Annex A of CMO No.

20, series of 2015

CURRICULUM MAPPING OF THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION BASED ON TH

COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY

Function 1 Navigation at the operational level

1 Plan and conduct a passage Celestial navigation
and determine position Terrestrial and coastal navigation
Electronic systems of position fixing and navigation
Echo-sounders
Compass – magnetic and gyro
Steering and control systems
Meteorology

2 Maintain a safe navigational Thorough knowledge of the collision regulations

watch
Principles in keeping a navigational watch
Bridge resource management
The use of routeing
The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a
safe navigational watch (Including IMO MC 1.34)
Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques
The use of reporting in accordance with the general principles for a ship
reporting system and with VTS procedures

3 Use of RADAR and ARPA to Basic Theory and Operation of a Marine Radar System
maintain safety of navigation

(model course 1.07)
Set Up and Operate Radar in Accordance with Manufacturer's
Instructions
Perform Manual Radar Plotting
Use Radar to Ensure Safe Navigation
Use Radar to avoid Collisions or Close Encounters
Describe an ARPA System
Operate an ARPA System

4 Use of ECDIS to maintain the Elements of ECDIS

safety of navigation
(model course 1.27)
Watchkeeping with ECDIS
ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring
ECDIS Targets, Charts & System
ECDIS Responsibility & Assessment

5 Respond to emergencies Precautions for protection and safety of passengers

Initial action following collision or grounding
Rescuing persons from the sea, assisting a ship in distress and port
emergencies
6 Respond to a distress signal at Search and rescue (duplication from GOC GMDSS)
sea

7 Use the IMO SMCP and use English language (Covered by Eng 1 - 4) 374 hours
English in written and oral
form

(model course 3.17)

8 Transmit and receive Transmit and receive signals by morse light

information by visual
signalling
Use the international code of signals

9 Manoeuve the ship Ship manoeuvering and handling

Turning circles and stopping distances
Effect of wind and current on ship handling
Manoeuvres for rescue of person overboard
Squat, shallow water and similar effects
Proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

1 Plan a voyage and conduct Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods
navigation of plotting ocean tracks
Routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships' Routeing

Reporting in accordance with the General principles for Ship Reporting

Systems and VTS procedures

2 Determine position and the Position determining in all conditions

accuracy of resultant position
fix by any means

Celestial observations
Terrestrial observations, including the ability to use appropriate charts,
notices to mariners and other publications to assess the accuracy of the
resulting fix

Modern electronic navigational aids with specific knowledge of their

operating principles, limitations, sources of error, detection of
misrepresentation of information and methods of correction to obtain
accurate position fixing

Integrated Naviation System (INS) and Integrated Bridge Sytem (IBS)

3 Determine and allow for The principles and errors of the magnetic compass
compass errors
The principles and errors of gyro compasses
 Systems under control of the master gyro and knowledge of the
operation and care of the main types of gyro-compass

4 Coordinate search and rescue Respond to a distress message

operations
(IMO Model Course 1.08) Co-ordinate search and rescue operation
Execute a search and rescue operation

5 Establish watchkeeping Thorough knowledge of content, application and intent of the

arrangements and procedures International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as
amended

Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the

principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch
Knowledge of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) and Bridge Navigational
Watchkeeping Alarm Systems (BNWAS)

6 Maintain safe navigation An appreciation of system errors and thorough understanding of the
through the use of information operational aspects of navigational systems
from navigation equipment
and systems to assist
command decision making

See IMO Model Courses 1.08, Blind pilotage planning

1.22, 1.27 and 1.34 Evaluation of navigational information derived from all sources, including
radar and ARPA, in order to make and implement command decisions for
collision avoidance and for directing the safe navigation of the ship

The interrelationship and optimum use of all navigational data available

for conducting navigation

7 Maintain safe navigation Management of operational procedures, system files and data, including:
through the use of ECDIS and
associated navigation systems
to assist command decision
making

See IMO Model Courses 1.08, Manage procurement, licensing and updating of chart data and system
1.22 and 1.34 software to conform to estabished procedures
System and information updating, including the ability to update ECDIS
system version in accordance with vendor's product development

Create and maintain system configuration and backup files

Create and maintain log files in accordance with established procedures

Create and maintain route plan files in accordance with established

procedures
Use ECDIS log-book and track history functions for inspection of system
functions, alarm settings and user responses
Use ECDIS playback functionality for passage review, route planning and
review of system functions
8 Forecast weather and Ability to understand and interpret a synoptic chart and to forecast area
oceanographic conditions weather, taking into account local weather conditions and information
received by weather fax

Knowledge of the characteristics of various weather systems, including

tropical revolving storms and avoidance of storm centres and the
dangerous quadrants

Knowledge of ocean current systems

Ability to calculate tidal conditions
Use all appropriate nautical publications on tides and currents

9 Respond to navigational Precautions when beaching a ship

emergencies
Action to be taken if grounding is imminent, and after grounding
Refloating a grounded ship with and without assistance
Action to be taken if collission is imminent and following a collission or
impairment of the watertight integrity of the hull by any cause
Assessment of damage control
Emergency steering
Emergency towing arrangements and towing procedure

10 Manoeuvre and handle a ship Manoeuvres when approaching pilot stations and embarking or
in all conditions disembarking pilots etc
Handling ship in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters etc
Application of constant rate-of-turn techniques
Manoeuvring in shallow water, including reduction of under-keel
clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching
Interaction between passing ships and between own ship and nearly
banks (canal effect)
Berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and
current with and without tugs
Ship and tug interaction
Use of propulsion and manoeuvring systems
Choice of anchorage; anchoring with one or two anchors etc
Dragging anchor; clearing fouled anchors
Dry-docking, bith with and without damage
Management and handling of ships in heavy weather, including assisting
a ship or aircraft in dristress; towing operations etc
Precautions in manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in
bad weather
Methods of taking on board survivors from rescue boats and survival
craft
Ability to determine the manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of
common types of ships etc
Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by
own ship's bow wave and stern wave
Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice or in
conditions of ice accumulation on board
Use of, and manoeuvring in and near, traffic separation schemes and in
vessel traffic service (VTS) areas
11 Operate remote controls of
propulsion plant and
engineering systems and
services
Contribute to berthing, Working knowledge of the mooring system and related procedures
anchoring and other mooring
operations
Contribute to the safe
operation of deck equipment
and machinery
Contribute to shipboard
maintenance and repair
Function 2 Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level
1 Monitor the loading, stowage, Knowledge of the effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the
securing, care during the seaworthiness and stability of the ship
voyage and the unloading of
cargoes
Operating principles of marine power plants
Ships' auxiliary machinery
General knowledge of marine engineering terms
Knowledge of deck equipment
Knowledge of the following procedures and ability to:
Rig and unrig bosun's chairs and staging
Rig and unrig pilot ladders, hoists, rat-guards and gangways
Use marlin spike seamanship skills, including the proper use of knots,
splices and stoppers
Ability to carry out deck maintenance according to shipboard instructions
and safety standards, etc
Total function 1
Draught, trim and stability
Securing cargoes
Deck cargoes
Container cargo
Bulk cargo (other than grain)
Bulk grain cargo
Knowledge of safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes, including
dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes, and their effect on the
safety of life and of the ship
Cargo care
Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes
Cargo-handling equipment and safety
Oil tanker piping and pumping arrangements
Precautions before entering enclosed or contaminated spaces
Cargo calculations and cargo plans
Clear, understandable and consistently successful communications (Must
be handeled by English)
2 Inspect and report defects and Cargo space inspection
damage to cargo spaces,
hatch covers and ballast tanks

Hatch covers inspection

Ballast tanks inspection
Damage report
Enhanced survey programme

1 Plan and ensure safe loading, Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international regulations,
stowage, securing, care during codes and standards concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing
the voyage and unloading and transport of cargoes
cargoes

Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo

operations
Use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment,
including automatic data-based (ADB) equipment, and knowledge of
loading cargoes and ballasting in order to keep hull stress within
accaptable limits
Stowage and securing of cargoes on board ships, including cargo-
handling gear and securing and lashing equipment
Loading and unloading operations, with special regard to the transport of
cargoes identified in the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and
Securing

General knowledge of tankers and tanker operations

Knowledge of the operational and design limitations of bulk carriers
Ability to use all available shipboard data related to loading, care and
unloading of bulk cargoes
Ability to establish procedures for safe cargo handling in accordance with
the provisions of the relevant instruments etc
Ability to explain the basic principles for establishing effective
communications and improving working relationship between ship and
terminal personnel

2 Assess reported defects and Knowledge of the limitations on strength of the vistal constructional parts
damage to cargo spaces, of a standard bulk carrier and ability to interpret given figures for
hatch covers and ballast tanks bending moments and shear forces
and take appropriate action

Ability to explain how to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers of

corrosion, fatigue and inadequate cargo handling

3 Carriage of dangerous goods International regulations, standards, codes and recommendations on

carriage of dangerous goods
Carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes, precautions
during loading and unloading and care during the voyage

Total function 2
 Function 3 Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level
1 Ensure compliance with Prevention of pollution of the marine environment and anti-pollution
pollution prevention procedures
requirements
Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the
marine environment
Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment
Importance of proactive measurers to protect the marine environment
(Including IMO Model course 1.35)

2 Maintain seaworthiness of the Ship stability

ship Working knowledge and application of stability, trim and stress tables,
diagrams and stress-calculating equipment
Understanding of fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial
loss of intact buoyancy
Understanding of the fundamentals of watertight integrity
Ship construction
General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the
proper names for the various parts

3 Prevent, control and fight fires 36 hours

on board
(model course 2.03)

4 Operate life-saving appliances 32 hours

(model course 1.23)

5 Apply medical first aid on 21 hours

board ship
(model course 1.14)

6 Monitor compliance with Basic working knowledge of the relevant IMO conventions concerning
legislative requirements safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment

7 Application of leadership and Working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training
teamworking skills
 (model course 1.39)
8 Contribute to the safety of
personnel and ship
(model courses 1.19 -1.21)
1 Control trim, stability and
stress
2 Monitor and control
compliance with legislative
measures to ensure safety of
life at sea and protection of
the marine environment
3 Maintain safety and security of Thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International
the ship's crew and
passengers and the
A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and
recommendations, and national legislation
Ability to apply task and workload management including:
Planning and coordination
Personnel assignment
Time and resource constraints
Prioritization
Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management:
Allocation, assignment and prioritization of resources
Effective communication on board and ashore
Decisions reflect consideration of team experiences
Assertiveness and leadership, including motivation
Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques:
Situation and risk management
Identify and consider generated options
Selecting course of action
Evaluation of outcome effectiveness
Shipbuilding materials, Weldings, Bulkheads
Stability
Effect on stability in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of
a compartment and countermeasurers to be taken
Knowledge of IMO recommendations concerning ship stability
Fundamental principles of ship construction, trim and stability
Knowledge of relevant international maritme law embodied in
international agreements and conventions (Content of this subject is
based on the coverage for the model course ML Nav 7.01. This to give
students general knowledge of the responsibilities under international
agreements and conventions that impact on the role of management
level officers)
Responsibilities under other international maritime law embodied in
international agreements and conventions that impact on the role of
management level deck officers
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in
emergencies
Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion,
collision or grounding
3 Develop emergency and Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies
damage control plans and
handle emergency situations

Ship construction, including damage control

4 Use of leadership and Knowledge of shipboard personnel management training

managerial skill
A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and
recommendations, and national legislation
Ability to apply task and workload management
Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management
Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques
Development, implementation, and oversight of standard operating
procedures

5 Organize and manage the Medical Care Table A-VI/4-2

provision of medical care on
board

(IMO Model Course 1.15)

Total function 3

GMDSS
1 General Operator Certificate Familiarization only

(model course 1.25)

General Education Courses

1 Phyiscal education
Basic swimming
Advanced swimming
Team sports
Dual sports

2 Mathematics & Natural College algebra

Sciences Plane & spherical trionometry
Solid mensuration
General physics
Applied physics
General chemistry

3 Information technology Computer applications & networking

4 Social sciences General psychology with alcohol & drug prevention

Politics & governance with Philippine constitution
Society & culture with family planning, STD, HIV & AIDS prevention
Soc. Sci. 4 – Basic Economics w/ Taxation and Agrarian Reform
5 Mandated courses The life, works & writings of Jose Rizal
6 Language & Humanities Study & thinking skills in English
Writing in the discipline
Speech communication with IMO SMCP
Research & report writing
World culture and geography
Ethics
Filipino 1
Filipino 2

7 National service training

program Total gen ed

total indicative class hours

Total number of hours per course based on 18 weeks a semester per academic calendar year
Number of hours per week (lec + lab)
Note: For some subjects hours might be split over 2 semesters in order to balance teaching load

Competences from Table A-II/1 OIC Navigational Watch

Competences from Table A-II/2 ML Deck
Competences from Table A-II/5 Able Seafarer Deck
Competence from Table A-VI/6-2

*INDICATIVE CLASS HOURS = Lecture, laboratory, group work and other

teaching learning acitivities within the lesson or course plan.
ATION BASED ON THE 1978 STCW CONVENTION AND CODE INCLUDING THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS

INDICATIVE MHEIs
CLASS Curriculum
HOURS* Compliance English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Filipino 1 Filipino 2

54 54 54 54 54 54

60 60
214 214
30 30
9 9
35 35
6 6
79 79

100 100

6 6
8 8
4 4
18 18

2 2
2 2

13 13

8 8
11 11
5 5
6 6
4 4
20 20

10 10

9 9
9 9
7 7
6 6

9 9
5 5
4 4
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1 1

10 10

4 4
2 2
2 2
3 3
4 4

38 38

10 10
16 16

20 20

30 30

10 10
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24 24

14 14

7 7
6 6
3 3
25 25

25 25
8 8

6 6

6 6

2 2
2 2
12 12

6 6

997 997

10 10
6 6
4 4
2 2
3 3
2 2

9 9
8 8
7 7
4 4
2 2
5 5
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5 5
2 2
1 1
2 2

20 20

16 16

3 3

26 26

142 142
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18 18

8 8
12 12

44 44

63 63

33 33

20 20
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83 83

11 11

2 2

28 28
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132 66

36 36
36 36
36 36
36 36

54 54
54 54
54 54
96 96
90 90
90 90

90 90

54 54
54 54
54 54
54 54
54 54
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54 54 54
54 54 54
54 54 54
54 54
54 54
54 54 54
54 54 54

108 108
1482 1482

3135 3009 54 54 54 54 54 54

academic calendar year 54 54 54 54 54 54

3 3 3 3 3 3
r to balance teaching load
MANILA AMENDMENTS

General Education Courses

Nat Sci 1 Nat Sci 2 Nat Sci 3

Humanities Humanities Information
Math 1 Math 2 Math 3 General Applied General
1 2 Technology
Physics Physics Chemistry
54 54 54 54 54 108 90 90 90
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54
54
96
90
90

90
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54

54 54 54 54 54 96 90 90 90

54 54 54 54 54 108 90 90 90
3 3 3 3 3 6 5 5 5
 Physical Education Courses

Soc Sc 1 Soc Sc 2 Soc Sc 3 Soc Sc 4 Rizal P.E. 1 P.E. 2 P.E. 3 P.E. 4

54 54 54 54 54 36 36 36 36
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36
36
36

54
54
54
54
54
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54 54 54 54 54 36 36 36 36
3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
National Service
Training Program

NSTP 1 NSTP 2 Nav 1 Nav 2 Nav 3 Nav 4 Nav 5 Nav 6 Nav 7

54 54 126 90 162 90 90 72 90

60
74 140
30
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35

13

8
11
5
6
4
20

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9
7
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10
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54 54 116 74 140 70 67 41 78

54 54 126 90 162 90 90 72 90
3 3 7 5 9 5 5 4 5
 Professional Courses

Seam 1 Seam 2A Seam 2B Seam 3 Seam 4 Seam 5 D-Watch 1 D-Watch 2 Met-O 1

108 90 108 72 72 72 108 72 90

6
79

100

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8

18

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108 90 108 72 72 72 108 72 90

6 5 6 4 4 4 6 4 5
 SAT &
Met-O 2 Marcom MarEv Mar Law Mar Pow Persman Safety 1 Safety 2
SDSD

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10
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