Issue date: 01.10.2019

Revision date:01.10.2019

Revision No:00

DF Board Decision No: -

Course Name: Maritime Communications-I

Degree: Undergraduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MTME 224

2/4

2,5

3

2

1

-

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

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

50

30

10

20

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework for vocational and professional qualification based on a degree programme in Navigation Engineering. The Programme gives students an in-depth expertise of managing a merchant vessel as a Deck Officer and ultimately as the captain of the vessel.  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 familiarization with; how to follow contingency plans in the event of emergencies and how to respond to distress signals.

7. To provide students exercise opportunity concerning use of basic signaling methods to transmit and receive information.

Course Learning Outcomes

I.   Explain classification of Maritime Communications

II.  Explain Morse, Semaphore and Flag/Code Flags procedures

III. Explain the phonetic alphabet; encoding and decoding messages; procedures as defined in the international code of signals.

IV. Explain International Maritime Organization (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).

V.  Explain basic signaling methods to transmit and receive information.

VI. Explain how to follow contingency plans in the event of emergencies and how to respond to distress signals.

VII. Use basic signaling methods  and transmit and receive information

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture/Tutorial/Practice

Tutorial Place

Classromm

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

IMO —  International Code of Signals (ICS)

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).

Other References

IMO — International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)

Homework & Projects

Home works, based on; learning Morse/Phonetic Alphabet, Identify Flags/Pennants,  encoding/decoding messages, SMCP, and emergency respond communications procedures will be assigned. Assignments will be graded unless there are major errors or omissions and it is returned for correction or completion. Assignments with minor detail or other non-conceptual errors will be graded as submitted.

Laboratory Work

Practical exercises concerning basic use of signaling methods to transmit and receive information will be made on the ship mast and in the classroom to support lectures.

Computer Use

Power-point presentations and training videos.

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

5

Midterm

1

20

Quiz

1

10

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

15

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

15

Field Study

Final Exam

1

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

3

42

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

1

1

1

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

3

3

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

10

10

Total Workload

64

Total Workload/25

66/25

Course ECTS Credits

3

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to Maritime Communications  and classification of Maritime Comms

I

2

  Morse Alphabet and signaling procedures

II

3

  Flags and Code Flags signaling procedures

II

4

  Semaphore signaling procedures

II

5

  Radio Telephone phonetic alphabet; encoding and decoding messages

III

6

  Radio Telephone signaling procedures

III

7

IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCP)

III-IV

8

IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCP)

III-IV

9

Basic signaling methods to transmit and receive information.

II-III-IV-V

10

Ship contingency plans in the event of emergencies and respond to distress signals

IV-V-VI

11

Ship contingency plans in the event of emergencies and respond to distress signals

VI

12

Signaling exercise

II-III-VII

13

Signaling exercise

II-III-VII

14

Emergency respond comms exercise

IV-V-VII

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

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

X

i

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

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

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

X

l

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

X

m

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

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

X

X

X

e

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

f

X

X

g

X

X

X

X

X

X

h

i

X

X

X

X

X

X

j

X

X

X

X

X

X

k

l

X

X

X

m

X

X

X

X

X