Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6003
Title: Intro to Coastal Navigation
Long Title: Introduction to Coastal Navigation, chartwork and passage planning.
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 will introduce the student to the theoretical knowledge and practical techniques required to navigate a ship in coastal waters. Students will learn how to interpret charts, plot a ship’s position using a variety of methods, predict the ship’s position allowing for tidal currents, and compute courses to steer to counteract tidal streams. Students will be able to apply corrections to magnetic and gyro compass readings. The techniques learned will be used to prepare basic passage plans. The course will be a combination of theoretical classes and ship simulation with an emphasis on practical chart work.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret the information on a navigational chart
LO2 Plot a ship’s position using terrestrial landmarks and electronic aids to navigation
LO3 Calculate basic compass errors.
LO4 Demonstrate basic passage planning and monitoring using the ship simulator
LO5 Calculate times and heights of tides and ships' under keel clearances at European Standard Ports
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).
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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
The Navigational Chart.
Construction of charts and chart projections. Chart symbols. Chart corrections.
Compass Errors.
Magnetic and gyro compass errors. use of deviation cards. Correction of courses and bearings.
Position Fixing.
Obtain the ship's position using transits, bearings, ranges, running fix. Practice using typical bridge equipment such as parallel rulers and dividers.
Direction on the chart.
Find the true course and distance between waypoints. Convert true courses to gyro courses. Estimate the ship's position allowing for currents. Determine the ground track course and speed. Find the estimated time of arrival at waypoints.
Passage Planning.
Basic passage planning on paper charts. Execute passage and monitor ships position using ship simulation.
Tides.
Theory of tides. Definitions of tidal levels. Ships' underkeel clearances. Find the times and heights of tides using Standard Ports using the Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 1. Calculate tidal heights based on Standard Ports. Tidal stream atlases.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Chart symbols
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Definitions and Tidal height/problem
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Ship simulation short coastal passage
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Theoretical knowledge and chart work techniques Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical chart work Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Ship simulation Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Chartwork problems Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Morgans Technical Books. (1985), A Seaman's Guide to Basic Chartwork, Latest. All, Morgan Technical Books Ltd., Southsea, p.All, [ISBN: 0948254017].
  • Morgan Technical Books Ltd.. (1985), An Introduction to Coastal Navigation - a seaman's guide, Latest. All, Morgan technical Books Ltd., Gloucestershire, UK, p.All, [ISBN: 0948254025].
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