Mid-Ship Crane Operation

This Module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew involved with Hose Handling & Crew Transfer Operation to perform tasks in a safely manner onboard of vessel.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

LIFTING PLANT AND OPERATIONS (COSWP), MSA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Give examples of the result of incorrect use of lifting components and how this can be avoided.
• Show knowledge of the regulations regarding marking, documentation, use, maintenance, daily inspection and discard criteria of lifting gear.
• Choose correct lifting equipment and show correct methods of use.
• Direct crane operations safely using radio & hand signals
• Develop and follow a lifting plan and risk assessment

Proficiency In Survival Craft

This module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew for successful demonstration competency to launch enclosed lifeboat in heavy weather, abandon ship drill procedures and scenarios.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

• STCW Table VI-2.1
• IMO Model Course: 1.23

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Introduction and safety
• Abandon ship
• Survival craft
• Launching arrangements
• Evacuation and recovery of survival craft
• Lifeboat engine and accessories
• Actions to take when aboard a survival craft
• Radio equipment
• First aid
• Drills in launching and recovering boats

     Life Raft:

• Auto release with Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)
• Manually launching

Tanker Operation

This Module put focus on the relation between human attitude and a safe and efficient operation of tankers as per ISGOTT with regards to Ship Shore Safety Check List. The Module allowed a real deck round required before, during and after completion of cargo operation.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

• ISGOTT 5th Edt.
• IMO model course 1.01

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Oil Tanker Familiarization
• Tanker Operation
• SSSCL
• Safety Culture on board of Tanker

Practical Examination of Life Saving Appliances (LSA)

This Module put focus on efficient Examination of Life Saving Appliances (LSA). The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.
LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

PSC deficiency database

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Examination of Lifeboats
• Examination of on-load release gear
• Examination of off-load release gear
• Examination of Liferaft
• Examination of Lifebouy
• Examination of launching appliances for survival craft
• Operational Readiness of LSA

Practical Examination of Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE)

This Module puts focus on efficient Examination of Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE). The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

PSC deficiency database

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Examination of Fire doors
• Examination of fire detection system
• Examination of Main Fire Extinguishing System
• Examination of Fire Extinguishers

Practical Examination of Load Line related Items

This Module put focus on efficient Examination of Load Line related Items. The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

PSC deficiency database

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Examination of Weathertight Doors
• Examination of Ventheads, air pipes
• Examination of Cargo Tank Hatches

Emergency Diesel Generator

This Module put focus on SOLAS requirements regarding emergency power supply of cargo ship and practical Maintenance routine. The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.

REFERENCES:
• SOLAS Convention, as amended
• STCW Convention, as amended
• PSC deficiency data base
• IMO Module Cource 7.01 and 7.03

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Rules and Regulations of Classification Society, SOLAS
• Introduction to Emergency Generator
• Emergency generator routine maintenance
• Familiarization with equipment which get supply from emergency generator

Steering Gear

This Module put focus on SOLAS requirements regarding Steering Gear and practical Maintenance routine. The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:
• IACS Rules and SOLAS Convention, as amended
• STCW Convention, as amended
• PSC deficiency data base
• IMO Module Cource 7.01, 7.03, 7.04

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Rules and Regulations of Classification Society, SOLAS
• Location of The main components of the steering gear
• Operational tests
• Emergency Steering

Fixed Deck Foam Fire Fighting System

This Module put focus on simulation of operation with Fixed Deck Foam Fire Fighting System . The Module includes most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:
• STCW Convention, as amended
• PSC deficiency data base
• IMO Module Course 1.01 and 1.02

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Rules and Regulations of Classification Society, SOLAS
• Fixed Deck Foam Fire Fighting System routine maintenance

Emergency Fire Pump

This Module put focus on SOLAS requirements regarding emergency Fire Pump. The Module based on most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

• SOLAS Convention, as amended
• STCW Convention, as amended
• PSC deficiency data base
• IMO Module Cource 7.01 and 7.03, 7.04

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Rules and Regulations of Classification Society, SOLAS
• Location of the main components of the Emergency Fire Pump
• Operational tests

Helicopter Operation

This Module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew involved in Helicopter Operation on merchant vessel. The officers and crew members associated on scene for these operations should show high level of situational awareness and good seamanship.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

• ICS Guide to Ship Helicopter Operations
• OLAS Convention, as amended
• SIRE VIQ

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Be familiar with Procedures
• Be familiar with best Safety precautions
• Choose correct Equipment
• Communication
• Know Roles and Responsibilities
• Follow Contingency planning

Wall Wash Test

This module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew for successful demonstration competency of wall wash test (WWT) requirements and procedures.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:

• IMO Model Course: 1.03
• STCW Table A-V/1-1-3

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Introduction and safety
• Be familiar with Wall Wash Test equipment
• Choose correct chemicals for WWT
• Be familiar Sample Collection Procedure
• Demonstrate Test for Presence of Hydrocarbon
• Demonstrate Test for Presence of Chlorides
• Demonstrate Permanganate Fade Time Test
• Demonstrate Acid Wash colour of Aromatic Hydrocarbons

 

Crane Driver

This Module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew involved with Cargo Crane Operation to perform tasks in a safely manner onboard of bulk carrier.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:
LIFTING PLANT AND OPERATIONS (COSWP), MSA
CSS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Show knowledge in discard criteria for Crane wires.
• Know weak points of Crane wires
• Know Crane Grab Maintenance Plan
Demonstrate basic crane operation

 

Proficiency in Fast Rescue
Boats

This module is to provide necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to crew for successful demonstration competency to launch Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) from AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug / Supply).

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:
• STCW Table VI-2.2
• IMO Model Course: 1.24

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Introduction and safety
• Launching arrangements
• Actions to take when aboard FRB
• MOB Drills in launching and recovering boats

 

Maritime Distress Flares & Signals (Pyrotechnics)

This module provides practical instructions how to use and where to locate Hand Flares, Rocket Parachute Flares, Buoyant smoke signal, Line throwing appliance.
LEGISLATION & REFERENCES
• SOLAS
• SAR
• COLREG

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Maintenance and disposal criteria
• Signals
• Demonstrate PyroTechnics Practice

 

Vessel Structural Inspection

This module provides practical instructions that will guide officers on how to prepare for inspections, recognize structural and paint coating defects and know where they might be found.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES
• IACS Recommendation 87 Guidelines for Coating Maintenance and Repairs for Ballast Tanks and Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks on Oil Tankers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Recognise Anatomy and critical areas of WBT
• Demonstrate how to Inspect Structural element of WBT
• Outline how to assess the condition of a WBT during an inspection
• Outline how to record findings during a WBT inspection

 

Engine Room Fixed CO² Fire Fighting System

This Module put focus on simulation of operation with FIXED CO2 FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM. The Module includes most repeated deficiencies recorded by PSC

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES:
• SOLAS Convention, as amended
• STCW Convention, as amended
• PSC deficiency database
• IMO Module Course 7.01 and 7.03

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Requirements / regulations for FIXED CO2 FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM
• FIXED CO2 FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM routine maintenance troubleshooting
• Practice in Flooding operation

 

Safety Mooring

This module provides practical instructions on good seamanship practice for securing a mooring lines, snap back zones, identification of the hazards and associated risks.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES
• STCW AVI/1-4
• OCIMF MEG4
• COSWP various parts
• ILO Code of Practice on “Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify good seamanship practice for securing a mooring line
• Identify the hazards and associated risks that can be present during mooring operations
• Show knowledge in discard criteria for Mooring Lines.
• Understand Snap Back Zones
• Know Key elements of Mooring Winches Maintenance Plan

 

High Voltage

STCW 2010 recognises the increasing use of high voltage (HV) electricity on ships with new requirements for all engineer and electrical officers to be familiar with HV. Part B of the STCW Code makes recommendations for the training of personnel having management responsibilities for the operation and safety of HV electrical equipment, as this needs tighter control than for LV. This e-learning module covers the topics in STCW B-III/2.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES

• STCW 2010 A-III/1, III/2, III/6 and B-III/2

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• High Voltage systems and equipment
• Safe operation of High Voltage
• Fault finding on a High Voltage system

 

Enclosed Space Entry

VR Training which covers entry into an enclosed space, precautions whilst in an enclosed space, and procedures for an emergency in an enclosed space.  We identify the procedures which need to be followed while working in an enclosed space, identify the hazards and the procedures for entering an enclosed space.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES

• STCW A-VI/1-4 + relevant parts of A-II/5, A-III/5 and A-III/7 + A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/3, A-III/1, A-III/2, A-III/4 and A-III/6
  • COSWP Ch15
  • ILO Code of Practice on “Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port”.
  • IMO Resolution A.1050(27).
  • ISGOTT CH10 + refs in chapters 2, 7 and 14

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The learner will be able to:

• describe the procedures to be followed while personnel are working in an enclosed space
• identify the role of personnel at the entrance to an enclosed space
• describe typical communication arrangements while personnel are working in an  enclosed space
• identify other possible problems when working in an enclosed space and the procedures necessary to manage them
• identify the limitations of an Enclosed Space Entry permit Identify the hazards associated with enclosed spaces
• List the preparations to be made, and procedures to be followed, before entry to an enclosed space
• List the personal protective equipment required for entry into an enclosed space
• Identify the entries to be made on an Enclosed Space Entry permit some instrument types are unsuitable for certain situations.

 

Familiarization With Fresh Water Generator

VR Training delivers the working principles of a typical fresh water generator, this course identifies the most important parts, starting and stopping procedures and the basic operating problems that often need troubleshooting.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES

• STCW as amended
  • Marine Engineering

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• General introduction to the working principles and parts
• Starting procedure
• Stopping procedure
• Simulations

Familiarization With HFO Purifier

Essential components in main and auxiliary machinery can be damaged. The most common reason for such breakdowns is poor purification and absence of correct treatment of the fuel and lubricating oils. VR Training Programme is designed to increase the awareness as to how to maintain a purifier in good working order.

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES

• STCW as amended
  • Maintenance & Repair

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Sedimentation and basic separation principles
• The interface
• Purifier, bowls and paring discs
• Conventional separation systems
• Simulations

 

Gas Measurement / Gas Instruments

This module covers the use and maintenance of portable and personal Gas Measurement Instruments

LEGISLATION & REFERENCES
• SOLAS
• ISGOTT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify the handling and storage arrangements required for portable gas measuring instruments
• Recognise the requirements for obtaining a representative atmosphere sample
• Identify how to use and calibrate portable gas measuring instruments on board ship
• Recognise the principle of operation of common oxygen, hydrocarbon gas and toxic gas measuring instruments
• Recognise the limitations of some gas measuring instruments, and that some instrument types are unsuitable for certain situations
• Know Key elements of Mooring Winches Maintenance Plan

List Of Available
Computer-Based Trainings

1. SMS INDUCTION COURSE

2. STEERING GEAR

3. OILY (BILGE) WATER SEPARATOR

4. FUEL MANAGEMENT

5. LOW SULPHUR FUEL

6. RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

7. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION & ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

8. HUMAN RELATIONS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

9. MARPOL / OPA 90

10. PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY

11. SHIPBOARD SAFETY OFFICER

12. SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

13. SHIP SECURITY AWARENESS

14. SHIP SECURITY (DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES)

15. CATERING / HYGIENE

16. CULINARY TRAINING

17. COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

18. SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS IN SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES

19. LIQUID CARGO AND BALLAST HANDLING

20. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

21. STS TRAINING

22. CYBER SECURITY

23. NAVIGATION IN ICE OR POLAR WATER

24. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT AWARENESS

25. ARPA THEORY

26. RADAR OBSERVATION