HS32236 – Seamanship and Navigation

HS32236 – Seamanship and Navigation

Course Outline

Course

:  HS32236 – Seamanship and Navigation

Core/Specialization

:  Specialization  in Hydrographic Surveying

Programme

:  Bachelor of Science  Honours  in Surveying Sciences

Department

:  Surveying & Geodesy

Faculty

:  Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

:  100

Year

:  III

Semester

:  II

Lecturer

:

Room No.

:Visiting Lecturer

Telephone No.

:  

E-mail

:

 

Synopsis

This course provides Basic theoretical knowledge on Seamanship & Navigation. In particular, the study will emphasizes on the understanding of various aspects related to marine navigation & safety. A brief introduction to seamanship is also covered including the pilotage & ships behaviour.

 

Contents

Navigation, Seamanship, Pilotage, Small vessels

Field Visit on Seamanship & Navigation

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

Explain the basics of navigation and charting

P01

Final Exam, Assignment

2.

Explain the various communication methods adopted at sea.

P01

Final Exam, Assignment

3.

Describe the various health and safety procedures involved on shipboard.

P02

Final Exam, Assignment

4.

Describe the basic seamanship skills required onboard.

P01

Final Exam,

Assignment

5.

Describe fundamentals of the various vessel pilotage skills.

P02

Final Exam, Assignment

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Direct Learning

Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL)

28

Independent Learning
  1. Preparation - Student centred learning activities& Assignments

30
  1. Self-Learning (Library, Internet& Field visit)

20
  1. Revision

18

Assessment
  1. Assignments

02
  1. Final Examination

02

TOTAL (SLT)

100

 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures

Demonstrations

Student centred learning activities

Field visits

Assignments (individual and group)

 

References

  • Symbols and abbreviations, UKHO, 1998
  • The Physical Basis of Modern Hydrographic Surveying, Aaron Louis Shalowitz, ‎U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Handbook of marine surveying, Ask & Thomas, 1998
  • Hydrographic Surveying, Samuel H.L., 2010
  • Elements of Hydrographic Surveying, GeorgeW.L., 2013
  • An Introduction to Hydrographic Surveying, Donald B. Thomson, ‎David E. Wells & ‎W. H. Falkenberg, 1981
  • Hydrographic Surveying as a Career, Hydrographic Society (Great Britain), 1981
  • Manual of Offshore Surveying for Geoscientists and Engineers, Loweth R.P.,1997
  • Admiralty List of Lights and Signals : Vol. F 2008/09 -- 2008      Great Britain.Hydrographic office
  • Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol6 : NP 286(4) – 2008, Great Britain.Hydrographic office
  • Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 3 : NP 283 (1) – 2009, Great Britain.Hydrographic office
  • Admiralty List of Radio Signals V 2 : NP 282 -- 2008     Great Britain.Hydrographic office
  • Admiralty Tide Tables Vol 3 : Indian Ocean and South China Sea -- 2008            Great Britain.Hydrographic office
  • Principles of GNSS, Intertial and Multisensor Integrated Navigation Systems – 2008, Goves, Paul D
  • Practical air navigation -- 1966   Lyon, Thoburn C
  • Navigation to the market : Regulation and competitionin Local utilities in Central..... – 2001, Peteri, Gabor (ed)
  • The commerce and navigation of the ancients in the Indian ocean Volume I – 1998, Vincent, William
  • The commerce and navigation of the ancients in the Indian ocean Volume Il – 1998, Vincent, William

 

Grading

Assignments

40%

Field visit report

10%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%