NAUT 755V - Ship Construction and Stability Level 5 (SCS 5)
Course Description
This is a course designed to provide ship’s Masters with the knowledge and skill required to safely and efficiently manage the stress and stability of a vessel in both intact and damaged conditions. Topics include; design and construction of various types of vessels, welding techniques, stress of materials, stability calculations for intact and damaged vessel with emphasis on practical skills; use of a ship’s stability booklet, perform calculations related to ship’s drafts, trim, list and initial stability.
Transport Canada approved formula sheet is now available to SCS4 & 5 students at the time of the exams at Camosun College
Notes
Textbooks
Please purchase the following prior to the course
Ship Construction, by Bruce, George & D.J. Eyres - https://www.nauticalmind.com/70126/ship-construction/
Optional: Ship Stability Strength and Loading Principles by Rhodes - https://www.nauticalmind.com/112925/ship-stability-strength-and-loading-principles-2/
Required for the following certificates of competencies:
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Master, Near Coastal
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Master Mariner
Prerequisites
- Grade 9 level of mathematics, algebra and geometry
- Basic computer skills
- Ship Construction and Stability, Level 4
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
