Syllabus for GP-III

Mathematics

• Quadratic Equations.
• Numerical & Linear Algebra.
• Vector Analysis Geometry and Numerical Methods, Numerical and Linear Programming.
• Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.

Physics

• Vector in 3 dimensions and Operations; Direction; Cosines; Spherical polar coordinates, Newton’s Laws.
• Sound harmonic oscillation, Longitudinal and transverse Oscillations, Pendulum, simple Harmonic motions: Lissaajous patterns. Mechanical waves, Travelling waves, Phase velocity of travelling waves; Sinusoidal waves.
• Power and intensity in wave motion, Visible light (physical characteristics). Light as an Electro-magnetic wave: Speed of light in matter & physical aspects.
• Heat and Temperature.
• Kinetic theory of the ideal gas, Work done on an ideal gas.
• Hydrostatic properties and pressures.

Computers

• Identification computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Software applications.
• File management.
• Creating basic documents, worksheets, presentations and databases.
• Distinguishing advantages and disadvantages of networks.
• Working with email and recognize email netiquette.
• Exploring the Web and conducting research.
• Identification computer risks and safety.

English

• Simple Essay writing.

Meteorology

• Weather patterns, types clouds, seasons, cold fronts, affects on weather, weather charting and predictions; oceans, cold, warm waters, tides and currents.
• Meteoroligal and Oceanic instruments and hydrographic surveying.

Naval Architecture

• Ships’ structure with strength members, beams, pillars, frames, brackets, bulkheads and disposition of holds, tanks and other spaces, piping, water-tight and strength integrity and general requirements for surveys, inspections and certification.

Ship Stability

• Effects of buoyancy, gravity and weight shifts on ships with respect to centre of gravity of the vessel, centre of buoyancy or meta-centric height of this position above the keel, transverse and longitudinal moments, effecting inclining of the vessel and longitudinal trim, righting moments to return to the upright position after being inclines by the force of sea waves, angle of loll, angle of vanishing stability and the formulae and calculations.
• TPI, stresses, bending moments, hogging and sagging and use of tables and use of loading calculators.

Practical Navigation

• Carrying out calculations for distances and courses, rhumb line and great circle sailing, and positioning and bearing by celestial navigation. And voyage planning.
• Chart work, including determining and allowing for currents and wind set.

Navigational Equipment and Electronics

• Use and maintenance of navigational equipment, including knowledge of the electronic navigational equipment.

Seamanship

• Ropes, knots and splices, moorings, portable ladders, bosun’s chair, boat work, masts, rigging and cargo gear, blocks and tackles, working aloft and over the side, maintenance of decks, superstructures, over side and deck fittings and equipment, cargo work and preservation of cargoes, dunnaging, ventilation, maintenance of hold side battens and bilges.
• Signalling by morse and semaphore.

Marine Engineering Practice, Safety and the Environment

• Marine management, applying maritime legislation and safety management systems to shipboard operations.
• Personnel management.
• Safety engineering and the environment.
• Health and Safety legislation covering employers and employees, handling, storage and disposal of dangerous substances.
• Work equipment safety requirements and risk assessment.
• Scheduling and planning.

Practical hands down training is provided at Wartsila (Pakistan) Pvt Ltd., Lahore.

Catering

• Hygiene and Cleanliness.
• Preservation of foods, including refrigeration.