Course Overview
The course focuses on the basic practical skills and knowledge required by a seafarer prior to going to sea. Practical skills will require knowledge of ropes, wires, cables; the skills to tie knots, splice rope and wire; knowledge on the breaking strength of various ropes and wires. Students will study mooring methods and the general layouts and operational functions of merchant vessels. Studies will include the understanding of onboard routines and duties to perform, including watchkeeping and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the program.
Credits
9.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Part A
- Describe shipboard practices and procedures.
- Explain personal safety and work practices on board a vessel.
- Perform helmsman steering duties.
- Explain anchoring and mooring methods.
- Describe duties of an able seaman at sea and in port.
Part B
- Perform basic practical rope skills.
- Describe basic shipboard lifting equipment.
- Describe vessel’s cargo lifting systems.
- Describe preparation of surface area for painting.
- Use knots and splices for general seamanship purposes.
Effective as of Fall 2017
Related Programs
Seamanship (MSSM 1205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Nautical Sciences
Diploma Full-time
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