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What are the principal structural parts of a ship?
What are the principal structural parts of a ship?
Hull, superstructure, bulkheads, decks, rudder, propeller, and thrusters.
What is the importance of minimum safe manning on a ship?
What is the importance of minimum safe manning on a ship?
It ensures safe operation and effective coordination among crew members.
The ______ is responsible for the ship's navigation and handling.
The ______ is responsible for the ship's navigation and handling.
seaman
Which of the following is NOT a principal structural member of a ship?
Which of the following is NOT a principal structural member of a ship?
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Seamanship includes knowledge of rope work, knots, and splicing.
Seamanship includes knowledge of rope work, knots, and splicing.
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Name two specific types of propulsion systems found on ships.
Name two specific types of propulsion systems found on ships.
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What are the main features used to describe the dimensions of a ship?
What are the main features used to describe the dimensions of a ship?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Subject: Seamanship 1 - Ship and Ship Routine and Construction
- Academic Year: 2024-2025
- Instructor: 2/O Jake D. Lavarejos
- Units: 4 (3 hours lecture; 1 hour laboratory)
- No prerequisites required for enrollment
Course Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the ship's principal structural members, their characteristics, functions, and contributions to seaworthiness.
- Learn to construct a functional chart of shipboard organization adhering to minimum manning requirements.
- Familiarize with essential maritime terminology and the significance of various ship components.
Key Topics and Lessons
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Lesson 1: Features and characteristics of structural members
- Focus on location and their contributions to the vessel's seaworthiness.
- Includes principal structural parts, ship dimensions and forms, and characteristics of different ship types.
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Lesson 2: Identification of principal ship dimensions
- Learn terms such as Length Overall (LOA), Length Between Perpendiculars (LPP), Breadth, and Depth.
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Lesson 3: Minimum safe manning concept
- Understand its importance in the safe operation of a ship and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Lesson 4: Working departments of a cargo ship
- Define functions relevant to ensuring operational safety and crew welfare.
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Laboratory Activity: Practical drawing and labeling of the principal structures of different ship types.
Important Concepts
- Seamanship: Skills necessary for effective navigation and operations at sea, including navigation techniques and the art of marlinspike seamanship which entails rope work and knot tying.
- Ship Construction: Knowledge of various ship components and structural elements that ensure the vessel's integrity and operational efficiency.
Vessel Structural Features
- Principal Structural Parts: Examination of the hull, superstructure, and internal support structures.
- Bulkheads: Understand the functions and importance of different types of bulkheads (watertight, fireproof) to maintain structural integrity.
- Propulsive Elements: Study of rudders, thrusters, and propellers, focusing on their design and operational roles.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the features and characteristics of a ship's structural members.
- Recognize the significance of minimum safe manning in maritime operations.
- Visually depict and label principal ship structures according to their respective functions.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of ship construction, routine, and operations explored in Seamanship 1 for the first semester of AY 2024-2025. Students will learn about the various parts of a ship, their functions, and their importance in maintaining seaworthiness.
