Module Details

Module Code: MARI6019
Title: GMDSS ETO
Long Title: GMDSS ETO
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is a regulatory requirement for all Merchant Marine Electro Technical Officers, who due to the nature of their employment will be required to operate vessels GMDSS radio equipment for testing and maintenance purposes. The focus of this module is to gain the GMDSS General Operators Certificate for the successful candidate, however the module has a secondary objective of giving a greater technical understanding of marine communications systems and equipment. In addition the fundamental knowledge of radio technology gained in this module feeds into the Marine Radio Maintenance module undertaken in the final year of the Degree in Marine Electrotechnology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a proficiency in the operation and testing of marine communications equipment and ancillary equipment.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of marine radio communications regulations including testing and maintenance requirements.
LO3 Demonstrate a knowledge of and the use of instruction manuals used in search and rescue and routine operations.
LO4 Explain how radio communications systems work and show an understanding of theoretical fault finding at a modular level.
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).
Approved seatime. Working knowledge of the English language. Elementary computer skills.
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.
none
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.
Working knowledge of the English language. Elementary computer skills.
 
Indicative Content
Principles of Maritime Radio Communications Equipment
General principles and basic features of the maritime mobile service and maritime satellite service
GMDSS Communications System
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, Digital Selective Calling, Radio telex systems, INMARSAT and other satellite systems o Fault location and rectification on marine electronic equipment o EPIRB’s, SART’s and MSI
Distress Alerting and Miscellaneous skills and Operational Procedures for General Communications
Search and rescue operations, Distress, urgency, safety and general communications procedures via radio and satellite systems
The Technology of Communications and Testing and Maintenance Procedures
Transmitter and receiver systems and technology, Obligatory testing and maintenance required in the GMDSS system, Theoretical fault finding and equipment replacement procedures, Safety requirements of working with radio and satellite communications equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Safety of Life at Sea
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
ITU Rules and Regulations
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Document and Publications
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Equipment and procedures
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Technology and Fault Finding
No End of Module Formal 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 GMDSS theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical use of GMDSS equipment Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Situation evaluation Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Graham D. Lees, William G. Williamson. (2004), Handbook for Marine Radio Communication, 4th Edition. LLP, p.394, [ISBN: 1-84311-368-66].
  • Ian Waugh. (2001), A Mariner's Guide to Marine Communications, 1st Edition. The Nautical Institute, p.254, [ISBN: 1 870077 58 X].
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_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 4 Mandatory