Course Number: MM230
Course Title: Vessel Construction and Machinery II

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

By successfully completing this course, students will have been provided with the skills required by the master of a vessel of less than 1600 gross tonnes to, manage structural related requirements to maintain seaworthiness of a vessel and operate in bridge control mode the propulsion unit and appropriate support systems and services.

Specific

 The student will be able to:

 1. Identify and explain the functions and arrangements of the major structural components of large vessels.
 2. Interpret plans pertaining to vessel construction and shipboard operations
 3. Describe the characteristics and use of materials in the construction of vessels.
 4. Explain the stresses acting on the vessel structure.
 5. Describe special structural requirements and arrangements on various vessel types.
 6. Outline the basic operation, layout, and hazards associated with marine diesel propulsion plants
 7. Outline the basic operation, layout, and hazards associated with marine steam propulsion plants
 8. Outline the basic layout and hazards associated with marine power generation plants.
 9. Operate the steering gear and deck hydraulic systems on large vessels in accordance with operating instructions, technical specifications and safety requirements.
10. Operate the bilge, ballast, and cargo pumping systems on large vessels in accordance with established practices and statutory requirements, and explain the
     requirements of other relevant pumping systems.
11. Operate the bridge engine controls within safe operating limits, interpret bridge located machinery alarms, and monitor engineroom watchkeeping procedure in
     accordance with established procedure, technical specifications, and safety requirements.