Learning Outcomes

Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch

Officer of the Watch (OOW)

Watch Keeping Arrangements and Composition

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about the methodological principles of watchkeeping alongside the factors deciding the level of watchkeeping at sea. Study the STCW requirements for rest hours for watchkeepers, navigational watchkeeping duties, and how to apply the contents of the bridge procedure guide while at sea.

Introduction to Watch Keeping Under Varying Conditions

Master Pilot Information Exchange

Communications with the Master / Chief Engineer

Bridge Procedures Guide

This module explains the OOW watchkeeping in varying conditions along with pilot information exchange at anchor or checking ships' positions. This module further highlights the communications with the master as well as the chief engineer and the bridge procedure guide.

Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch - Course Assessment

Learn about maritime principles, personnel and the varying conditions of navigational watches in this free course.

Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch

The shipmaster has unlimited responsibility for the safety and security of the ship, its passengers, crew and cargo. ‘Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch’ is a free online course that explains the factors determining the level of watch-keeping along with the basic duties of the officers. Learn about the content of a bridge procedure guide and its use for navigation. Register for this course today and begin your next learning journey!

Introduction to Cargo-Handling Equipment

Topping Lifts

Ship's Rigging Plan

In this module, you will learn about procedures covering general hand-held cargo equipment carried on board conventional general cargo ships. You will also learn about the uses of different slings, trays, pallets, snotters, and derricks used on board ships.

Introduction to Cargo-Handling Safety

Effect of Heavy Lift on Seaworthiness

Seaworthiness

Effective Communication

In this module, you will learn about the concept of the safe working load of cargo gears and other equipment onboard ships. You will also learn about the procedures for visual inspection of cargo, the operation of cargo hold hatch cover as well as the precautions and requirements used in ensuring safety regulations on ship docks.

Cargo Handling Equipment and Safety - Course Assessment

Learn about cargo handling equipment and safety procedures in the marine environment in this free online course.

Cargo Handling Equipment and Safety

The different procedures and methods of ensuring cargo handling safety for maritime equipment on board ships are just a few of the topics covered in this comprehensive course. Learn how to prevent damage to stowed cargo, injuries or loss of life of relevant stakeholders undergoing cargo loading services at cargo transport ports. Register for this course today and explore the essential and safest aspects of cargo handling.

Cargoes and Ships

Inspection and Preparation of Holds

Using Dunnage

In this module, you will discuss the general business of cargo carriage across destinations and the different processes involved in loading ship cargo. You will also discuss the usage of ship holds, dunnage, and spar ceilings.

Securing Cargoes

Methods of Securing Cargoes

Methods of Securing Heavy Loads, Vehicles, and Trailers

You will learn about how different cargo types are secured using standardized methods like blocking and bracing as well as the importance of these methods in cargo handling. This module also describes the application of these methods in securing heavy loads like heavy military hardware, vehicles and trailers.

Ventilation and Cargo Sweat

Operation of Ventilation System

Cargoes Requiring Special Ventilation

In this module, you will analyze the operation of cargo ventilation systems and their characteristics in preserving cargo materials. Also, you will evaluate the problems of cargo sweat for the carriage of cargo under changing temperatures.

General Cargo and Loading

Multipurpose Ships

Ro-Ro Operations

Carriage and Stowage

You will categorize the constructional features of general cargo vessels alongside the features of various types of multipurpose ships. You will also match stability issues to cargo stowage while learning about the preparatory precautions to be taken for the carriage and safe stowage of general cargo.

Introduction to Deck Cargo

Battening Down Hatch Covers

Unobstructed View From Navigating Bridge

IMO Code of Safe Practice

In this module, you will outline the procedures for efficiently and effectively securing deck cargoes on board ships alongside the precautions followed in undertaking these procedures in ensuring safe maximum possible load carriage. You will also learn about the relevance of providing safe access to essential equipment and spaces on cargo ships.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Timber Cargo and Carriage

Stowage and Lashing of Timber Deck Cargoes

Loading Timber Deck Cargoes

Safety During Transit

In this module, you will identify the features of timber carrier vessels and how they generally apply to the arrangements of timber deck cargoes. You will also match the relevant steps used in preparing the carriage of timber cargo, including the different lashing and stowing procedures.

Trends in Container Ships and Fleet

Container Ships

Types of Containers

Container Stowage Details

Owning vs. Leasing Containers

In this module, you will discuss how container ships safely carry out container carriages using different processes, plans, and rules. You will also describe the distinguishing concepts of owning and leasing a container. You will also match concepts of stack weights to the impacts of mega container ships in transporting cargo.

Introduction to Liner Operations

Liner Service Strategies

Mega Container Ships and Maritime Logistics

Mega Container Ships and Their Impacts

In this module, you will identify the liner operations of cargo ships relevant to cargo handling and stowage. Study the concepts of liner service strategies, mega container ship impacts, as well as the various factors affecting their logistics.

In this module, you will discuss procedures covering general hand-held cargo equipment carried on board conventional general cargo ships. You will also describe the uses of different slings, trays, pallets, snotters, and derricks used on board ships carrying different forms of cargo.

In this module, you will outline the concepts of the safe working load of cargo gears and other equipment onboard ships. You will also relate the procedures for visual inspection of cargo, the operation of cargo hold hatch covers as well as the precautions and requirements used in ensuring safety regulations on ship docks are adequately met.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Cargo Handling and Stowage - Final Assessment

Master the key skills of safe handling and secure cargo stowage on board ships in this free online course.

Diploma in Cargo Handling and Stowage

This ‘Diploma in Cargo Handling and Stowage’ course offers an in-depth understanding of concepts surrounding the handling and stowage of cargoes on board different types of sea carriers. These include activities involved before, during and after the loading of cargoes at their ports of origin, transit ports and ports of destination. Ship safety is also examined in this specialised shipping course.

Knowledge of Ships Handling Characteristics and Bridge Equipment

Compliance with COLREG 1972

Use of Electronic Navigation Aids

Procedures for Turning Over and Taking Over Watches

In this module, you will learn about the importance of understanding ship handling characteristics and bridge equipment. Study the concepts of the WOO obligations for bridge watch, the required compliance for COLREG 72, as well as the use of electronic navigational aids in this module.

Introduction to Record-Keeping

Procedures for Keeping Log During Ocean Passages

Procedures for Keeping Log During Coastal Navigation

In this module, you will study the standard requirements for record-keeping during navigational watches. Get to learn about different types of records kept by the watchstanders as well as the types of entries made into the deck logbook at sea.

Bridge Navigational Watch and Record-Keeping - Course Assessment

Learn the maritime principles used to make deck logbook entries during navigational watches in this free course.

Bridge Navigational Watch and Record-Keeping

This course on performing a navigational watch and record-keeping emphasises the importance of understanding a ship's handling characteristics and bridge equipment. You will gain insights into the basic obligations of the Officer of the Watch for the Bridge and the use of electronic navigation aids during watchkeeping. By the end of this course, you will be better informed about recordkeeping and making correct logbook entries.

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