Course Name : Maritime English-II

Degree: Associate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS

Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI 1018

1/2 (Spring)

2

3

2

-

-

Department

Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies

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

60

30

10

Course Description

This course enables the cadets to gain proficiency in using IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP). In addition, it aims to develop their skills to understand and use basic engine commands, report incidents and apply terminology related to safety considerations, emergencies on board a ship and in engine room.

Course Objectives

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge and skills required for understanding and using standardized Maritime communication phrases. The main objectives are:

1. To teach general usage of IMO SMCP

2. To teach external communication phrases (A-1)

3. To teach onboard communication phrases (A-2)

4. To teach phrases related to operative ship handling (B-1) (Deck only)

5. To teach standard phrases used for safety on board (B-2)

6. To teach standard phrases for cargo handling ( B-3 Selected parts)

7. To teach standard phrases for evacuation operations. (B-4 selected parts only)

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire the use of SMCP. They will be acquainted with the usage of basic phrases of marine English used in routine and emergency cases. Students will be able to :

1. use the SMCP book as a whole

2. perform external communication

3. perform on board communication under different circumstances

4. execute and hand over watch keeping using standard phrases

5. communicate onboard safety issues of various kinds

6. use correct and standard terminology during the cargo operations.

7. Use phrases required for evacuation operations on board a ship

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

1

5

Midterm

1

25

Quiz

2

5

Homework

4

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

28

28

Midterm

1

4

3

Quiz

2

2

4

Homework

4

2

8

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

2

6

12

Field Study

Final Exam

1

8

8

Total Workload

63

Total Workload/25

2,52

Course ECTS Credits

3

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to SMCP

1

2

Procedure, message markers, distress, urgency, safety messages, corrections, repeatitions…

2

3

Distress traffic, urgency traffic, safety traffic

2

4

Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) communication -

2

5

Standard GMDSS messages

2

6

On board communication-Standard wheel and engine orders

3

7

On board communication-Pilot on the bridge, anchoring, berthing phrases

3

8

Midterm Exam

1,2,3

9

Handing over the watch

4

10

Safety on board, rising alarm, briefing crew, evacuation, roll call, abandoning

5

11

Fire protection and fire fighting, damage control

5

12

 Person over board procedures

6

13

Cargo and cargo handling

7

14

Piracy measures and ship security

-

Final Exam

1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

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

b

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

c

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

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

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

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.

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

V

VI

VII

VIII

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m