Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8018
Title: Shipboard Operations
Long Title: Management of Shipboard Operations - Senior Deck Officers
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers, in depth, the operational requirements for merchant ships whilst working cargo. It also includes crew training and vessel maintenance. It includes the material required under the IMO STCW 95 Code TableII/2 and the regulations of the Department of Transport for senior deck officers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the handling of general cargo on board ship
LO2 Appraise the carriage of dangerous goods on board ship
LO3 Appraise the techniques for the loading, discharge and safe carriage of bulk liquids
LO4 Evaluate publications and conventions.
LO5 Devise a training program for ships deck crew
LO6 Appraise the maintenance requirements for ship structure and deck equipment.
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).
Learners should have completed 'Shipboard Operations' Level 7
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
General cargo
Carriage and handling of general cargo. Ro-Ro and container cargoes. Unitised cargoes. Procedures for heavy lifts. Ventilation. Deck and refrigerated cargoes. Design and operation of lifting equipment. Platform supply vessels. Codes of safe practice.
Dangerous Goods
Apply the provisions of relevant codes and regulations on the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form. Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes and International Grain Regulations.
Bulk Liquid cargoes
Carriage and handling of cargo in bulk liquid including petroleum, chemicals and gas in tankers. Cargo characteristics. Electrostatic hazards. Inert gas operations. Vapour control arrangements. Cargo transfer systems. Tank cleaning operations. Monitoring equipment and instrumentation. Precautions and operational requirements.
Regulations and Codes
Application of regulatory requirements concerned with safety certification and safety officials. Risk assessment. Features of the ISM Code. Preparations necessary to maintain a vessel's class, safety and loadline certificates. MARPOL.
Crew training and organisation
Provisions of the current Merchant Shipping legislation, Codes of Practice and Marine Notices. Organisation and training requirements of the ship's crew. Means of access on board. Maintenance of lifting plant and certification. SMS contingency planning and routine duties.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the ship's structure and deck equipment. Causes of corrosion and its prevention. Use of protective coatings. Properties of the paint types. Paint systems in common use on board ship. Standard of surface preparation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Create a report
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Create presentation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas/Brown. Stowage: the properties and stowage of cargoes.
  • International Maritime Organisation. Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing, IMO, London, [ISBN: 978-92-801-5145-9].
  • Interantional Chamber of Shipping. (2006), International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals, 5th. Witherby & Co. Ltd., London, [ISBN: 1-85609-291-7].
  • International Maritime Organization (Editor). IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2009 Edition, [ISBN: 9789280142396].
  • International Chamber of Shipping. Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals).
  • International Chamber of Shipping. Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas).
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Nautical Institute. (2002), Lashing and Securing Deck Cargoes, 3rd. The Nautical Institute, London, [ISBN: 1-870077-18-0].
  • H.I. Lavery. (1984), Shipboard Operations, Heinemann, London.
  • (2009), The Theory and Practice of Crude oil Cargo Operations, [ISBN: 978-1-905331-63-5].
  • Capt. L.G. Taylor. (1992), Cargo Work: the Care, Handling and Carriage of Cargoes, eleventh. Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd., Glasgow, [ISBN: 0-85174-474-5].
  • International Maritime Organisation. (1993), International Code for the Contruction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquifed Gas in Bulk, [ISBN: 9789280112771].
  • International Maritime Organisation. (2011), MARPOL, London, IMO, [ISBN: 978-92-801-15321].
  • International Maritime Organization (Other Contributor). IBC Code: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, 2007. [ISBN: 9789280142266].
  • Maritime Coastguard Agency. (2006), Roll-on/Roll-off Ships - Stowage and Securing of Vehicles, third. TSO, Norwich, UK, [ISBN: 0-11-552493-2].
  • International Maritime Organization,. International Safety Management (ISM) Code and Guidelines on Implementation of the ISM Code 2010, [ISBN: 9789280151510].
  • Buxton. Cargo Access Equipment for Merchant Ships.
  • Huber/Cornell. Tanker Operations.
  • Grout. Guide to Container Handling.
  • Ibester/Nautical Institute. Bulk Carrier Practice, 2nd. Nautical Institute, London.
  • Knott. Lashing and Securing of Deck Cargoes.
  • Woolcott T.W.V.. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanker Practice.
  • BMT and GCBS. Recommended Practice for the Protection and Painting of Ships.
  • Anderson. Safe Stowage and Securing of Cargo on Board Ships.
  • Capt. Peter Roberts. (1995), Watchkeeping Safety and Cargo Management in Port, The Nautical Institute, London, [ISBN: 1-870077-29-6].
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_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory