| Fishing gear materials |
|
1.
Introduction to fishing gear materials. 2.
Classification of fishing gear materials.
3. Numbering system of twines and ropes
4. Selection of materials in relation to the fish and
fishing methods.
5. Construction of twines and ropes
6. Steel ropes – Materials and construction –
combination ropes.
7. Study on accessories like floats, sinkers, thimbers etc. |
| Fishing Gear Design |
|
1.
Introduction 2. Important fishing gears
3. Fishing gear classification
4. Netting
5. Mesh selectivity
6. Shaping
7. Mounting
8. Design, construction of fishing gears
9. Otter boards
10. Sweep lines
11. Size and power of the board in relation to Gear
12. Gear Testing |
| Fishing Technique |
|
Principles
of catching fish - Classification of fishing
technique – Detailed study on various types – Recent development and improvement
on modern fishing methods. |
| Nautical Science |
|
Chart
work – passage planning – Rule of the Road and buoy age system –
Emergencies at sea |
| Safety at Sea |
|
Life
Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances - Use, care and maintenance – Safety practices at
sea. |
| Marine Engines |
|
Principles
of operation of IC engines – components of diesel engines – systems of Diesel
engines – operation and maintenance of the engines – power
transmission/propellers systems – maintenance of vessels. |
| Marine Refrigeration |
|
Principles
of operation – components of refrigeration system – general lay out of
refrigeration of fishing vessel and refrigerant. |
| Electrical |
|
Basic
knowledge of electricity – Source of electricity – Electrical circuit theory
– Cells and batteries – Types of Electrical power – Alternating current
(AC) and Direct current (DC) – Advantages of AC over DC |
| Electronics |
|
Marine
Instrumentation |
| Fishing Craft Technology |
|
Indigenous
crafts – classification of fishing vessels – ship terminology –
construction material – stages of construction |
| Marine Meteorology and Oceanography |
|
Pressure
and wind distribution – Ocean currents – Tropical revolving storms –
Monsoon |
| Integral Coastal Zone Management |
|
Principles,
Dynamics and management aspects. |
| Hydraulics, Deck & Deck Machineries |
|
Principles
– Pumps, Motor – Controlling systems – Deck Machineries – Construction
– usage |
| Deck lay out |
|
Deck lay
out for trawler, long liner, purse seiner, gill netter |
