Proposed amendments to the STCW Convention and Code for approved simulator training

DNV SeaSkill
Capt. Aksel David Nordholm 8 March 2010

Agenda
1. 2. Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Navigation at the support level Navigation at the operational level Navigation at the management level Cargo handling and stowage at the support level Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level Cargo handling and stowage at the management level Marine engineering at the support level DNV SeaSkill Standards 16. Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level 17. Electrical, electronic and control engineering at operational level 18. Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level 19. Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level 20. Oil and Chemical Tanker Basic Training 21. Oil tanker cargo operations advanced training 22. Chemical tanker cargo operations 23. Liquefied Gas Tanker Basic Training 24. Liquefied Gas Tankers Advanced Training 25. Survival craft and rescue boats 26. Offshore supply vessel 27. Dynamic Positioning systems 28. Operation in Polar Waters 29. Timeline for implementation 30. Online health check of competence and training

10. Marine engineering at the operational level 11. Marine engineering at the operational level 12. Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level 13. Marine engineering at the management level 14. Maintenance and repair at the operational level 15. Maintenance and repair at the management level

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DNV SeaSkill Standards

An equipment standard An instructor standard

A pedagogic standard

A content standard

Standards are statements of best practice

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Comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code

One of the principles is to provide for flexibility in terms of compliance and for required levels of training, certification and watch keeping arrangements due to innovation in technology The draft amendments suggest 84 new competence areas where methods for demonstrating competence is approved simulator training, where appropriate

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Navigation at the support level

Table A-II/5 Specification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations

By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to train and demonstrate:

Mooring and Tug Lines

safe working loads making fast and letting go anchors in various operations

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Navigation at the support level - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Crane Simulator Winch Simulator Deck Simulator

Windlass Simulator

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Navigation at the operational level

Table A-II/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Bridge Resource Management

Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation

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Navigation at the management level

Table A-II/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision-making
- ECDIS simulation equipment should, in addition to meeting all applicable performance standards set out in section A-I/12 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended,

be capable of simulating navigational equipment and bridge operational controls which meet all applicable performance standards adopted by the Organization, incorporate facilities to generate soundings and

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Navigation at the management level - simulator

Table A-II/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment including ARPA and modern navigation systems to assist command decisionmaking

- This requires more than a radar ARPA simulator and the simulator will have to meet the Additional requirements for simulators intended for training on Integrated Navigation/Bridge Systems

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Cargo handling and stowage at the support level

Table A-II/5 Specification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck

Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores

By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

1) Train and demonstrate that cargo and stores operations are carried out in accordance with established safety procedures and equipment operating instructions 2) Train and demonstrate that the handling of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes or stores complies with established safety practices

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Cargo handling and stowage at the support level - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Dry Cargo Handling Simulator

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Winch Simulator Deck Simulator

Windlass Simulator

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Cargo handling and stowage at the operational level

Table A-II/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

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Hull survey simulator

Standard NAUTICUS model

Survey Simulator

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Co m (n pu av te iga r tio Ga n, mi te ng xtu C re on s, ite cep m ts s)

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Simulator environment
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Hull Survey Simulator

Cargo Handling Simulator

Engine Room Simulator

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Cargo handling and stowage at the management level

Table A-II/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more

- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate how to assess reported defects and damages to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks and take appropriate action Train and demonstrate use of Leadership and managerial skill

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Cargo handling and stowage at the management level - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Hull Survey Simulator

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Cargo Handling Simulator

Engine Room Simulator

Marine engineering at the support level

Table A-III/4 Specification of minimum standard of competence for ratings forming part of an engineering watch
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate the maintaining of correct water levels and steam pressures

Requires a Class S Machinery Operation Simulator

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Marine engineering at the operational level

Table A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Engine Room Resource Management

Requires a Class A Machinery Operation Simulator

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Marine engineering at the operational level

Table A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

Requires a Class A Machinery Operation Simulator

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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level
Table A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Maintain sea-worthiness of the ship

- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate that the stability conditions comply with the IMO intact stability criteria under all conditions of loading Train and demonstrate that actions to ensure and maintain the watertight integrity of the ship are in accordance with accepted practice

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Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Hull Survey Simulator

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Cargo Handling Simulator

Engine Room Simulator

Marine engineering at the management level

Table A-III/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more - By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate planning and schedule operations Train and demonstrate start up and shut down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including associated systems Train and demonstrate Operation, monitor and evaluate engine performance and capacity Train and demonstrate management of fuel, lubrication and ballast operation Train and demonstrate use internal communication systems

Requires a Class A Machinery Operation Simulator

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Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Table A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Maintain marine engineering systems, including control systems

- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate that isolation, dismantling and reassembly of plant and equipment is in accordance with accepted practices and procedures. Train and demonstrate that action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions

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Maintenance and repair at the management level

Table A-III/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more - By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate detection and identifying cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults Train and demonstrate monitoring and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment Train and demonstrate leadership and managerial skill

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Maintenance and repair simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Virtual Engine Simulator

Machinery Simulator

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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Table A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Operate alternators, generators and control systems

By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

1) Train and demonstrate appropriate basic electrical knowledge and skills 2) Train and demonstrate preparing, starting, coupling and changing over alternators or generators 3) Train and demonstrate location of common faults and action to prevent damage 4) Train and demonstrate control systems location of common faults and action to prevent damage

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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at operational level

Table A-III/6 Specification of minimum standards of competence for electro-technical officers
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate monitoring of the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems Train and demonstrate monitoring of the operation of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery Train and demonstrate the operation of generators Train and demonstrate operation of computers and computer networks on ships Train and demonstrate the maintenance and repair of automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery Train and demonstrate maintenance and repair of bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems Train and demonstrate maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and control systems of deck machinery and cargo handling equipment Train and demonstrate maintenance and repair of control and safety systems of hotel equipment

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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level

Table A-III/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate the operation of electrical and electronic control equipment Train and demonstrate testing, detect faults and maintain and restore electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition

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Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level

Table A-III/7 Specification of minimum standards of competence for senior electro-technical officers
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate monitoring and evaluation of electrical power generation and consumption Train and demonstrate maintenance and safety of equipment, systems and services Train and demonstrate the diagnose of faults, maintain and restore electrical power, electronic and control equipment to operating condition Train and demonstrate the diagnose of faults, maintain and restore navigation and communication equipment to operating condition Train and demonstrate the operation, maintenance and management of power systems in excess of 1000 Volts Train and demonstrate the planning and schedule of operations Train and demonstrate the monitoring and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures relating to electrical and electronic equipment and systems to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment

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Electrical, electronic and control engineering simulator

Optional requirements for simulators used for training ship's electrical officers

DNV Approved Simulator

Machinery Simulator
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Electrical Simulator

Oil and Chemical Tanker Basic Training

Table A-V/1-1-1 Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate how to contribute to the safe cargo operation of tankers Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent hazards Train and demonstrate how to apply occupational health and safety precautions Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment

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Oil tanker cargo operations advanced training

Table A-V/1-1-2 Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations - By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate the ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations Train and demonstrate Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent hazards Train and demonstrate how to apply occupational health and safety precautions Train and demonstrate how to respond to emergencies Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment Train and demonstrate how to monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
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Oil tanker cargo operations simulator

Special requirements for simulators used for training Officers for oil tanker operations

DNV Approved Simulator

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator

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oil tanker

Chemical tanker cargo operations

Table A-V/1-1-3 Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations

By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to: Train and demonstrate the ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations Train and demonstrate familiarity with physical and chemical properties of chemical cargoes Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent hazards Train and demonstrate how to apply occupational health and safety precautions Train and demonstrate how to respond to emergencies Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment Train and demonstrate how to monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

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Chemical tanker cargo operations simulator

Special requirements for simulators used for training Officers for Chemical tanker operations

DNV Approved Simulator

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator

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Chemical tanker

Liquefied Gas Tanker Basic Training

Table A-V/1-2-1 Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations - By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate how to contribute to the safe operation of a gas tanker Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of liquefied gases Train and demonstrate how to apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures Train and demonstrate how to respond to emergencies

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Liquefied Gas Tankers Advanced Training

Table A-V/1-2-2 Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for liquefied gas tankers cargo operations
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate the ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations Train and demonstrate familiarity with physical and chemical properties of liquefied gas cargoes Train and demonstrate the ability to take precautions to prevent hazards Train and demonstrate how to apply occupational health and safety precautions Train and demonstrate how to respond to emergencies Train and demonstrate how to Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements Train and demonstrate how to take precautions to prevent pollution to the environment
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Liquefied gas tanker operations simulator

Special requirements for simulators used for training Officers for liquefied gas tanker operations

DNV Approved Simulator

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator

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LNG/LPG Tanker

Survival craft and rescue boats

Table A-VI/2-1 Specification of the minimum standard of competence in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats
- By use of simulator for training and demonstrating competence the learner should be able to:

Train and demonstrate how to take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch

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Survival craft and rescue boats - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Survival Craft Simulator

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Rescue boat Simulator

Offshore supply vessel

Section B-V/f Guidance regarding training and qualifications of masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch on board offshore supply vessels manoeuvring and handling characteristics common to offshore supply vessels. maintaining a safe working distance at all times when working in offshore location/installation manoeuvring and station-keeping under various weather conditions; handling characteristics and behaviour of vessels fitted with various propulsion arrangements operating the offshore supply vessel in close proximity to offshore installation and other vessels Masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch in charge of anchor-handling should have sufficient and appropriate experience, either by having been supervised or trained in a simulator.
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Dynamic Positioning systems

Section B-V/g Guidance on the training and experience for personnel operating Dynamic Positioning systems The content of training and experience should include coverage of the following components of a DP system: DP control station; power generation and management; propulsion units; position reference systems; heading reference systems; environmental reference systems; and external force reference systems such as hawser tension gauges.

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Offshore supply vessel - simulator

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

ROV Simulator

Crane Simulator

Anchor Handling Simulator

DP Simulator

Bridge Operation Simulator

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Operation in Polar Waters

Section B-V/h Guidance regarding training of Masters and officers for ships operating in Polar waters officers in charge of a navigational watch and officers in charge of an engineering watch on board ships operating in Polar waters should have relevant experience and training in; Ice characteristics Ice areas Ships performance in ice and cold climate Voyage and passage planning for a ship in ice Operating and handling a ship in ice Regulations and recommendations Equipment limitations Safety precautions and emergency procedures
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Ice Operation - simulator

Additional requirements for simulators intended for training in ice navigation

DNV Approved Simulator

Visual System

Machinery Operation Simulator

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Bridge Operation Simulator

Timeline for implementation

Complete the comprehensive review along with appropriate amendments to the STCW Convention and Code - STW 41 (January 2010) Adoption - Diplomatic Conference in Manila, Philippines (June 2010) Anticipated entry into force date - 1 January 2012

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Online health check of competence and training

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Safeguarding life, property and the environment

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