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Course Name : Safety at Sea

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

SAS 2002

2/4 (Spring)

1.5

2

2

-

-

Department

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

20

20

60

Course Description

This course enables the Cadets to gain fundamental knowledge on responses to emergency situations, measures for personal protection and safety, search and rescue operations, help people onboard distressed ship, emergency signals at sea and respond them.

Course Objectives

This training should be mandatory for all Officers of the minimum safety training, Cadets who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge on; measures and responding to emergencies, initial actions on grounding and collisions, rescue survivors at sea, help the distressed ship, emergencies at ports, and respond to a distress signal at sea.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Actions and Respond to emergencies (safety and security of the passengers and ship’s crew)
2. Initial actions on grounding and collisions
3. Rescue survivors from the sea, help the distressed ship, emergencies at ports.
4. Respond to a distress signal at sea (SAR, IAMSAR)

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, drill and  simulator practice

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

-

Laboratory Work

Simulator Training

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

1

10

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Measures, Protection and safety of passengers and crew at emergency situations (contingency plans)

1

2

Measures and Protection of passengers and crew at emergency situations (actions to be taken for  safety and security of the passengers and ship’s crew)

1

3

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Precautions when beaching a ship)

2

4

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Action to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after grounding)

2

5

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Action to be taken if collision is imminent and following a collision.)

2

6

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Assessment of damage control after fire or explosion))

2

7

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (abandon ship procedures)

2

8

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Emergency steering)

2

9

Grounding and actions to be taken after grounding (Emergency towing arrangements and towing procedures)

2

10

Midterm exam

1-2

11

Rescue survivals from the sea (Rescue personal onboard distressed ship, actions to be taken in emergencies at ports)

3

12

Rescue survivals from the sea (preparations for assistance in distressed ship)

3

13

Respond to a distress signal at sea (Search and Rescue-SAR)

4

14

Respond to a distress signal at sea (International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual-IAMSAR)

4

15

Final Exam

1-4

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 knowlegde 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