Identifying Data 2020/21
Subject (*) Maritime accidents Investigation Code 631G01512
Study programme
Grao en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
Fourth Optional 6
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Non-attendance
Prerequisites
Department Ciencias da Navegación e Enxeñaría Mariña
Coordinador
Pacheco Martínez, Eliseo Antonio
E-mail
eliseo.pacheco@udc.es
Lecturers
Pacheco Martínez, Eliseo Antonio
E-mail
eliseo.pacheco@udc.es
Web
General description O obxectivo desta materia consiste en proporcionar os coñecementos básicos no proceso da investigación de accidentes e incidentes marítimos, e servir de ferramenta científica introdutoria que permita orientar a actividade profesional ao estudo técnico dos accidentes no mar.
Contingency plan 1. Modificacións nos contidos
Non se farán cambios.

2. Metodoloxías
*Metodoloxías docentes que se manteñen
Sesión maxistral
Traballos tutelados
Proba mixta
Estudo de casos
*Metodoloxías docentes que se modifican
Non se farán cambios.

3. Mecanismos de atención personalizada ao alumnado
Teams.
A titoría sincrónica está aberta en calquera momento, co límite da dispoñibilidade do profesor. Intentarase coordinar co alumno o tempo da titoría.
Email.
O profesor comprométese a responder o antes posible a todas as preguntas enviadas de xeito asíncrono.

4. Modificacións na avaliación
Non se farán cambios.
*Observacións de avaliación:

5. Modificacións da bibliografía ou webgrafía
Non se farán cambios.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A10 Redactar e interpretar documentación técnica e publicacións náuticas.
A40 Capacidad para identificar daños y defectos en la estructura del buque.
A41 Capacidad para identificar evidencias ante casos de accidentes y siniestros marítimos.
A42 Capacidad para recabar información objetiva en las entrevistas personales.
A44 Capacidad para redactar informes técnicos.
B2 Resolver problemas de xeito efectivo.
B3 Aplicar un pensamento crítico, lóxico e creativo.
B9 Capacidade para interpretar, seleccionar e valorar conceptos adquiridos noutras disciplinas do ámbito marítimo, mediante fundamentos físico-matemáticos.
B13 Comunicar por escrito e oralmente os coñecementos procedentes da linguaxe científica.
B14 Capacidade de análise e síntese.
B20 Desenvolverse para o exercicio dunha cidadanía aberta, culta, crítica, comprometida, democrática e solidaria, capaz de analizar a realidade, diagnosticar problemas, formular e implantar solucións baseadas no coñecemento e orientadas ao ben común.
B24 Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade.
C4 Desenvolverse para o exercicio dunha cidadanía aberta, culta, crítica, comprometida, democrática e solidaria, capaz de analizar a realidade, diagnosticar problemas, formular e implantar solucións baseadas no coñecemento e orientadas ao ben común.
C6 Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse.
C11 Que os estudantes sexan capaces de integrar coñecementos e enfrontarse á complexidade de formular xuízos a partires dunha información que, sendo incompleta ou limitada, inclúa reflexións sobre as responsabilidades sociais e éticas vencelladas á aplicación dos seus coñecementos e xuízos
C12 Que os estudantes saiban comunicar as suas conclusións e os coñecementos e razóns últimas que as sustentan a públicos especializados e non especializados dun xeito claro e sin ambigüidades

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Knowledge of national and international regulations applicable to maritime transport. Application of national and international regulations in the investigation of claims and maritime events. Ability to identify damage to the structure of the ship. Collection of evidence, personal interviews. Write reports and compile statistics. A10
A40
A41
A42
A44
B2
B3
B9
B13
B14
B20
B24
C4
C6
C11
C12

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Need to investigate accidents.



Difference with Judicial, Police or Expert Investigations.
Other regulatory investigations.
2. Regulations related to the Investigation of Claims and Maritime Events.



International regulations.
European regulations.
Spanish regulations.
3. A.849 (20). Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents.



Structure of the Code.
Definitions.
Most important aspects.
4. National Organizations in charge of Investigations.



Most important organisms.
International Forum of Marine Accident Investigators (MAIIF).
Commission of Investigation of Accidents and Maritime Incidents (CIAIM). Spain.
5. Methodologies for conducting the Research.



A.1075 (28): Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code.
MAIIF Investigation Manual.
MAIIF Investigators ’In-the-field Job Aid
MAIIF Fire Investigation Manual.
Other methodologies.
6. Writing the Report.

Phases in writing.
Items to cover.
Terminology.
A.918 (22). SMCP
7. IMO Reporting.

GISIS.
8. Statistics.

Examples of statistical databases.
9. Research Examples.

Comments on Investigation Reports.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A10 B3 B9 B14 B20 B24 C6 20 40 60
Supervised projects A10 A40 A41 A42 A44 B2 B3 B9 B13 B14 B20 B24 C4 10 30 40
Mixed objective/subjective test B2 B9 B13 C12 4 0 4
Case study A44 C11 10 28 38
 
Personalized attention 8 0 8
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning. Presentations of this type are variously referred to as ‘expository method’, ‘guest lectures’ or ‘keynote speeches’. (The term ‘keynote’ refers only to a type of speech delivered on special occasions, for which the lecture sets the tone or establishes the underlying theme; it is characterised by its distinctive content, structure and purpose, and relies almost exclusively on the spoken word to communicate its ideas.)
Supervised projects Supervised learning process aimed at helping students to work independently in a range of contexts (academic and professional). Focused primarily on learning ‘how to do things’ and on encouraging students to become responsible for their own learning.
Mixed objective/subjective test Mixed test consisting of essay-type and objective test questions. Essay section consists of open (extended answer) questions; objective test may contain multiple-choice, ordering and sequencing, short answer, binary, completion and/or multiple-matching questions.
Case study Teaching-learning method in which students are presented with a specific set of real-life circumstances and a problem (‘case’) which they must attempt to understand, assess and solve as a group through a process of discussion. Students should be able to analyse a series of facts relating to a particular area of knowledge or activity, and arrive at a rational conclusion via a process of discussion within small work groups.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Mixed objective/subjective test
Case study
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Description
Face-to-face.
During tutoring hours, and with prior sanitary authorization.

Teams.
Synchronous tutoring is open at any time, with the limit of the teacher's availability. An attempt will be made to coordinate the tutoring time with the student.

E-mail.
The teacher agrees to respond as soon as possible to all questions sent asynchronously.

As for the "Student with recognition of part-time dedication and academic waiver of attendance exemption" the teacher will make available the bibliography of the subject and the possibility of online tutoring.
Teacher and alumnx will coordinate this assistance.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Supervised projects A10 A40 A41 A42 A44 B2 B3 B9 B13 B14 B20 B24 C4 Un exemplo de traballo tutelado pode ser a realización dunha investigación propia dun sinistro marítimo. 50
Mixed objective/subjective test B2 B9 B13 C12 Para optar a Avaliación Continua haberá que xustificar un mínimo do 80%de asistencia. 40
Case study A44 C11 Un exemplo de estudo de caso pode ser o comentario a un informe oficial de investigación. 10
 
Assessment comments

The evaluation criteria contemplated in Table A-II / 1 of the STCW Code, and included in the Quality Assurance System, will be taken into account when designing and carrying out the evaluation.


Sources of information
Basic

A.1075(28). Guidelines to Assist Investigators in the Implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code.

MAIIF Investigation Manual.

MAIFF Investigators "In-the-field Job Aid".

MAIIF Fire Investigation Manual.

Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Maritime Safety /631G01211

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.