Bridge Equipment unit (JND294)

Introduction

On successful completion of this unit, students will have the knowledge and skills to set up and use bridge equipment as a Deck watchkeeper for the safe navigation and operation of the vessel and be able to interpret and analyse information, and apply it to watchkeeping requirements. This unit builds on the knowledge gained in the year 1 and 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/1 of STCW code.

Summary

Unit name	Bridge Equipment
Unit code	JND294
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Captain Kodikara ArachchigeThejan Perera
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the fundamental principles, operations, and limitations of selected bridge equipment
• Carry out performance tests and maintenance of selected bridge equipment as per relevant regulations.
• Utilization of various types of bridge equipment for communication, attracting attention, and to safely navigate the vessel.
• Respond appropriately to alarms and indicators found on-board a vessel

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JND150

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Blended delivery in the form of lectures and online learning supplemented with consolidated face to face learning towards the end of semester. Students attending classes and students electing to study on flexible mode will follow the same class time table. Total lecturing hours have not changed from the existing. Both categories of students will have access to the same resources through MyLO. Lectures Duration/ Frequency/Time tabling: 2.5 hrs / 1/ week for 10 weeks. Total Hrs 25 hrs approximately. Tutorial Duration/ Frequency/Time tabling: 1 hrs / 1/ week for 10 weeks.
Assessment	Multi Choice Quiz (10%)|Class Test (20%)|Final Exam (70%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All essential learning material will be provided through MyLO and any additional learning and reference material will be announced through MyLO as and when necessary
Recommended	Regs4ships This is an updated, searchable, maritime regulation database that combines Flag State compliance documentation with IMO, ILO & EU legislation to provide an overall regulatory solution. Accessible through the following link in the UTAS Library https://www.utas.edu.au/library/find/databases/databases-q-z#r

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