Course Description

Training course approved by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (with the Manila Amendments), Sections A-II/1, A-II/2, А-І/12, p.1-2, A-VIII/2, p.3, p.4, p.4-1, B-I/12, items 68-69 and B-VIII/2, p.4-1 of the STCW Code, IMO Model Courses 1.22, and required by the 33 C.F.R. §157.415.

Topics covered are: Ship Manoeuvring characteristics. Bridge Watch keeping procedures and team management. Application of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 as amended. Conduct of vessel in heavy traffic areas, TSS, narrow channels, restricted visibility and pilotage waters. Use of RADAR/ARPA in assessing risk of collision, and for collision avoidance. Use and limitations of navigational equipment. Use of Electronic Navigational Aids in position fixing and collision avoidance. Passage planning, and maintainance of charts and publications.

Topics covered are: Principles of ship handling – turning circle, shallow water effects, wind and current effects. Emergency Manoeuvres – Ship handling with navigational equipment failures. Management of Navigational Emergencies. Anchoring in congested waters, anchoring in an emergency. Manoeuvring in Heavy Weather (slamming, quartering seas, parametric rolling). Search and Rescue. Human factors interplay and leadership in emergency situations.

Topics covered are: Ice Physics, Ice terminology and recognition of Ice types. Vessel Ice class and strenthening requirements. Ice advisory and Ice charts including interpretation of colour and Egg Code. Cold weather precautions on Deck, in E.R. and during Cargo operations. Passage planning – considerations for Ice. Ice seamanship, Navigation / ship handling in Ice. Using Ice Breaker Assistance and proceeding in a convoy. Entering port and berthing in icy waters.

Training course approved by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine, on the syllabus “Basic Training for Ships operating in Polar Waters” under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (with the Manila Amendments), Sections А-І/11, p. 4, А-І/12, А-V/4-1, В-І/12, p. 68-70, В-V/g of the STCW Code, IMO Model Course 7.11 «Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters».

Training course approved by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine, on the syllabus “Advanced Training for Ships operating in Polar Waters” under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (with the Manila Amendments), Sections А-І/11, p. 4, А-І/12, А-V/4-2, В-І/12, p. 68-70, В-V/g of the STCW Code, IMO Model Course 7.12 «Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters».

Type Specific ECDIS training on Totem ECDIS. The training course has been approved by the equipment manufacturer Totem Plus and is held in accordance with chapter II, section A-II/l and A-II/2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. The training complies with Totem Plus type specific training syllabus and course outline. Seafarers require this documentary evidence in order to verify their competence in the use of ECDIS according to section 6.3 of the ISM Code

Topics covered are: Setting of ECDIS equipment. Description of Menu and Display Panel. Route Planning function. Route Monitoring Function. Chart installation and Updating.

ECDIS type specific computer based familiarization training for the Japan Radio Company (JRC), model – Model: JAN – 701B/901B/2000

ECDIS type specific computer based familiarization training for theTOKYO KEIKI EC 7000A and 8000 series. Topics covered are: Setting of ECDIS equipment. Description of Menu and Display Panel. Route Planning function. Route Monitoring Function. Chart installation and Updating.

Topics covered are: SOLAS Chp. XII Regulations. Bulk Carrier Construction, Terminology of scantlings. Bulk Carrier Stresses. Loading / Unloading of Bulk Cargoes. Carriage of Special cargoes. Enhanced Survey Programme. Corrosion Control and Painting Methods. Hatch Cover Maintenance. Structural Maintenance and Repairs.

This course imparts knowledge to deck officers to plan a passage utilizing meteorological and oceanographical data available and route the vessel optimally to reduce heavy weather damage to ship and cargo and to ensure a safe, fast and comfortable voyage, thereby saving time and money.

The course covers: Shipowners Liability Risk Exposure. Marine Insurance and the role of surveyors. Cargo Documentation including Bills of Lading. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act. General Average and Salvage. Charter Parties – Voyage and Time. Notes of Protest and General Guidelines on cases of Legal Dispute.

Topics covered: Duties of a Third officer. Deck Watchkeeping. Log keeping. Pilot embarkation – procedures and precautions. GMDSS Equipment Tests. LSA / FFA Maintenance. On-board Release Gear on lifeboats.

Course covers: Planning of River Passage and Constant Rate of Turn. Upstream and Downstream River Passages. Analize of case studies. Anchoring Theory and use of anchors during emergency, Anchoring in congested anchorage. Ships’ Interaction. Mooring / Unmooring on the river port facilities.

Topics covered:

• Responsibilities of a Ship Master
• Communication, Teamwork, Leadership & Motivation
• Shipboard Management and Disciplinary actions
• Safe carriage of cargo
• Anchoring and Mooring
• Bunker management
• Inspections and surveys
• Master’s duty to render assistance
• Engineering knowledge.
• Suicide prevention – recognising signs of mental health problems.

The main topics covered:
• Case studies of Collision and Groundings
• Accident Investigation of Navigation Related Accidents
• Analysis of Navigational Errors
• Lessons Learnt
• Reinforcement of Good Watchkeeping Practices.

The course covers:
• Corrosion – Formation and causes.
• Surface Preparation – Standards tools and equipment, procedures, safeties.
• Painting – Types of paints, Maintenance chart, Painting Plan, Data sheets, Paint Storage
• Paint Application – P.P.E and Safety Precautions, Pre-preparation, Tools required, Paint Preparation and Painting procedure.
• Monitoring paint application – Humidity, Dew Point, WFT and painting defects.
• Spray Painting procedure.

Training course approved by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (with the Manila Amendments), Sections А-ІІІ/1, А-ІІІ/2, А-І/12 p. 1, 2, A-VIII/2 p. 3, p. 4, p. 4-2, B-I/12 p. 73, В-VIII/2 p. 4-2 of the STCW Code and IMO Model Course 2.07.

Training course approved by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (with the Manila Amendments), Sections А-ІІІ/1, А-ІІІ/Topics covered: Safe working procedure with electrical equipments and systems. Care and correct use of measuring instruments. Insulation resistance testing of electrical installations. Maintenance techniques and testing procedure of three phase induction motors. Sequential tracing and study of various shipboard electrical circuits. Care, testing and maintenance of storage batteries. Fault finding and trouble shooting of various motor starting systems used onboard.

Topics covered: Maintenance and testing of Live Main Switch Board (440 V). Safety trips on Main Switch Board with PLC controlled GPU and Relay based protection systems. Maintenance and testing of Live Emergency Switch Board (440 V). Practical session on Soft starting system. Variable frequency drive and fault finding on many other shipboard panels.

Topics covered: Maintenance and testing of Live Main Switch Board (440 V). Safety trips on Main Switch Board with PLC controlled GPU and Relay based protection systems. Maintenance and testing of Live Emergency Switch Board (440 V). Practical session on Soft starting system. Variable frequency drive and fault finding on many other shipboard panels.

Topics covered: Understanding the fundamental principles of hydraulics. Reading and interpreting hydraulic symbols. Hydraulic oil properties, care and maintenance. Understanding the construction and function of hydraulic valves. Understanding the construction and function of hydraulic pumps & motors. Sequential tracing of simple hydraulic circuits. Practical sessions on Hydraulic valves and pumps.

Topics covered: Basics of digital electronics. Fundamental logic gates and derived logic gates. Structure of Programmable Logic Controllers, CPU & Memories. Ladder programming on ship board control circuits. Demonstration of different types of PLC’s.

Topics covered: Principles of shipboard Automation. Calibration of various sensors – Temperature / pressure and viscosity controllers. Pneumatic control system and P, P + I and P + I + D. controllers. Aux. boiler control and automation system. Theory of oil content monitors and troubleshooting. Fault finding and troubleshooting exercises.

Topics covered: Good Watch keeping principles. Good Maintenance Practices. Prevention of fire in Engine room. Case studies of machinery damages (Main & Auxiliary Engine, Auxiliary Machineries & Machinery Space Fire). Case analysis & lessons learnt.

Case studies of machinery damages (Main & Auxiliary Engine, Oil Spills, Deck Equipments & Machinery Space Fire). Importance of proper fuel management on board and case studies of fuel related machinery damages. Root Cause Analysis, Preventive measures and lesson learned. Machinery damages and its impact.

The course covers: General English. Capability to understand and say common sentences. Ability to communicate stisfactorily while performing one’s duties. Ability to use the language correctly in cases of emergency. Use of Nautical terms and standard phrases as per IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases. Identification of various parts of the ship and its equipment using correct marine terminology. Ability to read and understand Safety notices, Instructions and Permits to work.

Topics covered: • General practices to stowage and securing of cargo – CSS Code • Ship specific Cargo Securing Manual • Assessment of cargo lashing for safety • Methods of safe slinging of cargo • Lashing of steel cargo • Lashing of containers • Lashing of vehicles • Lashing of Out of Gauge (OUG) Units • Inspection and maintenance of lashing gear • Practical lashing exercises on real ship • Safety of personnel

Topics covered: The provisions of International Regulations and Conventions under which Port State Control inspections are conducted and explains the procedures for conduct of these inspections as laid down by IMO Resolution A.787(19) and amendments A.882(21). The Regional PSC MOU’s inspection guidelines, checklists and statistics on deficiencies and grounds for detention commonly reported.

Topics covered: • current industry trends and important requirements of Ballast Water Management; • principle of JFE-BWMS; • operation of system during ballast water uptake; • operation of system during ballast water discharge; • control of chemical injection; • by-pass mode operation.

Topics covered: current industry trends and the costs and consequences of non-compliance with MARPOL and EMS requirements; important requirements of MARPOL Annexes and Ballast Water Management; best practices for operation of IOPP, ISPP, IAPP equipment in compliance with regulations; guidance on Oil Record Book entries and other recordkeeping; salient points of ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System; NPDES, CARB and EU regulations – compliance and recordkeeping.

Topics covered: Risk Assessment Principles. Methodology of assessing risks and its control. Brainstorming in groups to identify hazards and determine the risk factors of key shipboard operations. Determining risk ranking for hazards after taking into account frequency and severity. Exercises on carrying out risk assessments for key shipboard operations and controls to set in place for reducing risk to tolerable limits. Use of Risk Management system software.

Topics covered: Safety Rules and Regulations. Role of Safety Officer and Safety Representatives. Safety Inspection. Safety Committee Meeting. Safety Talk and Safety Training including use of safety Videos. Motivation and Job Pride Development.

Topics covered: Causes, Effects and Control of Loss. Occupational Hazards, Hazard identification and Risk perception. Common Occupational Work Related Injuries. Use of Code of Safe Working Practices. Permit to Work Systems. Behaviour Based Safety . “STOP” for Safety Supervision and conduct of ‘STOP’ audit. Risk Assessment Principles, Methodology and practice.

Topics covered: Public perception to accidents and handling media. Casualty Investigation Code, International conventions on Incident Investigation. Investigation process – collection of evidence, interviewing witnesses, causal analysis and report writing. Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Topics covered: Knowledge Management System (KMS). Learning Management System (LMS). QA Info CD.

Topics covered: Procedure for adding new items and job description to the maintenance list. Updating running hours and maintenance carried out. Integration of calibration data and survey items to the PMS. Procedures for exporting / importing log abstract and Noon Report. Spare parts and stores inventory management. Preparation of PMS items for Class approval.

Topics covered: Procedure for viewing maintenance due list – filtered by period and criticality. Reporting routine, unscheduled and breakdown maintenance carried out. Adding / editing equipment, job description, responsibility and schedules to the maintenance list, spare part information. Updating running hours for machines having hourly maintenance schedules. Spare parts and stores inventory management. Attaching documents and images to job descriptions and work done reports. Data backup for recovery and Office exports.

The Maritime Resource Management course meets the requirements laid down in the IMO International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended by the Manila amendments, in the following areas: • Reg. A-II/1 for Bridge Resource Management • Reg. A-III/1 for Engine-room Resource Management • Reg. A-II/2 and A-III/2 for Use Leadership and Managerial Skills • Reg. A-II/1, A-III/1 and A-III/6 for Application of Leadership and Teamworking Skills. The Maritime Resource Management course is recognized by the Maritime Department of the Swedish Transport Agency as meeting the above-mentioned requirements of the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.

Topics covered: • Managing Communications • Cultural Issues Management • Managing Human Limitations • Decision Making and Problem Solving • Coaching and Mentoring • Team Leadership and Crisis anagement • Personal and Professional Development • Appraisal / Evaluation.

Topics covered: • Introduction to Anglo-Eastern. • ISM, ISO and Safety Management System. • Familiarization with AE Safety Management System manuals, checklists, procedures, permits, forms, owner’s requirements and various Reference files. • Training and Competence Management.

Topics covered: • Introduction to the development of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. • The vertically integrated structure of the MLC: The Articles, Titles, Regulations, Codes. The firmness and flexibility of MLC and their basic contents covering. • Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship • Conditions of employment • Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering • Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection • Compliance and enforcement including complaint handling mechanisms • Practical application of MLC to company and shipboard operations.

Topics covered: • current industry trends and important requirements of Ballast Water Management; • principle of JFE-BWMS; • operation of system during ballast water uptake; • operation of system during ballast water discharge; • control of chemical injection; • by-pass mode operation.

Topics covered: • Assertiveness Vs Agressiveness. • Communication Skills. • Conflict Resolution and Anger Management. • Listening Vs Hearing. • Empathy and Respect. • Coping strategies for stressful situations.

In this course you will learn how to:

• Target the CORE of all performance- Human Performance
• Reduce human error and improve safety
• Align team member choices, activities, and behaviors to your Core Principles
• Engage with team members in a manner that enhances relationships and builds trust
• Achieve Viral Accountability®– your key to rapid Culture Transformation
• Transform your work culture- the key to sustainable performance improvement
• Develop one team, one goal, one conversation

 

The course covers: • Safety Awareness, motivation and work ethics • “STOP” awareness • Incidents, accidents and their causes • Classification of Unsafe Acts • Personal Safety – PPE, work permits • Manual Handling Operations • Safe Working Practices for various shipboard operations • Pollution Prevention • Security Familiarisation as per ISPS Code Part B Section 13.3 • Corrosion Control – surface preparation and paint application • Port State Control inspections • Lifeboat On-Load Release gear operation.

The course covers: • General English. • Capability to understand and say common sentences. • Ability to communicate stisfactorily while performing one’s duties. • Ability to use the language correctly in cases of emergency. • Use of Nautical terms and standard phrases as per IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases. • Identification of various parts of the ship and its equipment using correct marine terminology. • Ability to read and understand Safety notices, Instructions and Permits to work.

The course includes familiarization with: MEETS – STCW, Induction briefing procedure, Learning Management System & Knowledge Management System, QA info.

The course covers: technical knowledge of forklift construction and troubleshooting, daily and planned maintenance, cargo operation and driving practices, working culture and safety.

Topics covered: • Man Riding Operations, Requirements & Guidelines. • Terminology and Legal aspects. • Man Riding Golden Rules. • Factors affecting to safety of operations. • Procedures for equipment readiness verification. • Crane Operator load control. • Operations with different types of transferring devices. • Case study exercises.

Topics covered: • Man Riding Operations, Requirements & Guidelines. • Terminology and Legal aspects. • Man Riding Golden Rules. • Factors affecting to safety of operations. • Procedures for equipment readiness verification. • Crane Operator load control. • Operations with different types of transferring devices. • Case study exercises.

Topics covered: • Preparing a vessel for a Vetting Inspection (usage of OVIQ checklist) • Knowledge of the vetting requirements • Documentation and Record Keeping • Conduct of the Vetting Inspection • Pitfalls and common deficiencies recorded.

Topics covered: • Purpose of Moorings • Proper Configuration of Moorings • Mooring Gear • Mooring Ropes • Mooring Winches and Other Fittings • Safe Practices in Mooring Operations • Care and Maintenance of • Mooring Ropes • Mooring Winches and Other Fittings.