Course Name : Maritime Communications

Degree: Associate’s Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUİ 2029

2/3 (Fall)

3,5

4

2

1

2

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management, Port Management, Yacht Management

Instructor

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

50

20

10

20

Course Description

This course focuses on audio and visual communication procedures and Distress, Urgency and Safety communication procedures within GMDSS.  The emphasis is upon Classification, Instruments and procedures of Maritime Communications and use signaling methods to transmit and receive information in accordance with the International Procedures, concerning any merchant ships in port or navigation, under normal or emergency conditions.

Course Objectives

1. To introduce students to classification of Maritime Communications.

2.  To introduce students to Morse, Code Flags and semaphore signaling procedures.

3. To introduce students to the phonetic alphabet; encoding and decoding messages; procedures as defined in the international code of signals.

4. To introduce students to International Maritime Organization (IMO) standard marine communication phrases (SMCP).

5. To introduce students to basic signaling methods to transmit and receive information.

6. To provide students exercise opportunity by using visual and audio communication means and basic transmit/receive procedures

7. To introduce students to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and its elements

8. To introduce students to communication procedures of Distress, Urgency and Safety familiarization with; how to follow contingency plans in the event of emergencies and how to respond to distress signals.

9. To provide students a level of knowledge and ability to operate the GMDSS equipment efficiently and to take on the responsibility of distress communication

Course Learning Outcomes

I.   Knowing and implementing Morse, Flag and Semaphore Communication Procedures

II.  Implementing Message Coding and Code Opening Procedures According to the International Code of Signals

III. Knowing Concepts of Marine Communication and GMDSS.

IV. Knowing and Applying the Procedures for Transmitting and Receiving Voice Messages by Radio

V.  Knowing and Implementing GMDSS Routine, Urgency and Distress Communication Procedures

VI. Knowing and Applying Periodical Maintenance and Controls and Tests of Radio Devices and GMDSS Devices

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

3

10

Homework

4

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

3

5

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

2

28

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

2

4

8

Homework

2

4

8

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

14

2

28

Practices

2

3

6

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

6

6

Field Study

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

102

Total Workload/25

102/25

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

- Introduction to and classification of Maritime Communications

- Radio Telephone signaling procedures:

I

2

- Introduction to GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System),

- General Principles and GMDSS Sea Areas

III

3

- GMDSS Communication Systems and Maritime Mobile Service

III

4

- GMDSS Communication Systems and Communication Procedures

III

5

- Morse Alphabet and signaling procedures

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (VHF Radio)

I-IV

6

- Communication Exercise by using Morse Alphabet

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (VHF Radio and DSC)

I-II- IV-V

7

- Midterm Exam

I-II-III-IV-V

8

- Communication Procedures by using Flags and Semaphore

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (VHF Radio and DSC)

I-II- III-IV-V

9

- Communication Exercise by using Flags and Semaphore

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (VHF Radio and DSC)

I-II- III-IV-V

10

- Encoding and Decoding Messages by using International Code of Signals (ICOS)

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (NAVTEX)

I-II- III-IV-V

11

- Procedure signals and Exercise by using International Code of Signals (ICOS)

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (NAVTEX)

I-II- III-IV-V

12

- Periodical Maintenance and Controls and Tests of Radio Devices and GMDSS Devices

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (EPIRB and SART)

III-IV-V-VI

13

- Message Markers and Standard Marine Communication Phrases

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (Distress/Urgency/Safety Alerting)

III-IV-V

14

- Using ITU Publications of List IV (Radio Stations) and List V (Ship Stations)

- Practical study in GMDSS laboratory (Distress/Urgency/Safety Messages)

III-IV-V

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

X

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

V

VI

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m