COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SHIP HANDLING II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MTE 4153 SHIP HANDLING II COMPULSORY 1 1 0 3

Offered By

Marine Transportation Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR YUSUF ZORBA

Offered to

Marine Transportation Engineering

Course Objective

To command a ship effectively with the knowledge of theory of ship handling, to make a ship maneuver with safety, To conduct and command a ship under different environmental condition

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Having knowledge of theory related to ship maneuvering
2   Understand and manage all forces on ship maneuver
3   To manage and command to ship under different environmental forces
4   Having critical thinking skills and being creative on ship maneuver
5   Managing the ship effectively under emergency conditions.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction, Forces, Resistance, Scientific Approach to Ship handling
2 Resistance to ship maneuver and engine types
3 PP, Effects of wind and current in ship handling
4 Control of the ship, Bow thruster and propeller effects
5 Turning circles Anchoring and mooring
6 Approaching a pilot vessel, Approaching a rescue/life boat
7 Ship handling in restricted waters
8 Midterm Exam
9 Interaction between the ship and land objects, tug use, master and pilot relation in maneuver
10 Handling ships in heavy weather
11 Shallow Water Effects and Narrow Channel Effects Squat
12 Pilotage and Pilot-Master Communication
13 Navigating in or near ice
14 Rescue boats and survival craft approaching maneuvers
15 Maneuvering in traffic seperation schemes TSS and VTS
16 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s)/References/Materials:
-- Practical Ship Handling, Malcolm C. Armstrong, F.N.I., Glasgow, Brown,Son & Ferguson
Ltd., 1994
- The Shiphandler s Guide, Capt. R.W. Rowe, F.N.I., The Nautical Institude, London.
- The Behaviour and Handling of Ships, Henry H. Hooyer FNI, CorneIl Maritime Press
- Anchoring Systems and Procedures for Large Tankers, Oil Companies International
Marine Forum (OCIMF)
- Prediction of Wind and Current Loads on VLCCs, Oil Companies International Marine
Forum (OCIMF)
- Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972
- Gemi Kullanma Kuramsal Temel Bilgiler, Capt. Aykut Erol, Istanbul.
- Kaptanın Manevra Kılavuzu, Capt. A. Tunga Anıker, Istanbul, 2008.
- IMO Assembly Resolutions ;
A. 601 (15) Provision & Display of Man. Inf. Onboard Ships
A. 160 (ES.IV) Man. Capabilities and stopping distance req.
A. 275 (VIII) Rec. on performance standards on mech. Pilot hoists
A. 426 (XI) Arrangements for (dis)embarking pilots

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation and discussion, computer based learning, Simulation Practices

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MD Midterm
2 LAB Laboratory
3 QUZ Quiz
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
5 BNS BNS MD * 0.20 + LAB * 0.25 + QUZ * 0.15 + FN * 0.40
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MD * 0.20 + LAB * 0.25 + QUZ * 0.15 + BUT * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about ship maneuver at undergraduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

%70 attendance is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Yrd. Doç Dr. Yusuf Zorba Tel: 18861

Office Hours

Tuesday 10:30-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 14 2 28
Lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for final exam 1 2 2
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 86

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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