Coracle Online Apps
Rules of the Road (Colregs) 0.0.3
As commercial shipping expanded after the Second World War andshipping lanes grew more crowded, the major shipping nations triedto introduce consistent rules on navigation so that ship operatorscould be certain about their duties in busy shipping lanes.The Collision Regulations of 1960 were the first majorinternational rules of the post-war era, but the implementation oftraffic separation schemes in areas such as the Strait of Doversoon necessitated an update.The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,better known as Colregs, were published by the IMO in 1972, andhave since been adopted by 155 states representing 98.7 per cent ofthe tonnage of the world's merchant fleets.The rules are presented here in bite-sized chunks, withaudio.
Writing at Sea 1.0.0
Get to grips with the fundamentals of writtenEnglish including report writing, formal letters and grammaressentials. This course is tailor made for the maritime sector withexamples, assignments, and tests using familiar seafaring languageand imagery.Writing@Sea helps you to:- Organise ideas and express them with confidence- Draft written reports, letters and email- Identify common mistakes made with apostrophes, spelling andpunctuationThe course is authored by a specialist English tutor with awealth of experience as an external assessor for the main examiningbodies. It's hosted and promoted by the Marine Society which aimsto be the first in learning and personal development forseafarers.This App is a free download however you will need to purchase alicense (£15) from The Marine Society to access.
Maths at Sea 1.0.2
Maths at Sea is an e-learning course in Mathsfor nautical students and those about to begin a course at nauticalcollege.There is also a testing module which can be taken in conjunctionwith the course or as an independent self assessment.Key features of the programme are that it has been written byprofessionals in nautical education and the entire programme ismarine themed - it uses relevant, nautically-flavoured examples andlanguage.As well as functional maths, it also covers elementary aspectsof algebra, geometry, and trigonometry: essential skill sets atnautical college, but often no longer covered as part of the schoolcurriculum.Maths At Sea was a Finalist in the International 2012 SeatradeAwards. It was highly commended by the judges as 'making asignificant contribution to the recruitment, training, retentionand advancement of the industry's most valuable asset - itspeople'.The award-winning course intuitively leads students to applybasic yet key maths concepts without them realising they are doingso.It's an ideal prep for nautical college or can be used as arevision aid for students whose studies have started.Licences to access the course and the testing programme cost£15.
Background to Shipping 1.0.1
Background to Shipping covers a range oftopics, including:- Ships and Trade. Global shipping and trading patterns. Typesof vessels. Maritime geography.- The Maritime Business and its players. Shipping companies:principals, intermediaries and practitioners: their role andresponsibilities. National and International organisations.- Classification and registration societies. Shippingcontracts- Bills of Lading, the three functions and different types of Billsof lading.- Port Agency. Role and authority of an agent. Port services andthe providers. Cargo working. Husbandry. Local requirements- Bulk Carrier and Tanker Documents. Charter parties and otherdocuments. Basic laytime concepts.- Liner Agency Documentation. The agency agreement. Spaceallocation, sales and marketing, dealing with cargo bookings,special cargo. Documentation. Conferences and consortia- Chartering. The chartering markets and different types ofcharter. How the deal is made. The charterer’s authority andresponsibility. Post fixture responsibilities. Brokerage.- Ports and Cargoes. The location, origins and facilities of ports.A selection of some ports with details of their import and exportfacilities- Ship Management and Operations. Different types of management –integral or independent managers. Roles and responsibilities of aship management department
Legal Principles 1.0.1
This module aims to improve your generalunderstanding of principles of the law relating to matters that arefrequently encountered in shipping business.This module looks at relevant case law and legal precedents tohelp you develop the ability to exercise foresight in avoidingproblems, and to deal intelligently with them if they arise.English law is the most widely used law in shipping business,with nearly all practical documents of an international naturebeing based on English Law. The module therefore concentrates onEnglish Law.
Rules of the Road - Colregs 2.0.1
Rules of the Road - International regulations for preventingcollisions at sea 1972. With amendments Dec 2009. This app nowcomes with new Maritime Geography and Introduction to Radar modulesincluded as well! As commercial shipping expanded after the SecondWorld War and shipping lanes grew more crowded, the major shippingnations tried to introduce consistent rules on navigation so thatship operators could be certain about their duties in busy shippinglanes. The Collision Regulations of 1960 were the first majorinternational rules of the post-war era, but the implementation oftraffic separation schemes in areas such as the Strait of Doversoon necessitated an update. The International Regulations forPreventing Collisions at Sea, better known as Colregs, werepublished by the IMO in 1972, and have since been adopted by 155states representing 98.7 per cent of the tonnage of the world'smerchant fleets. The rules are presented here in bite-sized chunks,with audio.
Logistics&MultiModal Transport 1.0.1
This module covers theinter-relationshipbetween all modes of transport used ininternational trade. As 90%of all international cargo transportincludes a sea movement leg,the main focus of this module is onlogistics and multi-modaltransport involving maritime transport onat least one leg. (Thismodules assumes that the systems used forsupply chain management,associated logistics and inventory controlare all computer basedand that you are familiar with thefundamentals of the Internet andbasic e-commerce)
Learn at Sea 0.0.6
Marine Society has partnered with Coracle tobuild a portfolio of courses to improve the skills of seafarersworldwide. Together we have built courses to improve the Maths andEnglish skills of all seafarersASSESS: Our free Skills Radar assessment will tell you what you aregood at and where you need to improve. Your Learn@Sea courses canbe tailored so you can spend time working on what isimportant.SUBSCRIBE: As a charity we believe money shouldn’t be a barrier toeducation. Our pricing is simple and affordable, you can accesscourses from as little as £1.99.LEARN: Whether you want to go from Rating to Officer or Chief toSuperintendent, our courses will give you the skills and confidenceyou need to start your journey.
Correspondent Connect 2.0.7
Always connected: Contact details for the UK Club’s entireworldwidecorrespondents network, available on and off line andalwaysup-to-date. Built in click-to-call, allows users to calldirectlyfrom the app. Search by Port or Country to find alocalcorrespondent in the Club’s network. The app also features adirectlink to our online ship finder. Contact our offices out ofhours orat the weekend, a full list of mobile numbers for thevariousdepartments and offices are available in the contactsection. UKP&I Club – Leadership in action Financial strengthandstability, speedy claims resolution, a broad internationalnetwork,the best risk management and loss prevention advice - theClub iscommitted to being the leading shipowner controlled providerofP&I insurance. That is the guiding principle andaffectseverything we do.
