Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0115
Organization's ID:
NST 244
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
21 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Maritime Technology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the knowledge and applications skills to meet requirements for emergency procedures at the operational level for officers in charge of the navigational watch.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the procedure for the safety and protection of passengers and crew in an emergency
  • Implement the initial action required following a collision or grounding
  • Respond to emergencies in port
  • Establish procedures for assessing damage and damage control
  • Rescue persons at sea
  • Assist a ship in distress

General Topics:

  • Contingency planning
  • Grounding
  • Collision
  • Safety of the passengers and crew
  • Fires and explosions
  • Abandon ship procedures
  • Emergency steering and towing
  • Personnel rescue
  • Assisting vessels in distress
  • In-port emergencies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials