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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
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.
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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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| 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. |
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The Chart
The construction of charts and appropriate chart projections. The contents of a nautical chart in detail including chart symbols and chart corrections.
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Compass Errors
Magnetic and gyro compass corrections. Corrections to magnetic and gyro compass courses and bearings using deviation cards where necessary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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Module Resources
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International Chamber of Shipping,. (2003), Bridge Procedures Guide, 01 May 1990. All, [ISBN: 9780948691423].
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Wherby Seamanship Intenational. (2006), Passage Planning, p.49, [ISBN: 13: 978 185 609 3231].
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Nautical Institute,. (2003), Bridge Watchkeeping, 10th reprint. Nautical Institute,, [ISBN: 978 1 870077 17 0].
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Coolen,. (2010), Nicholls's Concise Guide, 10th reprint. Brown, Son & Ferguson, [ISBN: 9780851745398].
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Edward Coolen. (2006), Nicholls's Concise Guide, 12th. Brown, Son & Ferguson, [ISBN: 9780851747330].
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