Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8015
Title: Ship Construction
Long Title: Ship Construction for 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 structural arrangements, layout and survey requirements of merchant ships required in order that they are fit for purpose. It complies with STCW10 Manila and the regulations of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for senior deck officers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the design and construction of specialised vessels
LO2 Determine the assigned freeboard for Type A and Type B vessels
LO3 Appraise the requirements for watertight integrity and structural fire protection of merchant vessesls
LO4 Evaluate the role of Classification Societies in the design, building and operation of merchant vessels
LO5 Relate the measurement systems for tonnage adopted by Panama, Suez and the Universal Measurement System
LO6 Compare the requirements for survey and certification of merchant vessels
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).
7709 NAUT7006 Ship Stability & Construction
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Subdivision
Statutory requirements for the watertight subdivision of Class I and Class VII vessels. Methods of achieving structural fire protection of Class I and Class VII vessels
Ship Layout
The layout and structural arrangements of Oil tankers, Gas carriers, Chemical carriers, Bulk carriers, Oil Bulk Ore carriers, Package Timber carriers, Container vessels, Ro-Ro and General Cargo vessels. Specialised equipment carried onboard.
Watertight integrity
Influence of hull form and access arrangements on the assignment of vessel freeboard. Conditions of assignment for Type A, Type B, Type B (modified) and Timber freeboards. Calculation of assigned freeboard for Type A and Type B vessels.
Classification societies
Role of IACS. Classification Society surveys. Operation and roles of major Classification societies.
Certification
Frequency and content of the statutory surveys requied for issue and maintenance of the Loadline certificate, Certificates of Fitness to carry gas and/or chemicals, Passenger Ship Construction and Cargo Ship Construction certificates.
Tonnage Measurement
Tonnage measurement systems, Calculation of tonnage using Panama, Suez and/or UMS rules.
Construction materials
Properties of steel and aluminium. Comparison of steel and aluminium alloys used in vessel construction. Quality control of steel and aluminium. Issues associated with the steel/aluminium interface in a marine environment. Corrosion control. Welding techniques. Testing of welds.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Watertight integrity and fire protection, freeboard
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Classification Societies
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 5,6
Assessment Description
Tonnage measurement and survey systems
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Design of specialised vessels, tonnage, survey requirements, watertight integrity and fire protection.
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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning 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
  • Irish Government Publication. (1985), SI 276 of 1985 MS (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) Rules 1985 and amendments, Dublin.
  • Irish Government Publication. (2001), SI 424 of 2001 MS (Load Lines) Rules, 2001 and amendments, Dublin.
  • Irish Government Publication. (1985), SI 274 of 1985 MS (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) Rules, 1985 and amendments, Dublin.
  • Irish Government Publication. (1985), SI 279 of 1985 MS (Fire Protection) Rules, 1985 and amendments, Dublin.
  • Irish Government Publication. (1994), SI 44 of 1994 MS (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations, 1994 and amendments, Dublin.
  • Irish Government Publication. (1984), SI 369 of 1984 MS (Tonnage) Regulations, 1984 and amendments, Dublin.
  • International Maritime Organisation. (2004), International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, 2004. IMO, London.
  • International Maritime Organisation. International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Gases in Bulk, IMO, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • International Maritime Organisation. SOLAS, IMO, London.
  • Fairplay Publications. The New Tonnage Measurement System, Fairplay Publications, London.
  • DJ Eyers. (2006), Ship Construction, sixth. Butterworth-Heinemann.
  • DA Taylor. (2006), Ship Construction, fourth. IMarEst, London.
  • Piero Caridis,. (2009), Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Ship Structures, 2nd. 11, p.326, [ISBN: 9781905331376].
  • David J House,. (2010), Elements of Modern Ship Construction, 1st. Brown Son & Ferguson, p.336, [ISBN: 9780851748146].
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 1 Elective
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 1 Mandatory