Course - Cargo handling - TN202011
TN202011 - Cargo handling
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 6 hours | C |
Course content
International conventions, codes and standards regulating carriage of goods at sea Trim and stability calculations Dry bulk Liquid bulk: oil, chemicals and gas Carriage of break bulk and cargo units Cargo planningTransport of chemicals and liquefied gas in bulk The course covers the requirements for theoretical knowledge in STCW chapter II, sections A-II / 1 and A-II / 2, function Cargo Handling and Stowage within the topics listed at operational level and management level.
Learning outcome
Have thorough knowledge of loading, discharging and handling of cargo pursuant to STCW Chapter II/1 and II/2 and STCW Code A-II/1 function Cargo Handling and Stowage at the operational level and A-II/2 function Cargo Handling and Stowage at management level have thorough knowledge of relevant national and international rules and regulations regarding to loading, discharging, handling and stowage of cargo have knowledge cargo transport at sea in a historical perspective, the technological development within the subject area and have knowledge of the social, environmental, safety, ethical, and economical consequences regarding carriage of cargo at sea be able to update his/her knowledge within the subject area, both through search of literature, contact with the research community and by revision of own work experience be able to apply international rules, codes and standards regarding the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of goods at sea calculate the effect of cargo and cargo operations on the ship´s draft, trim and stability distribute the cargo to obtain shear forces, bending moments and torsion moments within the relevant limits for the ship be able to use data based cargo loading program give an account of requirements regarding stowage and securing of cargo on board ships describe cargo handling and securing equipment describe cargo handling operations with emphasise on transport of cargo listed in ¿The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing¿ on a general level give an account of tankers and operation of tankers give an account of international rules, codes, standards and recommendations regulating carriage of dangerous cargo at sea be able to apply the following codes: IMDG Code, IMSBC code, BLU code and Grain code be aware of the environmental, ethical and economical consequences of carriage of goods at sea, both in a local and global perspective, and have the ability to realise this knowledge through his/her professional career at sea participate in professional discussions and share his/her knowledge and experiences and contribute to the development of good practice
Learning methods and activities
Lecturing, written exercises and use of databased equipment Mandatory assignments: 3 mandatory written exercises Pedagogical methods: Lecture, written exercises, practice in the use of computerized tools. Compulsory work requirements: 3 compulsory exercises must be approved in order to sit for the examination Compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the examination (the number of assignments is stated at the start of the course). ICT tools must be used in the solutions. Approved submissions give access to the first ordinary exam, as well as the first new and postponed exam. At the next ordinary exam, new compulsory assignments must be submitted. Mandatory work requirements / participation with group answer: For the exam, the group answer must be included and attached to the individual answer. If the student waits for the next ordinary final examination, a new group assignment must be answered, submitted and approved. Courses / Themes with requirements for participation: Participation percentage is stated for each individual Theme that has such requirements
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
6 hours written exam. Supporting material allowed on exams: "Teknisk formelsamling", calculator, one A4 page of self-made notes.
New and postponed exam: following semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Recommended previous knowledge
TN203511 Skipsteknikk
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nautic
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS Written examination 100/100 C 2024-12-18 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates G328B Gnisten/Fagskolen 2 - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"