Course syllabus

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SJO786 SJO786 Technical aspects of advanced ship operations lp3 VT21 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

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• examiner
• lecturer
• teachers
• supervisors

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Course purpose

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Schedule

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Course literature

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Course design

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• lectures
• exervises
• laboratory work
• projects
• supervision
• feedback
• seminars

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Do not forget to describe any resources that students need to use, such as lab equipment, studios, workshops, physical or digital materials.

You should be clear how missed deadlines and revisions are handled.

Changes made since the last occasion

A summary of changes made since the last occasion.

Learning objectives and syllabus

Learning objectives:

 - Categorize different types of offshore operations
- Relate to the various regulations that the offshore industry is subject.
- Identify different types of engine systems that are available on vessels operating in the offshore industry
- Explain how a DP (dynamic positioning system) works in an electrical and mechanical engineering perspective
- Give examples of different technical solutions in a engine systems that are common in the offshore industry
- To compile and use relevant checklists in electrical and mechanical engineering for offshore vessels
- Be able to apply the function of electrical systems in an offshore vessels
- Identify hazards in the work environment and ergonomics in an offshore vessel
- Be able to understand and apply basic FMEA methodology used in the offshore industry
- Explain general terms, procedures and operations in the offshore industry
- Identify the fundamentals of Arctic offshore operations
- Summarize how to work aboard an offshore vessels and identify factors that are essential for safe operations and good working

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Study plan

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Examination form

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• what components are included, the purpose of these, and how they contribute to the learning objectives
• how compulsory and/or voluntary components contribute to the final grade
• grading limits and any other requirements for all forms of examination in order to pass the course (compulsory components)
• examination form, e.g. if the examination is conducted as a digital examination

• time and place of examination, both written exams and other exams such as project presentations
• aids permitted during examinations, as well as which markings, indexes and notes in aids are permitted

Do not forget to be extra clear with project assignments; what is the problem, what should be done, what is the expected result, and how should this result be reported. Details such as templates for project reports, what happens at missed deadlines etc. are extra important to include.