South Africa
The national curriculum will enable both leaners and educators to understand what is require of them to achieve before examinations.
Nautical Science (GRADE 12)
| TOPIC & DURATION | VIDEO LINK | TEXT LINK |
| Topic 1 Nautical Navigation Analyse and compare navigation systems, their principles of operation, strengths and shortcomings. | ||
| Synthesise information about the altitude and bearings of the sun from a variety of sources including navigational instruments, nautical tables, nautical publications and observation of the sun and plot the position of the vessel on a mercator plotting sheet. | ||
| Apply data obtained through navigational instruments (compass and sextant), from nautical tables and publications and the observation of the sun to fix the position of a vessel anywhere at sea. | ||
| Topic 2 Seamanship Evaluate the factors and forces affecting the stability of ships including the hull stresses, loadlines and zones and the effect of handling and stowing of cargo or ballast. | ||
| Compare and contrast the methods of loading, stowage and discharging cargo on and from various types of commercial vessel. | ||
| Analyse and evaluate the safety procedures needed to ensure safety on board. | ||
| Investigate the development of a human rights approach to sea-going employment to avoid exploitation. | ||
| Investigate the effect of pollution caused by ships on the environment and recommend possible preventative measures. | ||
| Topic 3: Meteorology Access and apply information of various weather phenomena to determine their effect on planned passages. | ||
| Explain the system of weather reporting used at sea. | ||
| Categorise the weather patterns found in various parts of the globe and their impact on shipping. | ||
| Predict the action to be taken by ships when faced with adverse weather conditions. | ||
| Topic 4: Maritime Communications Analyse and evaluate the effective communication practices using an automated system to ensure safety on board a vessel. | ||
| Analyse and explain the concept, organisation and operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System used at sea. | ||
| Draft emergency messages ready for transmission and explain the procedure for their use. | ||