and Radar methods for safe navigation in coastal waters
  13. Describe manning and watch procedures on a modern vessel in different situations as well as the duties and responsibilities incumbent on each position.
  14. Describe and apply procedures and identify risks at deck work related to mooring and anchoring procedures and make a mooring plan.
  15. Describe the procedures and hazards of deck work in connection with the coupling of tugs.
  16. Calculate the time and space required for changing course in open water.
  17. Describe the propeller, rudder and bow thruster operation and limitations.
  18. Describe a vessel's maneuvering characteristics by documents posted on a ship's bridge, and describe how these properties change in different conditions.
  19. Describe how the ship's course and speed must be adjusted when the vessel is in rough weather.
  20. Manage initially, correctly, emergencies that may arise, including the man overboard, grounding and collision.
  21. Describe how a ship maintenance is planned and organized, tools for maintenance work, preparatory work and implementation of painting, and lubrication

Content

- The theory of navigation with aids as lighthouses, bouys, sailed distances calculations and modern instrumentnavigation
- Plan and conduct a voyage from A to B
- Current and wind drift calculations
- Theory behind tide and tide calculations
- Basic knowledge about instruments used for navigation purpose
- Bridge work
- Berthing and anchoring
- Manoeuvering
- Emergencies
- Ship maintenance

Organisation

Lectures, exercises, simulations and project work.

Literature

Seamanship, Navigation advanced, Capt. Anwar (AN)
Sjöfartsverket, Kort 1
Övningskort Uv förare väst nr. 931/9313
Övningskort 5055
Sjömanskap
The colregs guide

Examination including compulsory elements

LP1

Del 0116:       Written exam, conserning learning outcomes 3-6, 9, 13, 17, 18 (Grade 5-3, U), 3,0hp)


Del 0216:       Exercise, dugga 1/besticksprov and approved participation during simulations 1-3, conserning learning outcomes 1, 4-6 och 12, (1,5hp)

 

LP2

Del 0316        Written exam, conserning all learning outcomes (Grade 5-3, U), 4,5hp)

Del 0416        Exercise, dugga 2 and approved participation during simulation 6, conserning learning outcomes 2, 4, 9, 11, 12, (1,5hp)

Del 0516        Exercise, approved Project work 1-3, approved participation during practical exercise, ticking 1-6 och simulations 4-5, conserning learning outcomes 11 och 13-14 (1,5hp)

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

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