Ship Stability within Naval Architecture: An Introduction

Code: F50334

Introduction: This Unit addresses the application of the principles of ship stability, to ship shape vessels, encouraging the development of the knowledge and the principles of statical, transverse and longitudinal stability. The Unit is designed primarily for candidates with an interest in the marine naval construction/architecture subject area. Full Details

Marine Cargo Operations

Code: F0LM34

Introduction: This Unit is designed to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge of a range of topics which will allow them to safely and efficiently carry out their duties as a Deck Officer of the Watch onboard a merchant vessel during cargo operations. It is primarily aimed at candidates who intend seeking a career as a Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy. However, it could also be studied by someone with an interest in the subject area. Full Details

Chartwork and Tides

Code: F0LV34

Introduction:This Unit will introduce candidates to using, caring for and the correction of charts and publications carried aboard ship. It is also about position fixing using charted objects, determining the compass course to steer and counteracting tidal stream and leeway to make passage plan way points by measurement from the chart. It also covers the general theory on the cause of tides, which includes calculations involving times and heights of tides worldwide. It is primarily aimed at candidates who intend to seek sea-going employment as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer. However it could also be studied by someone with an interest in the subject area. Full Details

Marine Emergency Response and Communication

Code: F0LK34

Introduction: This Unit introduces candidates to the internationally recognised procedures to be followed in response to emergencies and distress signals at sea. It also considers the action to be taken when language difficulties are encountered at sea and the correct procedures to be followed when transmitting or receiving information by visual signalling using Morse code or flag signals as per the International Code of Signals. The Unit will also enable the candidate to transmit and receive Morse code and flag signals using equipment found on board all merchant vessels. Full Details

Bridge Watchkeeping

Code: F0LR34

Introduction:This Unit is about applying regulations and systems for the safe movement of vessels and develops a thorough knowledge of the content of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) and the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage systems. It also covers Bridge Watchkeeping Procedures, vessel manoeuvres and steering systems. The Unit is primarily intended for candidates who are new entrants to the Merchant Navy via one of the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) approved deck cadet training schemes or for seafarers who are enrolled on a rating to Officer conversion course. Ideally candidates would have already accrued some shipboard experience prior to attempting this Unit, although this is not a prerequisite. Full Details

Navigational Mathematics and Science

Code: F0M034

Introduction:This Unit introduces the mathematical theory required for candidates to determine the course and distance between two points on the earth’s surface. The Unit will examine the concepts of plane and spherical trigonometry and their application in complex navigational calculations. The scientific theory of magnetism will be examined in the context of the earth’s magnetic field and its interaction with the ship’s magnetic compass and the theory of the marine gyro compass. It will develop knowledge of simple algebra and basic numeracy as well as develop the candidate’s ability to use a calculator for complex calculations. It is primarily aimed at candidates who intend to seek sea-going employment as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer. However it could also be studied by someone with an interest in the subject area. Full Details

Applied Marine Meteorology

Code: F0LP35

Introduction:This Unit is about interpreting and evaluating meteorological, climatological and oceanographic data, with the objective of forecasting the weather and sea conditions that may be encountered during a voyage. It is primarily aimed at candidates who intend to seek sea-going employment as a Merchant Navy Deck Officer. However it could also be studied by someone with an interest in the subject area. Full Details