Course Code: FIS308
Course Title: Elementary Seamanship and Navigation
Number of Units: 2 Units
Course Duration: Two hours per week
Course Coordinator: Dr. F.I. Adeosun
Email: adeosunfi@yahoo.com
Office Location: Room D206, COLERM
Other Lecturers: Dr. (Mrs.) F.I.A. George and Dr. (Mrs.) O.T. Agbebi
Course Synopsis
Important sea terminology, parts of a boat, trawlers, strength of wind and state of sea. Coast lights and light vessels, Measures for distance, depth, speed etc. Launching and boarding of small boats. Life saving and fire fighting equipment and methods. Swimming.