Ship Theory I
Syllabus
Types, classification and ship surveys, verifications and certification:
International classification of ships by type, size and type of propulsion. Basic calculations for estimation of the required propulsion power at a given speed and a maximum displacement, estimation of consumption and bunker supply.
General ship's plan, ship inspections, classification societies, ship measurements, IMO conventions and regulations. The main dimensions of vessels, rules for the construction and maintenance of ships, technical and inspection supervision, ship construction, characteristics of constructions of different types of ships, ship tanks, ship pipelines and associated pumps, waste liquid handling, oily waters treatment, watertightness, cargo holds, hatches and other openings on deck, hatch covers, cargo gears, equipment number, mooring and anchoring equipment, ship propulsion, propellers, water jet and other forms of propulsion, main propulsion engine, navigation bridge equipment, procedures for safe operation (ISM, SMS, ISPS), fire protection equipment and preventive measures, equipment for abandoning and handling of this equipment, rescue equipment prevention of pollution from the ship and handling in case of spill, handling with solid wastes, handling with sewage, prevention of air pollution.
Basic principle of flotation and stability:
Flotation, Displacement, Transverse static and dynamic stability, large angles stability, TPC and displacement curves, form coefficients, areas and volumes of ship shapes, KB, BM and metacentric diagrams, movement of the centre of gravity, free surface effect of liquids on stability, correcting the angle of loll, list, moments of static stability, trim, dry-docking, grounding and flooding, damage control,
Ship powering, manoeuvring, seakeeping and hull stresses: Vessel propulsion systems and manoeuvring, ship Motion, vibration in ships, Rudders, Propulsion and Propellers, steering systems, bow thrusters and stern thrusters, emergency steering, vessel manoeuvring principles, excessive hull stresses.
Content according to IMO Model course 7.03:
- STABILITY, TRIM AND STRESS TABLES
- Displacement
- Buoyancy
- Fresh water allowance
- Static stability
- Initial stability
- Angle of roll
- Curves of statical stability
- Movement of centre of gravity
- List and its correction
- Effect of slack tanks
- Trim and draught calculations using trim tables
- Actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy
- Stress tables and stress calculating equipment (loadicator)
- THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF A SHIP
- Ship dimensions and form
- Ship Stresses
- Hull structure
- Bow and stern regions
- Fittings
- Rudders and propellers
- Load lines and draught marks
Content according to IMO Model course 7.01:
- FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF SHIP CONSTRUCTION, TRIM AND STABILITY
- Shipbuilding materials
- Welding
- Bulkheads
- Watertight and weathertight doors
- Corrosion and its prevention
- Surveys and dry-docking
- Stability
Content according to IMO Model course 7.04:
- Ship dimensions and form
- Ship stresses
- Hull structure
- Fittings
- Rudders and propellers
- Buoyancy
- Fresh water allowance
- Bow and stern
- Statical stability
- Effect of slack tanks
- Movement of centre of gravity
- Loss of intact buoyancy
- Curves of statical stability
- Initial stability
- Angle of roll
- Stress tables and stress calculating equipment
- List and its correction
- Displacement
- TPC
- Coefficients of form
- Centres of gravity
- Load lines and draught marks
- Trim
- Action to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy
- Steering Gear Principles
- Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the international conventions and codes
Content according to IMO Model course 7.02:
- Stress
- Construction arrangements
- Watertight and weathertight doors
- Surveys and dry-docking
- Stability
Goals and competencies
STCW requirements:
Understanding of fundamental principles of ship construction and the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and stability.
Knowledge of the effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship. Ability to state which parts of the ship shall be inspected each time in order to cover all parts within a given period of time.
Identify those elements of the ship structure which are critical to the safety of the ship.
State the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented. Knowledge of procedures on how the inspections shall be carried out. Ability to explain how to ensure reliable detection of defects and damages.
Understanding of the purpose of the “enhanced survey programme”. Understanding of fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy. Understanding of the fundamentals of watertight integrity.
General knowledge of tankers and tanker operations.
Special Features:
Implementation of the learning content among others include requirements in accordance with the provisions of the STCW Convention A-II / 1, A-II/2 and the recommendations of the »Master and Chief Mate (Model course 7.01)« and »Officer in charge of a navigational watch (Model course 7.03)« International Maritime Organization, London, 2014
Implementation of the learning content among others include requirements in accordance with the provisions of the STCW Convention A-III / 1, A-III / 2 and the recommendations of the "Chief engineer officer and second engineer officer« (Model course 7.02)" and "Officer and charge of an engineering watch (model course 7:04)" International Maritime Organization, London, 2014
Basic literature
- Rawson K. J., Tupper E.C., Basic Ship Theory – vol 1 & 2, Butterworth Heinemann, 2001, ISBN 0-7506-5396-5 (zv. 1), ISBN 0-7506-5397-3 (zv. 2), COBISS.SI-ID 24173829
- Petrovič N.: Nauk o ladji, UL Fakulteta za pomorstvo in promet, 2003, ISBN 961-6044-58-3, COBISS.SI-ID 121870848
- Konvencije SOLAS, MARPOL, LL in Tonnage,
- Tehnična pravila klasifikacijskih zavodov,
- Suban V.: Nauk o ladji 1, učno gradivo , http://www.fpp.edu/~vsuban/