Study programme title in Est.

Veeteede haldamine ja ohutuse korraldamine

Study programme title in Engl.

Waterway Safety Management

TalTech study programme code

VDVR25

MER study programme code

258618

Study programme version code

VDVR25/25

Faculty / college

V - Estonian Maritime Academy

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Tõnis Hunt

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Applied higher education study

ECTS credits

180

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

6 semesters

Study programme group

Transport Services

Broad area of study

Services

Study field

Transport services

Curriculum group

Transport services

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The curriculum prepares specialists in hydrography and marine cartography according to the standards of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). Show more...
The program focuses on the safety of offshore areas, ports, and waterways, providing students with the necessary skills for waterway management and selecting appropriate coastal and offshore engineering structures, taking environmental impacts into account. Students acquire the skills to conduct hydrographic surveys, create navigation charts, and design shipping routes. Graduates are prepared to work independently or in teams, solving complex maritime challenges in both the public and private sectors, and they also have the opportunity to continue their studies at the master's level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

A graduate of the curriculum:
- understands the processes and principles of waterway design, Show more...
identifies the necessary initial data for the use of water areas, and applies drawing software for the design of maritime and inland waterway routes, ensuring safe navigation;
- has a systematic understanding of the key concepts, theoretical principles, and research methods of hydrography, and plans, conducts, and analyzes hydrographic surveys to support maritime operations and safety;
- is proficient in maritime navigation theory, safety requirements, and communication systems necessary for small vessel operators;
- creates standard-compliant navigation charts and port plans;
-selects appropriate coastal engineering structures based on soil conditions and loads, and determines the forces acting on hydraulic structures.
- understands the basic principles of environmental protection and assesses potential environmental issues and their impacts related to their field;
- analyzes waterway management and maritime safety issues, gathers relevant information, and offers solutions;
- works independently and in teams in a multicultural environment, is able to communicate professionally in Estonian and English, and uses the necessary information and communication technologies.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the Show more...
successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate; In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Bachelor of Science in Engineering