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BSMT Reviewer

The document outlines key topics for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, including navigation techniques like dead reckoning and celestial navigation, seamanship skills such as mooring and anchoring, and essential rules of the road (COLREGS). It also covers marine communication methods, ship construction and stability principles, cargo handling procedures, meteorology and oceanography basics, and relevant marine laws and ethics. Each section provides foundational knowledge necessary for marine transportation professionals.

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BSMT Reviewer

The document outlines key topics for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, including navigation techniques like dead reckoning and celestial navigation, seamanship skills such as mooring and anchoring, and essential rules of the road (COLREGS). It also covers marine communication methods, ship construction and stability principles, cargo handling procedures, meteorology and oceanography basics, and relevant marine laws and ethics. Each section provides foundational knowledge necessary for marine transportation professionals.

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BSMT Reviewer (Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation)

1. Navigation

- Dead Reckoning (DR): Estimating ship's position using course and speed.

- Celestial Navigation: Using stars, sun, and moon to determine position (e.g., sextant, GMT).

- Compass Error: Variation (difference between magnetic and true north) + Deviation (caused by

ship's magnetic field).

- Plotting: Use of chart tools (dividers, parallel rulers).

2. Seamanship

- Mooring: Securing the ship with ropes/lines.

- Anchoring: Types of anchors (e.g., stockless, Danforth), procedures for dropping anchor.

- Knots and Hitches: Bowline, clove hitch, reef knot.

- Ship Parts: Bow (front), Stern (back), Port (left), Starboard (right), Bridge, Deck.

3. Rules of the Road (COLREGS)

- Rule 5: Look-out

- Rule 6: Safe speed

- Rule 7-8: Risk of collision & action to avoid it

- Rule 15-17: Give-way & stand-on vessels (especially crossing, overtaking)

4. Marine Communication

- Phonetic Alphabet: A - Alpha, B - Bravo, C - Charlie...

- IMO Signals: Distress signals, MAYDAY, PAN-PAN

- Flag Signals: Alpha (diver down), Bravo (dangerous cargo)

5. Ship Construction & Stability


- Basic Terms: Draft, Freeboard, Displacement.

- Center of Gravity & Buoyancy

- List vs. Trim: List = side-leaning, Trim = forward/backward tilt.

- Watertight Compartments for damage control.

6. Cargo Handling & Stowage

- Types of Cargo: Dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized.

- Securing Methods: Lashings, Dunnage.

- Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).

7. Meteorology & Oceanography

- Wind Directions: Named after where they come from.

- Cloud Types: Cirrus (high), Cumulus (puffy), Stratus (layered), Nimbus (rain).

- Tides: Caused by moon's gravity (Spring tide = strong, Neap tide = weak).

8. Marine Laws & Ethics

- SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea

- MARPOL: Marine pollution prevention

- STCW: Training and certification standards

- ISM Code: Safety management for ships

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