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THE IMO
THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION

WHAT IS THE IMO?
The IMO is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
The IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted under the auspices of the
United Nations.
It is an international body which members are seafaring countries. At present there are
158 members.
The IMO was established in 1948. The original name was the Inter-Governmental
Maritime Consultative Organisation (IMCO).
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TRAINING MANAGERS MEETING MAY 28TH-JUNE 2ND 2000 BY HANS VELDHUIS - MARINE CONSULTANT
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE IMO?

The original purpose was to establish an international body to promote the maritime
safety.
The responsibility now is to improve the international shipping safety and to prevent
marine pollution.
Many International Conventions, Codes, Resolutions and Recommendations have been
adopted and enforced since the establishment.
An important task is too to verify the proper implementation by each of the members.
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GOOD REASONS TO HAVE THE IMO?

Imagine what the situation would be now a days if every seafaring country would have its
own maritime safety standard.
With an international standard the international world of shipping is ensured of at least a
minimum safety standard.
The great advantage is that all countries agree and accept the safety and pollution
prevention standards as implemented on every vessel.
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WHO IMPLEMENTS THE IMO CONVENTIONS?

The Governments. NOT the IMO.
The IMO only adopts the Conventions. The IMO does not enforce laws. Each
government member of the IMO agrees to take the responsibility to implement a
Convention that has been adopted.
This means the Government legislates the Convention and enforces the Convention as a
law.
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There are however problems because not each country implements the Convention at
the same standard.
Some countries do not have the experience, resources or expertise to implement the
Convention. To improve the performance of weak Governments the IMO took some
measurements:
1) Establishment of a Sub-Committee on Flag State Implementation. (The White
List)
2) The IMO members are working on a "White List". Countries excluded from
the white list do not comply with the implementation of the IMO Conventions,
Codes or Resolutions.
3) It will take another six months before the "White List" will be published.
4) Pending the publication of the "White List" some governments are renewing
licences without the STCW endorsements.
5) Governments have the right to inspect other flag vessels in port (Port State
Control) to ensure the vessel is up to the IMO standards. For example a
MODU inspection before starting a new operation
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WHICH CONVENTIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE MODU?

Quite a few
1) International Load Line.
2) MODU Safety Certificate or SOLAS for Drilling Vessels which includes the
International Safety Management Code (ISM).
3) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG).
4) International Maritime Satellite Organization and related Global Marine
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
5) The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
(STCW )
6) Prevention of Pollution (MARPOL).
In this training seminar we will discuss the conventions in red, which are related to
marine training requirements.
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WHO IS DOING ALL THE WORK IN THE IMO?

The main technical work is done by:
1) The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC).
2) The Marine Environment Protection Committee.
3) The Legal Committee.
4) The Technical Co-operation and Facilitation Committee.
5) A number of Sub-Committees.
The MSC is the highest technical body. All Member States are represented. This
committee is involved in any aspect of navigation, construction, manning/licensing,
maritime safety, dangerous cargoes, marine casualties etc. etc.
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WHY THIS INTRODUCTION ON IMO?

Because:
1) To be aware of the role of the IMO in respect of the certification procedures
for MODU's
2) Because some of the resent IMO Conventions and Codes will have a serious
effect on operating MODU's
3) One of the Conventions is the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafares.
4) The other Convention is The International Safety Management Code.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CODE AND A CONVENTION?

A Code is a systematic comprehensive collection of rules. A Code can be added to a
Convention. In case of the ISM Code these rules are now part of the SOLAS rules.
Chapter IX has been developed and added to SOLAS to implement the ISM Code.
A Convention is an International Agreement such as the STCW.
NOW THAT WE KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY AND TASKS OF THE IMO WE
CAN TALK ABOUT THE STCW AND THE ISM.
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THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS FOR TRAINING,

CERTIFICATION AND WATCH KEEPING FOR SEAFARERS.
(STCW).
The STCW Convention was amended in 1978 and entered into force in 1984. Since
then the STCW Convention was significantly amended in 1995.
The full implementation of the STCW Convention for Vessels and MODU's is required
by February 1, 2002.
The amendment of the STCW Convention sets qualification standards for masters,
officers, and watch personnel on seagoing merchant marine ships.
At first no mention was made of MOU's, until on 25 November 1999 Resolution
A.891(21) was adopted by the IMO with Recommendations on Training of Personnel
on Mobile Offshore Units (MOU's).
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RESOLUTION A.891(21)
Resolution A.891(21) provides details for the implementation of STCW on MOU's,
such as definitions of the various types of MOU's and the responsible functions OIM,
Barge Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator and Maintenance Supervisor.
NOTE: The IMO uses the term MOU, because it includes JU's, Semi-Submersibles,
Drilling Vessels, Construction Units, Pipe-laying and Lift Barges, Accommodation
Units and Diving vessels. For drilling units we use the word MODU.
The Resolution A.891(21) is not perfectly clear because it leaves the application of
STCW for MODU's open with such sentences as quote "all maritime crew members
on Self-Propelled Units's and where required, on other units should meet the
requirements of the STCW Convention as amended", unquote and quote " all special
personnel on board MOU's (whether or not self propelled) should be provided with
appropriate familiarisation and basic safety training in accordance with the relevant
IMO recommendation.
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These two sentences and some other details confirm that although the Resolution
singles out Self Propelled Units, Non Self Propelled Units are not exempted from
STCW.
The vague requirements leave the application of STCW for MOU's to the discretion of
each Government.
At present there is no clear understanding or official agreement by individual
Governments in respect of the details for the application of the STCW Convention for
each type of MODU.
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Regardless of the confusion on the application of the STCW Convention between
Self propelled and Non Self propelled MODU's the training requirements for MODU's
are divided in two training standards for four categories of offshore personnel:
Training Standards
1. Minimum standards for familiarisation and basic safety training instruction and
competencies for all personnel.
2. Specialised training and qualifications of key personnel.
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Offshore Personnel Categories:
Cat. A: Visitors and special personnel. These persons stay on board for a limited
period and are not part of the regular crew.
Cat. B: Other special personnel without a designated responsibility for safety and
survival. (The regular crew)
Cat. C: Regularly assigned special personnel with designated responsibility for
safety and survival of others.
Cat. D Maritime crew members.
The maritime crewmembers are the OIM, barge supervisor, as well as other
deck and engineer officers, radio operators, and ratings.
NOTE: An officer is a crewmember with an official seafarers (marine) license. A rating is
an unlicensed member of the maritime crew such as an AB.
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Before being assigned to duties, all personnel in the categories A, B, C and D should
receive an offshore orientation, familiarisation training. This can be done at arrival on
board.
Prior to proceeding offshore, all regular assigned personnel in the categories B, C,
and D should receive training in survival, fire preventing and fire fighting, basic first
aid, personal safety and social responsibilities.
In addition the STCW requires a regular program of drills and exercises to provide for
the necessary training and assessments.
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Personnel in the categories C and D have designated responsibilities and/or duties.
This includes duties as assigned on the muster list. For these categories the STCW
requires specific training and instruction to perform their assigned duties. Depending
on the function and assignment the courses and training are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.

Proficiency in fast rescue boats.
Proficiency in advanced fire fighting.
Proficiency in medical first aid.
Proficiency in taking charge of medical care.
The STCW Convention explains in detail each course curriculum.
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Key Personnel and Specialised Training
The Convention requires for each unit to have sufficient key personnel on board.
At present the indications are that the Governments will use at least the Minimum
Manning Scale plus the OIM as the key personnel.
Key personnel must have:
1. Knowledge.
2. Qualifications.
3. Skills.
4. Experience.
The key personnel have assigned responsibilities for:
1. Essential safety of the unit and personnel.
2. Pollution prevention.
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Key personnel depends on the type of MODU and is defined as The Maritime Crew
which includes functions such as:
1. The OIM.
2. The Barge Supervisor.
3. The Captain.
4. The Deck Officers. (First, Second and Third Mate)
5. The Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineers.
6. The Maintenance Supervisor.
7. The Ballast Control Operator and/or DP Operator.
8. The Radio Operator.
9. The Ratings such as Able Bodied Seaman (AB Sailor).
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In addition to the required marine licenses,
Maritime crews (key personnel) have to demonstrate proficiency. This proof of
proficiency is required before the license is issued. In practice this means additional
training and exercises.
The proof of proficiency for the maritime crew requires completion of approved
courses as part of the qualification process. Depending on the assigned duties these
courses are Safety Training, Survival Craft, Rescue Craft, Fire Fighting and First Aid
and as the basic training.
For key personnel knowledge, understanding and proficiency must be demonstrated.
Depending on the function this can be done by courses, exercises in-service
experience, simulator training and examination and assessment for:
Stability, knowledge of Collision Regulations, Weather, Transfer of Personnel,
Safe Working Practises, Maritime Law, Safe Ballasting, Emergency Response,
Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and
Repair, Operating Equipment, Identify and Correct Malfunctions and Pollution
Prevention.
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Function on board
All personnel
Cat. A, B, C, D
All regular assigned
personnel without
designated
responsibility
Cat: B, C, D
Training required by STCW
Familiarisation training
personal survival at sea
Basic Survival, Firefighting,
First Aid, Personal
Safety and
Social Responsibilities
Approximate
duration
in days
Remarks
Validi
ty
in
years
STCW approved
training center
Minimum survival training

or all personnel
STCW approved
training center
In principe this is required for

all employees regarded as
the permanent crew.
The OIM, Master, BS, Mates,

Chief Eng. Ass. Eng will need
Adv. Survival, Adv. Fire Fight.
and First Aid. If no Medic o/b
one of the above must have
Adv. First Aid.
In addition per lifeboat two
Coxswains.
At least one person with
GMDSS if equipment is
installed o/b.
ARPA only if radar ison board.
Which Schools
Specialised training based on

function, reponsibility,
Special personel with
assigned duties and muster
designated
list duties.
reponsibility
1) Adv. Survival Craft
and marine crews.
(coxswain).
STCW approved
Group C and D
2 )Fast Rescue Boat
training center
OIM, Master, Mates,
3) Advanced Fire Fighting.
BS, BC, Chief Eng.
4) First Aid.
Ass. Eng, RO, AB,
5) Advanced First Aid.
Coxswain, Medic.
6) GMDSS (if applicable)
7) Radar (ARPA)( if apllicable)
8) Tanker Man (if applicable)
5 Adv.Surv.
5 Adv. Fi. Fi.
1 First Aid.
3 F.Re.Boat.
5 Ad.Fst Aid.
10 GMDSS
5 ARPA
5 Tank Man
TABLE WITH STCW REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING MOU's
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EXPLANATION OF COMPETENCE, PROFICIENCY, ASSESSORS, ASSESSMENT

According to the USCG competence means level of proficiency to be achieved for the
proper performance of functions. It is a combination of knowledge, understanding and
demonstrated skills.
To obtain a level of proficiency the candidate must demonstrate the ability to carry out
task under certain conditions and circumstances.
An assessor is a person who evaluates the performance of a candidate to complete
certain tasks.
In general the assessor should have the knowledge and skills at the same level or
higher than the candidate.
An assessment is the process of evaluation of certain task to be completed at an
accepted standard.
The assessors should be designated and accepted as competent to be an assessor.
It can be a qualified instructor, a qualified crewmember or designated examiner. This
is important for the credibility of the assessment system.
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REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETY

AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (1of 3)
Similar familiarisation training for Personal Survival at Sea, the Basic Fire Fighting
and the Basic Survival Courses exist already in the UK, Norway Canada and the
USA. These drilling industry-oriented courses already cover most of the STCW
requirements. The training schools providing these courses obtained or are in the
process to obtain STCW approval.
The elementary First Aid course specification for STCW shows some differences with
existing courses, but the training schools in the UK, Norway, Canada and USA follow
up with a STCW approved course.
The Personal Safety Standards are a combination of existing on board familiarisation,
emergency procedures, pollution prevention, safe working practices and
understanding orders/instructions. This part can be developed in-house as a
mandatory company course with demonstration of participation and drills.
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AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (2 of 3)
The competence in Social Responsibilities is new. The syllabus includes topics such
as human relations, social behaviour (harassment, discrimination, hygiene, comply
with policies etc), danger of drugs, the effect long work hours and harsh environment.
It requires demonstration given to personnel by instructors, video computer based
training or a training syllabus. An assessment or examination must follow the training.
The Social Responsibility can be developed in-house as a mandatory company
course.
The Social Responsibility is one of the few training courses that can be conducted on
board immediately after arrival on board.
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AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (3 of 3)
It is important to know that:
1. Almost all training must be completed before arrival on board.
2. All training must include demonstration of competence by assessment or
examination.
3. The evaluation of competence is by demonstration and participation in
drills.
Supplementary training with drills and exercises should be established to provide for
evaluation and assessment.
Records of assessments need to be maintained in a record book.
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REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (1 of 3)

In all major sea faring countries the Marine Training schools established STCW
approved special training courses for persons in charge and persons with designated
function for safety and survival.
The Fast Rescue Boat course is only required for person in charge of fast rescue
boats.
In general persons with licenses such as OIM, unlimited Master, Deck Officers,
Engineer Officers, Master MODU's, BS and BCO's will be required to attend STCW
approved Advanced Survival Craft and Advanced Fire Fighting course.
In addition any person in charge of a survival craft or part of a fire fighting team is
required to attend advanced Survival Craft and Fire Fighting course.
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The supervisory functions as mentioned above, most probably will be required to
attend a Medical First Aid course. This First Aid Course is of a considerable higher
standard than what has been done previously. It has to be decided which persons
need the First Aid Course. The basic is any person designated to provide medical first
aid shall be required to attend the STCW First Aid course.
In addition to the First Aid course any person in charge of the medical care shall be
required to attend a more advanced Medical Care course.
The Medic normally is the Medical Care person. If no Medic is employed on board the
OIM, Master or a deck officer needs to be assigned and trained for this task.
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The Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a satellite controlled
emergency warning system. A licensed Operator is required if the GMDSS system is
installed on board. This will be in general the case for Drilling vessels and Self
Propelled MODU's. The Radio Operator is normally the person to attend the GMDSS
course.
Rigs equipped with radar need to have a qualified person on board to operate the
radar. The course is the Radar Observer/Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).
The ARPA course is part of the unlimited license for deck officers and captains. The
Drilling Vessels and Self Propelled MODU's normally will be required to have an
ARPA licensed person on board.
MODU Masters or BS with the Radar Observer endorsement likely need to attend the
ARPA course before renewal of the licence.
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Specialised training.
GENERAL
The Government (the Administration) determines the adequacy, knowledge,
qualifications, skills and experience of each person with assigned responsibilities on
safety and pollution prevention of the unit.
THE OIM
The OIM is responsible for the essential safety and pollution prevention.
The OIM should be:
1. Well acquainted with the specific characteristics of the unit.
2. Fully knowledgeable of the operations.
3. Capable to take actions in emergency.
4. Responsible to conduct and keep records of emergency drills and training.
Persons delegated by the OIM should be fully capable to perform the assigned task for
emergency and be capable to train other people.
The Governments (the Administration) determines the
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THE OIM REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

(Condensed version of STCW requirements with in red remarks on possible in-house
action)
TRAINING KNOWLEDGEDEMONSTRATION
EVALUATION
COMPETENCE
PROFICIENCY OF COMPETENCE
CRITERIA
REMARKS
Use knowledge from Examination. and
Execute ballast and
STCW approved
assessment
de-ballast
Stability course.
obtained from
procedures.
Develop STCW
simulator training,
Maintain safe
approved in-house in-service
stability limits as per
Stability 1, 2, 3 and experience,
MOM and
Stability and Ballast
4. Stability 1- basic, instructions and
procedures.
Stability 2 observations. Asses Account for change
advanced, Stability manual and
in loads as per
3 -simulator,
computer stability
procedures.
Stability 4 refresher. calculations,
damage stability
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Safety and Security

of Crew.
Operational
condition of all
Safety Equipment
and systems.
Emergency
Response
Safe evacuation
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STCW approved
advanced Survival
and Fire-Fighting
courses.
Knowledge of
transfer of
personnel by boat,
helicopter or crane.
On board drills.
PMS on safety
equipment. Action
plans for
emergency.
Damage Stability
and Damage
control. Heavy
weather
procedures and
calculations. For
advanced stab.
Develop an inhouse STCW
approved Offshore
Operations Course
and Stability course,
including
examinations.
Advanced Survival
and Fire-Fighting
courses. In-service
experience,
observation and
instructions with
designated
assessors/examinati
on. Emergency
response simulator
Procedures for fire

detection and other
safety alarms.
Emergency
procedures and
appropriate actions
in accordance with
emergency
procedures.
Proven records on
PMS of safety
equipment.
Drills and effective
communication.
Safe personnel
transfer procedures.
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Maintain MODU
safe for transit,
mooring and DP
station keeping
including weather
conditions.
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precautions. Part of
this knowledge is
from in-house
Offshore Operations
Course and Stability
Courses.
STCW approved
courses with
knowledge of Coll.
Reg. navigation,
towing/emergency
towing mooring
failure. Soil
condition mooring
systems, anchors,
DP systems.
Develop in-house
Offshore Operations
Course. A Liberian
MODU Master or
training.
Examination and
assessment
obtained from inservice experience,
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
Transit, DP mode,
mooring -operations
is within safe limits.
Weather condition
with weather
forecast procedures.
Actions taken for
safe navigation and
transit.
Established
effective
communication
procedures.
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unlimited Marine
license covers most
of required topics.
Safe cargo handling Knowledge of load
and securing
changes on stability,
including dangerous safe cargo handling,
goods.
crane operations,
helicopter and
vessel loading,
dangerous goods
handling. Consider
this as part of inhouse Offshore
Operations Course.
Prevention of
Knowledge of aids
pollution.
to prevent pollution
and International
MARPOL
regulations.
Consider this as
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Examination and
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
Weather forecast
information.
Safe stowage and
securing procedures
all within stability
and structure stress
limits
Information on
dangerous goods on
board.
Examination and
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
Pollution prevention
operations
procedures in place.
Follows pollution
prevention
procedures in
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part of in-house
Offshore Operations
Course
Knowledge of safe
working practices.
This is the company
safety policy and
procedures book.
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
Safe working
Examination and
practices
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training
Monitor and control Knowledge of
Examination and
legislative
international laws
assessment
requirements, safety and conventions,
obtained from inof live at sea and
MODU certification service experience,
pollution
as per IMO and
observations,
local requirements. instructions, or
This is part of the
simulator training.
Offshore Operations In-house Offshore
course
Operations Course
Monitor and control Knowledge of
Examination and
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accordance with
international and
national regulations
Operations minimise
hazards to
personnel
Procedures to
monitor compliance
with legislative
requirements.
Immediate action in
case of noncompliance.
Planned certification
renewal procedures.
Industrial operations
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industrial operations interrelationship

impacting maritime between marine
safety
operations and
specific industrial
activities. (This is
drilling and
production
operation). The inhouse Well Control
Courses and
procedures and
Production Control
Procedures cover
this.
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assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Well
Control courses.
are carried out

safely.
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THE BARGE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

action
EVALUATION
COMPETENCE
CRITERIA
REMARKS
Stability and Ballast Use knowledge from Examination. and
Execute ballast and
STCW approved
assessment
de-ballast
Stability course.
obtained from
procedures.
Develop STCW
simulator training,
Maintain safe
approved in-house in-service
stability limits as per
Stability 1, 2, 3 and experience,
MOM and
4. Stability 1- basic, instructions and
procedures.
Stability 2 observations. Asses Account for change
advanced, Stability manual and
in loads as per
3 -simulator,
computer stability
procedures.
Stability 4 refresher. calculations,
Maintain MODU
damage stability
stress on structure
procedures and
within safe limits.
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Respond
emergencies
Seamanship
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calculations. For
advanced stability.
Examination and
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
plus on board
training plus
Stability course
to Knowledge of
emergency
procedures effects
of damage stability,
counter action of
damage stability.
Effective
communication for
stability and
damage control
information. Part of
this knowledge is
from in-house
Offshore Operations
Course and Stability
Courses.
Knowledge of Coll. Examination and
Reg., navigation
assessment
Follow established
procedures for drills
and emergencies.
Clear and effective
communications.
Transit, mooring,
positioning, DP
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and towing
procedures.
Proficiency in
weather, bulk
storage and
transfer,
manoeuvring and
positioning, anchor
handling and DP.
Part of this
knowledge is from
in-house Offshore
Operations Course
and Stability
Courses.
Safe cargo handling Knowledge of load
and
securing changes on stability,
including dangerous safe cargo handling,
goods.
crane operations,
helicopter and
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observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
plus on board
training.
mode are within

safe limits.
Clear and effective
communications.
Examination and
assessment
observations,
Weather forecast
information.
Safe stowage and
securing procedures
all within stability
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Safe
practices
vessel loading,
dangerous goods
handling. Consider
this as part of inhouse Offshore
Operations Course.
working Knowledge of safe
working practices.
This is the company
safety policy and
procedures book
Monitor and control

legislative
requirements, safety
of live at sea and
pollution
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Knowledge of
international laws
and conventions,
MODU certification
as per IMO and
local requirements.
Knowledge of aids
instructions, or
simulator training.
In-house Offshore
Operations Course
and structure stress

limits
Information on
dangerous goods on
board.
Examination and
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
Examination and
assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training.
Operations minimise
hazards to
personnel
Procedures to
monitor compliance
with legislative
requirements.
Immediate action in
case of noncompliance.
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to prevent pollution
and MARPOL
regulations. This is
part of the Offshore
Operations course.
Provide first aid to a STCW approved
casualty
Standard First Aid
Course
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In-house Offshore
Operations Course
Planned certification
renewal procedures.
As per STCW
Standard First Aid
course
As per STCW
Standard First Aid
course
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THE BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCETRAINING

action
COMPETENCE
Stability and Ballast
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TRAINING KNOWLEDGEPROFICIENCY REMARKS

Use knowledge from
STCW approved
Stability course.
Develop STCW
approved in-house
Stability 1, 2, 3 and
4. Stability 1- basic,
Stability 2 advanced, Stability 3
-simulator, Stability 4
DEMONSTRATION
OF COMPETENCE
EVALUATION
CRITERIA
Examination. and
assessment
obtained from
simulator training, inservice experience,
instructions and
observations. Asses
manual and
computer stability
calculations, damage
Execute ballast
and de-ballast
procedures.
Maintain safe
stability limits as
per MOM and
procedures.
Account for
change in loads as
per procedures.
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refresher.
Respond to
emergencies
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stability procedures
and calculations. For
basic stability.
Knowledge of
Examination and
emergency
assessment
procedures effects of obtained from indamage stability,
service experience,
counter action of
observations,
damage stability.
instructions, or
Effective
simulator training. Incommunication for
house Offshore
stability and damage Operations Course
control information.
plus on board
Part of this
training plus stability
knowledge is from
course
in-house Offshore
Operations Course
and Stability
Courses.
Methods and aids to Examination and
Maintain MODU
stress on structure
within safe limits.
Follow established
procedures for
drills and
emergencies.
Clear and effective
communications.
Follows pollution
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prevent pollution.
Knowledge of the
relevant international
and national
requirements, the
relevant certification
and validity. This is
part of the Offshore
Operations course
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assessment
observations,
instructions, or
simulator training. Inhouse Offshore
Operations Course .
prevention
procedures in
accordance with
international and
national
regulations
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THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCETRAINING

action
EVALUATION
COMPETENCE
CRITERIA
REMARKS
Use appropriate
Safe working
Examination and
Identification of
tools and
practices in the work assessment
important
measurement
shop
obtained from
parameters typical
equipment for
Characteristics and workshop skills
for fabrication of
mechanical and
limitations of
training, in-service
typical MODU
electrical repair,
materials. Limitation experience or
related
maintenance,
of processes used
examination
components.
disassembly and re- for fabrication and
Selection of tools
assembly.
repair.
and material.
Properties and
Safe use of
parameters
machine tools.
considered in
Safety procedures
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Operate alternators,
generators and
control systems
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fabrication and
repair. Selection of
material in
construction. Of
equipment.
Interpretation of
technical drawings.
Design and
operations
characteristics of
mechanical electric
and electronic
equipment and
systems.
Safety requirement
for working on
electrical systems.
Knowledge of
generating plant,
basic electrical
are followed.
Dismantling,
repair, inspection,
reassembling in
accordance with
manuals and good
practice.
Re-commissioning
with good practice.
Proper selection
and use of
measurement
equipment.
Examination and
assessment
obtained from in-
Operations are
planned and
carried out in
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knowledge and
skills. Operating
alternators and
generators. Fault
finding and damage
prevention.
Maintain engineering Basic mechanical
systems
knowledge and
skills. Safe isolation
of electrical plant.
Maintenance and
repair knowledge.
service experience,
simulator training,
laboratory equipment
training or
examination.
accordance with
established rules
and procedures to
ensure safety
operations.
Examination and
assessment
simulator training,
laboratory equipment
training or
examination.
Operate, monitor
and evaluate
engine/machinery
performance
Examination and
assessment
Isolation,
dismantling and
reassemble in
accordance with
procedures.
Restoration of
plant by proper
action in prevailing
conditions and
circumstances.
Action in drills.
Response to
emergencies.
Methods of
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Operation and
maintenance of
engines, auxiliaries,
piping systems,
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including cause of
jacking systems and formal instruction,
malfunction and fault control systems.
simulator training or
correction
Detection of
examination.
malfunction and fault
finding to minimise
damage.
Organise safe
maintenance/repair
procedures.
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Safe marine
engineering,
maintenance and
repair practice
Examination and
assessment
formal instruction,
examination.
comparing actual
operating
conditions in
accordance with
procedures.
Action and
decision taking in
accordance with
recommendations
and procedures.
Correct
maintenance
activities in
accordance with
technical,
legislative and
procedural specs.
Use of appropriate
plans, materials
specs. and
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Operate/maintain
survival craft
systems and fire
preventing system
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Maintenance of
operational condition
of survival craft
systems and fire
prevention system.
Appropriate action to
protect unit and
personnel and limit
damage following
fire, explosion,
collision or
grounding
Methods and aids to
prevent pollution.
Knowledge of the
Examination and
assessment
formal instruction,
examination
Examination and
assessment
obtained from in-
equipment for
repair and
maintenance.
Appropriate action
to restore plant.
Procedures to
maintain
equipment
operational.
Actions taken in
response to drills
or emergencies by
following
established
procedures.
Follows pollution
prevention
procedures by
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relevant international
and national
requirements, the
relevant certification
and validity.
Ensure safe working Safe working
practices
practices.
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service experience,
formal instruction,
examination
international and
national
regulations.
This is the TSF

Safety Manual
In accordance with
regulations.
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DRAFT FOR MARINE TRAINING MATRIX BASED

JOB TITLES ON MODU's WITH MARINE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AS PER STCW.
JOB TITLE
COMMON TITLE
OFFSHORE INSTALLATION
MANAGER
OIM
PLATFORM MANAGER
MASTER(CAPTAIN)
UNLIMITED
MARINE SUPERVISOR (MS)
MASTER
MASTER MODU
BARGE SUPERVISOR
BARGE ENGINEER
BARGE CONTROL OPERATOR
CHIEF MATE UNLIMITED
SECOND UNLIMITED
THIRD MATE UNLIMITED
BARGE CONTROL
OPERATOR (BCO)
DP OPERATOR (DPO)
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MARINE SYSTEMS
OPERATOR (MSO)
WATCHSTANDER
CHIEF ENGINEER
UNLIMITED
CHIEF ENGINEER MODU
CHIEF MECHANIC
MECHANIC
PLANT SUPERVISOR
PMS SUPERVISOR
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
ASSISTANT
ENGINEER
MODU
CHIEF ELECTRICIAN
RADIO OPERATOR
MEDIC
ABLE BODIED SEAMAN (AB)
ORDINARY SEAMAN (OS)
TANKER MAN
ALL REGULAR ASSIGNED
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PLANT SUPERVISOR
ASSISTANT
SUPERVISOR
PLANT
ELECTRICIAN
RO
MEDIC
AB
OS
TANKERMAN
CREW
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PERSONNEL
ALL TEMPORARELY CREW
VISITORS
FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (1of 9 )

1. Any employee with an Unlimited Marine License (Master, Mate, Chief Engineer,
Assistant Engineer, Radio Operator) or MODU license needs to attend the required
STCW training courses and submit proof experience in the last five years. The courses
must be completed before renewal of the certificate. The date of implementation is 1st
February 2002.
2. At present it is not clear who will need the Advanced First Aid certificate (A-VI/4-1). In
principle any person supposed to provide first aid must have the Advanced First Aid
certificate. In case of an established first aid team each member of the team must have
the certificate.
3. At least one person on board will be in charge of medical care. This person must have
the Medical Care certificate ((A-VI/4-2). In most cases this will be the Medic. Without a
Medic the OIM or Master must have the Medical Care certificate.
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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (2 of 9 )

4. Any person in charge of a life boat or raft must have the Advanced Survival Craft
certificate (A-VI/2-1). It is a good policy to have some additional functions to have the
Advanced Survival Craft certificate in case of absence of one of the persons assigned
to life boat duties.
5. Any person assigned to the fast rescue team must have the Fast Rescue Boat
certificate. Assign enough functions on board to ensure a back up.
6. The Tanker Man function and certificates comes into force if the MODU is equipped to
store oil from the well. This is the case with the new build drilling vessels like the
Discoverer enterprise. The certificates can be obtained from Marine Training schools.
7. In respect of the OIM function TSF uses the drilling superintend as the OIM. By STCW
standards this means that the OIM needs a full marine training in accordance with the
STCW standards.
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Within the fleet 13 units are classed as Self-Propelled or Dynamic Positioned. It
means that most flag states will look at this type of MODU as a Self-Propelled vessel
even if it is a column stabilised unit. Within the Minimum Manning Certificate unlimited
licenses for Master, Chief Mate and sometimes Chief Engineer will be required to be
on board when in transit.
On anchor moored semi-submersibles restricted MODU licenses are in place for OIM,
Barge Supervisors, Barge Control Operators and Chief Engineers.
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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (4 of 9)

Within TSF the rigs are registered under:
1. Liberia
36 units
2. Panama
20 units
3. Bahamas
7 units
4. Norway
3 units
5. USA
2 units
6. India
1 unit
As a general remark. The members the IMO accept each other vessels/MODU's with
their manning and certification without requiring higher standards. However they can
inspect (port inspection) the vessels on compliance. In case of non-compliance the
vessel or rig can be refused or kept in port until appropriate action has been taken.
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Unfortunately the implementation of STCW, licensing and minimum manning scales
are at the discretion of the flag states. There will be some confusion because of
different views of the flag states how to apply STCW, licensing, minimum manning
scales and in general certification. This always has been so before STCW was
adopted. But the differences will be minor.
Liberia is well organised and will follow in general the STCW requirements. At present
Liberia does not accept Panamanian Licenses. Licenses from other countries on the
white list are endorsed without problems.
Panama is chaos. Although the Panamanian authorities promised to improve at
present they are not expected to be on the "white list". This means that other
countries will not accept certification and training records to be endorsed on their flag
certificates. Rigs on Panamanian flags will be thoroughly inspected by other flag
states when arriving or working in their Continental Shelf.
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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING ( 6 of 9 )

The Bahamas authorities are quite relaxed. We do not expect difficulties. The problem
is that their administration does not have the expertise and knowledge to answer
questions. There is not a clear procedure, which means that standards on STCW
training is at the discretion of the drilling contractors.
Norway is over regulated but well controlled. The Norwegian government has
complete control of STCW and training under the jurisdiction of NPD (Norwegian
Petroleum Directorate), NMD (Norwegian Maritime Directorate), NR (Norwegian Rig
Owners Association and OLF ( Norwegian Oil Industry Association. The training
standards within the oil industry are at a higher standard than STCW. The marine and
oil industry training schools are already processing STCW certificates. The major
problem is to prevent double training. This problem is reviewed by the various
authorities.
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The USA is well organised and administered. The USCG (the United States Coast
Guard) is the major administration in charge of the implementation and application of
STCW. There are serious problems with the implementation of sea time required for
unlimited licenses on DP vessel/MODU's. The New Orleans USCG office does not
accept DP time as sea time. To obtain enough sea time the deck officers have to
spend a certain time on conventional vessels. The unlimited licensed deck officers
below the rank of captain will not stay long in the drilling industry. The problem has
been addresses by TSF and IADC. For the training of marine vessel crews various
maritime training centres provide STCW approved courses. For STCW MODU
training the Texas A&M facilities are used.
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TSF does not have MODU's under UK flag but working with other flag state registered
MODU's in the UK implements that the STCW training requirement are in force.
The local training industry provides therefor adequate training facilities with STCW
approved courses. Like in Norway the training requirement for the offshore oil industry
is in place. This standard of this specific training is equivalent or higher than the
STCW requirements.
The available training centres with offshore oil industry experience are in the process
of submitting most of the STCW training courses.
The MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) is responsible to supervise the proper
implementation of STCW.
Other authorities or agents working with MCA in the offshore oil industry are the
OPITO( Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation).
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The UKOOA (United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association) works closely with
OPITO.
The IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) works world wide with any
of the agents and authorities on all matters of drilling.
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THE RECORD BOOK (1 of 2)

Part of the STCW requirements is to maintain records with results of assessments
and participation on drills and exercises.
The original version of STCW and associated recommendations for record books is
based on vessels.
To facilitate the drilling industry IADC developed a Training Log Book Assignment to
General Duty Offshore.
The IADC version of the record book still needs to be approved.
The intention is to use this record book as the standard for the offshore drilling
industry.
The persons name and photo, designated assessors log book and details of the
knowledge, skills or ability are all part of the record book
Within TSF a specific company oriented record book based on IADC draft needs to be
developed and implemented before 1st February 2000.
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THE RECORD BOOK (2 of 2)

EXAMPLE PAGE
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THE INTERNATIONAL
SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE.
ISM CODE
The ISM Code was adopted by the IMO on 4 November 1993 and came into force as
a Resolution in 1994.
The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an International Standard for the Safe
Management and Operation of Ships including Pollution Prevention.
As mentioned before Chapter IX in SOLAS implements the ISM Code.
Because the ISM Code is a safety management system the ISO 9002 in combination
with the ISM code provides an optimum integrated management system.
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THE ISM CODE

The ISM Code is basically for operations of ships. In this respect it is only applicable
for Self-Propelled MODU's or Drilling Vessels.
However like the STCW Code, the other types of MODU's may be subject to the ISM
Code policy. This may have to do with the requirements by the local authorities.
If applicable each MODU requires a separate certificate i.e. it is rig specific.
The ISM certificate is valid for 5 years.
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THE ISM CODE

As independent agents the Classification Societies issue the ISM Certificate based on
ISO 9002. The scheme will be:
The initial assessment.

The periodical assessment.
The renewal assessment
The ISM certification is based on the demonstration of compliance with operational
requirements relating safety and pollution prevention
To comply with the ISM Code the company and the rig have to implement a Safety
Management System (SMS). The SMS is an inseparable part of the ISM Certificate.
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THE ISM CODE

The SMS describes in details all the safety hazards and the appropriate action and
action to prevent any incident or accident.
The ISM Certificate includes a Document of Compliance (DOC).
To ensure the safe operation of the rig a designated person ashore and on board are
responsible for monitoring and implementation of the safety system.
The SMS includes procedures for emergency response, maintenance, resources and
personnel, reporting procedures, documentation, compliance with IMO etc.
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THE ISM CODE

The big question is should TSF imply the ISM system on all rigs or just only as
required on the self-propelled classed MODU's.
Once the ISM code is voluntarily implemented, the unit always has to comply 100%
with the SMS specifications.
The bottom line is that if a rig is required to have an ISM Certificate, an extensive
survey is required by an independent agent. Periodic inspections will include the SMS
compliance.
The SMS manual is the backbone of the ISM system.
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ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAINING

STANDARDS
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION and
REMARKS
ACTION
1 Locate in each region reliable and Europe has Aberdeen RGIT/Montrose.
competent training centres with all USA has Amelia and Texas A&M.
STCW approved courses.
Singapore should have a marine training
centre. The problem is to get local
employees trained in the operations area
such as West Africa.
2 Which functions need the Emergency STCW looks mainly at the OIM. The
Response/Crisis
Management
as question is do we need to include the
mandatory training within TSF
Master and other supervisors.
3 Decide on which courses will be done We do at present have Stability 1 and 2.
in-house.
The
offshore
Operations
course
including JU.
4 Develop and modernise the in-house If TSF decides to continue Stability and
courses. Include STCW. The courses Offshore Operations these courses need
are: Stability 1,2,3, and 4. The Offshore to be rewritten and changed to a modern
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Operations /JU course.
system (CD ROM). TSF has to apply for

STCW approval for various flags
5 Finalise the Marine Training Matrix
After the presentation and discussion in
the training meeting follow up is required
from each region to agree on the
minimum
TSF
mandatory
marine
training.
6 Establish in the local area agreement Very important. In Norway, UK,
between offshore training requirements elsewhere in Europe, USA and Canada
to coincide with STCW training.
the drilling industry has already has
extensive mandatory safety training in
place. To prevent double training each
region should develop an agreement to
endorse STCW training on local training
certificates (or visa versa). We are
talking about enormous cost if both
training course are continued separately.
All certificates should have same validity
period(5 years)
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STANDARDS
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION and REMARKS
ACTION
7 Confirm with each flag state how STCW As the final implementation on MODU's
will be applied to MODU crews
is more or less left to the discretion of
the flag state. It is important to establish
in time for each rig what the minimum
training requirement per crew will be
8 Schedule all required STCW courses to The training and certification of STCW
be completed 100% by 1st Febr. 2000.
must be completed before going on
board. At present most companies do
not plan the training . By the end of
2001 everybody is screaming for course
places.
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9 If in-house courses like Stability and

Offshore Operations are approved
capable teachers are required to present
the courses.
1
0
1
1
Hans Veldhuis, Olivier Barthe and David

Finlayson are doing the courses now.
We need to look for back up. Regular
course schedules will be required to
accommodate everybody.
Discuss within TSF if only self propelled The regulations only apply to the self
units will have ISM installed
propelled unit. The discussion is if we
should or need to include other rigs to
implement the ISM system.
Consider to get STCW approval for the The OIM has to provide knowledge and
Well Control courses.
skills on the drilling program. To
automatically receive credit a STCW
approval makes it easy to endorse.
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STANDARDS
1 Develop and implement the The record book is part of the proof of
2 record book system
competence and proficiency for STCW. The
discussion should include the possibility of an
electronic record system. How to sign off in an
electronic system? How to protect the system?
1 Implement the Tanker Man Scot Rudolph has this under control. The
3 training courses for the new Training Matrix is not complete in respect of
drilling vessels with oil storage the Tanker Man and the Tanker Man PIC. This
capacity.
needs to be finalised in the meeting on May
30.
1 Decide which functions on the rig The minimum required certification is be based
4 need to have as a mandatory TSF on the minimum safe manning certificate and
standard Advanced Fire-Fighting, responsible functions. By company standard or
Advanced
Survival
Craft, for practical reason this may not be enough.
Advanced First Aid and Fast
Rescue Boat certification.
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THE IMO

THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE IMO?

GOOD REASONS TO HAVE THE IMO?

WHO IMPLEMENTS THE IMO CONVENTIONS?

WHICH CONVENTIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE MODU?

WHO IS DOING ALL THE WORK IN THE IMO?

WHY THIS INTRODUCTION ON IMO?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CODE AND A CONVENTION?

THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS FOR TRAINING,

Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.

Training required by STCW

Minimum survival training

In principe this is required for

The OIM, Master, BS, Mates,

Specialised training based on

TABLE WITH STCW REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING MOU's

EXPLANATION OF COMPETENCE, PROFICIENCY, ASSESSORS, ASSESSMENT

REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETY

REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETY

REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETY

REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (1 of 3)

REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (2 of 3)

REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (3 of 3)

THE OIM REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

Safety and Security

Procedures for fire

industrial operations interrelationship

are carried out

THE BARGE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

obtained from inservice experience,

mode are within

Monitor and control

and structure stress

THE BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCETRAINING

TRAINING KNOWLEDGEPROFICIENCY REMARKS

THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCETRAINING

This is the TSF

DRAFT FOR MARINE TRAINING MATRIX BASED

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (1of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (2 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (3 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (4 of 9)

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (5 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING ( 6 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (7 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (8 of 9 )

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (9 of 9 )

THE RECORD BOOK (1 of 2)

THE RECORD BOOK (2 of 2)

THE ISM CODE

THE ISM CODE

The initial assessment.

THE ISM CODE

THE ISM CODE

ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAINING

Operations /JU course.

system (CD ROM). TSF has to apply for

ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAINING

9 If in-house courses like Stability and