DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL STUDIES (DNS) EAE/DAE ONLY

Advanced Fire Fighting

Provides students with an understanding of shipboard fires, their hazards, and the methods and strategies used on board ship to identify, control and combat these hazards. Particular emphasis will placed on the organization, control and command of fire parties designed to deal with fires effectively.

Introduction to Navigation

This module provides students with a foundation in navigation and chartwork. Students will be introduced to navigation terminology and definitions, navigational calculations and the determination of the ship position using celestial and terrestrial bodies, and other navigational aid. In the module, students will also be taught the principles of tides and currents, and the operation and use of basic navigational instruments including the magnetic compass, the gyroscope compass, the echo-sounder and the sextant.

Principles of Navigation

This module builds on the Introduction to Navigation module and provides a foundation for the study of more advanced topics in navigation. The syllabus covers the solar system as used for navigation, the principles and concepts of celestial and ocean navigation, position determination using these principles and concepts, and an understanding of chart projections used in navigation. This module supports the module Practical Navigation taught at the Phase 3 stage.

Ship Knowledge

Provides students with an in-depth knowledge of ship stability, and seamanship. Students are taught the principles of hydrostatics, form co-efficient, TPC, the effect of density, loadlines, transverse statistical stability, and the use of stability manuals carried onboard ships. In seamanship, they will be introduced to various types of ropes used onboard, lifting gear including procedures for ship maintenance. Students will also be taught the basic dimensions of a merchant vessel with a brief introduction to ship construction.

Marine Communications & Signals

Provides students with knowledge and skills in basic maritime communications. Provides students with knowledge and skills of traditional and modern methods of communications aboard ships. Signalling flags and Morse code will also be covered. The syllabus includes an in-depth knowledge of radar and automatic plotting aids and training will include hands-on simulation incorporating bridge watchkeeping and collision avoidance scenarios.

Collision Regulations

This module provides the students in-depth knowledge of the International regulations for Preventing Collisions at sea. Animations and case studies will be used to lend practical application of the module. The module will also cover the buoyage regulations.

Electronic Navigation Systems 1

Provides students with an understanding and a working knowledge of various electronic navigational systems/equipment found onboard merchant ships. Training will include hands-on simulation.

Basic Tanker Training (Seagoing)

Provides students with knowledge of operations in oil, chemical and gas tankers. The potential dangers posed by these hazardous cargoes to personnel and the environment are emphasised. Prevention of pollution to the environment is also covered.

Mathematics 1

Provides student with mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding required for their present course of study. Topics covered include basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, plane and spherical triangles and their applications.

Mathematics 2

This module is designed to provide students the necessary mathematics skills to obtain their Class 3 Certificate of Competency.

Science 1

Provides students in nautical studies with basic knowledge and problem-solving skills in mechanics, hydrostatics and properties of matter. Topics include vectors, moments, energy, work, power, principle of floatation and strength of materials.

Applied Science

Provides students with knowledge in applied science necessary for deck officers. Application of knowledge and problem solving skills form a major part of this module. Topics covered include heat, sound, electricity, electromagnetism, magnetism and corrosion prevention.

Education and Career Guidance 1

A compulsory module for all first year students, ECG 1 aims to develop an understanding of personal interests, strengths, values and life goals. With greater knowledge and understanding of self, planning and decision making in choosing a future career can be better developed. Some topics covered in ECG 1 include ‘Defining My SP Life’, ‘Personal Branding’, ‘Discovering My Interests’, ‘Planning for Success – My Personal Action Plan’ and more.

Education and Career Guidance 2

ECG 2 is taken by all second year students. This module aims to develop professional skills necessary to seek and secure work. It also guides the students on how to discover and develop skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work effectiveness and changes related to work. Topics covered in this module include ‘Job Search and Market Trends’, ‘Discovering Your Unique Selling Point’, ‘Resilience’, ‘Work Place Values’ and more.

Fundamentals of IT & Data Analysis

This is an introductory course to the key areas of analytical processes, including how data is created, stored, accessed, and how an organization works with data and processes data to enable effective and useful analytics. Students will also pick up skills to present their data in an organised manner on a dashboard.

Basic Occupational Safety & Security Training

Basic Occupational Safety & Security Training This module provides students with a sound knowledge of shipboard safety and security, to equip them with the necessary skills to take appropriate measures to safeguard the safety and security of personnel and ship. Students will be taught, personal safety and social responsibility, survival at sea techniques, shipboard fire prevention and fire fighting, and elementary first aid in accordance with updated STCW requirements for the Basic Occupational Safety & Security Training certificate. Students will also be familiarized with security related duties such as responding to security threats, piracy and armed robbery.

Meteorology

Students are taught about diverse weather patterns and their causes, taking and recording weather observations, and an appreciation of the planetary system of wind and pressure on the surface of the Earth. They will also study the working of various weather monitoring instruments used onboard.

Narrative Thinking (NAT)

This module aims to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate the elements of narratives used in a variety of contexts, and to appreciate and harness the power of storytelling in our daily life. Students will analyse narratives to connect and contextualise self to society, and learn to craft impactful personal narratives to inspire or influence others.

Critical and Analytical Thinking (CAT)

This module aims to equip students with skills in critical and analytical thinking, which includes the ability to evaluate different perspectives, articulate a point of view and support it with relevant and credible evidence. The module also provides students with opportunities to practise information literacy, and critical and analytical thinking through the exploration of contemporary local and global issues.

52 Weeks Sea Service

During this phase, the candidates undergo shipboard training and follow a distance learning programme. Candidates are required to complete a total of at least 12 months sea service to enrol for the Phase 3 Diploma in Nautical Studies, and for the Class 3 Certificate of Competency examination. Students are required to document their training in a Training & Assessment Record Book.

Ship Operations

Provides students with knowledge of the safety aspects of shipboard operations with emphasis on the rules and regulations. Also provides knowledge and guidance in seamanship and safety practices aboard ships to enable them to keep an independent watch and assist the senior officers in shipboard emergencies.

Practical Navigation

This module provides students with comprehensive hands-on application of terrestrial, celestial and ocean navigation principles that are essential skills for keeping an independent bridge watch at sea. Students will be expected to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of various sailing calculations used in navigation, their understanding of nautical astronomy, and position fixing at sea with the help of the celestial bodies. This module applies the principles and concepts studied by the students throughout the course including Principles of Navigation taught in Phase 1B, and forms an integral component of the syllabus of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for an officer in charge of a navigational watch.

Coastal Navigation

This module provides students with an in-depth knowledge of coastal navigation, and the practical skills to enable them to perform the duties of an independent bridge watchkeeping officer. Students will undertake a more in depth study of tide predictions and calculations on secondary ports, and basic principles and skills on passage planning. The students will also be introduced to the work and duties of a junior navigating officer with respect to preparation of the chart folios, correction of charts and the various publications for the intended voyage.

Cargo Work and ISM

This module provides the students with a working knowledge of various types of cargo and their operations to enable the students supervise cargo operations aboard ships as a watchkeeping cargo officer. Students will also be provided an overview of the International Safety Management System implement onboard ships.

Electronic Navigation Systems 2

Provides students with an deeper understanding and a working knowledge of various electronic navigational systems/equipment found onboard merchant ships. Training will include hands-on simulation. This module builds on Electronic Navigation Systems 1 taught earlier in year 2.

GMDSS

Provides students with knowledge and skills in maritime communications. This module is geared towards the General Operator Certificate (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) issued by the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore.

Ship Construction & Ship Stability

This module provides students with a sound working knowledge of ship stability to ensure that ships under their charge are in a safe condition at all times. Particular emphasis will be placed on cargo distribution, its effects on ship construction and their stresses, the stability of the ship both at rest and in a seaway environment.