To acquire knowledge in technical characteristics and design of transport vessels, natural and artificial waterways and hydraulic structures.

To apply acquired knowledge on technical and technological properties of water transport technology in solving transport problems in water transport, as well as in defining logistic chains and supply chains. The knowledge on the water transport technology, together with the knowledge acquired in the course Organization of Water Transport, defines the place and role of water transport in the knowledge basis acquired in the courses dealing with other forms of transport (road and railway), and reloading means and technology. The courses that present the knowledge upgrade and process complex knowledge necessary for solving the problem of selecting the most feasible logistic chain (freight forwarding, company logistics, intermodal transport technologies) demand the proper knowledge on the basic forms of transport.

Basic characteristics of water transport. Characteristic forms of water transport depending on navigation area. Transport vessels. Basics of theory oh ship and ship design. The main waterways. Hydrology and river bed forming. River regulation for navigation. Navigable canals. Ship locks. Maintenance of inland waterways.

Lectures: oral presentations and computer presentations. Auditory practice: oral presentations and computer presentations. Laboratory practice: introduction to the usage of instruments for measuring real system parameters, visiting the terrain and visiting establishments and companies dealing with the course matter.