Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6016
Title: Shipboard Emergency Procedures
Long Title: Shipboard Emergency Procedures and Inter
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with an in-depth knowledge of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, buoyage and navigation marks. In addition, it assists in preparing the learner for the professional seafaring oral examination conducted by the government regulators as well as providing an understanding of basic ship manoeuvring, how to deal with emergencies, bridge equipment and on board life saving and fire fighting requirements.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the main points in statutory nautical publications, including the contents of SOLAS, the Life-Saving Appliances Code and Fire Fighting Appliances Codes.
LO2 Interpret the meaning and application of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS).
LO3 Recognise the lights, shapes, and fog signals authorised in the IRPCS and the buoyage authorised by the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
LO4 Explain the principles and regulations pertaining to bridge watchkeeping including search and rescue techniques, and the correct use of bridge equipment.
LO5 Demonstrate basic manoeuvring characteristics of ships and collision avoidance techniques in a simulator.
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.
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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
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
Rules 1 - 37. Annexes 1 - 4.
IALA Buoyage
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities Region A and Region B buoyage systems.
Watchkeeping
Principles of watchkeeping, keeping a safe watch, responsibilities for the safety of the ship, collision avoidance, watch routines, situational awareness, alarms and alarm systems, communications, lookout and lookout techniques, and bridge resource management.
Search and Rescue
The IAMSAR manual and its content. The bridge team in a SAR situation.
Statutory Nautical and Marine Publications
Statutory navigational publications and their content, communications publications, regulations applying to Life Saving Appliances, regulations applying to Firefighting Appliances. SOLAS contents and use of.
Ship handling
Basic ship handling, the effect of rudders and propellors, emergency manoeuvres in the event of man overboard, bringing a ship to anchor.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Collision avoidance exercise on ship simulator
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Online or hard copy. Nautical instruments, SOLAS, Life-Saving Appliances, and Fire Fighting Appliances.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Execute manoeuvres on a ship simulator
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Online or hard copy. COLREGS and Buoyage.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Online or hard copy. Seamanship techniques, bridge watchkeeping, search and rescue and nautical publications, SOLAS.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 2 x 1 hour lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Group discussion Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Homework Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Simulator exercise Every Third Week 1.00 3
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 2 x 1 hour lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Group discussion Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Homework Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Simulator exercise Every Third Week 1.00 3
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • International Maritime Organisation. (2002), COLREG Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, 2002. IMO, London, [ISBN: 92-801-5138-X].
  • Klaas Van Dokkum. (2016), The COLREGS Guide, 6th. Dokmar, [ISBN: 9071500314].
  • International Chamber of Shipping. Bridge Procedures Guide, 6th. Marisec Publications, [ISBN: 9781913997076].
  • D. J. House. (2018), Seamanship Techniques, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138676114].
  • Graham Danton. (1996), The Theory and Practice of Seamanship, [ISBN: 0-415-15372-7].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Admiralty Hydrographic Office. (2006), IALA Maritime Buoyage System - Combined Cardinal and Lateral System (NP 735), 2005. Taunton, UK.
  • International Maritime Organization. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Latest. IMO, London.
  • International Maritime Organization. Life-Saving Appliances Code, Latest. IMO, London.
  • IMO. (2022), International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume 3, International Maritime Organization, [ISBN: 9789280117363].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, NMCI. CANVAS - Virtual Learning Environment - Online notes & resources.
  • Website, Regs4Ships. Online shipping regulations, rules and resources - login through CANVAS, One Ocean,
    http://dmr.regs4ships.com
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 6 Mandatory
CR_SNSOW_6 Certificate in Nautical Studies for Officer of the Watch and Master on Ships of Less Than 500 Gross Tonnage 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 4 Mandatory