STCW Controlling the Operation of the Ship & Care for Persons on Board
BEING PREPARED - "GETTING READY FOR SURVEYS" SERIES
Certifiable surveys are carried out to ensure that the ship complies with relevant
International Convention and Classification Society requirements to promote safety
of life at sea and protection of the environment.
This is a series of three video packages aimed at helping officers and crew by
explaining how they can assist in any forthcoming survey by organising, planning
and generally BEING PREPARED, so as to help the surveyor to conduct the survey
smoothly and with the minimum of delay.
Introduction
This course introduces the principles of marine surveying with the aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of the topic.
Who the course is designed for
This course is designed for those working aboard ship or ashore
Those requiring initial training as potential surveyors
Course Pre-requisites
None
Course Objectives
To ensure the student develops knowledge of the
basic industry surveying structure
Develops knowledge of the surveys and links to the
industry requirements
Understands the appropriate links between the
survey types and the vessel types
Gain practical knowledge and ability to assist both ship and shore in meeting survey requirements
Structure
The Course consists of:-
Three main categories: Basic Information, General Surveys, Ship Specific Surveys
Modules - listed below
Basic Information
1.1 The Shipping Industry - major participants Code No: 841
1.2 The Law, IMO, Port and Flag States Code No: 842
1.3 Class Socities & IACS Code No: 843
1.4 Survey Types & Frequency Code No: 844
Class & Statutory Surveys, including overdue /out of class, ISM,preparation and reporting communication with surveyors
3.1 Oil Tankers Code No: 854
3.2 Liquefied Gas Carriers Code No: 855
3.3 Chemical Tankers Code No: 856
3.4 Ro-Ro Ferry Code No: 857
3.5 Passenger Ships Code No 858
3.6 Container and General Cargo Ships, plus Refrigeration Code No 859
3.7 High Speed Craft Code No: 860
3.8 Bulk Carriers Code No: 861
Contents
The material is divided into the Modules defined above.
The simpler modules will require about 45 minutes of study, the more detailed modules may take 2 or 3 hours.
Learners work at their own pace, at sea or ashore.
The modules use a mixture of visuals, graphics, short video sequences, voice-over and text. Each unit ends with a test of comprehension.
Mode of Delivery
The course is delivered using Computer Based Training. The material is delivered on CD-Rom and students follow comprehensive on-screen instructions to get started.
The program contains text with English language voice-over.
The course can be used onboard ship or ashore and is designed for individual and group study.
Projects
There are no projects in this self assessed course. For each module there is an on-screen test featuring multiple choice and other question types, so that the user can check their understanding of the main learning points.
Course Duration
The course will take approximately 40 hours to complete including the on-screen tests.
Minimum Computer Specifications
Pentium II 400 Mhz
Windows 98, 2000, NT or XP
64 Mb RAM, 16 bit colour, 800x600 monitor resolution, 8 speed CD-ROM drive, sound card and speakers, mouse and keyboard
Certification/approvals
Printable certificate following test completion.
The cost of fuel has always provided an incentive for ship operators to try and ensure
that the vessel’s engines are run efficiently. Nowadays, there is an additional
incentive that affects not just those in shipping. There is little doubt that global
warming is affecting the climate and, if not checked, could mean that in forty years
time large areas of the earth’s surface will change dramatically. Our children’s world
could look very different to ours.
There are practical measures that seafarers can take to avoid unnecessary waste
and reduce energy consumption and this training package indicates that a shipping
company should have a clear energy saving plan, promoted in consultation with the
crew. Fleet wide performance results monitored by the company’s head office can
also help motivate crews to take the subject seriously.
A key area is voyage planning, which should try to achieve an optimum level of fuel
consumption.
Careful engine maintenance, checking fuel quality, use of minimum ballast required
to meet safety requirements, careful planning of cargo operations, use of a second
generator only when essential, switching off lighting and other equipment such as
supply and exhaust fans when not required, all contribute to energy saving.
Code No 544
Time: 14 Mins
Code No 841
This course introduces the principles of marine surveying with the aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of the topic.
Time: 18 Mins