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TN301312 - Maritime communication

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral/practical exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral/practical exam 100/100 1 days E

Course content

GMDSS subsystems and equipment MF / HF / VHF transmitters and receivers for telephony and telex, Digital selective calling (DSC). Satellite Communication Equipment (SES \'s), Emergency Radio Beam Transmitters (EPIRB \'s), Radar Transponders (SART), Power Supplies, Antennas, Navtex. Setting and practical use and testing of the equipment. Radio regulations concerning the use of the aforementioned radio equipment. Publication. Expedition. Emergency and safety traffic.

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge:

  • In-depth knowledge in maritime communication according to STCW Chapter IV / 2, STCW Code A-IV / 2IMO model course 1.25
  • In-depth knowledge of national and international rules and regulations related to maritime communication
  • Understand the structure of the Norwegian and international maritime rescue service

  • Learning Outcome - Skills:
  • Be able to send and receive information using GMDSS subsystem and equipment.
  • Be able to alert effectively in an emergency regardless of sea area.
  • Perform their duties in accordance with the principle of good radio watch.
  • Be able to use current international planning (IAMSAR Manual) as support in search and rescue operations.
  • Communicate orally and in writing in English

  • Learning outcomes - Competence:
  • Be able to convey professional knowledge within the subject area to different target groups both in writing and orally in Norwegian and English.
  • GOC / GMDSS Certificate issued by Telenor Maritim Radio - requirements to solve navigator certificate
  • Carry out testing of the radio station in accordance with international and national requirements.
  • Be able to provide radio service in emergencies.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

Lectures, written and practical exercises, group assignments, simulator and radio training at school, home assignments, SAR (Search and Rescue) exercises.

Attendance at lectures and lab exercises is required.

Mandatory work requirements:

  • Requirement of 80% attendance
  • Approved 3 SAR simulator exercises.
  • Passed written work requirement from TelenorExam

Practical / oral exam at radio lab.

Compulsory assignments

  • SAR
  • Multiple choice (online Telenor)

Further on evaluation

Completed and passed at least 3 SAR exercises on navigation simulator - part of TN303012 Navigation 4).

There is a requirement for 80% attendance at LAB and Simulator.

Mandatory written work requirement from Telenor.

A practical / oral exam, which takes place at the school's radio lab - is conducted with an examiner from Telenor. Students must pay the certification fee to Telenor to redeem the certificate.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

VHF - SRC Certificate or ROC/GMDSS Certificate or approved SRC exercise TN101810/TN101821.

Course materials

Current and updated edition of the Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 5

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  5.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

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

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral/practical exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral/practical exam 100/100 E

Release
2023-12-18

Submission
2023-12-18


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10:00

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral/practical exam 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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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