MT-3371 - Sea Term III (DECK)

The expected outcome is that the student... Supports STCW elements...

UNIT - Deck Watchstanding

DEMO - Cadet Junior Officer of the Watch

  • correctly performs functions of Cadet Junior Officer of the Watch

21A1
21A2
21A2.01
21A2.03
21A8
21A8.01
21A8.02
21A8.03
21A8.04
21A8.05

DEMO - Navigation Assistant

  • correctly performs functions of navigation assistant

21A2
21A2.02
21A2.04
21A1.01
21A1.02
21A1.03
21A1.04
21A1.05

DEMO - Radar Observer

  • correctly performs functions of radar observer

21A3
21A3.01
21A3.02
21A3.03
21A3.04
21A3.05
21A3.06
21A3.07
21A3.08
21A3.09

UNIT - Deck training

TOPIC - Celestial Navigation

  • lists parts of marine sextant
  • demonstrates ability to remove error from sextant
  • demonstrates ability to take and compute sunlines and azimuth
  • demonstrates ability to compute, observe and plot LAN
  • demonstrates ability to compute sunrise/set & moonrise/set
  • demonstrates ability to precompute, observe and plot star sights using HO 249 method
  • demonstrates ability to identify, observe and plot latitude using Polaris
  • describes proper method of completing Noon Slip information

21A1.01
21A2

TOPIC - Communications

  • describes proper procedure for voice communications on VHF
  • describes proper methods of transmitting Mayday, Pan-Pan and Securite calls
  • describes proper IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases
  • describes GMDSS system
  • identifies primary cause of false distress signals under the GMDSS
  • lists GMDSS equipment training vessel is equipped with.
  • describes procedure for obtaining time tick
  • describes proper auto alarm test procedures

21A2
21A1.06
21A6

TOPIC - Electronic Navigation

  • describes operation and limitations of Loran C equipment installed aboard training vessel.
  • describes effects of water density and temperature differences on the operation of the depth sounder.
  • describes proper operation of GPS installed aboard training vessel
  • describes theory of RDF operation
  • describes limitations of RDF operation
  • lists attributes of true ECDIS systems
  • describes limitations of true ECDIS system

21A1.06
21A1.07

TOPIC - Compass

  • lists and describes different parts of the gyro compass
  • Identifies forces acting upon gyro compass
  • describes methods of determining gyro error
  • describes proper start up, operation, and shut down procedures for gyros installed aboard training vessel.
  • lists and describes reasons for various adjustments to gyro compass.

21A1.08
21A1.09

TOPIC - Weather Observations

  • lists and describes weather observation equipment installed aboard training vessel.
  • describes proper operation of ship's weather observation equipment
  • describes proper use and operation of ship's weather fax machine
  • describes depictions of different weather features on weather maps

21A1.11
21A1.12
21A1.13

TOPIC - Navigational Charts

  • describes proper use of chart catalogues
  • describes proper use of Notice to Mariners
  • lists and describes chart correcting instruments and devices
  • describes proper method of chart correction

21A1.05
21A2

TOPIC - Seamanship

  • demonstrates proper techniques in splicing fiber rope, braided line, plaited line and wire rope.
  • Identifies tools required for splicing fiber rope, braided line, plaited line and wire rope.
  • Identifies differences in loss of strength between splicing and knots
  • describes differences in construction of different types of lines and wires
  • lists benefits and detriments of different line materials
  • describes proper mooring methods with fiber lines and wire rope
  • lists parts of block
  • describes mechanical advantages of different tackles
  • Determines correct size block to fit line size
  • lists parts of anchor windlass and associated ground tackle
  • describes proper method for backing out, letting go and securing anchors
  • describes proper method of engaging and disengaging wildcat

TOPIC - Firefighting

  • describes proper actions of on scene firefighting party
  • describes planning and implementation process of realistic fire drills
  • lists and describes types of breathing apparatus found on merchant vessels

21C3
21C3.1
21C3.2
21C3.3
21C3.4
21C3.5

TOPIC - Lifesaving

  • lists and describes personal lifesaving gear found aboard the training vessel.
  • describes care and use of personal lifesaving gear
  • describes proper use of lifesaving signals

21C4.2

TOPIC - Search and Rescue

  • describes proper search and rescue techniques as per IMO MERSAR manual.
  • describes proper emergency responses to man overboard situations

21A4.03
21A5
21A5.01

TOPIC - Atmospheric Testing

  • lists the reasons for atmospheric testing
  • describes proper calibration techniques for testing equipment aboard training vessel.
  • lists areas requiring atmospheric testing

21B1.02

TOPIC - Shiphandling

  • describes proper passage planning techniques
  • demonstrates proper chart preparation

21A8
21A8.01
21A8.02
21A8.03
21A8.04
21A8.05

TASK - Celestial Navigation Project

  • correctly completes celestial navigation project which includes:
    • Day's Celestial run
    • Sunrise/Sunset
    • Star sights
    • Sun lines
    • Amplitudes/Azimuths
    • Latitude by Polaris
    • Noon Slips
    • Passage report

21A1
21A1.01
21A1.04