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

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

TR100208 Mathematics and Statistics; TN101303 Mechanics