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TN203511 - Ship technology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 6 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

Hydrostatics and stability Types of ships Ship construction Ship equipment Propeller and rudder Ship classification Maritime administration Load Line Convention Marpol Solas The subject covers the teoretical requirements in STCW, Chapter II, section A-II/1 and A-II/2, function Controll the operation fo the ship and care for persons on board at the operational and management level, within the topics listed.

Learning outcome

Have thorough knowledge of hydrostatics, stability and ship knowledge pursuant to relevant parts of STCW Chapter II/1 and II/2 and STCW Code A-II/1 function "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level" and Code A-II/2 function "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at management level". have thorough knowledge of relevant national and international rules and regulations with regards to ship seaworthiness, marine pollution prevention and the operation of ships. knowledge of construction and equipment of ships in a historical perspective, the technological developments within the discipline, and have knowledge of the social, environmental, safety, ethical and economical consequences regarding the discipline. give an account of international and national rules, regulations and standards regarding building and outfit of ships give and account of concepts regarding specification of ships dimensions and form give an account of concepts regarding ships intact stability and damage stability calculate the change in stability caused by loading, discharging or moving of weights on board a ship be able to verify if a loading or ballast condition is according to the stability requirements calculate change in draft and trim caused by loading, discharging or moving of weights on board a ship given a ship´s area of application, be able to describe the structural arrangements and the ship´s outfit give an account of the processes regarding approval and control of ships both during design, construction, delivery and operation of the ship should be aware of the environmental, ethical and economical consequences of shipping both in a local and global perspective and have the ability to realise theis knowledge through his/her occupational career.

Learning methods and activities

Lecturing, written exercises Mandatory assignments: 3 approved compulsary exercises

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

6 hours written exam. Supporting material allowed on exam: "Teknisk formelsamling", calculator, one A4 page of self-made notes.

New and postponed exam: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)

Course materials

Klaas Van Dokkum: Ship Knowledge, Dokmar Maritime Publishers B.V. (2008), ISBN: 978-90-71500-10-7 Tillegg: Inge Tellnes: Lasteberegninger og behandling av last, Gyldendal, ISBN: 82-05-30902-7

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Nautic
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2023-12-07 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2024-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 7
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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