Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6069
Title: Emergency Action - wp
Long Title: Emergency Action (Work Practice)
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the competence required to identify and deal with emergencies on board a vessel. It includes taking initial action to raise the alarm as required by the emergency procedures and complying with the muster requirements of the ship. In completing this module the learner will act as a part of a team under supverision
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the nature of the emergency and take initial action.
LO2 Implement the alarm by the most appropriate method.
LO3 Implement emergency shutdown following ship procedures.
LO4 Provide information to the relevant personnel promptly and accurately
LO5 Use correct action where 'abandon ship' is identified.
LO6 Perform as a team member in the launching of survival craft.
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).
8424 NAUT6035 Seafarer Basic Safety training
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
Emergencies
Types of emergency, emergency procedures. Communication systems. Abandon Ship procedures. Launch Survival Craft.
Survival
Life-saving appliances, survival craft equipment, survival principles.
Fire fighting
Minimise risk of fire, readiness to respond to fire emergency. Extinguishing fires.
Pollution
Pollution prevention methods.
Accident and emergency
Action on encountering an accident or medical emergency.
Statutory Regulations
Regulations and guidelines. Organisational instructions. Vessel contingency plans.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
MNTB Deck Rating and Able Seafarer Deck Training Record Book completed Tasks A11.1 to A11.8 and signed by ship's officer to verify proficiency.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Written report on participation in a boat drill
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact work placement supervision Every Week 1.30 1.29999995231628
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact work placement Every Week 5.70 5.69999980926514
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.30
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • C. H. Wright. (2007), Survival at sea : the lifeboat and liferaft, 4th. Brown, Glasgow, [ISBN: 0851745407].
  • Angus Ferguson. (2007), Seamanship Notes, Witherby Seamanship Internationsl, p.232, [ISBN: 0953437965].
  • (2012), Shipboard Drills, 1st. Witherby Seamanship International, [ISBN: 1856095541].
  • David J House. (2011), Marine Survival., 3rd. Witherby Seamanship International, [ISBN: 1856093557].
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_MSMAN_6 Certificate in Seamanship 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 1 Mandatory