Courses & Units
Marine Superintendency JND612
This unit requires engagement with the lecturers in a distance learning environment. You must be willing to explore and engage with the internet.
Introduction
This unit develops the student's knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Marine Superintendent and the management skills that are required for ensuring that the maintenance of all shipboard machinery and equipment is carried out to standards specified by national and international certifying authorities. It covers the management of documentation, reports and other data regarding ship mechanical and electrical equipment, the development of documented processes, procedures and safety instructions, the reporting of audit and inspection findings and the management of employees involved in the marine superintendency process
Summary
| Unit name | Marine Superintendency |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JND612 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mohan Anantharaman |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the roles and responsibilities of the Marine Superintendent in the challenging marine work environment
- Explain the commercial and legal aspects of vessel operation with respect to operation and maintenance
- Evaluate methods of monitoring vessel performance to provide appropriate advice, to ship’s Master and ship Managers, to achieve optimum efficiency and economy
- Develop vessel inspection and Dry-docking documentation to ensure Statutory and Class requirements are met.
- Create a budget and manage inventory control for efficient vessel operation and maintenance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031799 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,115.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
JND512Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This is a distance unit. The entire contents will be available to the student of day 1 of the semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Engagement Quiz|Assignment 1 ; report relating to the role and responsibilities of a Marine superintendent in modern shipping business, focusing on the commercial market competition and stringent international legislation (15%)|Assignment 2: Procedure involved in taking over a vessel. (35%)|Assignment 3 : A report relating to the role and responsibilities of a Marine superintendent in the modern shipping business, focusing on the dry docking and major repairs related to big vessels. (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All material available on MYLO. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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