Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8008
Title: Navigation (Command)
Long Title: Navigation (Command)
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 delivers advanced navigation techniques and knowledge that must be used in high-level management decisions onboard ship.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the requirements for voyage planning.
LO2 Implement correct techniques and procedures when navigating in pilotage waters, in Traffic Separation Schemes and when directing or participating in Search and Rescue operations.
LO3 Evaluate navigation in extreme or exceptional conditions
LO4 Interpret the various sources and uses of navigational information and warnings avaiable to the mariner
LO5 Analyse the considerations underlying the choice of navigational systems usage including the effects of systematic and random errors.
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).
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
Voyage Planning
Planning procedures, approaching a coast, ocean routing information, climatic and weather considerations in route planning
Pilotage waters
Master and pilot responsibilites, techniques used in pilotage waters, procedures and exchanges of information, ship's characterisitics, navigating in traffic separation schemes and other routing systems
Search and Rescue
Conduct search and rescue procedures in accordance with IAMSAR Manual guidelines, analyse rendezvous problems.
Navigation in exceptional or extreme circumstances
Obligations under Chapter V of SOLAS, ship routing systems, approaching offshore installations, ship handling in ice, fog, severe weather, storm avoidance, heaving to in exterme weather, parametric rolling, organised bridge procedures.
Maritime Safety Information
Sources of Maritime Safety Information, ship-reporting schemes and procedures, Nautical Publications, use of sailing directions, VTS areas and information, tidal movement in straits and offshore areas, use of co-tidal charts, vector,rose and predominant current charts, reliability of navigational charts
Navigational Accuracy
the accuracy and reliability of different navigational systems and techniques. Systematic and random error. Interpretation and assessment of conflicting navigational data.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Ocean Passage Plan
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
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 No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Learning 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
  • UK MoD. (1987), Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol.1, UK MoD, London.
  • UK Hydrographic Office. Mariners' Handbook, UK Hydrographic Office, Taunton.
  • International Chamber of Shipping. Bridge Procedures Guide, International Chamber of Shipping.
  • Nadeem Anwar. (2006), Navigation Advanced: Mates, Masters, 1st. Witherby Seamanship International.
  • Bowditch. (1975), American Practical Navigator Vol 1., US Mapping Agency.
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 Mandatory
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory