Module Details

Module Code: MARI6017
Title: Shipboard Management for ETOs
Long Title: Shipboard Management Systems and Safety Requirements for ElectroTechnical Officers
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will be required to interact with other specialist staff on board ships and will therefore require knowledge of Marine Legislation, Maintenance Record systems and procedures.While training at sea, the student will require knowledge of Project Management and the Environmental ethical implications, as well as meeting statutory minimum training requirements.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain safe working practices and Marine environment anti-pollution measures,methods of effective interpersonal communication on board ship and Operational and Maintenance procedures.
LO2 Explain the role of Electro-technical Officer as a member of the vessel and Engine Room teams and the importance of legislation, maintenance procedures and associated record systems aboard ships
LO3 Outline Project Management with regard to managing time and personnel in a shipboard environment.
LO4 Explain how current and future requirements within the industry will require continuous professional development of ETO's.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Marine Legislation
A knowledge of personnel management organisation and training on board ships.Knowledge of International Maritime Codes, Conventions, and Recomendations and related National Legislation.Knowledge of Ship and sea farers documentation.Understanding of precautions required to prevent pollution of the Marine environment including procedures and associated equipment
Maintenance Systems, Requirements and Responsibilities
Knowledge,understanding and proficiency of computer management systems of periodical maintenance and repairs and stock control of electrical spare parts,materials and consumables.Safety procedures and working practices on board ship
Role of an Electrotechnical Officer
Interaction of an ETO with others on board, responsibilities and potentitial workload.
Project Management
A knowledge of Project Management with regard to managing time, personnel, resources, inventory, budgets, housekeeping in a shipboard environment.
Continuous Professional Developement
Awareness of personal commercial professional developement and an ability to undertake personal research to source knowledge and enhance career
Marine Engine-room Simulation
Use of simulation will be used to help in the understanding of the role of an ETO within the engine-room team as well as teach safe working practices.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Marine Legislation
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Future Industry Requirements
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Maintenance Systems and Procedures
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Management and safe working practices with limited use of simulation Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Engine-room Simulation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Used for research and preparation for assessments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Klass van Dokkum. (2007), Ship Knowledge, 4th. DOKMAR, [ISBN: 978 90 71500 06 0].
  • Phillippe Boisson. (1999), Safety at sea, [ISBN: 2 86413 020 3].
  • John M Downard. (1984), Managing Ships, [ISBN: 0905045599].
  • John M Downard. (1981), Running Costs, [ISBN: 0905045270].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Don Butler. (2000), Guide to Ship Repair, [ISBN: 0 7506 4834 1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 2 Mandatory