Student's Guide Bachelor Nautical Sciences-En 2012-13

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STUDENTSS GUIDE
BACHELOR IN NAUTICAL SCIENCES
Academic year 2012-2013
First year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Mandatory subjects
Th/Pr
UC
60/48
24/24/24
12/24
2
4
2
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/-
54/30
42/-/30
12/-
3
1
1
18/12
18/-/12
2
1
12/-
12/-
-/-
-/-
Unit 1 - Navigation and means of navigation

Problems of navigation (Part 1)
Nautical instruments (part 1)
Navigation (part 1)/Practical navigation (part 1)
Chart work - theory (part 1) / Chart work - exercises
Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 1)

Regulations of maritime traffic
Meteorology (Part 1)
Meteorology (part 1)
Unit 2 - Ship management and shipboard operations

Ship technique (Part 1)
Ship technique - theory
Ship technique - practice
Basics of carriage of goods by sea
Safety technology (Part 1)

Safety technology - theory
Safety technology - Basic safety (exercises)
Stability (Part 1)
Stability (part 1)
Units 1 and 2
On board training
On board training
Unit 3 - Applied sciences

Theory of electricity
24/-
24/-
Ship's construction (Part 1)
24/-
Ship's construction (part 1)
24/-
24/-
24/-
72/30
10
6/3
36/21
12/6
18/-
1
5
2
2
24/-
24/-
36/24
36/24
Unit 4 - Economy and management

General economics
General economics
Unit 5 - Exact sciences and computer science

Mathematics and Physics (Part 1)
Spherical trigonometry
Differential and integral calculus (part 1)
Statics (+vector calculus)
Waves - theory
Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Psychology: human aspects of navigation
Maritime English (Part 1)

Maritime English (part 1)
____
60
Elective subjects
Th/Pr

Maritime English (Refresher Course)
-/24
Maritime English - Refresher Course
-/24
Maritime French (Part 1)
36/12
Maritime French
36/12
Maritime Dutch (Part 1)
36/12
Maritime Dutch
36/12
Second year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Mandatory subjects
Th/Pr
UC
84/48
11
24/24
12/24
24/12/12/-
4
3
2
1
1
48/-
24/24/-
1
3
36/12
36/-/12
2
1
57/24
24/24
24/9/-
3
1
1
12/-
12/-
24/18
24/-/18
3
1
24/-
15/9/-
2
1
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/-
60/24
18/12
24/12
18/-
2
3
2
36/12
36/12

Navigation (part 2)
Chart work (part 2)
RADAR
Nautical instruments
Nautical instruments (part 2)-magnetism
Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 2) and manoeuvres (Part 1)

Manoeuvres

Ship technique (part 2) - theory
Ship technique (part 2) - exercises
Safety technology (Part 2)

Fire safety - theory
Fire safety - exercises
ISPS & ISM
Safety Technique: SAR (Search and Rescue)
Stability (Part 2)
Stability

Electronics (Part 1)
Electronics (part 1) - theory
Electronics (part 1) - exercises
Thermodynamics & Ship's Construction (Part 2)

Thermodynamics

Business economics
Business economics
General introduction to law


Physics
Hydromechanics
General mechanics
Waves - theory
Chemistry
Chemistry - theory
Chemistry - practice

24/12
24/12
30/12
6/24/12
1
4
Maritime English
Maritime medicine (Part 1)

Elements and functioning of the human body
Maritime Medicine
____
60
Elective subjects
Th/Pr

Computer science
-/12
Computer science
-/12

24/12
Maritime French
24/12
24/12
Maritime Dutch
24/12
Third year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Mandatory subjects
Th/Pr
UC
66/84
24/24
24/18/12
-/12
-/36
3
2
1
1
1
-/48
-/24
-/12
-/12
1
1
1
24/-
24/-
30/24
12/12/-/12
1
1
6/12
24/12
24/12
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/6
24/6
12/18
12/-/18
2
1
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/-
24/12
24/12
24/-
24/-

Navigation (part 3)
Navigation - Maritime Resource Management MRM
ECDIS/AIS
Chart work - exercises (part 3)
Radar simulator

Manoeuvres (part 1) - practice
Ship's manoeuvring Simulator
Regulations of maritime traffic (practice)
Meteorology (Part 2) and oceanography

Meteorology and Oceanography (part 2)

Safety on board specialized ships + AFF*
Ecology - non tankers
Advanced fire fighting - exercises
Telecommunication (GMDSS) theory
Telecommunication on simulator GMDSS
Tanker familiarization oil, chemicals & liquefied gas

Tanker familiarisation oil, chemicals & liquefied gas
Ship's exploitation (Part 1)

Ship's exploitation (part 1)
Stability (Part 3)
Stability

Electronics (Part 2)
Electronics (part 2): practice
Propulsion (Part 1)
Propulsion (part 1) - theory
Propulsion (part 1) - exercises

Maritime economics
Maritime economics
Maritime law (Part 1)

Maritime law (part 1)

Maritime medicine (Part 2) and training in a hospital
Maritime medicine (part 2)

Bachelor term paper and methodology of scientific research

Bachelor term paper and methodology of scientific research
Methodology of scientific research
Bachelor term paper
12/-
12/-/-
1
4
____
51
Optional subjects
Th/Pr
UC
6/7,5
6/7,5
24/-
24/-
-/12
-/12
24/-
24/-
12/24
12/24

Fast rescue boat
Fast rescue boat
Special ship types: dredging, offshore and roro ships

Dredging
Offshore
Roro

Informatics in a maritime context

General and intercultural communication
Maritime Spanish
Maritime Spanish
*AFF (-/12) does not belong to the curriculum and is only being organised for the STCW certificate
Advanced Fire Fighting.
Candidates must have succeeded the Basic safety of the 2nd year bachelor nautical sciences before they
can subscribe to this course! A special subscription is required!
ECTS Information Package
Programme:
Bachelor in Nautical Sciences
Course:
Problems of navigation (Part 1) (8 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Educational programme:
First Year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Units of credit (UC)
Semester + module(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Nautical instruments (part 1)

HZS-OE1-NW160 (V. 16)
Linda VAN DESSEL
2
Semester 1, Module 1.1
Theory
Hours of formal lecture

Hours of practical exercises
Other
Tutoring
24
0
Overall working load

(UC x 28h)
Instruction language
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Guided self-tuition: 4
NL/FR
Some basic instruments are treated: magnetic compass, the speed log, the depth
indicator, the sextant, the chronometer and the autopilot
Specific job-related competences
Echo-sounders : Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information
correctly
Compass - magnetic and gyro : Knowledge of the principles of magnetic an gyrocompasses. Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses,
using celestial and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors
Steering control system : Knowledge of steering control systems, operational
procedures and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa.
Adjustment of controls for optimum performance.
General job-related competences
AB1.4 : The student develops clear initiative to specialise in nautical sciences
AB2.1 : The student is able to apply acquired knowledge and execute practical
actions in situations in a professional context
Discipline-specific scientific competences
WD1.2 : The student acquires systematic knowledge of the key concepts of the
nautical sciences, including a coherent, detailed knowledge, partly inspired by
new developments in the discipline
General competences
AC1.2 : The student develops ability to acquire and process information
Required
competences
Required
study material
preliminary
Lecturer's course text available.
- Course "Nautical Instruments (part 1)"
Examination
- Nautische Instrumenten - Instruments Nautiques, P. Deseck, Toulon, Oostende,

1976
First session
After module 1.2: written
Second session
written
Additional information
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Navigation (part 1)/Practical navigation (part 1)

HZS-OE1-NW110 (V. 16)
Abed BENMESTOURA
4
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Identification of terminology and basic knowledge of navigation and the cosmos.
/Exercises and calculations which convert the theory of plane navigation into
practice (Rhumb line sailing).
-Terrestrial and coastal navigation
Ability to determine the ship's position by use of:
.1 landmarks
.2 aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys
.3 dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed
- Compass - magnetic and gyro
Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses
Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, terrestrial
means, and to allow for such errors.
AB1.2 : The student develops ability to work towards solving problems in the
sense of being able to identify and analyse complex problem situations in a
professional context independently and ability to develop and apply useful
solution strategies
see 12
10

General scientific competences
AW1.1 : The student develops an inquisitive mindset
AW1.3 : The student develops capacity to collect relevant data as input for
forming opinions on social, scientific and ethical issues
AW1.5 : The student develops sense of analytical thought
AW2.2 : The student is able to apply acquired knowledge and scientific insights in
other areas
General competences
AC1.1 : The student develops capacities for deliberation and reasoning (sense of
problem-driven thinking and problem-solving actions)
AC1.4 : The student develops creativity; sense of innovation in thought and action
AC2.1 : The student is able to work towards results (efficient planning and precise
actions)
Required
preliminary Required preliminary competences
competences
elementary knowledge of trigonometry and physics, good knowledge of the
English language and maritime terminology
Required
study material
syllabus in English
distance tables
Norie's Nautical Tables
Nautical Almanac
books in the library
calculator
Examination
First session
Second session
written
11
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Chart work - theory (part 1) / Chart work - exercises

HZS-OE1-NW120 (V. 16)
Patricia VAN LANGENHOVEN/Patrick MORTIER
2
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
12
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Tutoring: 6
NL/FR
Theoretical approach of the nautical chart.
Basic principles of chart work.
Basic theory of tides.
Practice: Tidal calculations and applications on planning and conducting of
passages on charts and also on determination of ships position by visual and by
radar observations, taking into account compass errors and drifting
STCW 2010 - competences: Table A-II/1
"Plan and conduct a passage and determine position"
Terrestrial and coastal navigation
-Ability to determine the ship's position by use of:
.1 landmarks
.3 dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated
speed.
-Thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts and tide tables.
-Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial
means, and to allow for such errors.
-Ability to calculate tidal conditions (standard ports).
solution strategies
12
AB1.3 : The student develops attainment of social responsibility in the

professional context (environmental awareness, safety on board and in port)
General competences
AC1.3 : The student develops capacity for critical reflection (independent and
critical mindset)
Required
competences
Basic knowledge of geometry and English.
Required
study material
(English syllabus)
NP 5011, Symbols & Abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts.
Chart BA 5055, Dover Strait
Databook, HZS
1 parallel rule
1 divider
Norie's Nautical tables
Examination
First session
Second session
written
13
Programme:
Course:
Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 1) (4 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE1-NW150 (V. 13)
Alain VAN HOUCKE
4
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
1. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, part B section 1,
parts C, D and E and annexes.
Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
Distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV of the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
AB1.1 : The student develops sense for teamwork
solution strategies
AB1.5 : The student develops sense of working to high quality standards
AB2.2 : The student is able to communicate to a good and professional standard
in a foreign language that is commonly used in nautical contexts
AB2.3 : The student is able to coordinate actions and activities for 'initial actions'
AB2.5 : The student is able to act from a sense of duty and work under stress in
maritime and other crisis situations
AB2.6 : The student is able to execute duties independently based on one's
competence to study new maritime and economic processes
14
General competences
AC1.5 : The student develops ability to execute simple management duties and
spirit of enterprise to achieve a given goal
AC1.6 : The student develops ability to communicate information, ideas,
problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists
AC1.8 : The student develops international, multi-cultural mindset
actions)
AC2.2 : The student is able to communicate in a targeted, efficient way (oral or
written: oral fluency, proper reporting)
AC2.3 : The student is able to display flexibility
AC2.4 : The student is able to work efficiently under pressure (unflappable)
AC2.6 : The student is able to execute leadership duties (convincing, negotiation,
motivation, delegation, outline efficient time management)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
Notes, instruction book and Power Point presentation
First session
After module 1.2: oral
Second session
oral
15
Programme:
Course:
Meteorology (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Werner JACOBS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
HZS-OE1-NW140 (V. 12)
Ynse JANSSENS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Introduction to the basic concepts of meteorology. This includes meteorological
instruments, the atmosphere, the winds and the different types of weather
systems.
Ability to use and interpret information obtained from ship borne meteorological
instruments.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the various weather systems, reporting
procedures and recording systems.
Ability to apply the meteorological information available.
General competences
actions)
16
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
17
Programme:
Course:
Ship technique (Part 1) (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Ship technique - theory

HZS-OE2-NW101 (V. 15)
Kris DE BAERE / Remke WILLEMEN
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
42
0
none

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
84
NL/FR
An overview is given of the most important deck equipment on board a ship.
The student is able to perform a part of the minimum standard of competence in
cargo handling and stowage at the management level as per STCW A-II/2.
other areas
General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
18
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Ship technique - practice

HZS-OE2-NW102 (V. 16)
Helga VAN NOTEN
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
30

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Ship technique - practice concerns:
-The presentation of different kinds of ropes, mooring lines and wires. The
principles of safe mooring are demonstrated by means of a movie. Students are
required to make a paper about safe mooring.
-Morse code and international code of signals.
- Students learn the most important seaman knots and splices.
The student must have the necessary competences as required by STCW 95 AII/1 (Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the
unloading of cargoes)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
-Syllabus seamanship
First session
After module 1.1: permanent evaluation
19

Second session
practical test
20
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Basics of carriage of goods by sea

HZS-OE2-NW106 (V. 14)

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
28
Kris DE BAERE / Marieke UTEN

1
Theory
NL/FR
Introduction to maritime administration and the carriage of goods by ship.
Having an impression of the maritime world and its environment
AB1.6 : The student develops insight and awareness of the interaction between
social change and the functioning of nautical and maritime economic
organisations
WD1.1 : The student acquires understanding of basic scientific knowledge
specific to the nautical sciences
WD1.3 : The student acquires understanding of the structure of the discipline of
nautical sciences and its relationship with other disciplines (interdisciplinary
approach)
General competences
AC1.9 : The student develops insight into general social developments
(globalisation, sustainable development, social equality)
Required
competences
preliminary
21
Required
study material
Examination

First session
Second session
written
22
Programme:
Course:
Safety technology (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Safety technology - theory

HZS-OE2-NW103 (V. 14)
Kris DE BAERE / Helen VERSTRAELEN
2
Theory

Other
Tutoring
18
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
This course is divided into two parts. The first part gives an introduction to safety
techniques, where risk analysis plays an important part. During the second part,
the working of the IMO is developed and the SOLAS convention is explained,
with particular interest to chapter III concerning life saving appliances.
The student must have the necessary competences required by the STCW (if
applicable and at a theoretical level) :
A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/2, A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/2-1
AW1.2 : The student develops knowledge of research methods and techniques
(quantitative and qualitative) and the ability to apply them
Required
competences
General competences
Sufficient knowledge of the English language
23
Required
study material
Examination

First session
Second session
written
24
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Safety technology - Basic safety (exercises)

HZS-OE2-NW104 (V. 18)

Other
Tutoring
0
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Raf MESKENS/Marieke UTEN/NN

1
Practice
NL/FR
The different rescue means available on board are demonstrated. The means for
launching these pieces of equipment are exercised as well as personal survival at
sea, including the use of survival material and pyrotechnics.
- The student is able to perform the minimum standard of competence in personal
survival techniques as per STCW A-VI/1-1.
- The student is able to perform the minimum standard of competence in survival
craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats as per STCW A-VI/2-1.
General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
25
Programme:
Course:
Stability (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Stability (part 1)
HZS-OE2-NW105 (V. 16)

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)

3
Theory
NL/FR
Introduction to the study of the stability of ships. The study of the place of the
centre of gravity and the effect with the inclination of the ship.
Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operations
Use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment, including
automatic data-based (ADB) equipment, and knowledge of loading cargoes and
ballasting in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits
solution strategies
General competences
26
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
27
Programme:
Course:
On board training (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
On board training
HZS-OE1-NW901 (V. 12)

Other
Tutoring
0
0
covering independent study: 240
Tutoring: 240

(UC x 28h)
Course content
140
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Marc DAUWE
5
Practice
NL/FR
The obtained knowledge during the courses at the Antwerp Maritime Academy is
practised on board a seagoing vessel in order to gain the competences.
As much as possible all items of tables AII/1 and stipulated in the approved cadet
training record book
solution strategies
AB2.4 : The student is able to execute administrative duties and complete
documents
28

approach)
AW1.6 : The student develops sense of critical thought and reflection on own
science
General competences
AC1.7 : The student develops openness to life-long-learning
actions)
AC2.5 : The student is able to display appropriate social skills in human
interaction (including acting and behaving respectfully)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
CTRB
29
Programme:
Course:
Theory of electricity (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
HZS-OE3-NW111 (V. 15)
Carine REYNAERTS/Stephan WARRENS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0
Guided self-directed learning: by means of a series of exercises made available to the student.
Tutoring: 12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The student acquires basic knowledge, insight and skills regarding electricity,
needed for ulterior courses of electronics, automation and electric networks.
The student familiarises with the principles concerning electric circuits, in order to
manipulate electric equipment in a secure and professional way, and in order to
be able to analyse electric and electronic schemas.
solution strategies
Required
competences
General competences
actions)
Mathematics: derivatives, integrals and differential equations
30
Required
study material
Examination

Notes taken during lectures
Scientific calculator
First session
Second session
written
31
Programme:
Course:
Ship's construction (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Adrian CONSTANTINESCU
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE3-NW112 (V. 14)
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
EN
The lessons are taught in English.
In the first part, we study the basics of the strength of materials in order to
understand the concept of internal stress in a material and the different types of
stress with their particularities. The link between these stresses and loads applied
on the structure of a ship is then shown. The various complex loads will be
analyzed and presented in detail to the students. The course continues with
important concepts of materials used in the manufacture of ships and mainly
related to their production, their structure and the different types of resistance
tests. All this information will be linked with the rules laid down by Classification
Societies.
The second part of the course allows the students to familiarize themselves with
the various structural elements of a ship and their contribution to the overall
strength of it. It begins with an introduction of different types of ships, different
building systems, and the particularities associated with the propulsion systems.
Then, this part continues with a description of the concepts and terminology
describing the hull and the capacities of a ship. It also touches on various welding
techniques, the known most errors and their causes and symptoms.
The third part is dedicated to the presentation of classification societies and
national authorities in shipbuilding and maintenance. Their role, as well as
different types of inspections and delivered certificates will be announced.
Finally, an introduction is given on some important onboard machines: the
controllable pitch propeller, the steering gear, the propeller fixation, the stern
tube.
General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and proper
names for the various parts.
The student is able to inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces,
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hatch covers and ballast tanks

General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
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Programme:
Course:
General economics (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Koen VASTMANS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
General economics
HZS-OE4-NW111 (V. 11)
Koen VASTMANS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Micro-economics: needs, utility, scarcity, demand, consumption, offer, production,
elasticity, markets
Macro-economics: GDP, inflation, interest, money, business cycles, international
trade, globalisation
Illustrated with examples of the Maritime and Port Economics.
WD1.4 : The student acquires competence in applying discipline-specific
scientific knowledge and insights in related fields and disciplines, such as
business administration
The student is able to determine the offer and demand curves, the elasticity, the
maximum profit and the added value.
The student knows and understands the basics of general economics.
science
General competences
critical mindset)
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actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
preliminary
Examination
Textbooks:
Dutch: Economie Vandaag, S. De Velder en I. De Cnuydt, Academia Press
French: Principes d'conomie, John Sloman, Pearson, ISBN 978-27440-7282-6
First session
Second session
written
35
Programme:
Course:
Mathematics and Physics (Part 1) (10 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Peter BUEKEN
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Spherical trigonometry
HZS-OE5-NW140 (V. 15)

Other
Tutoring
6
3
Portfolio
Tutoring: 4

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Diane AERTS / Peter BUEKEN / Deirdre LUYCKX

1
Theory/Practice
NL/FR
Short introduction to plane trigonometry:
- the notion of an angle, measuring an angle;
- trigonometric values, their properties and the relations between trigonometric
values;
- solving a triangle in the plane.
Spherical trigonometry:
- notion of a spherical triangle, dimensions of a spherical triangle;
- relations between the dimensions of a spherical triangle;
- Napier's rule for rectangular spherical triangles;
- solving rectangular and oblique spherical triangles.
The student is able to
- accurately determine the unknown dimensions of a rectangular spherical
triangle, making use of any two given dimensions and Napier's rule.
- determine if a dimension of a rectangular spherical triangle is obtuse or sharp,
given two other dimensions of the triangle.
- accurately determine the unknown dimensions of an oblique spherical triangle
(given its three sides or two sides and the enclosed angle), making use of the rule
of cosines and the rule of cotangents.
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General competences
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
37
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Peter BUEKEN
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Differential and integral calculus (part 1)

HZS-OE5-NW141 (V. 13)
5
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
36
21
Portfolio
Tutoring: 32

(UC x 28h)
Course content
140
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Limits and continuity.
Derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and
logarithmic functions.
Implicit and higher order derivatives, differential.
Applications of derivatives: extremal values, inflection points, equation of the
tangent line, velocity.
Partial derivatives, partial and total differential.
Taylor series with remainder term, l'Hpital's rule.
Complex numbers.
Indefinite integrals and integration methods.
Definite integrals and applications: areas, volumes, centre of gravity, moments of
inertia.
Numerical integration methods.
The student demonstrates an understanding
- of the geometric and physical interpretation of the fundamental elements of
differential and integral calculus (in particular, the derivative and the integral), and
the role of these elements in describing and solving scientific and technical
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problems.
The student demonstrates the ability
- to accurately apply the techniques from integral and differential calculus in
concrete situations (e.g., computing the derivative, the indefinite or definite
integral of a given function, determining an approximate value of a definite
integral, determining the trigonometric or exponential form of a complex number);
- to use these computing techniques to solve simple problems (e.g. determining
extremal values for a function or a tangent to a curve, computing a limit by means
of l'Hopital's rule, computing areas, volumes, centres of gravity and moments of
inertia for given regions, computing powers and roots of complex numbers using
de Moivre's formula);
- to solve mathematical problems by decomposing them into a series of smaller
problems, by collecting or identifying the necessary data, and by performing the
necessary operations in the prescribed order, using the correct techniques.
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
Basic knowledge of mathematics at the secondary school level is presupposed.
In particular:
- basic knowledge of algebra (MC 7.03Ap-0.1)
- graphical representations (MC 7.03 Ap-0.2)
- proportions, deviations and interpolation (MC 7.03 Ap-0.3)
- plane geometry (MC 7.03 Ap-0.4)
- computing circumferences, areas and volumes (MC 7.03 Ap-0.6 )
- basic knowledge of analytic geometry: equation of a straight line, parabola,
circle, ellipse and hyperbola (MC 7.03 Ap-0.9)
Required
study material
Scientific or graphic calculator
Examination
First session
Second session
written
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Peter BUEKEN
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Statics (+vector calculus)

HZS-OE5-NW142 (V. 13)
HZS-OE5-NW143 (V. 1)
Carine REYNAERTS
2
Theory/Practice
Theory/Practice
Contact hours
Other
12
6
Portfolio
Tutoring
Tutoring: 18

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Vectors in the plane and in the three-dimensional space:
- notion of a vector, free and bound vectors, modulus of a vector, components of
a vector;
- sum and difference of vectors, scalar multiple, scalar product, cross product,
triple product of vectors, scalar and vector projections.
Notions from geometry:
- equation of a plane and a line in space.
Introduction to Newtonian mechanics of particles, systems of particles and rigid
bodies. Basics of statics: force and torque; equilibrium conditions. Introduction to
strength of materials.
The student acquires the necessary insights into mechanical problems, and
enough aptitudes to apply them in specific situations, as to allow him/her to act
accordingly in nautical practice.
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other areas
The student demonstrates an understanding
- of the geometric and physical meaning of the elements of vector calculus, and
of the role of these elements in describing and solving certain scientific and
technical problems.
- to apply the basic techniques of vector calculus using concrete data (e.g.
computing the sum, scalar product or vector product of two vectors, the scalar or
vector projection; determining the equation of a line or a plane);
- to solve simple problems by decomposing them into a series of elementary
steps, collecting or identifying the necessary data, and performing these steps in
the prescribed order, making use of the correct techniques. The student develops
physical insight and scientific aptitudes which contribute in allowing him/her to do
research within the scope of her/his bachelor/master term paper.
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
actions)
Basic knowledge of mathematics at the secondary school level is presupposed.
In particular:
- basic knowledge of algebra (MC 7.03Ap-0.1)
- graphical representations (MC 7.03 Ap-0.2)
- proportions, deviations and interpolation (MC 7.03 Ap-0.3)
- plane geometry (MC 7.03 Ap-0.4)
- computing circumferences, areas and volumes (MC 7.03 Ap-0.6 )
- basic knowledge of analytic geometry: equation of a straight line, parabola,
circle, ellipse and hyperbola (MC 7.03 Ap-0.9)
mathematics (vector calculus, trigonometry); basic problem solving capabilities;
scientific mentality
Notes
taken
during
lectures
First session
written
Second session
written
written
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Peter BUEKEN
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Waves - theory

Other
Tutoring
18
0
Guided self-directed learning: by means of a series of exercises made available to the student.

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Carine REYNAERTS
2
Theory
NL/FR
Longitudinal and transversal waves; mechanical and electromagnetic waves;
wave function and speed of propagation of a wave (celerity); power and intensity;
beats; standing waves; Huygenss principle; refraction and reflection; interference
and diffraction; the Doppler effect for mechanical waves; the Decibel scale; total
internal reflection; the Doppler effect for electromagnetic waves; the vector of
Poynting.
The student acquires the necessary insights into problems involving waves, and
other areas
The student develops physical insights ans scientific aptitudes which contribute in
allowing him/her to do research within the scope of her/his bachelor/master term
paper.
General competences
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actions)
Required
competences

mathematics (functions, in particular the logarithmic function and the harmonic
function; derivatives, trigonometry); basic problem solving capabilities; scientific
mentality
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
written
43
Programme:
Course:
Psychology: human aspects of navigation (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Tim ENGELS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE6-NW180 (V. 11)
Tim ENGELS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
In the first part of the course we are concerned with the relevance of psychology
to seafarers, with sensation, with perception, and with personality. Starting from
classic social psychology experiments, the second part of the course focuses on
hierarchy, obedience, conformity, bystander effect, group decision making,
attribution, cognitive dissonance and social perception as important aspects
aboard. The third part of the course discusses applied health psychology with
special attention to topics relevant to seafarers, e.g. stress, fatigue, injuries,
causes of death, and social and psychological problems aboard. The content of
the course is based on knowledge published in scientific books and journals.
The student develops insight in
SB1.1: social-psychological processes that are important to life and work aboard
SB1.2: health-enhancing and health-risk behaviours that are important to life and
work aboard
The student is capable
SB2.1: to analyse social-psychological processes aboard and to translate the
results of such an analysis in concrete actions
SB2.2: to analyse health-enhancing and health-risk behaviours aboard and to
translate the results of such an analysis in concrete actions
solution strategies
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AW2.1 : The student is able to acquire knowledge and insights from (applied)
scientific research
General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
Course presentations and reader
First session
After module 2.2: oral with written preparation
Second session
oral with written preparation
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE6-NW110 (V. 15)
Willy VAN PARYS/Alison NOBLE/Christophe COLLARD
7
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
36
24
Teamwork
Tutoring: 12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
196
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The lingua franca in the nautical world is English. Therefore the goal of the
Maritime English course is a good mastery of the English language, both spoken
and written. The theoretical part focuses on reading skills, in particular on nonfiction texts and articles that are related to the maritime world. Furthermore, the
students acquire a number of specific skills, such as the use of the Standard
Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).
Communication skills and grammatical topics, structures and problems are
functionally integrated in the course. Practising both productive and receptive
language skills should stimulate the students' self-motivation and home study.
The basic aim of the theoretical part is to systematically enlarge the students'
passive and active knowledge of maritime English. Special attention is paid to
nautical terminology.
The practical exercises form an integral part of the Maritime English course and
focus on conversational English and speaking skills. Special attention is paid to
typically nautical linguistic topics, to a correct pronunciation, and to idioms. In
these practical exercises essential points of English grammar are treated and
practised. The practical exercises are based on 'English for Seafarers - Study
Pack 2' (Units 1-5). Following the communicative approach, the exercises are
made in small groups.
The student develops:
- the ability to use the English language fluently and professionally and to
communicate effectively in English for both maritime and general purposes;
- the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency in English as required by
and set out in the STCW 1995 Code (cf. also the English language guidelines of
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Part B-VI/1 of the STCW 95 Code) and Table A-II/1Minimum standard of

competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross
tonnage or more of the Manila Amendments 2010;
- the essential professional vocabulary (technical terminology) for
maritime/nautical purposes.
The student is able:
- to use selected topics from the Standard Marine Communication Phrases (Parts
A) as required by the STCW 1995 Code and Table A-II/1Minimum standard of
competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross
tonnage or more of the Manila Amendments 2010.
Required
competences
General competences
Sufficient knowledge of the English language as required by the 'attainment
targets' (learning outcomes) of secondary education (general or technical
secondary education).
This implies that the knowledge and the linguistic competence of a beginning
student (cf. entry levels) should be situated at the 'lower intermediate language
level' (as described in the current professional literature concerning 'English as a
foreign language'.
Required
study material
Examination
Entry level
For the academic bachelor Nautical Sciences this means that the entry levels
require a sufficient command of the English vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation
and linguistic skills as treated in Core Section 1 of the IMO Model Course (MC
3.17 - Core Section 1).
First year starter students with shortcomings for English are given the opportunity
to take a 'refresher course'. This bridging course is based on the goals of Core
Section 1 of Model Course 3.17 and complies with the set goals and language
levels - 'elementary' to 'lower intermediate' - of the same Core Section.
Textbook: 'A Course of Maritime English'
Study pack 'Vocabulary and exercises' (workbook)
'Standard Marine Communication Phrases'
'English for Seafarers' (Marlins - Study Pack 2
'English Grammar in Use' (Raymond Murphy)
First session
After module 2.2: oral and written
Second session
oral and written
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Programme:
Course:
Maritime English (Refresher Course)
Lecturer in charge:
Alison NOBLE
Credit contract:
No
Exam contract:
No
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Maritime English - Refresher Course

HZS-OE6-NW112 (V. 11)

Other
Tutoring
0
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Alison NOBLE/Christophe COLLARD/Pieter DECANCQ

0
Practice
Tutoring: 6
NL/FR
The course aims at refreshing general knowledge and skills in English (reading,
listening, writing and speaking skills). Grammar and elementary maritime
vocabulary is taught as well. Furthermore, a first sensibilisation towards maritime
daily situations will be stimulated by the texts of the standard course 'English for
Seafarers - Study Pack 1'.
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Required
competences
Students who are allowed to take part in 'Core Section 1' are expected to have
achieved a basic level of the English language. This means they should be able
to:
read and write in the Latin alphabet;
use the English sound and phonetic system;
make short and simple conversations about ordinary (everyday) topics in a
spontaneous way;
provide elementary personal information (with a minimum of tools and/or
mnemonics);
understand simple instructions concerning ordinary topics;
answer simple questions about ordinary themes.
Students allowed to 'Core Section 1' should also be able to apply the following
English structures with reasonable accuracy:
personal pronouns (subject and object function)
possessive pronouns
Present Simple in the positive, negative and interrogative form (of elementary
regular verbs)
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Required
study material
Examination
'wh' question words

elementary irregular verbs (be, have, do, etc.)
the modal verb 'can')
word order (subject - verb - object)
the articles a/an/the
frequent (common) nouns
regular plural forms of nouns
frequently used adjectives
common conjunctions
cardinal numbers
Required study material
- 'English for Seafarers (Marlins - Study Pack 1)
- 'English Grammar in Use' (R. Murphy)
First session
Second session
second session impossible
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Ludwina VAN SON
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime French
Ludwina VAN SON
0
Theory/Practice
36
12
NL/FR
The maritime French course is meant to improve the students' communicative
skills on the following domains:
1. Vocabulary: introduction to maritime vocabulary
2. Grammar: recapitulation of the main grammatical topics
3. Verbal fluency: discussions, presentations
4. Listening comprehension: audio-visual documents
This means that the course includes a written and a spoken component that must
enable the student to give a correct interpretation of a French maritime text, and
to learn, in an efficient and professional way, how to have a conversation on
general and maritime topics.
The student acquires:
- the necessary knowledge, the insight and the language skills to communicate in
French clearly and effectively, both in maritime French and in French for general
use;
- the necessary language skills to integrate the professional vocabulary
(maritime/nautical professional terminology) in French effectively at a basic level;
- the necessary study skills which are essential for permanent self-study.
- to understand the contents of maritime texts/articles and audiovisual documents
and to analyse this material critically;
- to express himself in an appropriate manner, both written and orally, by means
of a basic maritime vocabulary and this in different situations within the maritime
world;
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- to adopt a respectful attitude during his external contacts..

Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
critical mindset)
The course aims at students who have acquired a sufficient basic knowledge of
the French language in their preliminary training. This means that students need
to dispose at least of an elementary foreknowledge of the French vocabulary and
of a sufficient command of speech acts and notions (functions and notions). An
elementary knowledge of grammatical structures and a certain insight in the
French syntax are additional conditions to be accepted to this course. A decent
pronunciation of the French sounds is one of the starting conditions for the oral
part of this course.
First session
Second session
oral and written
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime Dutch (part 1)

HZS-OE6-NW115 (V. 10)
Willy VAN PARYS
0
Theory/Practice
36
12
NL/FR
The Maritime Dutch course aims at a good command of Dutch in a maritime
context. The course doesn't only focus on the receptive skills (listening/seeing
and reading) but also on the productive skills, such as speaking and writing. Apart
from a revision of some basic grammatical items, the course also pays special
attention to the acquisition of maritime terminology.
The student is capable of understanding Dutch messages and actions (reading /
listening) and communicating or executing them (speaking / writing) in
professional maritime situations.
General competences
critical mindset)
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Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination

The course aims at students who have acquired a sufficient basic knowledge of
the Dutch language in their preliminary training. This means that students need to
dispose at least of an elementary foreknowledge of the Dutch vocabulary and of a
sufficient command of speech acts and notions (functions and notions). An
elementary knowledge of grammatical structures and a certain insight in the
Dutch syntax are additional conditions to be accepted to this course. A decent
pronunciation of the Dutch sounds is one of the starting conditions for the oral
part of this course.
First session
Second session
oral and written
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Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Second Year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Navigation (part 2)
HZS-OE1-NW210 (V. 17)
Abed BENMESTOURA
4
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Determination of the position at sea based upon astronomical observations as
well as determination of errors of certain navigation instruments.
-Celestial navigation
Ability to use celestial bodies to determine the ship's position
-Compass - magnetic and gyro
Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses
Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using
celestial and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors
solution strategies
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approach)
science
other areas
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Navigation theory and practice, trigonometry 1 Bach and profound knowledge of
the English language and maritime terminology
Required preliminary credit(s)
Problems of navigation (part 1)
Required
study material
English syllabus
Nautical Almanac
books in the library
calculator
list of formulae
Examination
First session
Second session
written
55
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Chart work (part 2)

HZS-OE1-NW220 (V. 14)
Patricia VAN LANGENHOVEN
3
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
12
24
portfolio
Tutoring: 4

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The British Admiralty Chart Services Organisation.
Study of the information obtained from nautical publications.
Methods used for updating nautical charts and publications.
Coastal navigation: methods of position fixing.
Introduction to Voyage Planning.
Ship reporting and VTS procedures
.1 landmarks
speed.
-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.
-Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using celestial
and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors.
-Ability to calculate tidal conditions.
Competences: Table A-II/2
"Plan a voyage and conduct navigation"
-Vessel traffic service (VTS) areas
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-The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships'

Routeing.
-The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship
Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures.
approach)
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Chart work, part 1
Basic knowledge of maritime English
Problems of Navigation (part 1)
Required
study material
(English syllabus)
NP 5011, Symbols & Abbreviations used on Admiralty Charts.
Chart BA 5055, Dover Strait
Databook, HZS
Examination
First session
Second session
written
57
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
RADAR
HZS-OE1-NW260 (V. 18)

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Rudy DEQUICK
2
Theory
NL/FR
This course handels the operation and use of a modern radar installation.
Following instruments are explained: ARPA: Automated radar plotting aids.
Radar navigation
Knowledge of the fundamentals of radar and automatic radar plotting aids
(ARPA)
Performance, including:
.1 factors affecting performance and accuracy
.2 setting up and maintaining displays
.3 detection of misrepresentation of information, false echoes, sea return, etc.,
racons and SARTs
Use, including:
.1 range and bearing; course and speed of other ships; time and distance of
closest
approach of crossing, meeting overtaking ships
.2 identification of critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of
other ships; effect of changes in own ship's course or speed or both
.3 application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended
.4 plotting techniques and relative- and truemotion concepts
.5 parallel indexing
Principal types of ARPA, their display characteristics, performance standards and
the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyse information obtained from ARPA,
including:
.1 system performance and accuracy, tracking capabilities and limitations, and
processing delays
.2 use of operational warnings and system tests
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.3 methods of target acquisition and their limitations

.4 true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and
danger areas
.5 deriving and analysing information, critical echoes, exclusion area
An appreciation of system errors and thorough understanding of the operational
aspects of navigational systems
Blind pilotage planning
Evaluation of navigational information derived from all sources, including radar
and ARPA, in order to make and implement command decisions for collision
avoidance and for directing the safe navigation of the ship
The interrelationship and optimum use of all navigational data available for
conducting navigation
General competences
Required
competences
Nautical instruments, electricity, vector calculations, 1 bachelor
Problems of Navigation (Part 1)
Required
A.G. Bole and W.O. Dineley, Radar and ARPA Manual (Oxford, Heinemann
study material
Professional Publishing, 1990) (ISBN 0-434-90118-0)
Examination
First session
Second session
written
59
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Nautical instruments

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
28
Linda VAN DESSEL

1
Theory
NL/FR
Electronic positioning systems:
Gyrocompass: Knowledge of the principle of gyrocompass. Ability to determine
errors of the gyrocompass, using celestial and terrestrial means, and to allow for
such errors. Electronic systems of position fixing and navigation: Ability to
determine the ship's position by use of electronic navigational aids.
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
Nautical instruments 1 bachelor
Problems of Navigation (part 1).
Course "Nautical instruments - part 2"
First session
60
Second session
written
61
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Nautical instruments (part 2)-magnetism

HZS-OE1-NW270 (V. 15)
Veerle VAN DRIESSCHE
1
Theory

Other
Tutoring
12
0
demonstration

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
28
NL/FR
Compensation of magnetic compass with deviascoop
Knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass
Ability to determine errors of the magnetic compass, using terrestrial means, and
to allow for such errors
General competences
critical mindset)
62
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
actions)
instruments and navigation 1 bachelor
Problems of navigation (part 1)
First session
Second session
oral
63
Programme:
Course:

(4 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE1-NW250 (V. 14)
Alain VAN HOUCKE
1
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, part B section 2
(conduct of vessels in sight of one another) and section 3 (conduct of vessels in
restricted visibility).
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
Distress signal SOS as specified in Annex IV of the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
solution strategies
64
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
actions)
Regulations for maritime traffic 1 Bachelor
Regulations for maritime traffic (Part 1)
Instruction book, notes and Power Point presentation
First session
Second session
oral
65
Programme:
Course:

(4 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Manoeuvres
Alain VAN HOUCKE
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Part 1: Factors influencing the manoeuvring capacities of a ship - Rudder effect bowthruster - propeller effect - wind effect - current effect - Trials - Man overboard
- Interaction .
Knowledge of:
.1 the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on
turning circles and stopping distances
.2 the effects of wind and current on ship handling
.3 manoeuvres and procedures for the rescue of person overboard
.4 squat, shallow-water and similar effects
.5 proper procedures for anchoring and mooring
solution strategies
66
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
Ship construction and Technique 1 and 2 bachelor
Regulations of maritime traffic (part 1)
First session
Second session
written
67
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Ship technique (part 2) - theory

HZS-OE2-NW201 (V. 16)
Kris DE BAERE
2
Theory

Other
Tutoring
36
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course deals with the construction and equipment of specialized ships such
as the general cargo ship, the container vessel, the bulk carrier and the complete
tanker family. Attention is given to the preparation of holds and tanks, loading and
discharging operations, stowing and securing of cargo and the necessary
measures during the loaded voyage.
Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the unloading
of cargoes
Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and
unloading of cargoes
Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast
tanks
Assess reported defects and damages to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast
tanks and take appropriate action
Carriage of dangerous goods
Competences according the tanker familiarization course STCW95 A-V/1 par. 1 >7
68

approach)
other areas
General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
69
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Ship technique (part 2) - exercises

HZS-OE2-NW202 (V. 18)
Raf MESKENS
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)

Cultivate the responsibility to be a watch keeping officer
To get an idea concerning the lashing of cargoes
Ability to maintain the ship and to protect the metal from corrosion
NL/FR
Watch keeping on the bridge and in port
Lashing of cargoes
The use of the different paints on board ships

other areas
General competences
actions)
70
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
71
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Fire safety - theory

Fire safety - exercises
HZS-OE2-NW203 (V. 16)
HZS-OE2-NW204 (V. 19)
Kris DE BAERE / Helen VERSTRAELEN
Marieke UTEN/Raf MESKENS
3
Theory
Practice
Contact hours
Other
24
24
The students must make a summary of a fire report in group and present it in class
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
This is a course on marine fire fighting. Prevention, development, detection and
extinguishment of a fire are discussed. The course is based on the Solas
convention chapter II-2 and the FSS code
Fire safety exercises
A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/2, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/3, A-VI/3
The student learns to:
prevent, control and fight fires on board
operate life-saving appliances
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
fight and extinguish fires
comply with emergency procedures
operate a fast rescue boat engine
72
solution strategies
General competences
Required
competences
Be able to swim min. 50m
Required
study material
teachers' notes
Examination
First session
permanent evaluation
Second session
written
written
73
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
ISPS & ISM

HZS-OE2-NW212 (V. 12)

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
28
Kris DE BAERE / Rowan VAN SCHAEREN

1
Theory
NL/FR
ISPS and ISM code
monitor compliance with legislative requirements;
maintain safety and security of the ship's crew and passengers and the
operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems;
organize shipboard emergency procedures.
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
English
First session
Second session
74
75
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Safety Technique: SAR (Search and Rescue)

HZS-OE2-NW207 (V. 10)

Other
Tutoring
9
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)

1
Theory
NL/FR
Course framework:
- the organization of an SAR Service
- the co-ordination of SAR operations
- the emergency communications procedures(GMDSS)
- the recording and reporting procedures
- the resources used in SAR operations and the responsibilities of the parties
involved.
- the establishment of search areas and search patterns.
- the search strategy
- the progress of search operations
STCW 2010 A-II/2: The student must be able to co-ordinate search and rescue
operations.
solution strategies
76

General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
77
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Stability

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Werner JACOBS
3
Theory
NL/FR
This course is based on the basic concepts seen in 1st bachelor and includes the
approximate calculation of areas and volumes, the effects of density on the true
mean draft /TPC/FWA, the calculation of free surface effect, the stability at
moderate and large angles of heel and includes a chapter on the simplified
stability data.
The student must have the competences required by code STCW 95 A-II/1 and
A-II/2 "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for the let us persons one
board At the operational level and the management level". Model Course 7.01,
subject area 2.1 till 2.5.
Required
competences
Required
study material
General competences
actions)
Stability (1st bachelor NS.)
Stability (part 1)
78
Examination
First session
Second session
written
79
Programme:
Course:
Electronics (Part 1) (4 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Tim GEERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No

HZS-OE3-NW212 (V. 12)
Tim GEERTS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The student is able of analysing electric circuits with phasors and complex
impedances and of analysing basic electronic circuits
The student is able of:
- analysing electric circuits with phasors and complex impedances;
- analysing basic electronic circuits.
science
Required
competences
Required
study material
General competences
critical mindset)
Mathematics (differential and integral calculation, Laplace transforms, complex
numbers)
Theory of electricity (1st bachelor in nautical sciences)
80
Examination
First session
Second session
81
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Tim GEERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No
Electronics (part 1) - exercises

HZS-OE3-NW213 (V. 15)
Tim GEERTS / Stephan WARRENS
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
18

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Practice: use of multimeter and oscilloscope, resonant circuits, rectifiers.
Circuits with transistors and with operational amplifiers.
to work with a multimeter;
to work with an oscilloscope.
Required
competences
Required
study material
General competences
actions)
preliminary Required preliminary credit(s)
Theory of electricity (1st bachelor in nautical sciences)
82
Examination
First session
Second session
83
Programme:
Course:
Thermodynamics & Ship's Construction (Part 2) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Marc VERVOORT
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Thermodynamics
HZS-OE3-NW211 (V. 13)
Marc VERVOORT
2
Theory

Other
Tutoring
15
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The student acquires a basic knowledge of the different engines on board, with
the help of the technical thermo dynamical principles. First state and other
variables are defined. The first principle of thermodynamics is applied to closed
systems (in general and more specifically with perfect gases) and to open
systems, the latter being illustrated by applying them to the most common
engines. The second principle of thermodynamics is illustrated by different
processes such as heat transfer and a refrigerating engine.
Both principles are applied to steam and refrigerating liquids, using the common
tables and graphs for determination of the variables.
The study of some installations is more detailed: refrigerators, reliquefaction, airconditioning.
solution strategies
The student is able to describe physical phenomena by mathematical formulas,
with the help of thermo dynamical variables, in order to analyse them and to
make scientifically based prognosis.
84

AW1.4 : The student develops capacity to develop a guarded understanding of
uncertainties, ambiguities and limits of knowledge and skills, and initiate problemdriven research
other areas
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
critical mindset)
Mathematics (integral calculus), physics, elementary thermodynamics
(temperatures, thermal dilatations: MC7.03Ap-2.1 and MC 7.03Ap-2.2)
Mathematics (1st bachelor)
First session
Second session
written
85
Programme:
Course:
Thermodynamics & Ship's Construction (Part 2) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Marc VERVOORT
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours

HZS-OE3-NW214 (V. 13)

Other
Tutoring
9
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
1
Theory
EN
In a first part, the theoretical principles behind the calculations of shear forces
and bending moments on a ship are explained.
In a second part technical aspects of pumps and compressors are analysed.
In a third part corrosion and hull corrosion protection are studied.
A II/2 The student is able to assess reported defects and damages to cargo
spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks and take appropriate action
solution strategies
General competences
86
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination

critical mindset)
actions)
Mathematics (1st bachelor)
First session
Second session
written
87
Programme:
Course:
Business economics (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Koen VASTMANS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Business economics
HZS-OE4-NW210 (V. 13)
Koen VASTMANS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Accounting: introduction.
Costs and cost accounting.
Budget.
Financial algebra.
Investment analysis.
Stock management.
Illustrated with examples of maritime economics.
documents
The student can use the elementary principles of double bookkeeping.
The student can judge an investment.
88

science
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
89
Programme:
Course:
General introduction to law (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Gwendoline GONSAELES
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours

3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course is a general introduction to law.
It consists of two main parts: an introduction to Belgian public law and an
introduction to Belgian private law
Be able to undertake more advanced legal studies.
To understand that there is a legal problem in a professional situation, situate it
and to be able to communicate correctly about it
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
The capacity to recognise legal problems, to situate them and to communicate
about them
Required
competences
preliminary
90
Required
study material
Examination

Syllabus
First session
Second session
written
91
Programme:
Course:
Physics (7 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Hydromechanics
HZS-OE5-NW240 (V. 12)
Diane AERTS / Carine REYNAERTS
2
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
18
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Tutoring: 12
NL/FR
Basics of hydrostatics: hydrostatic pressure, resultant force due to hydrostatic
pressure on both plane and curved surfaces, centre of pressure, principle of
Archimedes, liquids at relative equilibrium. Basics of hydrodynamics: Bernoulli's
equation for both ideal and real liquids, volume flow rate continuity equation,
Venturi tube, Pitot tube, total head of a pump, cavitation, loss head for both
laminar and turbulent flow in circular pipes.
The student acquires the necessary insights into hydro mechanical problems, and
other areas
paper.
92
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
mathematics first bachelor nautical sciences; general mechanics second bachelor
nautical sciences; basic problem solving capabilities; scientific mentality
mathematics first bachelor in nautical sciences
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
written
93
Programme:
Course:
Physics (7 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
General mechanics
HZS-OE5-NW241 (V. 13)
Deirdre LUYCKX / Carine REYNAERTS
3
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Tutoring: 12
NL/FR
Basics of static equilibrium. Fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics: kinematics
and dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies; force and torque;
work and energy (conservative and non conservative forces); impulse, linear
momentum and collisions; free, forced and damped oscillations; angular
momentum, moment of inertia and rotation; gyroscopic movement; relative
motion.
The student acquires the necessary insights into mechanical problems, and
other areas
The student develops physical insight and scientific aptitudes which contribute in
paper.
94
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
mathematics first bachelor nautical sciences; basic problem solving capabilities;
Required
study material
Notes
taken
during
lectures
Examination
First session
Second session
written
95
Programme:
Course:
Physics (7 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Waves - theory
HZS-OE5-NW242 (V. 11)

Other
18
0
Guided self-directed learning: by means of a series of exercises made available to the student and of
an experiment carried out in small groups, he/she does an in depth study of the subject matter.
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Carine REYNAERTS
2
Theory
56
NL/FR
Longitudinal and transversal waves; mechanical and electromagnetic waves;
wave function and speed of propagation of a wave (celerity); power and intensity;
beats; standing waves; Huygenss principle; refraction and reflection; interference
and diffraction; the Doppler effect for mechanical waves; the Decibel scale; total
internal reflection; the Doppler effect for electromagnetic waves; the vector of
Poynting.
The student acquires the necessary insights into problems involving waves, and
other areas
paper.
96
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
mathematics first bachelor nautical sciences; basic problem solving capabilities;
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
written
97
Programme:
Course:
Chemistry (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Geert POTTERS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No
Chemistry - theory
Chemistry - practice
HZS-OE5-NW251 (V. 12)
HZS-OE5-NW252 (V. 12)
Geert POTTERS
Diane AERTS / Geert POTTERS
5
Theory
Practice
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring
36
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
140
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course means to expose the student primarily to the major concepts in basic
chemistry: atomic structure, the classification of the elements, the chemical bond,
stoechiometry, enthalpy and entropy, equilibrium reactions, acid-base-equilibria
and redox reactions. Examples of these concepts in the maritime practice are
being actively sought out for illustration, e.g. dealing with radio-activity,
combustion, corrosion.
Secondly, the student is supposed to get acquainted with the different classes of
inorganic and organic compounds and their different characteristics, and to know
how to name the different molecules correctly. In passing, we discuss aspects of
safety and environmental health for different examples.
The course ends with an in depth discussion of the regulations regarding safety
during maritime transport of chemical compounds (IMDG Code).
Hazards of dangerous chemicals, gas detection, breathing protection,
stoechiometric calculations, IMDG-code, scientific databanks.
The student obtains knowledge and understanding of the structure of chemical
compounds.
The student is able to formulate and to understand chemical formulas.
The student is able to understand chemical reactions and to to make
stoechiometric exercises about reactions (included equilibria, acid base reactions
and redox reactions).
The student is able to give an overview of the classification of chemical
98
substances (both organic and inorganic), with emphasis on structure,

characteristics, nomenclature (also in English) and dangers in case of maritime
transport.
The student is able to enumerate the UN-classes of the IMDG-code, incl. labels
and examples.
The student is able to use the IMDG-code.
The student understands corrosion.
The student obtains knowledge and understanding of dangerous chemicals and
dangerous reactions.
The student is able to manipulate small quantities of dangerous chemicals.
The student is able to make stoechiometric exercises.
The student is able to use an explosion meter, an oxygen meter and gas
detection tubes.
The student is able to interpret the detected gas concentrations.
The student is able to use the IMDG-code.
The student is able to consult databases, reference books and internet.
The student is able to write a report of a conference/demonstration.
scientific research
other areas
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics
First session
99
Second session
100
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime English
HZS-OE6-NW220 (V. 15)
Willy VAN PARYS/Alison NOBLE/Christophe COLLARD
4
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
12
Writing a Fire safety report
Tutoring: 6

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course 'Maritime English - Part 2' aims to equip the student with a more
thorough mastery of maritime English and linguistic knowledge in general and in
particular to improve verbal (oral) and written communicative skills. These
objectives are achieved using a range of study methods, including the IMO's Onboard Communication Phrases (SMCP) and the four language skills (reading,
listening, speaking, writing) treated in the course 'English for Seafarers - Study
Pack 2' (Units 6 - 10). Important grammar and syntax items are rehearsed and
elucidated when necessary, enabling the students to communicate fluently and
correctly (unequivocally), in both the written and spoken language.
The course comprises the following elements: maritime vocabulary, grammar and
syntax; maritime and commercial reading comprehension; maritime and
commercial translations; Incoterms; maritime correspondence; parts of a ship;
shipping documents and professional terminology. The comprehensive nature of
the course ensures that it offers a well-founded and complete course programme
of maritime English, both with regard to the subject matter and the intended
competences.
The student is able to use the English language on an intermediate (to avanced)
level.
He has a good command of the language in which emergency
announcements are broadcast to convey critical guidance to passengers. He has
a good command of the English language, both written and spoken, for the
communication of information relevant to life at sea. He is able to use and
understand the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases.
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The student is able to express himself fluently and professionally in the language
of seafaring: English.
General competences
AC1.6: The student develops ability to communicate information, ideas, problems
and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
AC2.2: The student is able to communicate in a targeted, efficient way (oral or
written: oral fluency, proper reporting).
Required
competences
Competences first bachelor
'Maritime English (part 1)'
Required
study material
Textbook: 'Maritime English (including communication skills)'
'English for Seafarers' (Marlins - Study Pack 2)
'English Grammar in Use' (R. Murphy)
Examination
First session
Second session
oral and written
102
Programme:
Course:
Maritime medicine (Part 1) (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Rob VERBIST
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Elements and functioning of the human body


Other
Tutoring
6
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Rob VERBIST
1
Theory
NL/FR
The course Human Biology treats first of all the structure (anatomy) and the
function (physiology) of the human body, necessary for the study of Nautical
Medicine. Cells and tissues, metabolism, and different systems are studied.
Further prevention and hygiene are treated, including viruses, bacteria and
protozoa.
The student is able to give an overview of the structure, function and
interrelationship of the human systems.
The student is able to give the features, reproduction, infection and examples of
pathogenic agents.
The student obtains knowledge and understanding of the toxicological principles
and of disease prevention, with emphasis of aspects on board.
science
other areas
General competences
103

critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
104
Programme:
Course:
Maritime medicine (Part 1) (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Rob VERBIST
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Maritime Medicine
HZS-OE6-NW240 (V. 11)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Rob VERBIST
4
NL/FR
The cadet has to learn the principles of basic medical acting and prevention:
general vaccinations and maritime vaccinations. Symptoms and treatment of all
sexual diseases, inclusive aids. How to react as m/f officer. History and practice
of quarantine sickness. History prevention and treatment of malaria; individual
and in group; have a knowledge of epidemiology of malaria.
During several days and weeks the officer is responsible for the medical care of
his crew. He can call a doctor on the shore but often the medical care in those
hospitals is not so good and we prefer to keep the sick seaman on board; this
knowledge (to keep a sick seaman alive) must be learned at the maritime
academy
solution strategies
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General competences
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
preliminary
Examination

notes of the sessions
course summary
notes on tropical pathology
Malaria a maritime problem
First session
Second session
106
Programme:
Course:
Computer science
Lecturer in charge:
Deirdre LUYCKX
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Computer science
HZS-OE5-NW231 (V. 11)
Deirdre LUYCKX
0
Practice
0
12
Coached individual study: 12 hours
NL/FR
The aim of this course is to make students familiar with the use of a computer, in
particular with a number of practical applications and software. The focus of the
course is on the introduction of the applications that are frequently encountered in
the professional maritime context. This course enables students with a poor
background in informatics to gain the knowledge which is necessary at the start
of the optional 3rd year course "Informatics in a maritime context".
We
treat
the
following
topics:
the
use
of
the
operating
system
Windows;
compression
of
files;
basic
functions
of
the
text
processor
Word;
basic
functions
of
the
spreadsheet
program
Excel;
the
use
of
the
world
wide
web.
Students can assess their knowledge in text processing and spreadsheets by
means of an entry test. Those students, who score well on the entry test, have
little interest in following this course.
- to use the operating system Windows and to perform its basic operations
efficiently;
- to efficiently manage, classify and retrieve the files stored on a computer, and to
store
a
new
file
in
a
suitable
place;
to
(de)compress
files
and
folders;
- to use the text processor Word efficiently to create simple documents;
- to use the spreadsheet software Excel efficiently to perform simple
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computations;
- to retrieve information from the world wide web in an efficient way.
other areas
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
108
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Ludwina VAN SON
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime French
Ludwina VAN SON
0
Theory/Practice
24
12
NL/FR
The maritime French course in the second bachelor year aims at the further
elaboration of the communicative skills the student has acquired during his first
year (maritime French - part 1). In the second part attention is paid to:
1 elaboration of the maritime vocabulary;
2 improving verbal fluency by means of discussions and presentations;
3 a correct spoken and written language;
4 listening comprehension and analysis of audio-visual documents.
The analysis of a maritime text remains the most important component and will
be continued according to the same principles. A text on a maritime topic is the
starting point for a file consisting of the following exercises: analysis of the
general contents of the text by means of direct questions, vocabulary exercises
(fill the blanks, synonyms, translation). The two key words of this cours are
interaction and self-activity.
- the necessary knowledge, the insight and the language skills to communicate in
French clearly and effectively, as well in maritime French as in French for
general use;
- the necessary language skills to integrate the professional vocabulary
(maritime/nautical professional terminology) in French effectively at an extended
level;
- the necessary study skills which are essential for permanent self-study.
- to understand the contents of maritime texts/articles and audiovisual documents
and to analyse this material critically;
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- to express himself in an appropriate manner, both written and orally, by means

of an extended maritime vocabulary and this in different situations within the
maritime world;
- to adopt a respectful attitude during his external contacts.
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
critical mindset)
This course is the logical continuation of the course 'Maritiem Frans - deel 1'
(Maritime French - part 1) and can, therefore, only be attended by those students
who have passed the first part of the course.
The student has passed the first part of the course 'Maritiem Frans - deel 1
(basiskennis).
First session
Second session
oral and written
110
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime Dutch (part 2)

Willy VAN PARYS
0
Theory/Practice
24
12
NL/FR
This course is the logical continuation of the course 'Maritiem Nederlands - deel
1' (Maritime Dutch - part 1) and can, therefore, only be attended by those
students who have passed the first part of the course. After all, the course
'Maritiem Nederlands - deel 2' (Maritime Dutch - part 2) builds on the knowledge
and skills that have been acquired in part 1. This course aims at a more thorough
command of maritime Dutch, so that a more fluent and more correct spoken and
written communication within the maritime domain becomes possible. This
implies that in 'Maritiem Nederlands - deel 2' (Maritime Dutch - part 2) the
technical maritime terminology is systematically extended and that the four
linguistic skills are developed in proper proportions again, so as to improve the
students' communicative skills.
Reading and listening skills are practised as described for the course 'Maritiem
Nederlands - deel 1' (Maritime Dutch - part 1). However, both the assignments
and the texts discussed are more complex and more difficult, so as to increase
the students' language proficiency and to extend their knowledge of Dutch
maritime terminology. In the reading tasks more attention is paid to intensive and
extensive reading (cf. reading strategies). Doing so, the students not only learn to
understand the content of a text, but also to analyse it in detail and to give a
critical evaluation.
As for the productive skills (writing and speaking), the difficulty level of the
assignments increases as well. In the writing exercises the students acquire the
necessary skills to write texts directly related to their professional life in the
maritime sector.
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Competences
(learningoutcomes)
In the speaking exercises oral communicative skills (cf. 'Maritiem Nederlands deel 1' (Maritime Dutch - part 1)) are further refined and practised. The students
learn how to give a more elaborate talk or presentation and practise different
sorts of conversational techniques (cf. discussion exercises, conference
techniques).
The student develops/acquires:
- the necessary knowledge, understanding and linguistic skills to communicate in
a fluent and effective manner in the Dutch language (for both maritime and
general use);
- the necessary linguistic skills to use the professional vocabulary
(maritime/nautical terminology) in a (more) comprehensive and effective way;
- the necessary study skills essential for permanent self-tuition (and lifelong
learning).
The student is able to:
- understand the contents of maritime texts/articles (also presented in
auditive/audio-visual form) and to make a critical analysis of the reading texts (cf.
reading skills/listening skills);
- express himself adequately and correctly (written communications and oral
proficiency) in various situations within the maritime world (cf. writing
skills/speaking skills).
science
Required
competences
Required
study material
General competences
critical mindset)
Sufficient (proven) knowledge and mastery of the subject matter of the first year
course of 'Maritime Dutch' (basic knowledge).
'Maritime Dutch (part 1)'
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Examination
First session
Second session
oral and written
113
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Third Year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Navigation (part 3)
HZS-OE1-NW310 (V. 17)
Abed BENMESTOURA/Patricia VAN LANGENHOVEN
3
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Critical approach of existing and self developed solutions in the domain of
navigation and watch keeping.
Nautical calculations are used to change theoretical in practical during academic
year.
Celestial navigation Ability to use celestial bodies to determine the ship's position.
.1 landmarks
Position determination in all conditions:
.1 by celestial observations
.2 by terrestrial observations, including the ability to use appropriate charts,
notices to mariners and other publications to assess the accuracy of the resulting
position fix
Watch keeping :Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping
a navigational watch
Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the Principles to be
observed in keeping a navigational watch
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solution strategies
documents
approach)
science
scientific research
other areas
General competences
critical mindset)
115
actions)
Required
competences
navigation theory and practice 2 Bach, trigonometry 1 Bach and profound
knowledge of the English language and maritime language
navigation (part 2), Regulation for maritime traffic (part 2) & manoeuvring (part 1),
maritime English (part 2), psychology
Required
study material
- English syllabus
- Nautical Almanac
- Norrie's Nautical Tables
- books in the library
- list of formulae
Examination
First session
Second session
written
116
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Navigation - Maritime Resource Management MRM

HZS-OE1-NW312 (V. 11)

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Rudy DEQUICK
2
Theory
EN
This course indicates different aspects in such an officer and master can operate
within a multicultural environment.
Bridge resource management
Knowledge of bridge resource management principles, including:
.1 allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources
.2 effective communication
.3 assertiveness and leadership
.4 obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
.5 consideration of team experience
solution strategies
General competences
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Required
competences
Maritime English 1 and 2 bachelor, psychology
Problems of Navigation (part 2), Regulations for maritime traffic (part 2) &
manoeuvres (part 1), maritime English (part 2), psychology
Required
study material
Students Workbook MRM-Swedish Club Academy
Examination
First session
Second session
118
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
ECDIS/AIS
HZS-OE1-NW320 (V. 12)
Axel ANNAERT
1
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
18
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
28
NL/FR
ECDIS/AIS
Knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operations, including:
.1 a thorough understanding of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data, data
accuracy, presentation rules, display options and other chart data formats
.2 the dangers of over-reliance
.3 familiarity with the functions of ECDIS required by performance standards in
force
Proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from
ECDIS, including:
.1 use of functions that are integrated with other navigation systems in various
installations, including proper functioning and adjustment to desired settings
.2 safe monitoring and adjustment of information, including own position, sea
area display, mode and orientation, chart data displayed, route monitoring, usercreated
information layers, contacts (when interfaced with AIS and/or radar tracking) and
radar overlay functions (when interfaced)
.3 confirmation of vessel position by alternative means
.4 efficient use of settings to ensure conformance to operational procedures,
including
alarm parameters for anti-grounding, proximity to contacts and special areas,
completeness of chart data and chart update status, and backup arrangements
.5 adjustment of settings and values to suit the present conditions.6 situational
awareness while using ECDIS including safe water and proximity of hazards, set
and drift, chart data and scale selection, suitability of route, contact detection and
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management, and integrity of sensors

Management of operational procedures, system files and data, including:
.1 manage procurement, licensing and updating of chart data and system
software to conform to established procedures
.2 system and information updating, including the ability to update ECDIS system
version in accordance with vendor's product development
.3 create and maintain system configuration and backup files
.4 create and maintain log files in accordance with established procedures
.5 create and maintain route plan files in accordance with established procedures
.6 use ECDIS log-book and track history functions for inspection of system
functions, alarm settings and user responses
Use ECDIS playback functionality for passage review, route planning and review
of system functions
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
Basic knowledge of informatics, maritime English, navigation 2 Bach NS
Problems of navigation (part 2), Regulation of maritime traffic (part 2) and
manoeuvres (part 1), Maritime English (part 2), Psychology
First session
Second session
written
120
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Chart work - exercises (part 3)

HZS-OE1-NW325 (V. 14)
Patricia VAN LANGENHOVEN
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Tutoring: 2
NL/FR
Students should use and apply in exercises all the subjects already taught in
various disciplines of navigation, especially in chart work.
.1 landmarks
speed.
-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.
-Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using celestial
and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors.
-Ability to calculate tidal conditions.
-Use all appropriate nautical publications on tides and currents.
Competences: Table A-II/2
"Plan a voyage and conduct navigation"
-Vessel traffic service (VTS) areas
-The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships'
Routeing.
-The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship
Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures.
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"Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means"
-Position determination in all conditions by terrestrial observations, including the
ability to use appropriate charts, notices to mariners and other publications to
assess the accuracy of the resulting position fix.
science
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Chart work, part 1 & 2
Good knowledge of maritime English
Problems of Navigation (part 2), Regulations of maritime traffic (part 2) &
manoeuvres (part 1), maritime English (part 2), psychology
Required
study material
Databook, HZS
Examination
First session
Second session
written
122
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Marc DAUWE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Radar simulator
HZS-OE1-NW330 (V. 19)
Veerle VAN DRIESSCHE/Patrick MORTIER/Linda VAN DESSEL
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
36

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
On a full mission radar simulator realistic situations are simulated and the
students are trained in radar navigation, blind navigation, anti collision, anti
grounding
Watch keeping
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational
watch
The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships'
Routeing
The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe
navigational watch
Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques
The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting
Systems and with VTS procedures
Radar navigation
(ARPA)
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyse information obtained from radar,
including the following:
Performance, including:
.1 factors affecting performance and accuracy
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.2 setting up and maintaining displays

.3 detection of misrepresentation of information, false echoes, sea return, etc.,
racons and SARTs
Use, including:
.1 range and bearing; course and speed of other ships; time and distance of
closest
approach of crossing, meeting overtaking ships
.2 identification of critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of other
ships; effect of changes in own ship's course or speed or both
.3 application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended
.4 plotting techniques and relative- and true motion concepts
.5 parallel indexing
Principal types of ARPA, their display characteristics, performance standards and
the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyse information obtained from ARPA,
including:
.1 system performance and accuracy, tracking capabilities and limitations, and
processing delays
.2 use of operational warnings and system tests
.3 methods of target acquisition and their limitations
.4 true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and
danger areas
.5 deriving and analysing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trial
manoeuvres
Evaluation of navigational information derived from all sources, including radar
and
ARPA, in order to make and implement command decisions for collision
avoidance and for directing the safe navigation of the ship
The interrelationship and optimum use of all navigational data available for
conducting navigation
solution strategies
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approach)
Required
competences
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
navigation 2 Bach NS, maritime English, Rules of the road 2 Bach NS.
Problems of Navigation (part 2), Regulations ofr maritime traffic (part2) and
manoeuvres (part 1), Maritime English (part 2), Psychology
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
oral
125
Programme:
Course:

(3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Manoeuvres (part 1) - practice

HZS-OE1-NW305 (V. 20)
Abed BENMESTOURA
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course consists of sailing on board of a training vessel in the Scheldt River
under supervision of an instructor or pilot, students will familiarize with different
tasks of the officer of the watch: The use of nautical instruments, Traffic rules,
navigation, and manoeuvring the ship form the important part of this course.
The student must have the necessary competences as required by STCW 95 AII/1
(manoeuvre
the
ship)
.1 landmarks
- 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
Electronic
systems
of
position
fixing
and
navigation
- Ability to determine the ship's position by use of electronic navigational aids
- Echo-sounders
Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information correctly
- Compass - magnetic and gyro Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and
gyro-compasses
- The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe
navigational
watch
Knowledge
of
blind
pilotage
techniques
- The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship
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Reporting
Systems
and
with
VTS
procedures.
- Bridge resource management:
Knowledge of bridge resource management principles.
- Radar navigation:
(ARPA)
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyse information obtained from radar
-Navigation using ECDIS: Knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS
operations.
Ship
manoeuvring
and
handling
Knowledge of:
.1 the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on
turning circles and stopping distances
.3 manoeuvres and procedures for the rescue of person overboard
Required
competences

Navigation 2 Bach NS, shipbuilding, rules of the road 2 Bach NS, maritime
English.
Problems of navigation (part 2), Regulations of maritime traffic (part 2) &
manoeuvres (part 1),
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
127
Programme:
Course:

(3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Ship's manoeuvring Simulator

Method of teaching
Contact hours
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Alain VAN HOUCKE/ Patrick MORTIER/Rudy DEQUICK

1
NL/FR
Manoeuvring on a training simulator with different types of ships, in various
situations, and various wind and current conditions.
Ship manoeuvring and handling
Knowledge of:
.1 the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and
under-keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances
Manoeuvring and handling a ship in all conditions, including:
.1 manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking or disembarking
pilots, with due regard to weather, tide, head reach and stopping distances
.2 handling ship in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters, having regard to the
effects of current, wind and restricted water on helm response
.3 application of constant rate- of-turn techniques
.4 manoeuvring in shallow water, including the reduction in under-keel clearance
caused by squat, rolling and pitching
.5 interaction between passing ships and between own ship and nearby banks
(canal effect)
.6 berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and current with
and without tugs
.7 ship and tug interaction
.8 use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems
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solution strategies
Required
competences
General competences
manuvres, propulsion and ship construction 2 bachelor
Regulations for maritime traffic (part 2) & manoeuvres (part 1), Problems of
navigation (part 2)
Required
study material
Examination
First session
Second session
129
Programme:
Course:

(3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Alain VAN HOUCKE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Regulations of maritime traffic (Practice)

HZS-OE1-NW350 (V. 15)

Other
Tutoring
0
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Veerle VAN DRIESSCHE

1
Practice
NL/FR
In a practical way, the rules of the road and the compulsory lights and day marks
are being implemented using case studies and exercises.
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
solution strategies
The student is capable of correctly applying the rules of the road in a practical
way.
science
130
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
actions)
Rules of the Road part 1 and part 2
Problems of navigation (part 2), Regulations of maritime traffic (part 2) &
manoeuvres (part 1)
The courses Rules of the Road 1 and 2 bachelor theoretical.
First session
Second session
written
131
Programme:
Course:
Meteorology (Part 2) and oceanography (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Werner JACOBS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Meteorology and Oceanography (part 2)

HZS-OE1-NW340 (V. 13)
Werner JACOBS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The most important subjects in this second part of meteorology and
oceanography are hurricane navigation, ocean currents and the interpretation of
weather charts.
Meteorology
Ability to use and interpret information obtained from shipborne meteorological
instruments
Knowledge of the characteristics of the various weather systems, reporting
procedures and recording systems
Ability to apply the meteorological information available
Ability to understand and interpret a synoptic chart and to forecast area weather,
taking into account local weather conditions and information received by weather
fax
Knowledge of the characteristics of various weather systems, including tropical
revolving storms and avoidance of storm centres and the dangerous quadrants
Knowledge of ocean current systems
Use all appropriate nautical publications on tides and currents
General competences
132
Required
competences
Required
study material

Routeing Charts
Ocean passages for the world (NP 136), (Taunton, Hydrographer of the Navy,
1987
Examination
First session
Second session
written
133
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Safety on board specialized ships + AFF*


Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Kris DE BAERE / Bie VAN DEUN

1
Theory
NL/FR
This course deals with several specific safety subjects on board of different types
of vessels. Often, the problems encountered are linked to the cargo.
A-II/1, 2, 3, A-VI/3, A-V/1: paragraphs 3, 4 , 6, 14, 21, 25, 27, 32 and 33
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
actions)
First session
Second session
written
134
135
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Ecology - non tankers

HZS-OE2-NW319 (V. 11)

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Kris De BAERE / Helen VERSTRAELEN

1
Theory
NL/FR
The course tends to explain maritime ecological problems. It is based upon the
MARPOL Convention and other International Conventions concerning maritime
environment.
A-II/1, A-II/2, A-V/1: paragraphs 7, 14, 21, 33
solution strategies
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
First session
136
Second session
written
137
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Advanced fire fighting - exercises

HZS-OE2-NW321 (V. 13)

Other
Tutoring
0
12
None

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NN
0
Practice
NL/FR
The students follow a 2 day course at the training centre DCC, Brugge. This
course is an intensive training in advanced fire fighting techniques.
Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships
Organize and train fire parties
Inspect and service fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment
documents
General competences
actions)
138
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination

Safety Techniques (Part 2)
First session
Second session
139
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Telecommunication (GMDSS) - theory

Telecommunication on simulator GMDSS
HZS-OE2-NW309 (V. 12)
HZS-OE2-NW311 (V. 12)
1
Theory
Practice
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring
6
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Theoretical course in radiotelephony
Practical demonstration and exercises with all equipments required in GMDSS
but also demonstration and exercises with those equipments in case of
emergency.
Knowing the techniques to transmit and receive information using mariphone
systems
STCW 2010 A-IV/2: The student must be able to transmit and receive information
using GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the functional
requirements of GMDSS and provide radio services in emergencies.
solution strategies
140
approach)
General competences
critical mindset)
Required
competences
Required
study material
preliminary
Examination

instruction manuals, flowcharts, "Admiralties Radio signals volumes", ITU
publications, operational procedures, annex
First session
Second session
written
141
Programme:
Course:
Tanker familiarization oil, chemicals & liquefied gas (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Tanker familiarisation oil, chemicals & liquefied gas

HZS-OE2-NW313 (V. 10)
HZS-OE2-NW314 (V. 14)
Kris DE BAERE
Kris DE BAERE / Ynse JANSSENS / NN
3
Theory
Practice
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring
24
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
EN
This course deals with the theoretics behind the transport, storage and
manipulation of oil cargoes and is conform with STCW2010 Specifications of
minimum standards of competence in:
- Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations (A-V/1-1-1)
- Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations (A-V/1-2-1)
- Advanced training for oil cargo operations (A-V/1-1-2)
- Model Courses 1.01. & 1.02
Simulator exercises for oil tankers
The student must have the necessary competences as required by STCW 2010
A-V/1 A-V/1-1-1, A-V/1-2-1 & A-V/1-1-2
plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing and care during the voyage and
unloading of cargoes taking into account STCW Section A-V/1-1 and A-V/1-1-1.
solution strategies
142

approach)
other areas
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
English
Stability (Part 2)
First session
permanent evaluation
Second session
143
Programme:
Course:
Ship's exploitation (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Ship's exploitation (part 1)

HZS-OE2-NW306 (V. 15)
Kris DE BAERE/Marieke UTEN
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The objective of the course is to introduce the students into the knotty ships
administration and to give them an overview of all relevant national and
international compulsory documents, the related organizations, conventions, laws
and regulations.
STCW95 A-II/2: The student must be able to monitor and control compliance with
legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the
protection of the marine environment.
The student must have insight into all relevant national and international
compulsory documents, the related organizations, conventions, laws and
regulations.
documents
General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
written
144
145
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Werner JACOBS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Stability
HZS-OE2-NW303 (V. 12)
Werner Jacobs
4
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
After a revision of the basic concepts, the following topics are approached; trim
calculation after loading of large weights, dynamic stability, the inclining test, the
evaluation of the GM by the measurement of the duration of the ship's oscillations
in calm water, the inclining test, IMO requirements for intact stability, problems
associated with dry-docking and grounding, the carriage of grain, the shear
forces and bending moments (SF/BM) and the leak stability.
The student must have the competences required by code STCW 95 A-II/1 and
A-II/2 "Controlling the operation of the ship and care for the let us persons one
board" at the operational and the management levels. Model Course 7.01,
subject area 2.7 till 2.14.
solution strategies
146
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
actions)
Stability from all previous years
Stability (part 2)
First session
Second session
147
Programme:
Course:
Lecturer in charge:
Tim GEERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No

Electronics (part 2): practice
HZS-OE3-NW312 (V. 14)
HZS-OE3-NW314 (V. 12)
Tim GEERTS
Diane AERTS / Tim GEERTS / Stephan WARRENS
3
Theory
Practice
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring
24
6

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
In the first part are studied basic elements and principles in telecommunication:
amplitude modulation, single side modulation, frequency modulation, modulation
of digital signals, transmission lines and wave conductors.
In the second part are studied digital electronics: logical systems and
microprocessors.
The student is able to analyse logic circuits and circuits with microprocessors with
their advantages and disadvantages.
science
Required
competences
General competences
critical mindset)
Electronics (part 1)
148
Required
study material
Examination

First session
written
Second session
written
149
Programme:
Course:
Propulsion (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Evert LATAIRE
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Propulsion (part 1) - theory

HZS-OE3-NW311 (V. 16)

Other
Tutoring
12
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
56
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Evert LATAIRE
2
Theory
EN
The student acquires a thermo dynamical vision and a technical knowledge of the
following installations and of the way they are used on board:
the diesel engine as propulsion engine and as auxiliary engine;
the steam installation: boilers, turbines and steam networks as a whole; electrical
installations: synchronous generators and asynchronous motors.
A II/2 The student acquires the proper knowledge concerning the limits, imposed
to the ship by its engine room equipment, and to be able to evaluate the gravity of
the situation for the ship in case of engine problems.
General competences
150
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination

critical mindset)
Mathematics, chemistry
Thermodynamics & Ship's construction (part 2)
First session
Second session
written
151
Programme:
Course:
Propulsion (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Evert LATAIRE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No
Propulsion (part 1) - exercises

HZS-OE3-NW323 (V. 13)
Stephan WARRENS
1
Practice

Other
Tutoring
0
18

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The students receive a familiarisation training concerning the engine room and
the start procedures.
A II/2 The student is able to operate remote controls of propulsion plant and
engineering systems and services.
Required
competences
Required
study material
General competences
Thermodynamics and ship construction (part 2)
Syllabus exercises
152
Examination
First session
Second session
practical test
153
Programme:
Course:
Maritime economics (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Koen VASTMANS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime economics
Koen VASTMANS
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The economic organisation of the shipping market.
The four shipping markets.
Financing ships.
Maritime trade.
Bulk shipping.
Liner shipping.
The economics of ships and ship designs.
Introduction to port economics.
Externalities.
The student knows how to write a simple article on an economic or maritime
subject.
science
154
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Understanding economics and business economics.
Required
Textbook: "Maritime Economics", Martin Stopford, 3rd edition, 2009, London &
study material
New York.
Examination
First session
Second session
155
Programme:
Course:
Maritime law (Part 1) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime law (part 1)

3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
Introduction to the Law of the Sea
Delimitation of maritime zones
Legal regime within the maritime zones, inc. selected topics as the right of
access, salvage, right of hot pursuit,
Marine pollution, inc. liability and compensation for marine pollution
International, European & national maritime organisations
Impact of existing, new and amended international legislation in professional life
solution strategies
AB1.6 : The student develops insight and awareness of the interaction between
social change and the functioning of nautical and maritime economic
organisations
Exposing a global knowledge towards the international legislation whereupon
professional rights and obligations are based
156
The student is able to apply general principles of the law of the sea in a
professional environment
science
scientific research
other areas
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Course of 'General introduction to Law' (2nd bach.)
Required
study material
Course material handed over by the lecturer, to be supplemented with own
notations
Examination
First session
Second session
oral
157
Programme:
Course:
Maritime medicine (Part 2) and training in a hospital
Lecturer in charge:
Rob VERBIST
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE6-NW341 (V. 11)
Rob VERBIST
4
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
24
12

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The student has to learn the basis of the internal medicine with symptoms and
treatment; he has to start the first examination and to start treatment on board.
He has to learn the best way for clinical acting and learn to ask radio medical
advice for evidence based medical care.
Clinical examination and anamnesis to give correct medication and to do correct
radio medical advice to treat independent an ill man several days on board and to
maintain a reanimation
solution strategies
158

scientific research
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
maritime medicine (part 1)
Required
study material
course notes
course summary
notes on tropical pathology
Malaria a maritime problem
Examination
First session
Second session
oral
159
Programme:
Course:
Maritime English (Part 3) (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes

HZS-OE6-NW330 (V. 11)
Willy VAN PARYS/Jean-Paul GOVAERT/Alison NOBLE
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0
Portfolio - PBL (Problem Based Learning)

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The curriculum course Maritime English (part 3) aims at a (more) thorough
mastering of the linguistic knowledge and the communicative language skills.
This implies a permanent care as well of verbal as writing skills.
The course still puts great emphasis on the reading skills - treatment of maritime
texts - with special attention on 'effective communication'. By means of maritime
texts the students develop dialogues and discuss the treated subjects and
themes.
The standardised words and expressions (terms & phrases) of the international
maritime communications system SMCP (Standard Marine Communication
Phrases) are integrated in the course in a functional way and are the object of
permanent self-study.
Productive and receptive tasks also have to stimulate the autonomous learning of
the students and have to improve the listening, speaking and writing skills.
During the development of all this the course gives special attention to writing
skills On the basis of writing tasks the student builds up a personal portfolio.
The student develops/acquires:
- the ability to use the English language fluently and professionally (at
intermediate language level at least);
- the ability to communicate effectively in English for both maritime and general
purposes;
- the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency in English as set out in
the STCW95 Code and the Manila Amendments 2010 to the STCW Convention
and Code;
- a comprehensive professional vocabulary (technical terminology) for
maritime/nautical purposes;
- the study skills essential for continuing independent learning at sea (cf. lifelong
160
learning).
- to use selected topics from the Standard Marine Communication Phrases (Parts
A + B) as required by the STCW95 Code and the Manila Amendments 2010.
solution strategies
science
General competences
critical mindset)
Required
competences
Sufficient (proven) knowledge and command of the subject matter (teaching
content) of (maritime) English of the first and second bachelor Nautical Sciences
'Maritime English (part 2)'
Required
study material
Textbook: 'Maritime English (including communication skills)'
'English for Seafarers' (Marlins - Study Pack 2)
'English Grammar in Use' (R. Murphy)
Examination
First session
Second session
oral and written
161
Programme:
Course:
Bachelor term paper and methodology of scientific research (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Methodology of scientific research

HZS-DOC-NW310 (V. 3)
Peter BUEKEN / Tim ENGELS / Han JACOBS / Deirdre LUYCKX / Carine
REYNAERTS
1
Theory

Other
Tutoring
12
0
Portfolio

(UC x 28h)
Course content
28
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The purpose of the course is to give the students the necessary theoretical and
practical knowledge related to general scientific research methods, the practical
use of statistical instruments for the treatment of data, research and consultation
of scientific literature and writing reports related to the collected scientific data.
science
General competences
critical mindset)
162
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
actions)
fundamental (exact) scientific knowledge and aptitudes (1st and 2nd bachelor)
First session
Second session
written
163
Programme:
Course:
Bachelor term paper and methodology of scientific research (5 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Carine REYNAERTS
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Bachelor term paper

HZS-DOC-NW399 (V. 4)

Other
Tutoring
0
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
112
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Promoter
4
Theory/Practice
NL/FR
A bachelor dissertation is a thorough scientific paper which enables the student to
demonstrate, at the end of his bachelor study programme, his ability to complete
a scientific and in-depth study of a subject or problem, related to the final goals of
the study programme, and to formulate his conclusions in a proper, well
structured written document (paper).
This vast text should meet the formal requirements for a scientific publication and
be linguistically, formally and stylistically correct.
Furthermore, the bachelor dissertation (bachelor paper) will be further developed
in a master's thesis that the student will submit at the end of his master study
programme.
approach)
uncertainties, ambiguities and limits of knowledge and skills, and initiate problem-
164
driven research
science
scientific research
other areas
General competences
critical mindset)
actions)
Required
competences
Required
study material
preliminary
Examination

HZS-DOC-AEOAS "Administratieve en organisatorische aspecten van een
scriptie" or HZS-DOC-AAEOM "Aspects administratifs et organisateurs d'un
mmoire"
Course "Wetenschappelijke Onderzoeksmethodologie" or "Mthodologie de la
recherche Scientifique" (methodology of Scientific Research)
First session
Second session
written
165
Programme:
Course:
Fast rescue boat
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Fast rescue boat

Kris DE BAERE / Raf MESKENS / NN
3
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
6
7,5

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Required
competences
NL/FR
This course covers the requirements of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter VI,
Section AVI/2, Table A-VI/2-2. On meeting the minimum standard of competence
in fast rescue boats.
General competences
Each candidate must be able to swim and be in good health.
Every candidate must have following certificates:
-Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats in
accordance with Regulation V1/2, paragraph 1 of STCW 2010.
-Basic Sea Survival
166
Required
study material
Examination
-Personal safety and social responsibility

First session
written
Second session
No second session possible
167
Programme:
Course:
Special ship types: dredging, offshore and roro ships (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Kris DE BAERE
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)

Method of teaching
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Dredging
Offshore
Roro
HZS-OE2-NW331 (V. 10)
HZS-OE2-NW320 (V. 13)
HZS-OE2-NW330 (V. 13)
Kris DE BAERE/Steven QUINTIJN
Ynse JANSSENS
Ynse JANSSENS
3
Theory
Theory
Theory
Contact hours
Other
Tutoring
24
0

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
General overview of modern dredging techniques and related topics.
A general view of the modern offshore world is given.
This course gives an overview of the specific nature of roll on - roll off vessels.
The student must be able to comply with Section A-V/2 paragraph 2 & 4 of the
STCW-code at a theoretical level.
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
General competences
Ship's technique
First session
168
Second session
written
169
Programme:
Course:
Informatics in a maritime context (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Deirdre LUYCKX
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours


Other
0
12
Coached
individual
study:
12
hours
The student has to finish at home the tasks of each week, which he/she has not finished during the
contact hours. In addition, he/she works on a longer project for each part (Word and Excel), that is
extended over a longer period.
Tutoring

(UC x 28h)
Course content
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
Deirdre LUYCKX
3
Practice
84
EN
The aim of this course is to make students familiar with the use of software for
word processing and spreadsheets. The focus of the course is on an advanced
study of applications that are frequently encountered in the professional maritime
context, namely Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. For both applications, this
course follows the "advanced level" of the ECDL Foundation (European
Computer Driving Licence, www.ecdl.com), with emphasis on nautical examples.
Students may also choose to use OpenOffice, for which limited support is
available.
This course treats the necessary skills for the typesetting of a dissertation or
report: adding structure to a document (chapters, paragraphs, emphasis, lists,),
inserting standard components in a document (table of contents, references,
bibliographical references), inserting figures and tables. We also study the
typesetting
of
"mathematical"
formulas.
Microsoft Excel will be used for performing calculations and their automation, and
for management, analysis and graphical representation of numerical data, for
instance in the context of a dissertation.
The
student
demonstrates
the
ability
- to use the text processor Word efficiently to create and maintain long and
complex documents, for example their bachelor and master term papers or other
reports;
- to use the spreadsheet software Excel efficiently to perform relatively complex
computation tasks.
170

other areas
General competences
actions)
Required
competences
Students should dispose of a basic practical knowledge of the treated software, in
particular Windows, Word and Excel. This basic knowledge can be acquired
through the optional course "Informatics" (HZS-OE5-NW231). At the beginning of
the academic year, an informative test will be organized on demand of the
students so that interested students can assess their starting level. If necessary,
interested students will be informed concerning possibilities to gather the
necessary practical knowledge for a smooth start with this course.
Required
study material
Students may work on their own laptop, also during classes.
Examination
First session
Second session
practical test
171
Programme:
Course:
General and intercultural communication (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Willy VAN PARYS
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
No

Willy VAN PARYS / Ludwina VAN SON
3
Theory

Other
Tutoring
24
0
Portfolio - PBL (Problem Based Learning)

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
This course aims to teach future marine officers how to make use of the
communication process and the communicative skills in general (written as well
as oral communication), how to interact in an intercultural environment and to
prepare the student in an adequate way for the communicative tasks related to
the executive job of a marine officer.
- master the different aspects of the oral communication process (communication
models, communication canals, communication breakdowns,);
acquire insight in the specific character of a multicultural working environment;
apply the obtained techniques and insights by means of practical exercises
(individually as well as in group);
prepare and give an oral presentation using the appropriate techniques;
prepare and lead a meeting and write a report using techniques of effective
conferencing and note-taking techniques;
apply techniques for correct and effective written communication.
The student develops:
a respectful attitude in all professional and face to face contacts;
an attitude which permits him to examine his own functioning, as a leader and
member of a team, with a critical eye.
172
solution strategies
General competences
critical mindset)
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
oral
173
Programme:
Course:
Maritime Spanish (3 UC)
Lecturer in charge:
Ludwina VAN SON
Course element
Identification
(+ version)
Lecturer(s)
Method of teaching
Contact hours
Credit contract:
Yes
Exam contract:
Yes
Maritime Spanish
Ludwina VAN SON
3
Theory/Practice

Other
Tutoring
12
24

(UC x 28h)
Course content
84
Competences
(learningoutcomes)
NL/FR
The course aims at a systematic edification of a basic knowledge of the Spanish
language, mainly in a maritime context.
During the first module, the student learns how to communicate effectively in the
Spanish language in a general setting, using familiar expressions and simple
phrases. It is primarily a course that concentrates on Spanish as a tool for
communication, but it also provides some insights into Spanish culture and
identity.
During the second and third module, the vocabulary of maritime navigation will be
progressively joined to the general knowledge of grammar and expressions
through authentic printed, audio and video materials.
Throughout the entire course, the student is supposed to participate actively in all
learning activities.
-make active use of the general vocabulary by communicating correctly at an
elementary level, both in writing and orally;
-interpret correctly the general message of a maritime text;
-interpret and communicate correctly the central topic of an audiovisual
document.
-the necessary study skills which are essential for permanent study (lifelong
learning);
-the necessary insight to express himself respectfully during his contacts with
other cultures (with correct use of language registers).
174

General competences
Required
competences
Required
study material
Examination
preliminary
First session
Second session
oral and written
175

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HOGERE ZEEVAARTSCHOOL

Academic year 2012-2013

First year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Unit 1 - Navigation and means of navigation

Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 1)

Unit 2 - Ship management and shipboard operations

Safety technology (Part 1)

Unit 3 - Applied sciences

Ship's construction (Part 1)

Ship's construction (part 1)

Unit 4 - Economy and management

Unit 5 - Exact sciences and computer science

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Maritime English (Part 1)

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Maritime English - Refresher Course

Maritime French (Part 1)

Maritime Dutch (Part 1)

Second year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Unit 1 - Navigation and means of navigation

Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 2) and manoeuvres (Part 1)

Unit 2 - Ship management and shipboard operations

Safety technology (Part 2)

Unit 3 - Applied sciences

Thermodynamics & Ship's Construction (Part 2)

Unit 4 - Economy and management

General introduction to law

Unit 5 - Exact sciences and computer science

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Maritime medicine (Part 1)

Unit 5 - Exact sciences and computer science

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Maritime Dutch (Part 2)

Third year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Unit 1 - Navigation and means of navigation

Regulations of maritime traffic (Part 3) and manoeuvres (Part 2)

Meteorology (Part 2) and oceanography

Unit 2 - Ship management and shipboard operations

Tanker familiarization oil, chemicals & liquefied gas

Ship's exploitation (Part 1)

Unit 3 - Applied sciences

Unit 4 - Economy and management

Maritime law (Part 1)

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Maritime English (Part 3)

Bachelor term paper and methodology of scientific research

Unit 2 - Ship management and shipboard operations

Special ship types: dredging, offshore and roro ships

Unit 5 - Exact sciences and computer science

Unit 6 - Social sciences and languages

Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Problems of navigation (Part 1) (8 UC)

First Year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Nautical instruments (part 1)

Hours of formal lecture

Overall working load

- Nautische Instrumenten - Instruments Nautiques, P. Deseck, Toulon, Oostende,

Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Problems of navigation (Part 1) (8 UC)

First Year Bachelor in Nautical Sciences

Navigation (part 1)/Practical navigation (part 1)

Hours of formal lecture

Overall working load

Student's Guide Bachelor Nautical Sciences-En 2012-13

Student's Guide Bachelor Nautical Sciences-En 2012-13