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MA0542Practical NavigationProvides students with comprehensivehandson application of terrestrial, celestial andocean navigation principles that are essentialskills for keeping an independent bridge watchat sea. This module applies the principles andconcepts studied by the students throughoutthe course including Principles of Navigationtaught in Phase 1B, and forms an integralcomponent of the syllabus of the InternationalMaritime Organisation (IMO) for an officer incharge of a navigational watch.MA0543Coastal NavigationProvides students with an in-depth knowledgeof coastal navigation, and the practical skillsto enable them to perform the duties of anindependent bridge watchkeeping officer.Students will undertake a more in depthstudy of tide predictions and calculations onsecondary ports, and basic principles andskills on passage planning using the ElectronicChart Display & Information System. Thestudents will also be introduced to the workand duties of a junior navigating officer withrespect to preparation of the chart folios,correction of charts and the use of variouspublications for the intended voyage.MA0544General Ship KnowledgeProvides students with a sound workingknowledge of ship stability to monitor shipsunder their charge and determine ship safetyat all times. Particular emphasis will be placedon cargo distribution, its effects on shipconstruction and their stresses, the stabilityof the ship both at rest and in a seawayenvironment. Areas of study include workand duties of the watch keeping cargo officer,and basic concepts and principles of themandatory International Safety ManagementCode as enforced by the IMO.MA0545MeteorologyProvides students with a working knowledgeof maritime meteorology required forjunior deck officers serving on boardships. Topics covered in the syllabus willinclude the study of environmental weatherconditions including the formation ofmoisture in the air and their dew points, theformation of icebergs and their movements,meteorological phenomena including haze,fog, and snow. Other topics include physicalmeteorology, basic synoptic meteorology,weather observation, and report coding.MA0546Watch keeping and InstrumentsProvide students with practical training onvarious navigation instruments and equipmentused on the bridge with the aid of the navigationsimulator and the ECDIS (Electronic ChartDisplay & Information System). Training willfocus on hands-on simulation scenarios toallow the students to integrate and synergizethe knowledge and wide range of skills theyhave acquired over the two semesters. At theend of the module, the students will have theconfidence and foundation to take on the role ofunderstudying the bridge watchkeeping officer.MA0553Introduction to Marine OffshoreOperationsProvide students with a basic understandingof Marine Offshore operations. Students willbe introduced to the various features andfunctions of offshore vessels employed in thetrade. The module will also cover methodsof geological surveys and the explorationprocess to facilitate the availability of oiland gas. Students will also be introducedto the concepts involving DynamicPositioning systems.MA0555Dynamic PositioningThis module provides students with anunderstanding of the basic DynamicPositioning system and gives them a confidentlevel of knowledge to operate the DP Deskon board the DP vessel. Students are alsointroduced to the procedures in maintainingthe DP Log Book and attaining the DPOperator’s Certificate from Nautical Institute.MA1051Project WorkProvides students with an understandingof the methodology used in carrying out aproject in which multi-disciplinary skills andknowledge are integrated and applied in aproblem solving environment.MA1058Applied MechanicsIntroduces students to the fundamentalsof mechanics of bodies and systems andalso provides them with the basic tools foranalysing the static and dynamic behavioursof bodies and systems encounteredthroughout the course. It also teaches thebasic concepts of strength of materials toassess the stress and strain on structural andengineering components.MA1061Workshop Practice 1Provides students with basic practical skillsand knowledge in Bench-fitting and CentreLathe machine operation. The subject alsoaims to develop safety consciousness andproper work attitudes in the students. With theknowledge and practical skills gained studentswill be able to use workshop tools and carryout basic machining.MA1063Engineering DrawingProvides students with the knowledge andunderstanding of Engineering DrawingPrinciples. They are required to produceisometric sketches, and assembly drawings ofmarine engineering parts.MA1064Workshop Practice 2Provides students with basic knowledgeand practical skills in Gas and Arc Welding.The module also aims to develop safetyconsciousness and proper work attitudesin students. With the knowledge and skillsgained students will be able to perform simplewelding jobs on board a ship.MA1065Engineering MechanicsBuilds on previous work done in AppliedMechanics. It introduces the principles ofStrength of Materials which is applied toanalyse the effects of bending and torsionon structures and engineering materials. Thismodule also studies the flow characteristicsof fluid in pumps and pumping systems. Inaddition, it deals with the dynamics of runningmachinery under load and the influence ofmechanical vibration commonly encounteredin engineering systems.MA1067Integrated Workshop PracticeProvides students with the knowledgeand skills in carrying out various workshopprocesses to fabricate sheet metal items,and overhaul and repair simple machineryparts. This module reinforces the basicskills and knowledge acquired in WorkshopPractice I and II.MA1069Marine Engineering Knowledge 2Provides students with further knowledge andunderstanding of the marine diesel engine andits auxiliary systems.300 SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC PROSPECTUS 2012 - 2013