DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME Revision History

Revision: 00
Approved
STUDIES Date:
11/01/23
Approved By
Programme Coordinator:
Faculty of Engineering &
the Built Environment SUBJECT GUIDE – Signature

COLLISION REGULATIONS & IALA HOD: E. La Vita

2023 BUOYAGE 1A Signature
CRB150S

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
QUALIFICATION TYPE: BACHELOR OF NAUTICAL SCIENCE (BGNSCI)
SAQA CODE: BGNSCI
SAQA CREDITS: 360
NQF LEVEL (EXIT): 7
SUBJECT GUIDE
SUBJECT NAME: COLLISION REGULATIONS & IALA BUOYAGE 1A
SUBJECT CODE: CRB150S
IMPLEMENTATION: 2023
SEMESTER OR YEAR COURSE: Semester One
LEVEL OF SUBJECT WITHIN THE
FIRST-YEAR SUBJECT
PROGRAMME:
DURATION: February – June 2023
NOTIONAL HOURS: 60 Notional Hours

COURSE LINKAGE/S
QUALIFICATION LINKAGE/S: None
PROGRAM-LEVEL LINKAGE/S: None
PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECT/S: None
C0-REQUISITE SUBJECT/S: None
RECOGNITION AND EXEMPTION: None
COMPULSORY OR ELECTIVE
Compulsory
SUBJECT:
MAJOR SUBJECT: Yes (Please Note: This subject is a Pre-Requisite for Chartwork 1 & Electronic Navigation Systems 1)

ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT

WORD OF WELCOME:
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the COLLISION REGULATIONS & IALA BUOYAGE 1A subject at the Department of Maritime
Studies under the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. Through this course, you will be equipped
with theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge, mainly through computer simulation and desktop exercises
in order to be able to prevent collisions at sea, including any waters connected therewith and navigable by
seagoing vessels; and likewise, you will be introduced to the IALA Buoyage System for the purposes of safe
navigation. The theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge that you are about to gain will stand you in good
stead as you progress toward becoming an officer of the navigational watch.

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 Seaworthy vessels are seagoing, and with this comes navigation; this course lays the foundation for safe
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SUBJECT:
navigation and collision prevention at sea and in any waters navigable by seagoing vessels.

GENERAL
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Building/Room Telephone e-mail address Consulting Hours
Granger Bay
LECTURER/EXAMINER: M.S. Matomela Campus, Room (021) 4405704 matomelam@cput.ac.za By appointment
3.09
Granger Bay
INTERNAL MODERATOR: Ms. S.C. Ntuli Campus, Room (021) 4405769 ntulis@cput.ac.za By appointment
3.11
SAMSA Cape Town, No.2
samsacpt@samsa.org.
EXTERNAL MODERATOR: Long street 18th (021) 4216170 Not Applicable
(by Audit) za
floor, Cape Town
COURSE COORDINATOR: ……………….. ……………….. ……………….. ………………………… ………………
Granger Bay
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: E. La Vita Campus, Room (021) 4405718 lavitae@cput.ac.za By appointment
2.07

Granger Bay By appointment

DEPARTMENT SECRETARY: N. Nkani (021) 4405700 nkanin@cput.ac.za
Campus, Room
on 2nd Floor

TIMETABLE

FOR THE OFFICIAL SUBJECT TIMETABLE, REFER TO THE DEPARTMENTAL NOTICEBOARD AND OR BLACKBOARD (MY CLASSROOM)

LENGTH OF COURSE
DURATION: 13 to 16 WEEKS
NOTIONAL HOURS
METHOD NOTIONAL HOURS
FORMAL LECTURES 30
TUTORIALS 3
ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS 6
SELF STUDY 10
OTHER (SIMULATOR, VIDEO, AND DESKTOP EXERCISES) 11
TOTAL 60

NOTE: ATTENDANCE POLICY RULE

Attendance of lectures and tutorials for this subject is compulsory (i.e., online or physical face-to-
face)
COURSEWARE
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972 (SAN HO-15), 2020 Edition; and
COMPULSORY COURSEBOOK/S:
Admiralty Publication NP735 IALA Maritime Buoyage System as amended, 2018, 8th Edition.
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RECOMMENDED BOOK/S: None

RECOMMENDED READINGS: Safety of Navigation in SOLAS, Chapter V: Selected Regulations: 2, 7, 8, 12, 13, 33, and 35.

LEARNER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Blackboard

ADDITIONAL WEBSITE/S: Various websites available through Google Scholar
Computer-Based Exercises and Simulation: Rules Master Pro and Maretek.
Desktop Exercises on Collision Avoidance.
OTHER MATERIALS: YouTube videos as referred to in the course materials.
Notes may be handed out during lectures and or made available on Blackboard
Students are expected to take notes during lectures.

STUDY COMPONENT
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to:
• apply the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972 and Admiralty Publication NP735 IALA Maritime Buoyage System
as amended, respectively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Primary learning objective:
• to ensure that nautical students have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the International Regulations for The
Prevention of Collisions at Sea and those of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System, as amended.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT METHOD
• knowledge and application of the ColRegs at • written examination on theoretical knowledge and its application, and Computer-
Sea 1972 and IALA Maritime Buoyage System Based Exercises and Simulation, where appropriate.
is understood.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS*
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT TYPE ASSESSMENT DATE MAXIMUM MARK
NUMBER
ASSESSMENT 1: Class Test 07/03/2023@10:00 100
ASSESSMENT 2 Class Test 18/04/2023@10:00 100
ASSESSMENT 3: Class Test 22/05/2023@10:00 100
ASSESSMENT 4: Project 31/05/2023@14h00 100
* Assessment criteria are given in individual assignments/project briefs on Blackboard.
ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION

DESCRIPTION: T1 T2 T3 T4
TERM: 1 2 2 2
WEIGHT IN %: 10 30 30 30
MODERATION SELECTION: N/A N/A N/A N/A

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE (PART ONE)

Not Applicable

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 ASSESSMENT OUTLINE (PART TWO)
Continuous Assessment

Subject Class Test Class Test Class Test Project

Weight 10 30 30 30

WHAT to do and • 1st assessment • 2nd Assessment • 3rd Assessment • 4th Assessment: Project
HOW??

MODES OF LEARNING • Acquisition • Acquisition • Acquisition • Acquisition

Acquisition • Discussion • Inquiry • Inquiry • Production
Practice • Inquiry • Collaboration • Collaboration • Inquiry
Inquiry • Collaboration • Discussion • Discussion • Collaboration
Production
Collaboration
Discussion
• 10 % towards the final mark. • 30% towards the final mark. • 30 % towards the final mark
ASSESSMENT • 30% towards the final mark.

HOW??
WHEN? 07/03/2023 at 10:00 18/04/23 at 10:00 22/05/23 at 10:00 31/05/2023 at 14:00
The student is encouraged to contact the lecturer by e-mail for a consultation or by appointment.
The submission dates for all tasks will be communicated via blackboard.
Students are to inform the lecturer of any difficulties they experience regarding the subject and not only with the submission of tasks and
Notes assessments.
All assessment tasks are compulsory.
The student shall write, submit all assessment tasks, and have to obtain 50% in order to be eligible to pass.

ASSESSMENT POLICY

1. This is a continuous assessment subject and does not require a final written examination.
2. The course will consist of 4 assessments throughout the semester (ref. assessment outline column).
3. Only students with course marks ranging from 45% to 49% qualify for re-assessment by which a fifth assessment may be written and
the lowest assessment mark of the semester to be eliminated.
4. Students not within the above-allocated % range will not be considered for re-assessment.
5. Students will not be permitted to write an assessment due to absenteeism without a valid doctor’s certificate.
6. Students require 50% to pass this subject.
7. Borderline marks – extract from CPUT Rules and Regulations:

If there are any borderline cases after calculation, then the departments should apply the following to the student’s final marks at the
Marks Discussion meeting: ‐

• 49% changed to 50%.

• 48% to 50% for one subject if a student has passed all other subjects during that assessment period.
• 47% to 50% if it is the last final year subject (the student must be currently registered for the subject).
• 74% to 75% if at least another 75% or more was obtained during that assessment period.
• 74% to 75% if at least another 75% or more was obtained during that assessment period.
• 73% to 75% of all other subjects are 75% or more.

In subjects where the pass mark is not 50% then the criteria should be adjusted accordingly.

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 RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The students must familiarize themselves with all rules, policies, and responsibilities as outlined in the learner guide.
• The subject will be presented over six months, assessments are scheduled herein, and each assessment is compulsory.
• Attendance and punctuality of lectures (and other scheduled sessions) are compulsory. Compulsory attendance applies to both physical and
online platforms when applicable. If absent, it is your personal responsibility to obtain documents/notes provided during lectures from either
Blackboard (if available) or peers.
• Assessments such as consultations and spot tests will not be rescheduled to accommodate absenteeism.
• Absenteeism during a test must be reported within three working days, and a valid medical certificate produced on the day of return.
• If extra time is required during a test due to special needs/disability, the lecturer should be informed at the start of the course so that
necessary arrangements can be made.
• Any late submission for a written assignment will result in zero marks for that assignment. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE unless a valid medical
certificate or other valid proof is submitted within three days.
• If you are absent for a presentation, you will receive zero unless a valid reason and documentation are submitted as stipulated above.
• Hand in assignments to your lecturer and sign for them. DO NOT place any assignments under the lecturer’s office door.
• Marks will be made available as promptly as possible after each assessment. These will be made available on designated
noticeboards/Blackboard, or as arranged with the lecturer. The lecturer should be notified immediately of any queries/discrepancies regarding
marks.
• Plagiarism is passing off someone else’s ideas as your own. Students who plagiarize will be severely penalised. All sources used must be
referenced correctly according to the Harvard referencing method. (Where students “borrow” from each other, both the lender and the borrower
will receive zero for that assignment). For each written assignment there must be a “Declaration” – signed, dated, and attached. An example of
the “Declaration” as part of your cover page is attached at the end of this subject guide.
• You must adhere to the class group in which you are registered, as the groups hold implications for the recording of marks. When absolutely
necessary to change groups, permission must be obtained from the subject lecturer and HoD, and the proper procedure must be followed.
• Class representatives will be appointed at the course’s onset and the key liaison between the lecturer and /or the HoD concerning any
concerns relating to this course.
• Your assistance to improve the course will be appreciated and reflections/evaluations on the course will be conducted throughout the
semester.
PRACTICALS
TOPIC PRACTICAL NAME RELATED THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
REQUIRED
Collision Avoidance Exercises Rules Master Pro ColRegs
IALA Buoyage Maretek IALA Buoyage System

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Students who cancel their studies/subjects may be allowed credit according to the following table:
SEMESTER 1: COURSES and MODULARIZED SUBJECTS
REDUCTION IN FEES DATES
100% TBA
50% TBA
0% TBA

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 SUBJECT STRUCTURE
SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE

TERM 1 and TERM 2

WEEKS SAMSA CODE TOPIC DATE

1 Introduction/Rules 1-3
SAN-HO-15 20/02/23 – 24/03/22
2 Rules 4 - 10
SAN-HO-15 27/02/23 – 03/03/22
3 Rules 11 - 18
SAN-HO-15 13/03/22 – 17/03/22
4 Rules 19 - 26
SAN-HO-15 13/03/22 – 17/03/22
5 Rules 27 - 34
SAN-HO-15 27/03/22 – 31/03/22
6 Rules 35 - 41
SAN-HO-15 03/04/22 – 07/04/22
7 SAN-HO-15 Annexes I - IV 10/04/22 – 14/04/22
8 NP735 IALA Buoyage System 01/05/22 – 05/05/22
9 SAN-HO-15 & Quiz/Class Exercise/Desktop Exercise 08/05/22 – 12/05/22
NP735
10 SAN-HO-15 & Quiz/Class Exercise/Desktop Exercise 15/05/22 – 19/05/22
NP735
11 SAN-HO-15 & Revision Revision
NP735
12 SAN-HO-15 & Revision Revision
NP735

End of Assessments

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Technological capability and foresight

A CPUT graduate will recognise that society,
technology, and science are intertwined so that
technology and science have the capacity to effect
changes in society.
Furthermore, CPUT graduates will recognise that
science and technology should be used for the overall
benefit of society even though its effects may also
sometimes be harmful.
Graduates will also recognise that scientific knowledge
and its related technologies will need to be
transformed/adapted to complex and changing
circumstances. CPUT graduates would thus need to take
a critical and reflective stance on how technology is
used and for what ends, including issues of
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Underpinning abilities for technological capability
• Using practical knowledge which involves the ability
to transform knowledge and technological capabilities
to new contexts and platforms;
• Using practical knowledge which enables the
graduate to act in an environmentally sustainable
manner;
• The ability to optimally communicate and follow
through technological and other solutions;
• Autonomous decision-making based on the transfer
and application of practical knowledge;
• The ability to access relevant knowledge;
• An awareness of social priorities, responsibilities, and
associated problems which may have technological
solutions;
 environmental awareness and sustainability, and to act • Critical and reflective stances on the use of
accordingly. technology.
2. Resilience and problem-solving capability
A CPUT graduate will recognise the complexity of Underpinning abilities for resilience
problem-solving in society (including technological capability
problem-solving) and will be able to engage confidently • To reflect on and evaluate progress;
with such complexity. The graduate will recognise that • Administrative, organisational and
there are no simple solutions to problems in society and financial skills;
that there are many twists and turns, dead ends, and • To locate, evaluate, synthesise and
necessary restarts, and that they will need to act with apply information in context (information
resilience to succeed in these journeys. Such journeys literacy);
will typically occur within entrepreneurial, innovation, • To face difficult and complex challenges;
and investigative/research activities. • To recover from setbacks and try again;
• Self-healing.
3. Relational capability
A CPU T graduate will be able to stand in the shoes of Underpinning abilities for relational capability
others in order to understand their needs, values, and • Understanding and respect for others’ knowledge
cultures so that what is being worked on can have • Embracing diversity;
optimal effects and/or the best chances of success. In • Recognising one’s own shortcomings (including
so doing, CPUT graduates will be able to act with an in technology/practical knowledge);
understanding of others different from themselves, at • Effective communication across differences;
both the interpersonal and inter-professional levels. • Group work in addressing and solving problems
Furthermore, CPUT graduates will understand, learn (including technological problems);
with, and so be able to engage with others for the best • Harnessing the collective practical wisdom of others.
possible solutions to work and societal problems. This
capability is of advantage beyond the university and
influences how graduates work with community groups
or in local government, and relates to caring as well as
effectiveness. It can also apply to working inter-
professionally where, for example, a road engineer
would also have to work with environmentalists,
heritage experts, and others to get a job done for the
benefit of all.
4 Ethical capability
CPUT graduates will be orientated towards the well- Underpinning abilities for ethical
being and improvement of society rather than just capability
ensuring their well-being and advancement of • An orientation to the public good;
themselves. This will involve hearing and • Knowledge of field-specific professional ethics;
acknowledging the concerns of others. In their • Relational capability (as above);
professional fields, furthermore, morality forms a • An ability to discern whether professional practices
cornerstone against which ethical decisions are made in are within ethical boundaries;
practice and as such characterises being • An ability to make ethical decisions;
professional. • An ability to act on unethical practices.
STUDENT SUPPORT
SUPPORT PROGRAMMES AT THE UNIVERSITY
THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS

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Services
Student counselling can assist you in achieving these goals by offering you the following services, amongst others:
Individual counselling
Career counselling
Skills development
Wellness programs
Peer helper services
Contact
Email: Student-Counselling@cput.ac.za
Cape Town Campus
Room 2.700, 2nd level Administration Building
Tel: +27 21 460 3237
ADDITIONAL NOTES
1. This document is subject to review.

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 CPUT STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Submit the signed Acknowledgement to matomelam@cput.ac.za within a week from the date of
receipt.

This CPUT Student Acknowledgement serves to confirm that you have read it and
understand its contents.

I, the undersigned, herein declare that I have read the Subject Guide for Collision Regulations and
IALA Buoyage 1A (CRB150S) and understand the information and my responsibilities as a student
thereof. I commit to attend all lectures, and if, because of illness or emergency, I am unable to
attend, I will inform my lecturer and the department and submit a valid medical certificate or other
valid proof within three (3) days.

SURNAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………

NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

STUDENT NUMBER: ……………………………………………………………………………..

CONTACT NUMBERS: ……………………………………………………………………………

EMAIL ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………………

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DATE: 2023 /……….. /……………..

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