Colombo International Nautical and Engineering CollegeWinner of ‘World Class’ – Global Performance Excellence Award – 2012 –

Education OrganizationWinner of International Asia Pacific Quality Award -2010 – Best in Class –

Education OrganizationWinner of Sri Lanka National Quality Award – 1999 – 2004 – 2009

CORE SYLLABUS

EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSE

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR MASTER ON SHIPS OF LESS THAN 500GT (NCV)

COURSE CODE ND-0102

MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE REFERENCE NO.

COURSE APPROVAL NUMBER

Head of Department (HoD) Capt.Krishan.Perera Approved by (HoD)

Sig.

Dean of Faculty Capt. A.C. Pietersz Approved by Dean

Sig.

Faculty Maritime Sciences Department Navigation1st Issue Date: 2010.02.22 Revision No. 04 Revision Date:

2013.07.01Tools/Training Aids:Reference :

Reference No. Subject Theory

(Hrs.)Practical

(Hrs.)1. Coastal Navigation 72

2. Meteorology 66

3. Operational Safety 58

4. General Ship Knowledge 56

5. Watchkeeping / Oral 66 6. Maritime Legislations 21.0 7. Leadership and managerial skills 21.0

TOTAL 360

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Colombo International Nautical and Engineering CollegeWinner of ‘World Class’ – Global Performance Excellence Award – 2012 –

Education OrganizationWinner of International Asia Pacific Quality Award -2010 – Best in Class –

Education OrganizationWinner of Sri Lanka National Quality Award – 1999 – 2004 – 2009

Record of Revision

EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSE

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR MASTER ON SHIPS OF LESS THAN 500GT (NCV)

COURSE CODE ND-0102

MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE REFERENCE NO.

06 COURSE APPROVAL NUMBER

PC/M/L500GT/NCV/06/2013/001

1st Issue Date: 2010.02.22 Revision No. 04 Revision Date: 2013.07.01

Tools/Training Aids:Reference :

Date Description of Revison Total No. of Pages

Designation / Signature

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SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)COASTAL NAVIGATION 72.0

1.0 PLAN AND CONDUCT A COASTAL PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION

65.0

1.1 Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of

1.1.1 landmarks 3.01.1.2 Aids to navigation including light houses,

beacons and buoys. 3.0

1.1. 3 Dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed

4.0

1.2 Chart work exercises 12.01.3 Thorough knowledge of and ability to

use nautical charts, and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routeing information

1.3. 1 Information from Charts and Lists of Lights

6.0

1.3.2 Other navigational publications 3.01.3. 3 Passage planning 12.01.3.4 Tides 10.01.4 Voyage planning and navigation for all

conditions by acceptable methods of plotting coastal tracks

1.4.1 Restricted waters 1.01.4.2 Meteorological conditions 2.01.4.3 Ice 1.01.4.4 Restricted Visibility 1.01.4.5 Traffic separation schemes 2.01.4.6 Vessel Traffic Area 1.01.4.7 Areas of extensive tidal effects 2.01.5 Ability to determine errors of the

magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors

1.5.1 Compass Corrections 2.0a) defines true magnetic and compass northb) finds deviation and variation from tables and chartsc) calculates true course from compass course

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d). calculates compass course from true course

e) measures compass error, using a transit bearing

f) applies compass error to the ship’s head and compass bearings to convert to trueg) takes a compass bearing of a charted object and lays the true bearing off on the chart

2.0 MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

7.0

2.1 The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

2.1. 1 weather routeing 2.52.1. 2 uses published routing instructions in

passage planning2.0

2.2 The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures

2.2.1 Ship reporting systems 1.52.2.2 VTS procedures 1.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)METEOROLOGY 66.0

1.0 KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VARIOUS WEATHER SYSTEMS AND RECORDING SYSTEMS

62

1.1 The Atmosphere, its Composition and Physical Properties

4.0

1.2 Atmospheric Pressure 3.01.3 Wind 6.01.4 condition and stability of the air 6.01.5 Cloud and Precipitation 6.01.6 Visibility 3.01.7 Ocean currents 3.01.8 Sea ice 3.01.9 The Wind and Pressure Systems over

the Oceans 6.0

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1.10 Structure of Depressions 6.01.11 Tropical Cyclones 6.01.12 Anticyclones and Other Pressure

Systems 3.0

1.13 Weather services for shipping 3.01.14 Recording and reporting Weather

Observations 4.0

2.0 ABILITY TO APPLY THE METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE

2.1 Weather Forecasting 4.0Total 66.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)OPERATIONAL SAFETY 58.0

1.0 MONITOR THE LOADING, STOWAGE, SECURING, CARE DURING THE VOYAGE AND THE UNLOADING OF CARGOES

24.0

1.1 Cargo handling Stowage and Securing 10.01.1.1 Use of International Maritime Dangerous

Goods (IMDG )Code

14.0

2.0 ENSURE COMPLAINCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS

15.0

2.1 Knowledge of the precaution to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

2.1. 1 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78)

10.0

2.1. 2 Convention of the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (London Dumping Convention) (LDC)

2.0

2.1. 3 International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969

1.0

2.2 Anti-pollution procedures and all

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associated equipment2.2. 1 Basic knowledge of Regulation 26 Annex

1 MARPOL 73/781.0

2.2. 2 Basic knowledge of antipollution equipment required by national legislation

1.0

3.0 MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS(STCW 2010 TABLE AII/I)

19.0

3.1 IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of environment

3.1. 1 Introduction to Maritime Law 2.03.1. 2 Law of the Sea 2.03.1. 3 Safety 15.0

Total 58.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE 56.0SHIP CONSTRUCTION 36.0

1.0 MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF THE SHIP

1.1 General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for the various parts

1.1. 1 Ship dimensions and form 6.01.1. 2 Ship Stress 4.51.1. 3 Hull, Shell Plating and Framing 6.01.1. 4 Bow and Stern 4.51.1. 5 fittings 4.51.1. 6 Rudders and Propellers 4.51.1. 7 Load Lines and Draught Marks 1.51.1. 8 Double bottom structure 1.51.1. 9 Bulkheads 3.0

Total 36.0

SHIP STABILITY

2.0 MONITOR THE LOADING, STOWAGE, SECURING, CARE DURING THE VOYAGE AND THE UNLOADING OF CARGOES

12.0

2.1 Knowledge of the effect of cargo on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship

2.1. 1 Draught, trim and stability 12.03.0 MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF THE 08.0

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SHIP3.1 Working knowledge and application of

Stress tables diagrams and stress-calculating equipment

3.1. 1 Stress tables 6.53.2 Understanding of fundamental actions

to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy

1.5

Total 20.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)WATCHKEEPING / ORAL 66.0

1.0 MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

34.0

1.1 Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended

30.0

1.2 IALA Maritime Buoyage System 2.01.3 Thorough knowledge of the Principles to

be observed in keeping a navigational watch

1.3.1 Keeping a safe navigational watch 2.02.0 RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES 9.0

2.1 Contingency plans for response to emergencies

4.0

2.2 Precautions for the protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations

1.0

2.3 Initial action to be taken following a collision or a grounding; initial damage assessment and control

2.3. 1 Actions on stranding/grounding 1.02.3. 2 Procedures for abandoning ship 1.02.3. 3 Actions following a collision 1.02.4 Use of auxiliary steering gear and

rigging jury steering arrangement1.0

3.0 RESPOND TO A DISTRESS SIGNAL AT SEA

9.0

3.1 Knowledge of the contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue

7.0

3.2 Appreciation of the procedures to be followed for rescuing persons from the sea, assisting a ship in distress,

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responding to emergencies which arise in port

3.2.1 rescue of persons from a vessel in distress

1.0

3.2.2 measures for assisting a vessel in distress and towing

1.0

4.0 MANOEUVRE THE SHIP 8.04.1 Knowledge of (relevant to ship

manoeuvring and handling) 4.1.1 the effects of deadweight, draught, trim,

speed and under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances

3.0

4.1.2 the effects of wind and current on ship handling

1.5

4.1.3 manoeuvres and procedures for the rescue of person overboard

1.5

4.1.4 proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

2.0

5.0 THE OPERATION OF SMALL SHIP POWER PLANTS AND AUXILIARIES

6.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)1.0 MARITIME LEGISLATIONS 21.0

1.1 STCW 2010 9.01.2 Maritime Labour Convention 2006 8.01.3 International Health Regulations 2005 4.0

SUBJECT REFERENCE NO.

DESCRIPTION Theory (hrs.)

Practical

(hrs.)LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL SKILL

1.0 USE OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILL

21.0

1.1 Knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training

7.0

1.1. 1 Organization of crew, authority structure and responsibilities

1.1. 2 Training, structured shipboard training programme

1.1. 3 Shipboard situation, informal social structures on boar

1.1. 4 Human error, situation awareness,

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automation awareness, complacency, boredom

1.1. 5 Leadership and team working1.1. 6 Cultural awareness, inherent traits,

attitudes and behaviours, cross-cultural communication

1.2 A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation

1.0

1.2. 1 International maritime conventions1.2. 2 Recommendations and national

legislation

1.3 Ability to apply task and workload management

4.0

1.3. 1 Planning and co-ordination 1.3. 2 Personnel assignment 1.3. 3 Human limitations1.3. 4 Time and resource constraints 1.3. 5 Personal abilities

1.3. 6 Prioritization1.3. 7 Workloads, rest and fatigue1.3. 8 Management (leadership) styles

1.3. 9 Challenges and responses

1.4 Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management

4.0

1.4. 1 Allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources

1.4. 2 Effective communication on board and ashore

1.4. 3 Assertiveness and leadership, including motivation

1.4. 4 Decisions reflect consideration of team experiences

1.4. 5 Obtaining and maintaining situation awareness

1.4. 6 Appraisal of work performance1.4. 7 Short and long term strategies

1.5 Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques

4.0

1.5. 1 Situation and risk assessment 1.5. 2 Identify and generate op1.5. 3 Selecting course of action

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1.5. 4 Emergency management

1.5. 5 Decision making and problem solving techniques

1.5. 6 Authority and assertiveness

1.5. 7 Judgement

1.5. 8 Evaluation of outcome effectiveness 1.6 Development, implementation, and

oversight of standard operating procedures

1.0

Total 21.0

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