Course content

The course covers parts of STCW: A-II/1 and 2, and builds knowledge, skills and attitudes related to safety management, technical operation and maintenance of deck/engine equipment, and the operation of onboard maritime data networks. The purpose is to review relevant international and national rules and regulations, with particular emphasis on IMO and its conventions/codes.

In addition, the course covers institutions that control ship operations and applicable class requirements. A central element of the course is the student's ability to adapt procedures for ship operation and maintenance to the requirements of the ISM Code. Emphasis is placed on how cyber risk is managed as part of the safety management system under the ISM Code. In connection with this, students shall also be able to account for the relationship between the shipping company's objectives and the ship's maintenance strategy.

The course covers maintenance philosophy, safety management systems and material management systems, and places these in the context of operational and maintenance economics. Concrete training is provided in quality management systems, planning and execution of drydocking and yard stays, as well as an in-depth understanding of the operational principles of the ship's propulsion and auxiliary machinery. ICT is embedded in the course content and builds a fundamental understanding of general computing technology and principles of data communication. Emphasis is placed on challenges related to cybercrime and information security. This means that students shall be familiar with current threats to information security, and develop practical skills to maintain basic security on their own equipment and personal services.

Learning outcome

Learning Outcomes - Knowledge:

• Have in-depth knowledge of ship operation and maintenance in accordance with the relevant parts of STCW Chapter II/1 and II/2 and STCW Code A-II/1 functions "Control of the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level" and "Navigation at the operational level", and STCW Code A-II/2 functions "Control of the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the management level" and "Navigation at the management level"
• Have in-depth knowledge of relevant national and international rules and regulations related to ship operation and maintenance
• Understand and be able to apply key concepts within the field of information technology
• Explain how data networks are structured and describe the function of common components in maritime data networks
• Be familiar with current threats to information security

Learning Outcomes - Skills:

• Be familiar with institutions that regulate ship operations, applicable rules and class requirements
• Be able to adapt ship operation and maintenance procedures to the requirements of the ISM Code
• Account for the relationship between the shipping company's objectives and the ship's maintenance strategy
• Demonstrate skills in task management, workload management, effective resource management and decision-making methods
• Be familiar with and demonstrate skills in the application of maintenance management systems
• Be familiar with and demonstrate understanding of the operational principles of the ship's propulsion and auxiliary machinery
• Be able to identify, assemble and configure common components in shipboard data networks
• Use common diagnostic tools for verification and troubleshooting of data networks
• Maintain basic security on own equipment and personal services

Learning Outcomes - Competence:

• Be aware of the environmental, ethical and economic consequences of maritime operations in a local and global life cycle perspective, and be able to apply that knowledge through their work at sea
• Understand the importance of well-functioning information systems for the efficient operation of ships, and recognise the opportunities that ICT provides for innovation and improved sustainability in the shipping industry
• Be able to actively participate in professional discussions and share knowledge and experience with others, including communicating with professionals in the field of data and communications in both Norwegian and English
• Understand the importance of precise use of terminology in interdisciplinary communication, and be able to contribute to the development of good practice

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, teamwork and exercises, practical exercises in the use of computer-based tools

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments

Specific conditions