Department of Marine Engines and Machinery

Safety at Sea III(GEM216)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
GEM216 Safety at Sea III 3 1 0 1 1,5 2
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Compulsory
Course Level Associate Degree
Course Instructor(s) Abdullah KÖKTÜRK akokturk@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
Assistant
Objective A student successfully completing this unit will, in the event of a fire on board ship, be able to to take command, organize the personnel effectively and control the fire-fighting operations, using those techniques in which has been trained. He will also have acquired knowledge of fire prevention and an ability to inspect and maintain the fire-extinguishing systems and equipment. A student successfully completing this unit will be able to react in a correct manner in the event of outbreak of fire, to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship and to use the fire appliances correctly.
Content Fire prevention and advanced fire fighting
Course Learning Outcomes Students who pass the course will be able to:
I. Take effective precautions for fire,
II. Interfere in fire effectively,
III. Fight with fire effectively,
Teaching and Learning Methods Power Point presentation, text
References Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting course handouts
Print the course contents
Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Theory of fire and firefighting methods
2 Inspecting and servicing fire detection systems
3 Use firefighting organization, tactics and command procedures at sea and in port
4 Use water for fire extinguishing and under the effects on stability
5 Communication and coordination during firefighting operations
6 Utilize fuel, electrical and ventilation system controls to limit spread of fire
7 Understand firefighting process hazards
8 Midterm exam
9 Understand firefighting involving dangerous goods
10 Fire precautions and hazards for storing and handling materials
11 Manage and control of injured persons involving fire-related injuries
12 Preparation of contingency plans and composition and allocation of fire parties
13 Practical session including live fire fighting scenarios and Damage Control.
14 Final exam
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
4 Use water for fire extinguishing and under the effects on stability
6 Utilize fuel, electrical and ventilation system controls to limit spread of fire
13 Practical session including live fire fighting scenarios and Damage Control
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 6 60
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 40
Toplam 7 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 1 20
Presentation 1 20
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 40
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 3 20
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Toplam 6 100
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 12 2 24
Working Hours out of Class 5 1 5
Assignments 1 5 5
Presentation 1 1 1
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 3 3
Other Applications 3 1 3
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 6 6
Total Workload 47
Total Workload / 25 1,88
Credits ECTS 2
Scroll to Top