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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS MEN 1039 SECURITY AT SEA COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Marine Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR MÜGE BÜBER

Offered to

Marine Engineering

Course Objective

This course mainly aims to create awareness about security related issues, to familiarize security threats and to educate students about these subjects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understanding Maritime Security Threats: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the range of security threats faced at sea, including piracy, terrorism, smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime boundary intrusions. 2   Knowledge of International and National Regulations: Learn about international conventions, regulations, and frameworks that govern maritime security, such as the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as well as relevant national legislation and guidelines. 3   Assessment and Management of Security Risks: Develop the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments related to maritime security, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities and formulating strategies to mitigate these risks. 4   Implementation of Ship Security Plans: Gain the skills to develop, implement, and maintain a ship security plan in accordance with the ISPS Code, including measures for preventing unauthorized access, ensuring the security of cargo, and preparing for emergency situations. 5   Response to Security Incidents: Learn effective response strategies and protocols for various security incidents at sea, ensuring the safety of crew and passengers, securing the vessel, and minimizing the impact of security breaches. 6   Use of Security Equipment and Systems: Understand the operation and application of various security equipment and systems onboard, including surveillance and communication tools, to enhance security preparedness and response. 7   Training and Drills: Develop the ability to plan and conduct security training and drills for crew members, enhancing their readiness and competence in dealing with security incidents. 8   Communication and Reporting: Enhance skills in effective communication and coordination with international and national authorities in the event of maritime security incidents, including reporting procedures and information sharing. 9   Crew Awareness and Vigilance: Foster a culture of security awareness and vigilance among crew members, emphasizing their roles and responsibilities in maintaining a secure maritime environment. 10   Best Practices and Case Studies: Analyze best practices and case studies in maritime security, learning from past incidents and innovative strategies to improve security at sea.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 The history of criminal activities at sea. Existing threats and structure of these threats( Sea high jacking, armed assaults, terrorism, smuggling vs.) Ship and port operations and their structure International regulations about the security Security related information s - communication s processing and privacy. Terms and definitions of ship security 2 Responsibilities of states which recognize SOLAS and STCW The security organization The company and its responsibilities The ship and its responsibilities The port facility and its responsibilities Ship security officer and her/his responsibilities Company security officer and her/his responsibilities Port security officer and her/his responsibilities 3 Including, sea hijacking and armed robbery, international maritime security policies and duties of governments, companies, designated people Including, possibilities of sea hijacking and armed robbery, components and purposes of ship security plan, preservation of records. 4 Risk assessment methods and tools Security evaluation forms including, security notifications Methods used for dodging security precautions including, sea hijacking and armed robbery. Recognizing potential criminals without discrimination Finding and recognizing guns, hazardous substances, people or tools. Protection of damages originating from these threats 5 Control of entering into ship and prohibited areas Effective methods to observe around the deck and the ship Control methods of people who come/leave abroad and effects of these. Security tools test, adjusting and maintenance especially during the voyage. 6 Trainings and drills concerns as part of agreements, codes and IMO notices including, sea piracy and armed robbery Increasing security awareness and methods of caution situations at ship Assessment methods of security drills Taking part security related emergency an probable methods 7 Crew Awareness and Vigilance: Foster a culture of security awareness and vigilance among crew members, emphasizing their roles and responsibilities in maintaining a secure maritime environment. 8 Learning basic maritime security terms and definitions including sea hijacking and armed robbery Basic knowledge about international maritime security politics and responsibilities of states, companies and people Learning basic methods of security reports 9 Basic knowledge about drills and trainings, including, against sea hijacking and armed robbery, necessities as part of related IMO notifications, regulations and codes. Having basic information about methods of controlling, observation, supervision and carrying out surveys of security actions determined in the ship security plan 10 Being informed about security documents including, security declaration Having knowledge about, technics used to overcome security measures, including technics used by sea pirates and robbers, Having some knowledge about crowd management and control when it is applicable 11 Having some information about observation of restricted areas Being informed about control of entrances to the ship and restricted areas in the ship. Having some knowledge about effective methods to observe around the deck and the ship 12 Having general knowledge about various types of security systems and equipment including, the equipment used against sea pirates and robbers Having some knowledge about necessities of testing, calibration and maintenance of security systems and equipment especially at sea 13 Emergency situation plans to respond unexpected events Protection and security of passengers during an emergency situation Measures of grounding (willingly) What is to be done after grounding What is to be done after collision 14 Limitation of the damage and rescuing the ship after fire or explosion Methods of abounding the ship Usage and decking out of auxiliary rudder equipment Salvage and its regulations Preparations for helping the ship in danger and rescuing people, International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue(IAMSAR)

Recomended or Required Reading

1. IMO Model Course 3.19 Ship Security Officer 2. IMO Model Course 3.20 Company Security Officer 3. IMO Model Course 1.13 Security Awareness Training For All Seafarers

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Cooperative and active teaching and learning strategies

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 ASG ASSIGNMENT 3 FINS FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.10 + FINS * 0.60 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about survival at sea at undergraduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr.Muge BUBER muge.buber@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 13:00-16:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 2 28 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14 Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3 Preparation for final exam 1 4 4 Final 1 2 2 Midterm 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 53

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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