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03 Officer in Charge of Engine Room Watch

Course Outline Function 1: Navigation at the Operational Level

Course Outline
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency 1.1
1.1.1

Approximate Time (hours)

Lectures, demonstrations and practical work

Plan and Conduct a Passage and Determine Position

Celestial Navigation
6 6 6 12 10 4 8 10 6 6 54 128 7 8 2 3 15 34 82 46 18 3 218 2 12 10 10 34 9 8 17 6 11 14 12 19 62 5 1 6 5 4 4

.1 Solar system .2 Celestial sphere and equinoctial system .3 Hour angle .4 Daily motion and horizontal system of co-ordinates .5 Sextant and altit ude corrections .6 Amplitude .7 Time and equation of time .8 Nautical Almanac .9 Latitude by meridian altitude .10.Pole Star observations .11 Position fixing

1.1.2
.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 .10

Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation

Definitions - Earth Charts Datums Distances Position lines and positions Sailings Chart-work exercises Information from charts, lists of lights and other publications Tides Keeping a log

1.1.3

Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation

.1 Basic principles of hyperbolic navigation systems .2 Loran-C system .3 Satellite navigation systems .4 GPS

1.1.4 Echo-Sounders and Speed Measurement

.1 .2 Echo-sounders Speed logs

1.1.5

.1 The magnetism of the earth and the ships deviation .2 The magnetic compass .3 The gyro-compass .4 Compass corrections .5 Errors of the compass and azimuths

Compass Magnetic and Gyro

1.1.6
.1 .2

The automatic pilot Fluxgate Compass

Steering and Control Systems

1.1.7 Meteorology
.1 .2 .3

Ship-borne meteorology instruments The atmosphere, its composition and physical properties Atmosphere pressure

.4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 .10 .11 .12

Wind Cloud and precipitation Visibility The wind and pressure systems over the ocean Structure of depressions Anticyclones and other pressure systems Weather services for shipping Recording and reporting weather observations Weather forecasting

8 4 5 10 12 6 5 6 10 79

1.2
1.2.1
.1

Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch

Knowledge of the Collision Regulations
Content, application and intent of COLREG 72 100 100 6 4 10 8 8 2 2 4

1.2.2
.1 .2

Principles in Keeping a Navigational Watch

Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch Keeping a watch in port

1.2.3 Effective Bridge Teamwork Procedures

.1 Bridge teamwork procedures

1.2.4 The Use of Routeing

.1 Weather routeing .2 Use of routeing in accordance with general provisions on ships routeing

1.3 1.4
1.4.1

Use of Radar and Arpa to Maintain Safety of Navigation

See IMO Course No. 1.07 and STCW 1995 Regulation 1/12

66 66

Respond to Emergencies
Precautions for Protection and Safety of Passengers
8 1 9

.1 Contingency plans for response to emergencies .2 Precautions for protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations

1.4.2

Initial Action Following Collision of Grounding

13 1 1 2 2 1 1 21

.1 Precautions when beaching a vessel .2 Actions on standing/grounding .3 Actions following a collision .4 Means of limiting damage and salving ship following fire or explosion .5 Procedures for abandoning ship .6 Use of auxiliary steering gear and rigging jury steering arrangements .7 Arrangements for towing and being towed

1.4.3 Rescuing Persons from the Sea, Assisting a Ship in Distress and Port Emergencies
.1 .2 .3 Rescue of persons from a vessel in distress Actions for emergencies in port Measures for assisting a vessel in distress

2 1 1 4

1.5
1.5.1
.1

Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea

MERSAR

Search and Rescue

2 2

1.6

See IMO Model Course under development

English Language

1.6.1 1.6.2

English Language Use the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary

1.7
1.7.1
.1

Transmit and Receive Information by Visual Signalling

Signalling by Morse code

Transmit and Receive Signals by Morse Light

40 40 19 19

1.7.2 Use the International Code of Signals

.1 International code of signals

1.8
1.8.1

Manoeuvre the Ship

Ship Manoeuvring and Handling
4 2 2 3 4 15

.1 Turning circ les and stopping distances .2 Effect of wind and current on ship handling .3 Manoeuvres for rescue of person overboard .4 Squat, shallow water and similar effects .5 Proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

TOTAL - Function 1: Navigation at the Operational Level

811

Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Operational Level Approximate Time Course Outline (hours) Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
Lectures, demonstrations and practical work

2.1 Monitor the Loading, Stowage, Securing and Unloading of Cargoes and their Care During the Voyage
2.1.1 The Effect of Cargo, Including Heavy Lifts on the SeaWorthiness and Stability of the Ship
.1 Drought, trim and stability .2 Securing cargoes .3 Deck cargo .4 Container cargo .5 Bulk cargo .6 Bulk grain cargo 4 2 4 2 3 2 17

2.1.2
.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6

Cargo care Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes Cargo handling equipment and safety Oil tanker piping and pumping arrangements Precautions before entering enclosed or contaminated spaces Cargo calculations and cargo plans

Safe Handling, Stowage and Securing of Cargoes

9 4 7 4 2 5 31

TOTAL Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Operational Level

48

Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Operational Level Approximate Time Course Outline (hours) Knowledge, understanding and proficiency 3.1
Lectures, demonstrations and practical work

Ensure Compliance with Pollution-Prevention Requirements

7 7

3.1.1 The Precautions to be Taken to Prevent Pollution of the Marine Environment

.1 MARPOL 73/78 Regulation 26 Annex 1 MARPOT 73/78 Anti-pollution equipment

3.1.2
.1 .2

Anti-Pollution Procedures and Associated Equipment

2 1 3

3.2
3.2.1

Maintain the Seaworthiness of the Ship

Ship Stability

.1 Displacement .2 Buoyancy .3 Fresh water allowance .4 Statical stability .5 Initial stability .6 Angle of loll .7 Curves of statical stability .8 Movement of centre of gravity .9 List and its corrections .10 Effect of slack tanks .11 Trim .12 Loss of intact buoyancy

4 2 3 3 4 1 4 4 6 3 6 1 41 12 8 11 6 10 11 5 63

3.2.2
.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7

Ship dimensions and form Ship stresses Hull structure Bow and stern Fittings Rudders and propellers Load lines and draught marks

Ship Construction

3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

See IMO model course No. 2.03 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/3 See IMO model course No. 1.23 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/2 paragraph 1-4 See IMO model course No. 1.14 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/4 paragraph 1-3

Prevent, Control and Fight Fires On-Board

Operate Life-Saving Appliances

Apply Medical First Aid On-Board Ship

Monitor Compliance with Legislative Requirements

3.6.1 Basic Working Knowledge of the Relevant IMO Conventions Concerning Safety of Life at Sea and Protection of the Marine Environment
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 SOLAS, 1974 as amended SOLAS - Subdivision and stability SOLAS - Fire protection, detection and extintion

3 2 2 2 2 2 2

SOLAS - LSA and arrangements (LSA Code) SOLAS - radiotelegraphy and R/T SOLAS - Radio communications (amended Chap. 1V) SOLAS - Carriage of grain SOLAS - Carriage of dangerous goods STCW, 1995 ITU Radio regulations STP Ships Agreement, 1971 SPACE STP, 1973 PAL, 1974 and Tonnage 1969

2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 24

TOTAL Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons On-Board at the Operational Level

138

Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only as regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for teaching.