SHIPBOARD ROUTINE AND CONSTRUCTION

 SHIPBOARD ROUTINE AND CONSTRUCTION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: The course includes the Ship, Shipboard Organization, Shipboard                                                  Routines, Statutory Regulations, Anchor, Anchorwork, and Cable,                                                    Rope and Ropeworks, and Wire and Wireropes, Blocks and                                                            Tackles and Compliance with SOLAS Convention.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student shall be able to explain the normal shipboard                                                                  organization and its function, and state the duties and                                                                        responsibilities of the personnel on board.

Shipboard Organization 

*state the relationship of the vessel, its owner and/or manager and the crew on board:

*  draw the organigram (organizational plan) of a vessel and state the function of each department, the duties and responsibilities of each person in each department;

* state the statutory requirement for such shipboard organization;

*explain the distinction between responsibility and authority.

Shipboard Routines

*state the typical “daily routine” onboard a vessel and how they may differ on different types of vessels;

*enumerate the different “activities” to be carried out on a vessel (from one port to another), typically;

*  preparation for departure and un-docking operation;

*at sea (cargo care, ships maintenance, watchkeeping, etc.);

*at anchor (radius of swing, change of tide and wind direction, etc.);

*preparation for arrival in port and docking operation;

*cargo and/or operation (commercial operation).

*explain when and why there are various controls and inspection on board vessel (both by the vessel’s master and other authorities or organizations);

*enumerate and explain briefly the different safety and emergency drills conducted on board vessel;

* identify and explain the basic safety precautions to be taken on board and protective equipment to be used at work;

*explain why there is a need for familiarization training for new crew members;

*identify the different social activities on board and how fatigue is prevented on board.

 Anchor, Anchorwork And Cable

*draw a sketch and label the different parts of an anchor, and state their use and construction (and their required certification);

*draw and label the different parts of an anchor chain, including the kenter shackle and the joining links

* explain how anchor chains are marked and measured;

* describe the procedure in lying an anchor, including the necessary preparations;

*explain the inspection and maintenance procedure for anchor and its chains.

Rope and Ropeworks (Knots, Ties and Splices)

* identify and explain the different types of ropes, their uses, and how they are preserved and maintained;

*  do the basic knots and splices normally used on board vessels;

* do seizing, whippings, worming, parceling and serving ropes;

* measure properly the diameter of a rope and calculate the strength of the material.

Wire And Wireropes

*identify and explain the different types of wireropes, their uses and how they are constructed and preserved;

* identify and use properly the different wirerope fittings (end-hooks, clips, thimble. Shackles, etc.);

*measure correctly the diameter of a wirerope and find the strength of the wire by using adequate tables.

Blocks and Tackles

* draw and state the use of the different types of blocks;

* draw a sketch of different “purchases” (blocks and tackles) and enumerate their advantages and disadvantages;

* calculate and explain how purchase reduces the weight of its load.

Compliance with SOLAS Convention

* State briefly the basic requirements of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention. 


EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, TEACHING AIDS:

*Ships Organigram
*Rope, Diameter 12mm x 2 mtrs (for making knots and splices)
*Ship model showing cross sectional parts or large scale drawings
* Various types of blocks and tackles
*  Various types (makes) of ropes and ropeworks
* Various types of wire (according to material and design)
* Tabular Chart for the strength of ropes and wires
* Sample of ships certificates, documents and clearance papers
* Anchor and Cable (Drawing)
* Ships training certificates, e.g. SOLAS, etc.
*Ship model showing cross sectional parts or large scale drawings