Course content

Meteorology

• The atmosfhere, pressure, temperature and water content.
• Clouds and fog
• Wind and windsystems
• Meteorological organizations and forcasting
• Interpretation of weather charts
• Weather routing

Oceanography

• Tidal theory
• Ocean geography
• Physical properties of the water
• Ocean currents
• Ocean waves
• Weather window
• Different ice types
• Ocean research

As a paramount objective the course should make the student able to consider metocean conditions relevant for the voyage.

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge:

The candidate shall have in-depth knowledge in meteorology and oceanography in accordance with relevant parts of STCW chapters II / 1 and II / 2 and STCW code A-II / 1 function "Navigation at the operational level and STCW code A-II / Function 2: Navigation at the management level.

Learning outcomes - Skills:

The candidate must be able to:

• solve theoretical, technical and practical problems related to meteorology and oceanography for conducting sailing
• use methods, simulators and other tools that form the basis for operating ships, safely and efficient and contribute to both analytical, structured, targeted and innovative work
• interpret different types of weather maps and describe expected weather conditions
• show general knowledge of meteorological and oceanographic processes
• use different forms of relevant statistical information in assessment of travel planning
• use weather and ice maps for optimal and safe routing of ships
• utilize different methods for calculating tides and safe clearance under and over the ship

Learning outcomes - Competence:

The candidate must be aware of the environmental, ethical and economic consequences of maritime transport in both a local and global life cycle perspective and the ability to realize this knowledge through his or her professional career at sea.

Further the candidate shall actively participate in professional discussions and have the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice within the subject area.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and group work. Mandatory assignments must be approved to sit the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Specific conditions

Course materials

Mandatory: Norvald Kjerstad: Fremføring av skip med navigasjonskontroll, Tapir Akademisk Forlag (2008), ISBN: 978-82-519-2298-2, Part-III and parts of Part-IV, For non-nautical studens a compendium will be made available Additional: : Different lecture notes available on classfronter