TY BSc Nautical Science Syllabus 1_1 Syllabus Mumbai University


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AC - 23rd July, 2020

Item No. 4.71





































UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI



[PD]

SyllabusFor
Program:
B. Sc. Nautical Science (NS)
Syllabus for Semester V&VI



(Choice Based Credit System with effect
from the academic year 2020 -21)




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AC – 23rd July, 2020
Item No. 4.71
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI


Syllabus for Approval


Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1. Title of the Program B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
2. Eligibility for Admission • Indian National
• HSC or equivalent Certificate
• Mark Sheet showing minimum 60% marks in
PCM subjects in HSC (10+2).
• Minimum 50% Marks in English language in SSC
or HSC
• Age not more than 25 yrs on the date of
commencement of course. Age relaxation as per
govt. Rules.
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Doctor
approved by Di rector General of Shipping
• Eye Sight Test Certificate -6x6 both eyes and no
colour blindness from any DG approved doctor
3. Entrance Examination Should have passed CET conducted by IMU
4. Ordinances / Regulations
(if any) Time to time issued by university.
5. No. of Years / Semesters 3 Years / 6 Semesters.
6. Level U.G.
7. Pattern Semester
8. Status Revised
9. To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2020 -21
(w.e.f. Academic Year 2020 -21 onwards.)

Date: Signature:

Name BOS Chairperson Capt. Vinod Suryavanshi


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Cover Page

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

Syllabus for Approval

1. Title of the Program: - B.Sc. ( Nautical Science )
Program Code: –42300006
2. Preamble / Scope: -

P R E A M B L E

This course is an integral part of the overall shipboard structured training programme
for the prospective navigating officer and guidelines set by DG Shipping of India . The
course is residential in nature and of Three -year duration comprising of six semes ters of
six months each.

The prospective navigating officer will be trained for 12 months onboard ship in
practical application of the theory learnt. Thereafter at the end of this structured
programme, a “contact programme” for four months (optional) may be conducted at any
of the DG approved Institute to prepare the Cadets for a written & oral examination
conducted by the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Surface Transport,
government of India.

On successful completion of the Programme a Cadet will be awarded a degree of B.Sc.
(Nautical Science) by University of Mumbai and a Certificate of Competency by Govt.
of India, which will enable him to become an officer on a merchant ship.

A Pre -Sea Navigating Officer Cadet successfully completing the three years programme
would acquire basic knowledge and understanding of the types of merchant ships, ship
operations, types of goods carried by ships, shipping trade, and a foundation in the basic
principles of navigation and environmental science.

The course is designed to impart:
~ Theory and practice of seamanship and ship knowledge.

~ Good foundation in principles of navigation and introduction to celestial Navigation.
~ Practical knowledge of chart work and cargo work.

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~ Detailed study of atmo sphere and use of meteorological instruments in connection
with weather reporting.
~ Knowledge of ship construction and ship stability.

~ Regular practice in Morse code signaling, in addition to International Code of Signals
and use of VHF and R/T.

~ Practical training in handling a lifeboat and motorboat.

~ One Project related to shipping industry to be under taken.

~ Study of environmental protection with reference to MARPOL 73/78, as amended.

~ Study of various SCTW courses.

~ Study of basi c Marine Engineering and drawing.

Practical Training in carpentry shop, plumbing shop, machine shop, electrical shop and
maintenance workshop including Electric Arc welding and Gas welding, Hydraulics,
Pneumatics and Diesel Engine maintenance.

Objectiv e

This course is designed to assist a prospective navigating officer in achieving the
minimum standards of competence for officers in charge of navigational watch on ships
of 500 GT or more as specified in Regulation II/1, Table A -1 of STCW 1978, as
amen ded.

This course is aimed at preparing the trainee to develop a right attitude towards tasks
and duties assigned to him during the on -board training programme in learning the job
of being a ship's officer and in achieving the overall standard of competenc e as
required.

Salient features

• As under the preview of D.G Shipping, it’s a fully residential course

• Students’ daily routine starts from 6:00 o’clock in the morning till 9:00 in the
evening, as per the requirement on board ships

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• Morning exercise, parade, evening sports and 1 hour of self study classes 6 days a
week is the part of daily routine.

• Trekking, dock visits, ship visits is a part of curriculum apart from other
extracurricular and sports activities
Note: The conduct of STCW cou rses is strictly conducted as per the guidelines of D.G
Shipping; who in turn being directed by International Maritime Organization. These
guidelines may be modified/ changed time to time as instructed by D.G Shipping
through its training circulars or as t he case may be.

Syllabus Committee Members

1) Capt. VinodSuryavanshi Convener /BOS Chairperson

2) Capt. (Dr.) Ashutosh Apandkar Invitee/Ex BOS Chairperson

3) Capt. Mahadeo Makane Member (Teacher)

4) Capt. LaxmanDubey Member (Teacher)

5) Capt. SandeepG. Bhatnagar Member (Teacher)

6) Capt. A.P. Singh Member (Teacher)


3. Eligibility: -
• Indian National
• HSC or equivalent Certificate
• Mark Sheet showing minimum 60% marks in PCM subjects in HSC (10+2).
• Minimum 50% Marks in English language either in SSC or HSC
• Age not more than 25 yrs for HSC students on the date of commencement of
course. Age relaxation as per govt. Rules.
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a Doctor approved by Director General of
Shipping
• Eye Sight Test Certificate -6x6 both eyes and no colour blindness from a DG
approved doctor

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B.Sc. in Nautical Science : Theory/ Practical: 16 Weeks (15 weeks for
lectures/practical & one we ek for semester end examination )

Semester –V

Course
Code Title of the Course Per
Week Per
Semeste
r Marks Credit
s Total
L P L P TH PR L P
Core Course
USNSc50
2 Navigation –III 3 1 45 15 100 50
3 2 5 Voyage Planning &
Collision Prevention –
III 3 2 45 30 100 50
USNSc50
3 Ship Operation
Technology -III 3
1
45
15
100
50
3 2 5 Ship Operation
Technology - IV 3
1
45
15
100
50
Naval Architecture -III 4 60 100
USNSc50
1 Navigation - IV 3 1 45 15 100 50 2 2 4
AECC – Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
USNSc50
1 Maritime Law 4 60 100 1 1
SEC - Skill Enhancement Course
USNSc5 0
1 Shipping Management 4 60 100 1 1
DSE – Elective: Discipline Specific
USNSc50
4
Environmental
Science -III 3 1 45 15 100 50
2 2 4 Marine Engineering &
Control System - III 3 1 45 15 100 50
Total 33 8 495 120 1000 350 12 8 20


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Semester VI

Course
Code Title of the Course Per
Week Per
Semeste
r Marks Credit
s Total
L P L P TH PR L P
Core Course
USNSc6 0
2 Navigation –III 3 1 45 15 100 50
3 2 5 Voyage Planning &
Collision Prevention –
III 3 2 45 30 100 50
USNSc6 0
3 Ship Operation
Technology -III 3 1 45 15 100 50
3 2 5 Ship Operation
Technology - IV 3 1 45 15 100 50
Naval Architecture -III 4 60 100
USNSc6 0
1 Navigation - IV 3 1 45 15 100 50 2 2 4
AECC – Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
USNSc6 0
1 Maritime Law 4 60 100 1 1
SEC - Skill Enhancement Course
USNSc6 0
1 Shipping Management 4 60 100 1 1
DSE – Elective: Discipline Specific
USNSc6 0
4
Environmental
Science -III 3 1 45 15 100 50
2 2 4 Marine Engineering &
Control System - III 3 1 45 15 100 50
Total 33 8 495 120 1000 350 12 8 20

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Objective: - This subject exposes the students to Navigation - IV, Shipping
Management & Maritime Law
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 501 – NAVIGATION IV
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Note: With respect to Navigational Aids, Operating
Procedures include characteristics, limitations, care and
maintenance.
Unit I Magnetic Compass: The construction of the magnetic
compass and binnacle. Knowledge of Terrestrial
Magnetism and Ship ’s Magnetism (Permanent and induced
etc.). The method of determination and compensation by
means of components of the effects of a ship’s magnetic
field on th e magnetic compass. The approximat e
coefficients A,B,C,D, and E. C onditions which might
produce coefficient A and E. Analysis of a table of
deviation to obtain appropriate coefficients. Methods of
obtaining a table of deviation. Calculations on the above.
General principles of compass corrections and the method
of correction for coefficient B,C, and D. Heeling error
and its cause, effect and method of correction. Siting of
compasseswith reference to the proximity of magnetic
material and electrical app liances. Care and
maintenance of liquid compasses. Calculation on the
above. 20 Hrs.
Unit II Gyro Compass: The properties of the free gyroscope.
The relationship between applied force and precession.
The effect of earth’s rotation on a free gyroscope. Drift,
tilt and damping.Errors associated with gyro compasses
including latitude, course and speed error, ballistic
deflection and its relation to change of speed error.
Latitude, course and speed correction, rolling error and
how it is min imized. The principal parts of gyro
compass , follow up and repeater systems. 10Hrs.
Unit III Satellite navigation :General features of Navigational
satellite. Orbits of Satellites. Full description of the Global
Positioning System, (GPS and DGPS) .
Automatic Identification System (AIS) : Operation as
per Manual, precautions and limitations, care an d
maintenance
Course Recorder: Explain working of course recorder,
use, care and record keeping, Starting course recorder,
Changing of paper of course recorder.
Autopilot: Principle, functions, auto pilot alarm, Various
settings of the auto -pilot for optimal Performance,
Adaptive Autopilot.
Use ofRate of Turn Indicator (ROTI)
Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) :
working principles and operating procedure 15 Hrs.
Practical Magnetic compass: Familiarization with various
types of magnetic com passes used on Merchant
ships. Routine maintenance of the compass. 15 Hrs.

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Gyro -compass: Familiarization with various types of
Gyro -compasses used on Merchant ships. Explain
procedure starting and stopping and routine maintenance.

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 601 – NAVIGATION IV
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Note: With respect to Navigational Aids, Operating
Procedures include characteristics, limitations, care and
maintenance.
Unit I Voyage Data Recorder (VDR): Operation as per
Manual, precautions and limitations, care and
maintenance
Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm Syst em:Operation
as per Manual, precautions and limitations, care and
maintenance
Ship Security Alert System (SSAS): Operation as per
Manual, precautions and limitations, care and
maintenance
ECDIS: The working of an ECDIS, Raster and Vector
charts, ENC’s , sensors, advantages and limitations of th e
equipment. Carriage requirement
Dynamic Positioning Systems: A brief introduction to
the principles. 15 Hrs.
Unit II Sonar Aids:
Echo Sounder: Principle and working. Operational
controls. Choice of site for echo sounder transducers.
Errors causing display of faulty or unreliable soundings.
Doppler Log: Description of the system. Errors and their
remedies.
Electromagnetic Log: Principle and errors
Berthing aids: Brief description of systems using sound
propagation and systems using radio waves propagation . 15 Hrs.
Unit III Radar: Characteristics of a Radar set - its limitations,
errors and accuracy, radiation hazards, anamo lous
propagation, spurious echoes, Block diagram, factors
(internal and external) that affect Radar detection and
interpretation, influence of weather, various types of
displays, Radar logbook, use of radar for navigation and
collision avoidance, knowledge of ARPA Radar. Racon,
Ramark Beacons and SART .
Bridge Resource Management (BRM): Knowledge of
bridge resource management principles including
allocation, assignment, prioritization of resources,
effective communication, assertiveness, leadership and
obtaining & maintaining situational awareness. 15 Hrs.
Practical Echo Sounder: To take sounding using both visual and
graphictypes. (Actual instrument or simulator).
Radar: Practical adjustment of operational controls. To
carryout performance check. Use of performance monitor.
To takerange and bearing of targets. To identify land 15 Hrs.

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objects on theNavigation Chart using radar observations.
Evaluation of risk ofcollision using rel ative & true
plotting techniques and ARPARadar.
ECDIS - IMO Performance standard for ECDIS,
Difference between ENC and SENC, Safety Contours and
Safety Depth, Features of ECDIS, Limitations of ECDIS
Raster Charts, Vector Chart, Simplified Symbols (5012),
Traditional Symbols, Chart Quality and Accuracy (M
Quality), Chart Scale, Information Layers.
Practical - Draw courses Graphically and
Alphanumerically, Indicate Courses and Distances, Set
Track Limits, Set appropriate Alarms, Carry out Route
Check, Modif y Route, Create Maps, Prepare Schedule,
Obtain Tidal Information, Chart Assistant
GPS, AIS, BNWAS, SSAS, VDR :Familiarity with usage .

*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.
*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment

NOTE : A candidate has to s ecure minimum percentage /grade : 60 % as per Training
Circu lar No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt o f India

Reference Books:
1. Ships Magnetism & the Magnetic Compass F.G. Merrifield
2. Notes on Compass Work Kemp & Young
3. Radar and Electronic Navigation G.J. Sonnerberg
4. Shipborne Radar Capt. H. Subramanium
5. RADAR and ARPA Manual A.G. Bole & W.O. Dineley
6. The Ship’s Compass Klinker& Grant
7. Magnetic Compass Deviation & Correction W. Denne
8. Marine Gyro Compass for Ships Officers A. Frost
9. Radar Observer’s Handbook W. Burger
10. Marine Electronic Navigation by appleyard S.F. Appleyard
11. Electronic Aids to Navigation; Position Fixing L. Tetley & D. Calcutt
12. Ship’s Magnetic Compass Capt. Joseph & Capt. Rewari

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 501 – Maritime Law
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I Conventions and Codes –
IMO Instruments: Conventions, Protocols, Codes,
Recommendations, and Guidelines. (purpose and
examples of each)
Brief overview of following conventions –
STCW, FAL, SAR, SUA, NAIROBI, SALVAGE,
NUCLEAR, ATH ENS, LLMC .
Brief overview of ILO & MLC 2006 20 Hrs.

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IMO Codes: ISM Code (outline of contents of all
chapters, latest amendments, certification, audits. Human
error, commitment and motivation. Impact and practice of
Risk management ), ISPS Code (Security threats, SSO,
CSO, PFSO, SSP, ISSC, Security duties, Security Levels,
Restricted areas, Security equipment, Declaration of
security, Contingency plans to deal with security
incidents), Code of Casualty Investigation , IGF Code, INF
Code, Polar Co de, III Code .
Piracy – Best Management Practices for protection
against Piracy of Somalia, West Africa, Malacca
&Singapore Straits etc.
Flag State, Port State Control (authority, inspections,
detentions, common deficiencies, MOUs and their
bene fits)
Unit II Concept of Law -Civil, Criminal Law, Public Law,
Private Law, Public and Private International Law.
Indian contract Act with reference to following:
Agreement, Offer and Acceptance, consideration,
consent, capacity to contract, valid , void and voidable
contracts, quasi contract, breach of contract, remedies
for breach, discharge of contract, agency bailment. 20 Hrs.
Unit III Scope of Maritime Law – Sources, Subjects and objects.
UNCLOS: Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone,
Sea Bed, Admiralty Jurisdiction International aspects of
Registration of Ships, building contracts and mortgage.
Nationality of ships, flags of conv enience & flag of
discrimination. 20 Hrs.

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 601 – Maritime Law
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 in general
withspecial reference to;
a) Definitions. Section 3.
b) Registration of Indian Ships Sections 20 to 74.
c) Seamen and Apprentices. Sections 88 to 218.
d) Limitation and Liability. Sections 352 to 352 F.
e) Investigation and Inquiries. Sections 357 to 389. 20 Hrs.
Unit II Contract of affreightment:
a) General aspects of Carriage of Goods by Sea Act,
1925.
b) The Indian Multimodal Transport of Goods Act, 1993.
c) Hague Visby Rules; Hamburg Rules.
d) Charter Party – Various Clauses and their
Interpretations. 20 Hrs.
Unit III Marine Insurance Act – Insurable interest in a
policy,difference between marine insurance policies
andother policies, different types of marine
insurancepolicies, perils of sea, claim. Settlement of
claims.
Legal remedies maritime liens, at common law,general
legal remedies as given in specific relief act.Writs 20 Hrs.

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injunction Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act. 1996.
General Average: Particular and general average, York -
Antwerp Rules, Examples of GA and PA A cts.
*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.

NOTE : A candidate has to s ecure minimum percentage /grade : 40 % as per Training
Circula r No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt o f India

Reference Books:
1. Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 Govt. of India
2. The Indian Multimodal Transport of Goods Act,1993 Govt. of India
3. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 Govt. of India
4. Marine Insurance Act, 1963 Govt. of India
5. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Govt. of India
6. The Indian contract Act Govt. of India
7. STCW Convention and Code, 1978 as amended IMO
8. Hague/Visby, Hamburg Rules
9. Charter parties & Bill s of Lading Thomas E. Scrutton
10. Business & Law for the Shipmaster F.N. Hopkins
11. Shipping Law Grime R.
12. MLC 2006 ILO
13. UNCLOS, 1982
14. FAL Convention IMO
15. SAR Convention IMO
16. SUA Convention IMO
17. NAIROBI C onvention IMO
18. NUCLEAR Convention IMO
19. ATHENS Convention IMO
20. Convention on LLMC IMO
21. ISPS Code IMO
22. ISM Code IMO
23. Cod e of Casualty Investigation IMO
24. IGF Code IMO
25. INF Code IMO
26. Polar Co de IMO
27. IMO Instruments Implementation ( III) Code IMO
28. Best Management Practices for protection against Piracy of Somalia based Piracy

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 501 – Shipping Management
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I MARINE MANAGEMENT
Managing & Managers: Organization and the need for
management; the management process; types of
managers; management level and skills; managerial
roles; the challenge of management.
The evolution of management theory: Why study
management theory? The classical Management theo ries; 20 Hrs.

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the behavioural school; the quantitative school –
operations research and Management science; the
evolution of management theory
The external environment of organisations : the
external environment and its importance; Elements of the
direct -action environment; elements of the indirect -
action environment; theories of total organisation
environments, managing the total environment.
Planning and strategic management: Planning – an
overview; the formal planning process; the evolution of
the concept of s trategy.
Social responsibility and ethics: the changing concept
of social responsibilities; the shift to ethics; the tools of
ethics; the challenge of relativism.
Unit II MARINE MANAGEMENT
Strategy implementation: Matching strategy
implementation to strategy; matching structure and
strategy; institutionalizing strategy.
Decision Making: Problem and opportunity finding, the
nature of managerial decision making; the rational model
of decision making , challenges to the rational
model,improving the effectiveness of decision making
and probl em solving.
Planning and decision – making tools & techniques:
themanagement science approach; the management
scienceprocess; planning for the future – forecasting;
planningfor the future – scheduling; planning to meet
goals with certainty; planning to meet goals with
uncertainty.
Organisational structure, co -ordination, and
design: organisational structure; types of organizational
structures; co - ordination; organisational design.
Authority, delegation, and decentralisation: Authority,
power, and influence; line and staff authority; delegation;
job design; decentralisation. 20 Hrs.
Unit III COMMERCIAL SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
International Trade and Shipping: Seaborne trade of
theworld composition and direction of cargoes – different
typesof ships which carry them – Technological
development –Role of Shipping on national economic
development.
Basic Structure of Shipping Industry: Types of
Shipping services – Liner and Tramp – Role of
Intermediaries in shipping business: Freight brokers,
clearing and ForwardingAgents , Stevedores –
Shipbrokers, Bunker and Storessuppliers etc. Shipping
Agencies.
Liner Trades – chara cteristics – Liner Conferences –
HowFreight rates are fixed , Components of Liner Freight
– Non – Conference lines – competition. Procedures of
Shippingcargoes and related documentation; Mate’s
Receipt, Bill ofLading. Unit load systems –
containerization a nd multimodaltransport.
Tramp Trades – Chartering – different types of 20 Hrs.

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chartering ships – their relevance to trades – Procedures
anddocumentation relating chartering – Charter markets of
theworld – How freight / charterhire is fixed.
Organisation of shippi ngcompany – Manpower
planning –Business and cargo management – Statutory
regulations to be complied with like Foreign Exchange
Regulation.
Behavior based safety (Importance of human element).
Mental health and wellness at sea

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 601 – Shipping Management
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I MARINE MANAGEMENT
Human resource management: the HRM process – a
traditional view; human resource planning;
recruitment; selection, orientation or socialisation,
training and development; performance appraisal;
promotions, transfer, demotions, and separations; HRM
and strategy.
Managing organisational change and innovation: Why
planned change is needed? A model of the change
process; type of planned change; organisational
development; managing creativity and innovation.
Motivation, perform ance and job satisfaction:
Theories of motivation – an overview; content theories of
motivation; process theories of motivation; reinforcement
theory, a system view of motivation in organisations.
Leadership: Defining leadership; the trait approach of
leadership; the behavioural approach to le adership;
contingency approaches to leadership; the future of
leadership theory.
Groups and committees: types of groups; characteristics
of groups; problem solving in groups; making formal
group effective.
Communication and negotiation : the importance of
communication; interpersonal communication; barriers
toeffective interpersonal communication; communication
inorganisations, using communication skills – negotiating
to manage conflicts.
Effective control: the meaning of control; types of
control methods; designing control systems; financial
controls; budgetary control methods.
Operations management: the nature of operation s; the
importance of operations management; designing
operations systems; operational planning and control
decisions; quality control.
Information systems: information and control;
management information systems; designing a computer –
based MIS; implementing a computer – based MIS; end -
user computing; the impact of computers and MIS on
managers and organisations. 25 Hrs.
Unit II Pre - Sea Human Resource Development and Life
Skills Program: (Introduction of Human Resource
Development Programme for training of seafarers at Pre -
sea stage – DGS Circular 24 of 2005) 15 Hrs.

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Topics covered:
• Introduction to the Industry,
• Behavioural patterns & Attitudes with due
cognizance to implementation of legislation
• Communication and the Art of listening
• Prioritization, Time Management & Planning
• Mental Gymnastics & Creative Problem solving
• Anger/Violence Prevention/Aggression Control
&Conflict Manage ment
• Management of Stress, Distress situations,
Accidents proneness.
• Emotional Management, Management of
Depression / Fear / Fatigue / Revenge v/s
Forgiveness, Coping with anxiety of being away
from home.
• Use of Drugs & Alcohol. Sexual health
• Team Bonding
Unit III COMMERCIAL SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
Role of ports: Port locations – Functions and range
ofservices – Financial aspects of utilisation and cargo
handl ing. India’s ports, their organisation and
administration . Modernisat ion and development of ports
Role of Customs: Customs Act and documents relating to
customs relating to ship operations and trade.
Indian Shipping Development: India’s Merchant Fleet –
Role of Government – Maritime Administration in India –
India’s Shipping Policy.
Maritime Frauds: Safeguards to be taken to prevent
frauds with special reference to shipping industry,
operators and seafaring personnel.
Maritime Cy ber Security and use of digital tools
(remote surveys, etc)
Role of International Organization: UNO, IMF, World
Bank, IMO, ILO, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL, WTO, ITF,
WHO.
Shipping and Special Needs: Awareness on the M.S.
(Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers), Rules, 2005.
Attached module: Implementation of Merchant Shipping
(Recruitment and of Seafarers) Rules, 2005 Spreading
awareness among Indian Seafarers thereof - DG Shipping
Order 6 of 2006. To pics Covered:
MS Act 1958
• Overview
• Section 95 (registration of recruitment and
placement agencies)
• Part VII (Employment of seafarers on Indian flag
vessels 20 Hrs.

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Recruitment and placement rules 2005
• Introduction & definitions
• Significance of the RPS, Rule s, 2005
• Purpose of the rule
• Benefit to seafarers under the rule
• Responsibilities of employer
• Rights and responsibilities of the seafarer
• How to access information regarding registered
recruitment and placement agencies
Article of Agreement (Indian Sh ips)
• Lecture on general content of agreement
• Responsibilities of employer & seafarer
• Discussion on the content
Article of Agreement (foreign flag ship)
• Lecture on general content of agreement
• Relevance of RPS, Rule 2005 on foreign ships
• Responsibilities of foreign employer & seafarer
• Discussion on the content.
*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / proj ect works / tests/ orals etc.

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 40 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt . of India

Reference Books:
1. Management Stiner & Freeman
2. The Practice of Management Drucker P.
3. People in Organizations: Introduction to organizational behavior Mitchell, T. R.
4. Consumer Behavior: Basic findings & Management Implications Zaltman G.
5. The Mathematics of Investment W L Hart
6. Information System: Theor y and Practice Burch Jr.
7. A Concept of corporate planning Russel L. Ackoff
8. IACOCCA: An autobiography Lee Iacocca
9. An introduction to Financial Management Solomon & Pringle
10. Human Resource management R.S. Dwivedi
11. An introduction Databa se Systems Dale C.J.
12. Monetary Planning for India Gupta Suraj B.
13. International Maritime Fraud Ellen & Campbell
14. Elements of Shipping Alan E. Branch
15. Containerization, Multimodal Transport & Infrastructure development in India
Dr. K.V. Hariharan
16. RPSL Rules Govt. of India

Objective: -The subject will develop basics of Principles of Navigation / Practical
Navigation - III and Voyage Planning & Collision Prevention - III.
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 502 – NAVIGATION III
Semester V

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Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I Section A -
Birth of universe, stars, planets and their satellites. Signs
of the Zodiac. Recognition of principal stars with
reference to their constellations. Stellar magnitudes.
Section B -
Solution of Spherical triangle by Haversine formula,
Sine formula, Cosine formula, four part formula &
Napier’s Analogies. Application of right angled &
quadrantal spherical triangles. 15 Hrs.
Unit II Section A -
Kepler’s Law. Distance of planets from the sun. Bodes
law. Inferior and superior planets. Axial revolution of
planets. Relative motion of planets in their orbits .
Elongation; Morning and evening star; Reasons for
change of SHA/RA of Sun, Mo on and planets. Solar
promi nences, solar spot cycle and its effect on terrestrial
magnetism.
Section B -
To obtain a position by use of position lines obtained
fromTwo or more observations with or without run
(Simultaneous or staggered). The cocked hat an d its
interpretations. 15 Hrs.
Unit III Section A -
Earth -moon system, moon’s orbital and axial rotation,
phases of the moon, liberation. Lunar month.
Eclipses – solar & lunar; Conditions necessary for
occurrence ofa solar or lunar eclipse. Occultation planet or
star. Precession of equinoxes.
Section B -
Calculations based on S em I, II, III & IV portion
ofpractical navigation, 15 Hrs.
Practical SEXTANT: To useSextant for the accurate measurement
of vertical & horizontal sextant angles.
To identify adjustable errors of the sextant and to correct
such errors. To measure altitudes of heavenly bodies when
possible and do sight calculation.
GYRO COMPASS: To know procedure of starting
&stopping of Gyro Compass. Routine maintenance. Use
of Azimuth ring to take bearing of both celestial and
terrestrial objects. 15 Hrs.
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 602 – NAVIGATION III
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I SECTION -A
Great circle sailing – Initial & Final courses and distances,
Pole, vertex, course on crossing the equator. Figure
drawingof a GC track approximately to scale. Composite
great circle sailing.
SECTION -B
Practical problems on Great Circle sailing. Use of ABC
tables to find initial course, final course, Pole and Vertex
of a Great Circle & great circle distance. 15 Hrs.
Unit II SECTION -A
Twilight – Civil, nautical and astronomical –
conditionsnecessary for twilight all night; calculation of
time of twilight by perusal of almanac with appropriate 15 Hrs.

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corrections, simple calculations based on above.
Circumpolar bodies; conditions necessary for a body to be
circumpolar. Maximum azimuth. Problems on these
topics.
SECTION -B
Practical problems on composite circle.
Unit III SECTION -A
Relationship between tides & phases of the moon –
springand neap tides; priming & lagging.
Calculations based on 1st& 2nd year’s portion of Principles
of Navigation.
SECTION -B
Calculations based on I,II,III,IV& Vth Semester portion
ofpractical navigation. 15 Hrs.
Practical METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS: To take
observations and apply corrections to obtain accurate
barometric pressure using both Mercurial & Aneroid
Barometers.To take readings on Barograph and measure
pressure tendency. To obtain Relative Hum idity using dry
& wet bulb thermometer. The use of Psychrometer. Use
of anemometer and wind wane. 15 Hrs.

*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.

*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment
NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 70 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt of India

Reference Books:
1. Principles of Navigation Capt. P.M. Sarma
2. Principles of Navigation Capt. Joseph & Capt. Rewari
3. Practical Navigation Capt. H. Subramanium
4. Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol. I & II
5. The Principles & Practice of Navigation A. Frost
6. Nicholl’s Concise Guide Vol. I & II
7. Bridge equipment, Charts & Publications Capt. H. Subramanium
8. Nories Nautical Table
9. Nautical Almanac


Contents of syllabus for USNSC 502 – VPCP III
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I VOYAGE PLANNING
1. To find the time and height of HW and LW at
standard ports and at secondary ports by Tidal
differences.
2. To find the time at which the tide reaches a specified
height or the heights of the tide at a given time and
hence the correction to be applied to soun dings or
charted heights of shore objects.
COLLISION PREVENTION
Annexes I and II of International Regulations for
prevention of collision at Sea 18 Hrs.

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Unit II VOYAGE PLANNING
A systematic knowledge and use of the contents of the
following documents in relation to Safety of Navigation -
Sailing Directions, List of Light & Fog Signals, List of
Radio Signals .
Contents of Mariner’s Hand book
COLLISION PREVENTION
Annexes III and IV of International Regulations for
prevention of collision at Sea 15 Hrs.
Unit III COLLISION PREVENTION
Revision of all the rules & IALA buoyage System 12 Hrs.
Practical VOYAGE PLANNING
Practical of first year and second year pertaining to
Position fixing by various methods, current & leeway,
running fix and three points bearing.

COLLISION PREVENTION
The students will be required to identify various collision
situations by day and by night. Pract ical to be held using
a Magnetic Board, Wooden models, ROR Cards or any
other aid to simulate such conditions.
Candidates will be required to deal with each collision
situations broadly under the heading ‘recognition’,
‘responsibility’, ‘action’, ‘appropr iate sound signal’ and
‘any ordinary practice of seaman’. 30 Hrs.

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 602 – VPCP III
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I VOYAGE PLANNING
A systematic knowledge and use of the contents of the
following documents in relation to Safety of Navigation
– Ocean Passages of the world, Notices to Mariners, M
& MS Notices, Guide to Port Entry
Brief knowledge of digital publications used on board
ships 15 Hrs.
Unit II VOYAGE PLANNING
Selection of ocean routes, Shore -based Weather
Routeing.Components of Passage planning , Planning &
executing a coastal passage, Navigation in pilotage
waters, Information to be marked on voyage chart s to
enhance safety of navigation , Approaching and passing
through aTraffic Separation Scheme. 15 Hrs.
Unit III Radar plotting:
True Plot (Basic Idea)
Relative plot Exercises
Determining bow pass distance
Revision of radar plotting syllabus done in second year
Deciding action for collision avoidance taking into
consideration the COLREGS. 15 Hrs.
Practical VOYAGE PLANNING
Demonstration of the ability to plan a passage taking into
consideration important factors such as depth of water,
distance off dangers, curr ent, traffic separation schemes,
navigations aids available, etc.
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Recognition of various buoys & marks under IALA
system and appropriate actions required under the Rules.
Collision situations in restricted visibility with or
without Radar , Statutory obligations under both
circumstances.

*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.

*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 70 % as per Training
Circu lar No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt o f India
Reference Books:
1. Chartwork Capt. S.S. Chaudhari
2. Chartwork for M ariners Capt. S.K. Puri
3. Marine Chartwork D.A. Moore
4. IMO Rule of the Road Bhandarkar Publication
5. A guide to The Collision avoidance Rules A.N. Cockroft
6. International Light, Shape and sound Signal D.A. Moore
7. Admiralty IALA Maritime Buoyage System
8. Modern Chartwork W.H. Squair
9. Navigation for Watchkeepers L.W.J. Fifield
10. Shipborne Radar Capt. H. Subramanium
11. International regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea IMO
12. Manual of the Rule of the Road Capt. S .K. Puri

Objective: -This subject exposes the students to Ship Operation Technology
Paper - III, Ship Operational Technology - IV & Naval Architecture Paper – III
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 503 – SOT III
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I 1. Study of IMO codes and guidelines for the carriage of
dangerous goods, chemicals in bulks, liquefied gases
in bulk.
2. Dangerous goods in packaged form (SOLAS, Ch. VII,
IMDG Code and MARPOL Annex III). Classification
of IMDG cargo wit h distinctive labels and examples.
Use of IMDG Code, UN No., General Index, MFAG,
EmS. Compatibility and segregation table, precautions
during stowage handling and loading of explosives.
GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INCIDENTS
INVOLVING DANGEROUS GOODS, HARMFUL
SUBSTANCES AND/OR MARINE POLLUTANTS
(A.851/20)
3. Chemical Tankers (SOLAS Ch. VII, MARPOL Annex
II, IBC Code) - Type 1, Type2 and Type 3 chemical
tankers. Various categories (X, Y, Z, OS) of cargoes.
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measures. Purpose and use of IBC Code. Discharge
criteria. Changing grades of cargoes. P & A Manual.
4. Gas Tankers: (Ch. VII of SOLAS, SIGTTO and IGC
Code) - LNG, LPG, LEG and chemical gases in bulk.
Type A, Type B and Type C tanks; each tank is fitted
with hi gh level alarm and auto -shut off. Purpose and
objectives of the IGC Code. Hazards of gas cargoes
and control measures adopted.
Unit II
1. Outline knowledge of “Code of safe practices for
ships carrying Timber deck Cargo”.
2. International Grain Code.
3. International convention for safe container (CSC)
4. Ro – Ro Ships - Preparation of car decks for loading,
procedures for opening, closing and secur ing of bow,
stern and side doors and ramps and its water tight
integrity.
5. Offshore Supply Vessels - Type and features of
OSV, use and purpose of OSV. Basic knowledge of
OSV code. 15 Hrs.
Unit III Basic knowledge of the various components of a
shipboard GMDSS station. 10 Hrs
Practical MARINE COMMUNICATION
To send and receive Morse code by flash lamp up to six
words per minute.
Knowledge of operation of GMDSS Radio Station
equipment.
15 hrs.

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 6 03 – SOT II I
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I 1. Principles involving the carriage of oil. Procedure to
follow at tanker terminals. Detail study of tanker
terminal codes for handling of petroleum products,
bulk liquids chemicals and liquefied gases.
Avoidance of accidental pollution’s and precautions
to be taken.
2. Knowledge of contents of International safety guide
for oil tankers and terminals (ISGOTT). Study of
Tankers with respect to: Types of pumps, valves,
pipeline systems, Ullagi ng, temperature, interface.
3. Cargo calculation.
4. Operation of loading, discharging, ballasting,
deballasting, inerting, purging, tank washing including
COW, gas freeing.
5. Flammability diagram.
6. Operation and maintenance of various gas measuring
instruments i ncluding personal gas monitor.
7. Man entry procedures. Rescue teams.
8. Control of oil spill with reference to MARPOL
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Unit II 1. Study of bulk carriers with respect to: Loading,
discharging, ballasting, de -ballasting operations.
2. Precautions to be taken for high density cargoes,
DRI, and concentrates.
3. Requirements under IMSBC
4. Calculations relating to above topics – Draft Survey
5. Ability to interpret given figures for BM & SF.
6. Inspection report; Assess reported defects and
damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers, ballast tanks
and take appropriate action.
1. Common damage/defects in WT transverse bulkheads
at ends of dry cargo hold of bulk carrier. Cracks
found at connection of stool of transve rse bulkhead
and tank tops in bulk carrier. 15 Hrs.
Unit III Communication procedures under GMDSS in Distress &
Safety situations in accordance with regulations contained
in SOLAS, ITU and other publications. 10 Hrs.
Practical 1. Knowledge of operation of radioequipment to be
carried and used in a lifeboat & life raft. (EPIRB, SART,
etc).
2. Basic commercial working & logbook procedures using
the simulator. 15 Hrs.
*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class wo rk,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.
*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 60 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping , Govt o f India
Reference Books: -
1. Cargo Work Kemp and Young
2. Seamanship and Cargo Work Capt. J. Dinger
3. Cargo work Capt. L.G. Taylor
4. Stowage of Cargo O.O. Thomas
5. Grain Rules I.M.O
6. Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Cargo I.M.O
7. International Bulk Chemicals code 1986 I.M.O
8. I.M.D.G. Code Consolidated edition 1988 I.M.O
9. Marpol 73/78 Consolidated Edition I.M.O
10. Load Line convention 1966 I.M.O
11. Guidelines for Tank washing with Institute of Chamber of Shipping
Crude Oil
12. The Chemistry of Oil Tankers Fires and Capt. G.S. Heredia
the Inert Gas System
13. Tankers Handbook for Officers Capt. C. Baptist
14. Tankers Practice G.A.B. King
15. Tankers Practice Rutherford
16. International Safety Guide for Oil ICS
Tankers & Terminals (ISGOTT)
17. Amendments to SOLAS Convention I.T.U
Manual for Maritime mobile
Communication and Maritime Mobile
Satellite Communication
18. International Volume of Radio Signals HMSO

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19. International Code of Signals I.M.O
20. GMDSS for GOC Clifford Merchant

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 503 – SOT IV
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I 1. STCW C hapter VIII - Watch keeping at sea, at anchor
& in port.Taking over, keeping and handing over of a
watch Preparation for proceeding to sea, making port
and entering harbours. Navigation with Pilot On
board.
2. Berthing alongside and leaving quays under various
condition s of wind & tide.
3. Knowledge of maneuvering trials, measured mile,
stopping distance, turning circles, advance, transfer
etc. - IMO requirement for the same.
4. Shallow water effect, Interaction. Turning ship short
round, emergency maneuvers, Man overboard.
5. Code of Safe Working Practices - Safety Committee ,
Safety officer 15 Hrs.
Unit II 1. Use & care of Life Saving and Fire Fighting
Appliances.
2. Life Boat/Life raft – Statutory requirements
3. Precautions in maneuvering for launching of boats or
life rafts in bad weather.
4. Prevention of fire at sea & in port. Oxidation,
flashpoint, auto ignition temperature, and
spontaneous combustion.
5. Methods used to prevent the spread of fire.
6. Code of Safe Working Practices - lock out and tag out
Procedures, Risk assessment 15 Hrs.
Unit III 1. Inspection and maintenance of ship and equipment,
items to be covered include Hull, Bulkheads, DBs,
Deep and Peak tanks, bilges, pipe lines, rudders,
anchor and cables. Davits, safety equipment, derricks
and other cargo gear, navigation lights.
2. A practica l knowledge of siting and screening of ships
navigational lights.
3. Surveys and classification of ships with reference to
safety equipment and safety construction certificates
with particular attention to maintenance aspect.
4. PMS - Inspection and maintenance of the ship and
equipment; purpose of PMS; types of PMS.
5. Code of Safe Working Practices - Precautions while
entering confined / enclosed space, Rescue from
enclosed spaces 15 Hrs
Practical 1. Thorough knowledge of various
knots/bends/hitches/splicing/whippings
2. Demonstrate the method of belaying and racking a
wire rope.
3. Conduct practical exercises on throwing heaving
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4. Use of messenger line, rope and chain stoppers,
mooring shackles, slip -ropes and fenders
5. Demonstrate th e method of joining two mooring
hawsers.
6. To transfer rope from mooring winch to bollards
and making fast.
7. Removing of rust by chipping, preparation of
surface, use of proper primers, brush painting
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 6 03 – SOT IV
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I 1. Damage control. Action to be taken following
collision and grounding. Damage Control Plan &
Booklet
2. Steps to be taken when disabled & in distress.
3. Preservation of passengers and crew in an eve nt of
emergency – Crowd management.
4. Abandoning ship – survival procedure.
5. Assisting a ship or aircraft in distress use of IAMSAR
manual.
6. Code of Safe Working Practices - Permit system - hot
work permit, cold work Permit, entry into enclosed
space permit, working aloft permit, working over side
permit, electrical isolation permit 15 Hrs.
Unit II 1. Management of ship in heavy weather
2. Elementary ideas on Towing and being towe d –
Emergency Towing Arrangement.
3. Precautions to be observed to prevent pollution in port
& on the high sea.
4. Code of Safe Working Practices - Importance of
various Check lists. 15 Hrs.
Unit III 1. Maintenance of Crew accommodation.
2. Methods of pest control. Fumigation of holds and
living spaces. Safeguards in applying various
methods.
3. Code of Safe Working Practices - Importance of
personnel health and hygiene on board ship, Safe
bunkering practices 15 Hrs.
Practical 1. Handling of boat under Oars. Coming alongside and
getting away. Picking up a man overboard.
2. Splicing of Fibre Ropes & Wire Ropes: Fibre Rope;
eye splice, short splice, back splice. Wire Rope; Eye
splice (group activity of 2 -3 cadets).
3. Demonstrate the use of bulldog grips and bottle
screws / turnbuckles in joining wires.
4. Demon strate to cadets: taking drafts
5. The use of various gas measuring instruments.
6. Procedure for Enclosed space Entry including entry
permit. 15 Hrs.
*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
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*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment
NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 60 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt of India
Reference Books: -
1. Theory and Practice of Seamanship G. Danton
2. Seamanship Notes Kemp and Young
3. Seamanship and Cargo work Capt. J. Dinger
4. Nicholls’s Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge A.N. Cockcroft
5. Shipboard Operations H.I. Laurey
6. Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers MCA
Contents of syllabus for USNSC 503 – NAVAL ARCHITECTURE III
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I SHIP STABILITY
Use of Simpson’s rules for the computation of areas,
second moment of areas, volumes, moments of volumes
and centroids. Centre of pressure for regular shapes and
parabolic shapes, when given horizontal or vertical
ordinates.
Derivation of the formulae for TPC, FWA, BM
(Transverse), MCTC, Angle of Loll, Virtual loss of
GMdue to free surface, Virtual loss of GM on dry
docking,List with Zero GM, Wall sided formula and
Attwood formula. 20 Hrs.
Unit II SHIP STABILITY
Stability at moderate and large angles of heel. Use of the
wall – sided formula.
Effect of beam and freeboard on stability.
Dynamical Stability – calculation of same by the GZ
curve.
Stability and trim when dry – docking or grounding.
Theory of rolling. Synchronism. Parametric rolling
The danger to a ship at the angle of loll. Ballasting
sequence to rectify sam e. Calculation based on the same,
Angle of loll by GZ curve
Dangers to a ship with a heavy list. Dangers associated
with deck cargoes including timber. Preventive and
corrective actions to take. 20 Hrs.
Unit III SHIP CONSTRUCTION
Properties of steel, alumin ium and other construction
materials used for shipbuilding. Effect of fire, heat,
shock etc. on these materials.
Midship section of specialized carriers – Passenger ship s,
Ro-Ro, LASH, Refrigerated cargo, LNG,LPG,
Chemicals etc.
An out -line knowledge of shipyard practice and
procedure including drawing office methods, place and
section marking; process control and prefabrication.
Methods used in welding of steel ships. Welding of
ferrous and non -ferrous metals as practiced in Shipyards.
Testing and inspection of welds. Types of joint and edge
preparations. Stresses set up due to welding. Stress
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Contents of syllabus for USNSC 603 – NAVAL ARCHITECTUR E III
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I SHIP STABILITY
Bilging of compartment. Permeability of a compartment.
Calculation on bilging and flooding of a compartment,
symmetrical about centre line anywhere along the ship ’s
length for a box -shaped vessel given centre MCTC. 20 Hrs.
Unit II SHIP STABILITY
The inclining experiment.
Shearing Forces and Bending Moment. The ship as a box
girder. The calculatio n and graphical representation of the
SF and BM for box -shaped vessel, on even keel, under
various conditions of load.
Modern methods of determining the effect of different
conditions of load and ballast on the ships struc ture and
stability – Loadicator
Heel due to Turning, Heel due to beam wind 20 Hrs.
Unit III SHIP CONSTRUCTION
Classification Societies and their functions. Cargo Ship
Construction Rules. Survey of ships , ESP Code, Outline
knowledge of tonnage regulations.
Load Line Regulations. Assignment of freeboard. Sub
divisional load lines on passenger ships.
Structural fire protection on Passenger and Cargo ships.
Knowledge of application of floodable length curves.
Factor of subdivision. Criterion of service numeral.
Permissible length affecting hull division on passenger
ships. 20 Hrs.

*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 60 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt of India
Reference Books:
1. Ship Stability at Operational & Management Level Capt. H. Subramanium
2. Ship Stability for Masters and Mates Derret
3. Ship Stability Notes & Examples Kemp & Young
4. Merchant Ship Stability A.R. Lester
5. Problems on MV Hind ship Capt. Joseph & Rewari
6. Ship Construction for Marine Students Reeds
7. Ship Construction sketches & Notes Kemp & Young
8. Ship Construction D J Eyres
9. Merchant Ship Construction Pursey
10. Merchant Ship Construction Dr D A Taylor
11. Load Line Convention IMO
12. International tonnage Convention IMO

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Objective: - This subject exposes the students to Environment Science – III and Marine
Engineering & Control System - III
Contents of Syllabus for USNSC 504 – Environmental Science - III
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I Air Masses and Fronts: Air masses: Basic concepts;
Factors governing Development & properties;
Classification; Convergence & Divergence.
Fronts: Types; Associate d weather; Frontal Depressions
– Origin, life and movement; Forecasting Techniques.
Non – Frontal Depressions.
Tropical Revolving Storms: Characteristic areas &
Nomenclature; Origin, Structure & movements;
associated weather; Forecasting Techniques – Past &
Present; Cyclone Tracking & warning bulletins for
merchant ships under international conventions;
Practical rules of navigation for manoeuvring in the
vicinity of a T.R.S. 20 Hrs.
Unit II Meteorological Analysis & Weather Forecasting:
Sources of Meteorological data; principles of weather
analysis; Weather forecasting; Principles & Practices:
Macro, Meso & Micro level forecasting. 10 Hrs.
Unit III Environment Pollution : Basic causes, Common
pollutants.
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships (MARPOL) -Pollution by oil, chemicals,
hazardous substances , Pollution by garbage and sewage.
Atmospheric pollution by marine transportation. 15 Hrs
Practical 1. Application of rules of Navigation when near or facing
tropical storms – few exercises.
2. Principles of working and use of meteorological
instruments.
15 hrs.

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 604 – Environmental Science - II
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I Meteorological & Reporting Systems: Voluntary
observing fleet under I.M.D; type & nature of information
collected: Ship’s Weather Code (coding and decoding),
weather reporting from ships and its significance in
weather forecasting. International system of weather
reporting. 10 Hrs.
Unit II Voyage Planning & Weather Routing of ships: Basic
considerations in Voyage Planning, selection and use of
data. Weather Routeing; Basic parameters; least time
track and ship’s performance curves. 10 Hrs.
Unit III Pollution by micro -organisms in ballast water, measures
for prevention. Conventions r elating to prevention of
marine pollution other than MARPOL - HNS, LDC,
OPR C, OPRC – HNS, INTERVENTION . 25 Hrs.

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Anti Fouling Paint Pollution: Introduction, Brief History,
IMO Regu lation for Anti Fouling paints.
National Response Centre with respect to pollution
prevention: General idea
Ship Recycling: Brief history, IMO Guidelines on ship
recycling, concept of Green Passport for ships
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) of US Clean water Act - overview
Liability against marine pollution - CLC, BUNKER,
FUND, Supplementary FUND .
Practical 1. Facsimile weather charts – interpretation of
information contained therein.
2. Exerc ises on the selection of ocean route s on the
basis of prognostic surface weather charts. 15 Hrs.

*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.
*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 50 % as per
Training Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt of India

Reference Books:
1. Principles of meteorological analysis W.J. Saucier
2. Marine Meteorology Capt. H. Su bramanium
3. Ship’s Weather Code 1982 I.M.D.
4. Meteorology for Mariners HMSO
5. Marine Observer’s Hand book HMSO
6. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate R.G. Barry
7. General Meteorology H.R. Byers
8. An introduction to Dynamic Meteorology J.R. Holten
9. Physical Geography Savindra Singh
10. Meteorological Analysis & Weather Forecasting Petterssen
11. MARPOL 73/78 as amended IMO
12. Weather Routeing of Ships Motte R
13. Convention on Ballast Water IMO
14. HNS Con vention and Protocol IMO
15. London Dumping Convention and Protocol IMO
16. OPRC Convention IMO
17. OPRC – HNS Protocol IMO
18. INTERVENTION Convention IMO
19. Convention on Anti Fouling Systems IMO
20. Hong Kong Convention on Recycling of Ships IMO
21. CLC Convention IMO
22. Bunker Convention IMO
23. Fund Convention IMO


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Contents of Syllabus for USNSC 504 – MECS - III
Semester V
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I AUTOMATION AND CONTROLENGINEERING
1. Introduction, growth in shipb oard automation,
understanding terminology. Sensors Measuring elements
for temperature, pressure, level, flow, etc.Transmitter
and actuators.
2. Automatic control systems, open loop, closed loop
control system, general principles.Controllers and
proportional controller.
Pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic control
systems. Applications in various shipboard operations.
3. Bridge control on main propulsion. Manoeuvring aids
– CP. Propeller, bo w thrusters. Care and precautions.
4. Trim indicator, heel indicator, draft gauge, load and
stress indicators. 18 Hrs.
Unit II AUTOMATION AND CONTROLENGINEERING
1. Liquid cargo loading, st orage and discharge
operations. Monitoring. Remote level gauges. Types of
remote control valves used on board ships.
2. Remote control operation of hatch covers. Remote
operation for loading, discharging and ballasting
operations.
3. Information display, data logging, alarm
systems.Testing and maintenance. 14 Hrs.
Unit III SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
1. Fire detectors, smoke, heat, flame etc. Fire alarm
circuits.
2. Fire fighting systems: Fixed fire fighting installations
for engine room, accommodation and cargo holds. CO 2
flooding, high pressure water system, water sprinkler
system, bulk dry powder and foam systems.
3. Inert gas for cargo tanks . Inert gas product ion,
generation from boiler flue gas etc. Inert gas generator
plant. Use of O 2 analyzer, explosive meter, dragg er pump
and other portable measuring instruments.
4. Smoke helmets, breathing apparatus, fire suits an d
other safety equipments.
5. Role of classification society in quality of
construction, machinery and operations. Surveys and
importance of same.
6. Lifeboat engine, emergency fire pump engine lifeboat
winch, operation and care. 13 Hrs
Practical HYDRAULIC WORKSHOP
i) Identify various components used in hydraulic system.
ii) Interpret basic hydraulic circuit diagrams .Explain with
sketch the purpose and symbols of direction control valves
and methods of their operation.
iii) Identify symbols of various accessories used in
hydraulics such as heater, cooler and filters, pressure
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control valves and flow control valves, actuators and
pumps.
iv) Use ermeto type couplings for joining pipes taking
safety precautions.
v) Execute common fault finding and rectification in
hydraulic system taking safety precautions. (group activity
of 2-3 cadets).
vi) Use the hydraulic hand pump used for emergency
operations in the hydraulic system taking safety
precautions.
vii) Carry out air purging in the hydraulic system taking
safety precautions.
viii) Tighten leaking hydraulic connections taking safety
precautions.
ix) Demonstrate the procedure to clean an d replace filters
in the system taking safety precautions (group activity of
2-3 cadets).
x) Demonstrate the ability to prepare and start a hydraulic
power pack system including accumulator and expansion
tanks taking safety precautions (group activity of 2-3
cadets).
xi) Demonstrate the understanding of working of
hydraulic door closer taking safety precautions.
PNEUMATIC WORKSHOP
i) Identify the various equipment operated by pneumatics
such as pneumatics wrench, lights, grinders, drilling
machines, spra y painting machines etc.
ii) Identify various components used in pneumatics like
relays, transmitters, actuators etc.
iii) Identify symbols used in pneumatics and how they are
different than the hydraulics.
iv) Trace the simple pneumatic circuits
v) De tect and rectify common faults in pneumatic circuits.
vi) Demonstrate the ability to clean compressed air filters
including dryers (dehumidifier) (group activity of 2 -3
cadets)
vii) Demonstrate the ability to overhaul the pneumatic
tools / equipment such as pneumatic torque wrench (group
activity of 4 -5 cadets)

Contents of syllabus for USNSC 604 – MECS - III
Semester VI
Unit No. Topics/Sub Topics Theory Practical
Unit I MARINE ENGINEERING
Auxiliaries:
a) Fuels: Different types and properties. Fuel storage &
supply on board the ship. Fuel oil System. Treatment of
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b) Propellers & main shafting: types of propellers, fixed
pitched & variable pitch propellers. Pitch, pitch angle, real
and apparent slips , propeller efficiency, calculations based
on same . Shafting tailend shaft, thrust block, intermediate
shaft, alignment.
c) Deck Machinery: Cargo winch, windlass, lifeboat
winch . Hydraulic, Pneumatic electric drives. Safety
features.
Unit II MARINE ENGINEERING
Main propulsion units (IC engine and others)
a) Process of exhausting, scavenging and supercharging.
Scavenge fires.
b) Lubricating oil, jacket (and other) cooling water
systems.
Types of lubricating oils for different duties. Simple
C.W., L.O and F.O. flow circuits for large diesel engine.
Reasons and methods of chemical treatment of C.W.
system. Testing of jacket cooling water.
c) Operations of IC engine as main propulsion engine.
Warming up, starting manoeuvring, reversing and full
power running of the main engine. Limitations and care
required on IC engine during manoeuvring and at full
power.
d) Selection criterion of IC engi nes, power weight ratio,
specific fuel consumption, indicated power, brake power,
shaft power, delivered power, thrust power, effective
power. Various efficiencies, calculations based on same .
Maximum continuous rating (MCR). Calculation of fuel
consumptio n, economic speed. Heat balance, various
losses and calculations . 14 Hrs.
Unit III MARINE ENGINEERING
“Other propulsion units”
a) Turbines: Impulse and reaction turbine, gas turbines,
steam turbine , operations & care. Turbines as prime
movers for various duties including as cargo pumping
operations on tankers. Steam turbine, gas turbine as main
propulsion units. Advantages and disadvantages.
Manoeuvring operations.
b) Pollution control: Sewage treatment Plant, Sewage
disposal methods,limits, regulations. Bilge oil water
separator construction, operation & regulations. Control
of pol lution from machinery exhausts regulations and
remedies. Incinerator construction and operations,
regulations. Comminuter/Grinder, Ballast water treatment
plant. NOx Technical Code 13 Hrs.
Practical PUMP AND VALVES
i) Identifies various pumps us ed onboard
ii) Identifies the parts of pumps viz centrifugal pump, gear
pump, reciprocating pump and states its use.
iii) Demonstrates the ability to remove ball bearing from a
shaft.
iv) Demonstrates the Star ting of centrifugal pump.
v) Identifies valves viz Globe valve, gate valve, non return
valve, swing check valve.
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carry out gland packing and gasket cutting.
vii) Identifies parts of globe valve and gate valves.
DIESEL ENGINE
i) Identifies the parts of Medium and large diesel engine
and states its use.
ii) Identifies t he parts of Medium and large diesel engine
and states its use.
iii) Demonstrates the Assembly of small diesel engine and
its components.
iv) Demonstrates the Starting and running operation of
motor boat engines.
HEAT EXCHANGERS AND AIR COMPRESSOR
i) Identi fies the types of heat exchanger and identify its
parts.
ii) Dismantle and assemble heat exchanger and describe
the working of heat exchanger.
iii) Demonstrates the importance of zinc anodes in heat
exchanger.
iv) Identifies the parts of reciprocating air compressor and
states its use.
v) Demonstrates the ability to start and stop a air
compressor.
*There will be continuous assessment of skills being acquired through class work,
practical and periodic assignments / project works / tests/ orals etc.
*Journal to be submitted at the end of each term for assessment

NOTE: A candidate has to secure minimum percentage /grade: 50 % as per Training
Circular No 4 of 2005 by DG Shipping, Govt of India
Reference Books: -
1. Basic Marine Engineering J.K. Dhar
2. Engineering knowledge for Deck Officers Reed
3. General Engineering knowledge Vol. 8 Reed
4. Mechanical Engineering Science Hannah & Hiller
5. Marine Auxiliary Machinery Smith
6. A text book of Workshop practice R.S.Khumri and J.K.Gupta
7. Unitor Welding Handbook
8. A Guide to Safety and Health at Work for Gas Welding and Flame Cutting –Occupational
Safety and Health Branch Labor Department
9. Introduction to Hydraulic and pneum atic S.Ilango& V. Soundararajan
10. MARPOL 73/78 as amended IMO
11. NOx Technical Code IMO



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Scheme of Examination (Theory)
(a) Internal assessment - 25 marks

Sr. No. Evaluation type Marks

1 One class test (multiple choice questions objective) 20

Active participation in routine class instructional
2 deliveries. Overall conduct as a responsible student, 05
manners, skill, in articulation, leadership qualities
demonstrated through organizing co-curricular
activities, etc.
Total 25


b) Semester End Theory Examination – 75%

1) Duration – these examinations shall be of 2.5 hours duration.
2) Theory question paper pattern –
i. There shall be five questions each of 15 marks (30 marks with internal option)
ii. On each unit there will be one question; fourth question will be based on
entire syllabus and fifth question examiner ’s choice .
iii. All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.
iv. Questions may be sub divided into sub questions as a, b, c, d & e etc & the
allocation of marks depends on the weightage of the topic.

Semester end examination (Pattern of Question Paper): - Exam time: 2.5 hrs

Theory – 75 Marks
Semester end exam ination
Questions in Examination Paper Units Maximum Marks
Q - 1 1 15
Q - 2 2 15
Q - 3 3 15
Q - 4 1,2,3 15
Q - 5 Examiner
Choice 15
Total 75

Conduct of Practical Examination 50 Marks