Courses & Units
Marine Transportation II JND312
Introduction
This unit is intended to explain how to plan, load, secure, carry and unload various types of cargoes including cargoes of hazardous and perishable nature. The unit discusses the industry practices and procedures appropriate to cargo type and the ships in which different types of goods are carried. The regulatory regime pertaining to cargoes and materials handling equipment will be examined in some detail. The unit will build on knowledge attained in Marine Transportation I of the second year of studies. This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-II/2 of the STCW code.
Summary
Unit name | Marine Transportation II |
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Unit code | JND312 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
Coordinator | Doctor Samrat Ghosh |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Advanced |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and manage the characteristics of a broad range of cargoes commonly transported by sea including general cargo; containerized cargo; dry bulk commodities; oil, grain, livestock, and timber deck cargo.
- Complete a range of calculations to do with cargo weight determination including draught surveys; tank ullaging and deadweight calculations.
- Interpret and summarize the various regulations – both international and Australian – that govern the safe carriage of goods by sea.
- Understand the procedures used by cargo terminals ashore to plan and manage cargo operations.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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031705 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,115.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
JND286Teaching
Teaching Pattern |
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Assessment | General cargo loading (15%)|Grain loading (15%)|Final exam (70%) | |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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