Course Name : Navigation Watchkeeping-I

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI-1002

1/2 (spring)

2.5

4

2

1

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management, Maritime Port Management, Yatch Operations and Management

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

70

10

20

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework under STCW for vocational and professional qualification based on a associate degree programme in Navigation.  The course gives students an in-depth expertise of managing a naval vessel as a Deck Officer and ultimately as the Captain of the vessel.  The emphasis is upon nautical systems and topics and their applications in navigating a ship in coastal navigation.

Course Objectives

1. Establish watchkeeping arrangements,

2. Identify and explain national and international requirements regarding navigation, radio and navigation equipment and collision prevention.

3. Explain the duties and responsibilities of the OOW

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge and skills as listed below.

1. Learn the Bridge Watchkeeping and Management Principles,

2. Learn the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,

3. Apply the COLLREGs Correctly,

4. Learn the Basic Information about Safe Watchkeeping Duties

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

5

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

4

10

Homework

2

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

30

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

4

4

16

Homework

2

4

8

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

2

3

6

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

6

6

Field Study

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

96

Total Workload/25

96/25

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Safe Watchkeeping

- Bridge Organisation

- Responsibilities of the Officers

- Suitability for the mission

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Introduction

- Part A - General

  - Rule 1 : Application

  - Rule 2: Responsibility

  - Rule 3: General Definitions

I

II

2

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

  - Section I - Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility

    - Rule 4: Application

    - Rule 5: Look-out

    - Rule 6: Safe Speed

    - Rule 7: Risk of Collision

    - Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision

    - Rule 9: Narrow Channels

II

3

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

  - Section I - Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility

    - Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes

  - Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

    - Rule 11: Application

    - Rule 12: Sailing Vessels

    - Rule 13: Overtaking

II

4

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

  - Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

    - Rule 14: Head-on Situation

    - Rule 15: Crossing Situation

    - Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel

II

5

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

  - Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

    - Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel

    - Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels

 - Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

   - Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

II

6

BRIDGE SIMULATOR TRAINING

III

7

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part C - Lights and Shapes

  - Rule 20: Application

  - Rule 21: Definitions

  - Rule 22: Visibility of Lights

  - Rule 23: Power-driven Vessels Underway

II

8

MIDTERM EXAM

I- II

9

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part C - Lights and Shapes

  - Rule 24: Towing and Pushing

  - Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars

  - Rule 26: Fishing Vessels

     - Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity

II

10

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part C - Lights and Shapes

  - Rule 27: Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver

  - Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by their Draft

  - Rule 29: Pilot Vessels

  - Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground

  - Rule 31: Seaplanes

II

11

International Regulations for Avoiding Collisions at Sea

- Part D - Sound and Light Signals

  - Rule 32: Definitions

  - Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals

  - Rule 34: Maneuvering and Warning Signal

  - Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

  - Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention

  - Rule 37: Distress Signals

    - Annex IV: Distress Signals

II

12

BRIDGE SIMULATOR TRAINING

III

13

Safe Watchkeeping

- Watch on deck

- Watch at harbor/port

- Watch at anchor

- Watch at gangway

- Watch at sailing

- Prepare for sailing, related documents

- Important issues when chancing the watch duty

- System controls during the sail

IV

14

Safe Watchkeeping

- Watch at restricted situation

- Sail at coastals and narrow passage

- Prepare for entering harbor

- Usage of navigational devices for safe navigation

- Watch at sailing

- Guiding navigation

IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

i

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

j

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

k

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

l

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

m

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

Course Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

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i

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