Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6020
Title: General Ship Knowledge
Long Title: General Ship Knowledge
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
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 a foundation knowledge of shipboard operations, including cargoes, cargo-handling and care; a knowledge of the constructional features of the principle types of cargo-carrying ships and naval vessels; the main aspects of ship loading and stability and the application of the principal calculations associated with this.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the movement of the centre of gravity of a ship when loading, discharging and moving weights.
LO2 Calculate the stability of ships.
LO3 Outline the constructional components of ships.
LO4 Identify the main ship types, their layout and uses
LO5 Outline the characteristics of the most common cargoes carried on board ships.
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).
None
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.
None
 
Indicative Content
Ship Stability
Displacement, DWT, flotation. Basic calculations for displacement, righting moment. Moving weights. Calculations to determine initial GM and transverse stability. Introduction to trim. Effect on trim and draft due to loading/discharging/moving weights aboard. Dock water density and allowances for loading/discharging. Effect of free surface.
Ship Construction
Names of principal parts of a ship. Definitions of main dimensions. Principal ship types. The layout of General Cargo, Oil, Gas, Bulk, RO/RO and Container vessels. Hull stresses and the arrangements to resist stresses. Panting and pounding. Structure: Profile and transverse sections of vessels built on longitudinal and transverse framing systems
Shipboard Operations
Types of cargoes carried. Types of cargo gear and equipment. Hold preparation. Preparations for loading, cargo care, stowage and ventilation. Cargo plans and their preparation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Small Stability/Shipboard Ops exam
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Ship Construction and Shipboard Operations
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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 Theory lecture Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Martin A Rhodes. (2003), Ship Stability for Mates/Masters, First. 1-19, Seamanship International, Glasgow, p.407, [ISBN: 0-95334379-3-0].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Captain L.G.Taylor. (1992), Cargo Work - The Care, Handling and Carriage of cargoes, 12th. 1-5, Brown, Son and Ferguson, Glasgow, p.495, [ISBN: 0-85174-605-5].
  • D.J.House. (2004), Seamanship Techniques, 3rd. 5-6, Elsevier, Oxford, p.730, [ISBN: 0-7506-6315-4].
  • D. J. Eyres. (2007), Ship construction, 6th. 32, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, p.365, [ISBN: 0-75-068070-9].
  • David J House. (2010), Elements of Modern Ship Construction, 1st. Brown Son & Ferguson, [ISBN: 978-1-84927-814-6].
  • DJ House. (2010), Elements of Modern Ship Construction, 1st. [ISBN: 978-1-84927-814-6].
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_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 1 Mandatory
CR_MSMAN_6 Certificate in Seamanship 2 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 2 Mandatory