Course Name : Maritime Communications

Degree: : Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAV2003

2/4

2,5

3

2

1

0

Department

Electronics and Automation / Mechatronic Programme

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English /Turkish

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

50

20

10

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework for vocational and professional qualifications based on a Associate's Degree program in Electronics and Automation Department, as being the part of Mechatronics. With this course basics information, maritime communication terminologies and the used system together with respective equipments of Maritime Communications will be introduced.

1. Basics and terminologies used in Ships Maritime Communication Systems
2. Maintenance, control and test of the above mentioned systems
3. Operation principles and techniques used for the respective hardware
4. Internal and external communication system components on board,
5. Communication in emergency, search and rescue situations and the used components of systems such as, GMDSS, VHF-HF-MF-DSC, NAVTEX, EPİRB SART s etc.......

Course Objectives

This course comprises the function of Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the electro-technical officer duties on board the ships.

The syllabus for for this course covers the the relevant requirements namely:

International maritime Communication Rules, GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), functioning, regulations, emergency communications, ship internal communication systems (automated phone system, the SP system, PA system) and internal communication systems. Finally repair and maintenance functions of all external and internal communication system on board the ship will be introduced

Course Learning Outcomes

To provide the background knowledge and practical work to support:

1. Concepts related to maritime communication in general and basic terms
2.  GMDSS System and The Maritime Mobile Service İmplementations.
3. Use of routine communication systems and procedures as being the content of the GMDSS, Internal/External Maritime Comm.
4. GMDSS Distress communication procedures
5. GMDSS equipment repair and maintenance procedures,
6. Ship’s internal ,external communication systems operations.
7. Ship internal, external  communication system equipments repair and maintenance

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture/Tutorial/Practice  and Presentations

Tutorial Place

Classroom , electronics lab., GMDSS Sımulator Room, library

Co-term Condition

Textbooks

Other References

Homework & Projects

Power point presentations and  planned quizzes  will be accomplished together with the participation of  the students

Laboratory Work

Will be carried out as planned when needed.

Computer Use

Power-point presentations and training videos.

Other Activities

Face to face arguments with students

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

2

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

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

1

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

2

1

2

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

8

8

Total Workload

60

Total Workload/25

60/25

Course ECTS Credits

2,5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

I.   Concepts related to maritime communication

     a. Radio Communication

     b. Maritime Frequency Bands

I

2

I.   Concepts related to maritime communication

      c. Basic concepts used in radio emission

     d  Emision

I

3

II. GMDSS system and maritime mobile implementations

     a. GMDSS General Concept

      b.   Properties of Maritime Mobile Service

II

4

II. GMDSS system and maritime mobile implementations

     c. Properties of Maritime Mobile Satellite Service

     d. Fulfillment of the condition of the GMDSs                                

                      ***** QUIZ # 1******

II

5

III. Use of routine communication systems and procedures the content of the
      GMDSS

     a. Terrestrial communication system

III

6

III. Use of routine communication systems and procedures the content of the
      GMDSS

      b.   Satellite System         

     c. Supplementary Radio System equipments

III

7

IV. GMDSS Distress communication procedures

     Tehlike Frekanslarının Korunması ve Yanlış Alarmdan Sakınma       

IV

8

MID TERM EXAM

I-IV

9

V. GMDSS equipment repair and maintenance procedures and operations

     a. Periodical tests and controls

         1.Daily, weekly and monthly tests

         2. Daily, weekly and monthly controls

     b. Equipment manuals and use of measurements devices.

V

10

V. GMDSS equipment repair and maintenance procedures and operations

    c.  Localization of probable breakdown and fixing

         1. Fuse and indicators lamps change

         2. Control and of connection elements.

V

11

VI. Ship internal communications systems on board operations.

    a. Automatic Telephone Systems

    b. Emergency Sound Powered Telephone System

VI

12

VI. Ship internal communications systems on board operations.  

  c. Talk Back- Intercom System

  d. Public Address System (PA))

  e. UHF internal communication system***** QUIZ # 2 *******

VI

13

VII. Ship internal communications systems equipment repair and maintenance procedures and operations

     a. Periodical tests and controls

         1.Daily, weekly and monthly tests

         2. Daily, weekly and monthly controls

     b. Equipment manuals and use of measurements devices         

VII

14

VII. Ship internal communications systems equipment repair and maintenance procedures and operations

c.   Localization of probable breakdown and fixing

         1. Fuse and indicators lamps change

         2. Control and of connection elements.  FINAL EXAM

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

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