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Higher Technical University College of Nautical Science and Naval Engines
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Grao en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo
 Subjects
  Naval Construction
   Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Classification of ships Definition of shipbuilding. Ship concept. Types of fleets. Classification of ships.
2. Nomenclature and definition of the characteristics of a ship. Main parts and dimensions of a ship. Displacement. Dead weight. Coefficients. Arching. Freeboard. Load lines. Power of marine machines. Ship movements.
3. Hull structure


Longitudinal. Transverse. Joints between reinforcements. Bulkheads. Skin.
4. Efforts in the ship. Materials used in shipbuilding Steel. Aluminum. Composite materials. Characteristics of the materials. Union types. Welding. Efforts to which ships are subjected. Sheer. Torsion.Vibrations
5. Compartments and spaces of a ship Definition and description of the different spaces of the ship. Peaks. Holds. Tanks. Superstructure. Decks
6. Nomenclature and definition of accesses to ship compartments Hatches. Gates. Doors. Scales.
7. Mooring, anchoring and towing equipment Equipment number. Anchoring and mooring equipment. Anchors. Chains. Windlass
8. Steering gear Telemotor. Servomotor. Rudder. Stabilizers
9. Regulations IMO. MARPOL. SOLAS. Classification societies. Regulations.
10. Cargo-Handling Equipment Own and third-party means related to loading and unloading. Cranes
11. Life-saving equipment.


General ideas. Lifeboats, davits,life ring, lifejackets, etc.
12. Equipment and service systems
Ballast system. Valves. Sounding tubes. Aeration tubes. Mooring and anchoring equipment.Fire-fighting systems. Fuel systems. Propulsion. Water systems. . Types of maintenance and inspections
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