Module Details

Module Code: NAUT7007
Title: Shipboard Operations
Long Title: Shipboard Operations
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 the knowledge and competence required to ensure he/she can carry out the duties of a watchkeeping officer on a merchant vessel with regard to cargo operations, maintenance and survey of cargo handling and safety equipment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the duties and safety practices of the Officer of the Watch when engaged in cargo operations on a merchant vessel
LO2 Outline the handling and carriage requirements of general, bulk, unitised and deck cargoes onboard ship
LO3 Outline the dangers associated with the carriage of dangerous goods on board ship.
LO4 Describe the loading,discharging, carriage of bulk liquid including gas, chemical and liquefied cargoes.
LO5 Outline associated hazards and safety procedures of Bulk, liquid, gas, chemical cargoes and offshore support 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).
Module - Ship stability and construction
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
Safety Practices in cargo work
Factors affecting safety during cargo work, enclosed space entry, docks regulations, cargo gear maintenance. Contents of Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant seamen. MARPOL: Anti pollution regulations and practices.
Cargo Handling Equipment
Care and maintenance of cargo handling equipment. Different derricks & arrangements: Hallen, Velle, Stulken, union purchase,yo-yo. Cranes: types, advantages, controls. Heavy lift precautions.
General Cargo
Cargo space preparation and survey, cargo plans, stowage methods and calculations, use of dunnage. Officer of the watch duties and responsibilities. Hold damage. Cargo damage and pilferage.
Unitised and Roll on - Roll off
Cargoes suitable for unitisation, use of pallets, cargo equipment used to handle pallets. Container types,equipment used to handle containers, hazards in container carriage. Ro-Ro units, dangers involved in carriage of Ro-Ro units, stowage/securing of Ro-Ro units.Cargo/hold damage.
Bulk Cargoes
Definitions, main hazards associated with bulk cargoes, preparation of cargo compartments prior to loading. Stowage and securing of bulk cargoes. Requirements for vessels carrying bulk cargoes.
Oil cargoes
Cargo pipelines for crude oil and product carriers. Hazards and precautions when carrying oil cargoes. Venting systems, Inert Gas system, operation of Inert Gas system, gas testing equipment, tank washing with crude oil, static electricity causes and prevention, loading/discharging operations on tankers, ballasting operations, safety checklist.
Chemical cargoes
Properties and Hazards of bulk chemicals, precautions to be taken with chemical cargoes.
Gas Cargoes
Properties and Hazards of gas cargoes, precautions to be taken with gas cargoes.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods code, Precautions for loading/discharging and requirements for stowing dangerous goods.
Deep Tank Cargoes
Cleaning, preparation and testing of deep tanks. Precautions when heating deep tanks.
OSV
Basic knowledge in vessels layout, equipment, scope of work and types of cargo being carried. safety aspect related to these ship types
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Cargo watch duties and safety procedures
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
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 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study 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
  • "ICS, OCIMF and IAPH". (2006), International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals, Fifth. [ISBN: 1 85609 291 7].
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). (2011), Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen, Including amendment 10. [ISBN: ISBN 9780115532078].
  • International Maritime Organization (Editor). Imsbc Code and Supplement, 2009 Edition, 1st. IMO, p.484, [ISBN: 9280142399].
  • IMO. (1998), Code of Safe Practice for the Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes, IMO, London, [ISBN: 92-801-1463-8].
  • (2010), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, IMO, [ISBN: 9789280115130].
  • IMO. (1991), International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code), IMO, [ISBN: 9280112759].
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency. (2003), Roll on - Roll off stowage and securing of vehicles, Code of Practice, Stationery Office, p.31, [ISBN: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY].
  • Captain JR Knott. (2002), Lashing and Securing of Deck Cargoes, Third. Nautical Institute, [ISBN: 1 87077 18 0].
  • Thomas & Agnew. (2010), Thomas' Stowage Properties & Stowage of Cargoes, 5th edition. Brown Son & Ferguson, Glasgow, p.401.
  • International Chamber of Shipping. (2002), Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals), Third. [ISBN: 0-906270-03-0].
  • IMO. (2011), MARPOL Consolidated Edition 2011, IMO, [ISBN: 9280115324].
  • IMO. (2003), Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and securing (CSS CODE), IMO, [ISBN: 9280151452].
  • IMO. (1998), Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU CODE), IMO, [ISBN: 9280114581].
  • International Chamber of Shipping (Corporate Author)ICS. (1996), Tanker Safety Guide, third. [ISBN: 9780906270042].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • IMO. (1997), Guidelines for Cargo Securing Manual, IMO, [ISBN: 9280114417].
  • IMO. (1991), Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 1992 edition, IMO, [ISBN: 92-801-1285-6].
  • ICS. (1995), Tanker safety Guide (Liquified Gas), Second. ICS.
  • ICS. (1995), Safety in Chemical Tankers, ICS.
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 6 Mandatory
CR_SNAST_7 Certificate in Nautical Studies 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 4 Mandatory