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ACADEMIC HANDBOOK

2018

WELCOME As you embark on this journey, the Academic Handbook is

specifically designed to navigate you to the programme

conducted by Advanced Nautical Studies Department.

The handbook can be your guide to the entry requirements,

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO), Programme

Outcomes (PO), curriculum structure, syllabus synopsis and

examination scheme for the programme.

It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable with

the contents of this handbook. Students are advised to

familiarize themselves with all relevant portions of the Academic

Handbook and ask for clarification of any information by

contacting the respective Head of Department via the Class

Advisor.

We wish you a successful and enjoyable academic year.

Master and Chief Mate

on Ships of 3000 GT or more

(Unlimited Voyage)

(A1MC)

Entry Requirements 3

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) 3

Programme Outcomes (PO) 3

Curriculum Structure 4

Syllabus Synopsis 5-7

Examination Scheme 8-9

2017

2018

ON SHIPS OF 3000 GT OR MORE (UNLIMITED VOYAGE)

2018

This course is intended for students who meet the eligibility requirements as laid down by the Marine Department and in accordance to the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Rules 1999.

A maritime professional who leads and engages teams in problem solving tasks through analytical thinking and effective communicative abilities

A maritime professional who continues to advance the knowledge and competencies for the continual improvement for the industry

best practices PEO 2

PEO 1

To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes:

vii. Manage information and engage in life-long learning.

viii. Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills contributing to the safety of personnel and ship.

ii. Proficiency in shipboard navigation, and ensuring safety and security environment at operational and management level.

i. Knowledge and understanding of theories and principles of shipboard management.

iv. Communicate and articulate information and ideas effectively in both verbal and written forms.

iii. Diagnose, analyze and suggest possible solutions to marine issues.

v. Work effectively in a multinational ambience applying team working skills.

AKADEMI LAUT MALAYSIA 3

A maritime professional responsible to ensure that the ship operation conform to the maritime regulatory requirement and the protection of the marine environment. PEO 3

vi. Apply values, ethics, morality and professionalism in their career pursuit.

ix. Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Part 1

No. Subjects Contact Hours

1. Coastal Navigation and Passage Plan 60

2. Ocean Navigation + Navigational Aids 26 + 26

3. Gyro & Magnetism 42

4. COLREGS 34

5. Engineering and Control Systems (ECS) 58

6. Meteorology 45

7. Ship Stability (Part 1) 69

Total Credit Hours 360

Part 2

No. Subjects Contact Hours

1. Ship Stability (Part 2) 69

2. Cargo Handling and Stowage 91

3. Ship Master Business Management 52

4. Seamanship + COLREGS 115 + 8

5. Ship Construction 25

Total Credit Hours 360

ADVANCED NAUTICAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 4

Syllabus Synopsis Part 1

Coas ta l Nav iga t ion and Passage P lan

This subject provides an understanding of navigational principles

in coastal and open waters. The module shall help develop the

required competence for safe navigation of vessel in various

situations.

COLREGS This subject provides

learners with the knowledge

and understanding of the

International Regulations for

Preventing Collisions at Sea

1972 (IRPC). The module

shall help develop the

required competence for

safe navigation of vessels

as well as provide an

u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f

navigational hazards and

the problems associated

with actions taken in close

quarters and dur ing

restricted visibility.

Ocean Navigation + Navigational Aids

Ocean Navigation subject

provides an understanding

of the basic knowledge and

skills in plotting ship’s

position fixing.

Navigation Aids subject

provides an understanding

of the basic knowledge and

skills to safely use ships

Navigational Aids for safe

navigation, effective control

and efficient management

of the ship.



Sh ip S tab i l i t y ( Pa r t 1 ) This subject discusses about

theoretical and operational

knowledge of transverse and

longitudinal stability including

its practical calculation

application on board ship.

Eng ineer ing and Con t ro l Sys tems

This subject provides an

understanding of the basic

knowledge and principles on

Engineering and Control

Systems.

Meteorology

This subject provides learners with the necessary theoretical and

practical knowledge with regards to Meteorology in order that

they can take/make informed decisions about the vessel's

movement (passage planning taking weather into account).

Gyro & Magnetism

This subject provides an understanding of the principles and

applications of magnetism on board steel ships, magnetic & gyro

compass, their errors and corrections.



Sh ip Mas te r Bus iness Managemen t


understanding of various

maritime conventions, annexes

and Legislations.

Cargo Hand l i ng and S towage


understanding of theoretical

and operational knowledge of

handling and care of various

cargoes transported by sea.

Seamanship + COLREGs

This subject allows the students to acquire knowledge and skills to

safely and effectively control management of the ship.

Ship Stabil i ty (Part 2)

This subject provides an understanding on the change of stability

when vessel rolls at large angle at sea, heeling whilst vessel is

doing broad alteration of course, damaged stability, stresses

experienced by ship at sea, requirements carriage of grain in

bulk and the change of stability when vessel is having high

freeboard area.

Ship Construction

This subject provides an understanding of the principles of ship

construction and rules and regulations involved in the ship design

and construction.


Assessment Week Type Of

Assessment

Total Marks

Time (Hours)

No. of Questions

No. of Questions to A

ttempt

Syllabus Covered

Total Weightage (%

)

Com

puted Marks

Remarks

Lecturer’s Class

Assessment

During the Conduct of the Course

Continuous Assessment : MCQ Quizzes Assignments

Varied

Varied

Varied

As instructed

Up to Date of

Assessment

30%

(Obtained M

arks/Allotted M

arks) x 0.3

Students are required to pass both LCAs. Failure to pass any LCA would results in barred from appearing for Final Examination.

Final Examination

After the Completion of the Course

MCQ Subjective Essay

100

2.5 hours

5 Full Syllabus

70%

(Obtained M

arks/100) x 0

.7


Notes: 1. Passing marks in each subject of the final exams are as follows;

No. Subjects Pass %

1 Coastal Navigation And Passage Plan 60

2 Ocean Navigation + Navigational Aids + Gyro & Magnetism

60

3 Engineering and Control Systems (ECS) 50

4 Meteorology 50

5 Ship Stability (Part 1) 60

No. Subjects Pass %

1 Ship Stability (Part 2) + Ship Construction 60

2 Cargo Handling and Stowage 50

3 Ship Master Business Management 50


This Academic Handbook belongs to

Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (ALAM)

Further enquiries please refer to:

SECRETARY

Academic Standards Committee

Akademi Laut Malaysia

06 - 3882 200

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