Module Details

Module Code: NAUT7001
Title: Advanced Coastal Navigation
Long Title: Advanced Coastal Navigation for Officer
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: On completion of this module, learners will be able to implement the appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring of coastal navigation for seagoing ships. The module complements the learning completed during work placement at sea, and includes the material required under STCW95, Table A II/1, Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships of 500 gt or more.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the factors required to plan a coastal passage
LO2 Plan a coastal passage taking into account dangers and optimum routing
LO3 Execute a passage plan
LO4 Apply techniques to monitor a vessel’s position when on a coastal passage
LO5 Determine ships' safe underkeel clearances using tidal data for European ports
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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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.
Completion of the seagoing work placement of semesters 3 and 4 of this programme, or completion of the seatime requirments for taking an OOW Certificate of Competency examination as laid down by the Irish DoT.
 
Indicative Content
The Chart
The construction of charts and appropriate chart projections. The contents of a nautical chart in detail including chart symbols and chart corrections.
Compass Errors
Magnetic and gyro compass corrections. Corrections to magnetic and gyro compass courses and bearings using deviation cards where necessary.
Positions on the chart.
Latitude and longitude and the nautical mile. Measurement on the chart. Position fixing using visual bearings, radar ranges and bearings, and satellite positioning systems. Dead reckoning and estimated positions allowing for current and leeway.
Direction on the chart.
Finding the course to counteract currents and leeway. Determining the current direction and speed. Calculating estimated times of arrival at waypoints.
Passage Planning.
Appraising all relevant nautical publications. Planning passage on paper charts. Executing passage using ship simulation. Monitoring vessel’s position using position fixing on passage and avoid charted dangers. Executing dynamic decisions when required.
Tidal calculations.
Calculating the times and heights of High and Low water for European Standard and Secondary ports using Admiralty Tide Tables. Finding the times when tides reach specific heights. Calculating ships’ underkeel clearance for entering and departing ports.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Ship simulation exercise
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Assessment on tides and chart abbreviations
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
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 Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical chart work Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Ship simulation Every Second Week 0.75 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 2.75 2.75
Total Hours 7.75
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.25
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • International Chamber of Shipping,. (2003), Bridge Procedures Guide, 01 May 1990. All, [ISBN: 9780948691423].
  • Wherby Seamanship Intenational. (2006), Passage Planning, p.49, [ISBN: 13: 978 185 609 3231].
  • Nautical Institute,. (2003), Bridge Watchkeeping, 10th reprint. Nautical Institute,, [ISBN: 978 1 870077 17 0].
  • Coolen,. (2010), Nicholls's Concise Guide, 10th reprint. Brown, Son & Ferguson, [ISBN: 9780851745398].
  • Edward Coolen. (2006), Nicholls's Concise Guide, 12th. Brown, Son & Ferguson, [ISBN: 9780851747330].
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