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ASSEMBLY A 21/Res.891
21st session 4 February 2000
Agenda item 9 Original: ENGLISH

RESOLUTION A.891(21)
adopted on 25 November 1999

RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

THE ASSEMBLY,

RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization

concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning
maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships,

CONSIDERING that personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs) are often required to
work under potentially hazardous conditions, and will be in a better position to protect
themselves and others in the event of an emergency if adequately trained,

RECOGNIZING the need for maritime safety and emergency preparedness training for
all personnel working on MOUs,

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendation made by the Maritime Safety Committee

at its sixty-ninth session,

1. ADOPTS the Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units

(MOUs), set out in the Annex to the present resolution;

2. URGES Governments concerned to implement the defined competencies in these

recommendations as soon as practicable and to issue certificates and all other appropriate
documents to personnel who are qualified and have successfully completed the training
recommended in this resolution;

3. URGES ALSO Governments to consider acceptance of relevant certificates and

documents based on this resolution;

4. AUTHORIZES the Maritime Safety Committee to keep the annexed recommendations

under review and amend them as necessary;

5. REVOKES resolutions A.538(13), A.712(17) and A.828(19).

For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are
kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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ANNEX

RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

ON MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS (MOUs)

1 SCOPE

1.1 These recommendations provide an international standard for training for all personnel on
mobile offshore units aimed at ensuring adequate levels of safety of life and property at sea and
protection of the marine environment complimentary to that required by the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended
and the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code.

1.2 The provisions of these recommendations are without prejudice to any rights of coastal States
under international law to impose their own additional requirements relating to training,
qualifications and certification of personnel on board units engaged, or intending to engage, in the
exploration for, or exploitation of, the natural resources of those parts of the sea-bed and subsoil over
which those States are entitled to exercise sovereign rights.

2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

2.1 For the purpose of these recommendations the terms used have the meanings defined
hereunder:

.1 Mobile offshore units (MOUs) means vessels which can be readily relocated and
which can perform an industrial function involving offshore operations other than
those traditionally provided by vessels covered by chapter I of the 1974 SOLAS
Convention. Such MOUs include at least the following:

.1 column-stabilized unit is a unit with the main deck connected to the

underwater hull or footings by columns or caissons;

.2 non-self-propelled unit is a unit not certified to navigate independently;

.3 self-elevating unit is a unit with movable legs capable of raising its hull
above the surface of the sea;

.4 self-propelled unit is a unit certified to navigate independently;

.5 submersible unit is a unit with a ship shape, barge-type or novel hull design
(other than a self-elevating unit) intended for operation while bottom bearing;
and

.6 surface unit is a unit with a ship- or barge-type displacement hull of single-

or multiple-hull configuration intended for operation in the floating condition.

.2 Mobile offshore drilling unit is a unit capable of engaging in drilling operations for
the exploration for, or exploitation of, resources beneath the sea-bed such as liquid or
gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt.

.3 Drillship is a self-propelled ship-shape monohull surface mobile offshore drilling

unit.
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.4 Mobile offshore accommodation unit is a unit the primary purpose of which is to

accommodate personnel working offshore.

.5 Other mobile offshore unit is a unit which may be involved in any single activity or
combination of activities such as:

- construction;
- maintenance (including the maintenance of wells);
- lifting operations;
- pipe-laying and related operations;
- emergency / contingency preparedness, including fire-fighting;
- offshore production systems; and
- diving.

Mobile offshore units do not include vessels such as:

- supply vessels;
- standby vessels;
- anchor-handling vessels;
- seismic vessels; and
- ship-shape monohull diving support vessels.

.6 Maritime safety training means training with respect to safety of life at sea,
including personal and group survival.

.7 Emergency preparedness training means training which prepares individuals to

respond adequately and safely to anticipated emergency situations.

.8 Offshore installation manager (OIM) means a competent person appointed in

writing by the owner as the person in charge, who has complete and ultimate
command of the unit and to whom all personnel on board are responsible.

.9 Barge supervisor means a person who may provide support to the OIM in certain
essential marine matters. The barge supervisor on some MOUs may be referred to as
the stability section leader or barge master.

.10 Ballast control operator means the person assigned responsibility for the normal
day-to-day control of trim, draught and stability.

.11 Maintenance supervisor means the person assigned responsibility for the inspection,
operation and testing, as required, of all machinery and equipment as specified by the
owner of the MOU. The maintenance supervisor on some MOUs may also be
referred to as the chief engineer, technical section leader or rig mechanic.

.12 Special personnel means all persons carried on board a mobile offshore unit in
connection with the special purpose of the unit or with special work being carried out
on the unit, and who are neither seafarers nor directly or indirectly paying passengers.

.13 Maritime crew comprises the OIM, barge supervisor, ballast control operator and
maintenance supervisor as well as other deck and engineer officers, radio operators
and ratings as defined in regulation I/1 of the STCW Convention, as amended.

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.14 Mode of operation means the condition or manner in which a unit may operate or
function while on location or in transit. The modes of operation of a unit include the
following:

.1 Operating conditions: conditions wherein a unit is on location for the

purpose of conducting operations, including drilling and production activities,
and wherein combined environmental and operational loadings are within the
appropriate design limits established for such operations. The unit may be
either afloat or supported on the sea-bed, as applicable.

.2 Survival conditions: conditions wherein a unit may be subjected to

environmental loadings in excess of those established by the unit's operating
manual. It is assumed that routine operations will have been discontinued due
to the severity of the environmental loading. The unit may be either afloat or
supported on the sea-bed, as applicable.

.3 Transit conditions: conditions wherein a unit is moving from one

geographical location to another.

.4 Combined operations: operations in association with, or in close proximity

to, another mobile offshore unit or offshore installation, where conditions on
the other unit or installation may have an immediate impact on the safety of
the unit; for example, a mobile offshore drilling unit attached to a fixed
platform.

.15 Muster list means the list prescribed by an international convention or

recommendation which applies to the unit. If no convention or recommendation
applies, it means a similar list which indicates essential information on actions to be
taken in the event of an emergency, in particular the station to which each person
should go and the duties which that person should perform including the designation
of individual responsibilities for the safety of others.

.16 Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the MOU is entitled
to fly.

.17 Coastal State Administration means the Government of the coastal State concerned
in cases where a MOU is engaged in exploration for, or exploitation of, the sea-bed
and subsoil thereof, adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises
sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration and exploitation of their natural
resources.

3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANIES AND PERSONNEL

3.1 Every company employing personnel assigned to duty on mobile offshore units, offshore
installation managers and offshore personnel has responsibility for ensuring that the standards set out
in these recommendations are given full and complete effect. In addition, other measures as may be
necessary should be taken to ensure that personnel can make knowledgeable and informed
contributions to the safe operation of the unit.

3.2 The owner of the mobile offshore unit should provide written instructions to the offshore
installation manager setting forth the procedures to be followed in order to:

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.1 provide appropriate documentation of training for all personnel working on MOUs

which indicates that training in accordance with this standard and, as applicable, with
the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 as amended, has been accomplished; and

.2 maintain training records on the unit.

3.3 The OIM should designate a knowledgeable individual who will be responsible for ensuring
that an opportunity is provided to each newly-assigned individual to receive essential information in a
language that he or she understands.

4 MARITIME CREW ON SELF-PROPELLED MOBILE OFFSHORE UNITS AND,

WHERE REQUIRED, ON OTHER UNITS

4.1 All maritime crew members on self-propelled mobile offshore units and, where required, on
other units should meet the requirements of the STCW Convention, as amended.

4.2 In addition to meeting the requirements referred to in paragraph 4.1 above, all maritime crew
members should be given on-board training and instruction in types of emergencies which might
occur on the particular type of mobile offshore unit on which they serve.

5 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FAMILIARIZATION AND BASIC SAFETY

TRAINING INSTRUCTION AND COMPETENCES FOR ALL PERSONNEL

5.1 Categories of offshore personnel

Offshore personnel are, for practical reasons, divided into four categories:

Category A: Visitors and special personnel not regularly assigned who are on board for a
limited period of time, in general not exceeding three days, and have no tasks
in relation to normal operations of the unit.

Category B: Other special personnel without designated responsibility for the safety and
survival of others.

Category C: Regularly assigned special personnel with designated responsibility for the
safety and survival of others.

Category D: Maritime crew members.

5.2 Familiarization training (all personnel)

5.2.1 Before being assigned to duties related to the regular operations of the unit, all personnel
(categories A, B, C and D) should receive offshore orientation, familiarization training or sufficient
information and instruction in personal survival techniques and workplace safety. Such
familiarization training, information or instruction should ensure that personnel are able to:

.1 communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and

understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals, especially with
regard to knowing what to do if:

.1 a person falls overboard,

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.2 fire, smoke, or hydrogen sulphide is detected; or

.3 the fire, abandon ship, toxic gas, or other general alarm is sounded;

.2 locate and don lifejackets and, if provided, immersion suits;

.3 identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes;

.4 raise the alarm and have a basic knowledge of the use of portable fire-extinguishers;

.5 take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency on

board;

.6 close and open the fire, weathertight and watertight doors fitted on the unit, other than
those for hull openings;

.7 follow the unit's basic safe work practices and permit-to-work system; and

.8 the unit's basic organizational structure and chain of command.

5.2.2 In the case of persons not staying on board overnight, the training, information or instruction
provisions specified in paragraphs 5.2.1.4 to 5.2.1.8 above may be reduced in scope or omitted,
provided such persons are accompanied by knowledgeable individuals while on the unit.

5.2.3 A generalized course of offshore safety training or instruction obtained onshore may satisfy
this requirement provided it is supplemented with the training, information or instruction specified in
5.2.1.3 and 5.2.1.8 above.

5.2.4 Familiarization training should be provided at intervals not greater than five years.

5.2.5 Individuals should be required to provide evidence of having received familiarization training
within the previous five years.

5.3 Training for all regularly assigned personnel and other special personnel

5.3.1 Before being assigned to duties related to the regular operations of the unit, all regularly
assigned personnel and other special personnel without designated responsibility for the safety and
survival of others (i.e. categories B, C and D) should receive training in personal survival, fire
prevention and fire-fighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities as set out
in tables 5.3.1 to 5.3.5. Every effort should be made to provide such training prior to proceeding
offshore.

5.3.2 The following training should be provided either ashore and/or on the unit, as appropriate, by
qualified and experienced persons:

.1 Familiarization and orientation on general arrangements of the MOU, central

processes, operating systems, equipment and procedures, organization, safety
philosophy and contingency plans, as well as preventive safety systems such as
permit-to-work procedures, company health and medical services, and other matters
related to safety.

.2 Practical familiarity with emergency duties.

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.3 Understanding the critical need to bring any abnormal situation to the attention of a
responsible person.

.4 Knowledge of available evacuation methods and procedures.

.5 Knowledge of alarm procedures for emergency situations.

.6 Knowledge of safety procedures.

.7 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) training, where applicable.

.8 Operations and emergencies involving divers, where applicable.

5.3.3 A regular programme of drills and exercises should be established in order to provide and/or
supplement training and provide for evaluation and assessment. Guidance regarding drills and
exercises is provided in the appendix.

5.3.4 Individuals should be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard
of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of tables 5.3.1 to
5.3.5 within the previous five years through demonstration of competence or examination or
continuous assessment as part of an approved training programme. Guidance regarding the use of
drills for assessment of competence is provided in the appendix.

5.4 Specialized training

5.4.1 Specialized training, as appropriate to the individual duties assigned on the muster list, should
be provided to personnel in categories C and D.

5.4.2 Depending on their assigned duties, personnel should receive instruction and training in the
following:

.1 for those in charge of survival craft, proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
other than fast rescue boats as specified in table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code;

.2 for those assigned to operate fast rescue boats, proficiency in fast rescue boats as
specified in table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code;

.3 for those in charge of the unit, and those designated to control fire-fighting
operations, proficiency in advanced fire-fighting as specified in table A-VI/3 of the
STCW Code;

.4 for those designated to provide immediate first aid, proficiency in medical first aid as
specified in table A-VI/4-1 of the STCW Code; and

.5 for a person designated to take charge of medical care on board the unit, proficiency
in taking charge of medical care as specified in table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code.

5.4.3 Since specialized training may not be provided on the unit, care should be taken to ensure that
newly-assigned personnel with designated responsibility for the survival of others have sufficient
experience, instruction, information or training on the equipment they are to use.

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Table 5.3.1
Specification of minimum standard of proficiency in personal survival

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Emergency signals Personnel should receive an initial orientation on the types and Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Actions taken during drills and in
identification of emergency signals during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises emergencies are appropriate to the
emergency signal
Personnel should be acquainted with the posting of the muster
list as a source for defining emergency signals

In the case of combined operations personnel should receive

supplemental information on additional alarms and procedures

Mustering of personnel During onboard orientation all personnel will be shown their Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Actions taken during drills and in
primary safe muster areas during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises emergencies are appropriate to the
emergency signal
Personnel should be acquainted with the posted muster list

Use of lifejacket Personnel will receive instruction on location, types, inspection Don lifejacket Lifejacket is donned correctly
and donning lifejackets

Use of immersion suits Personnel will be given instruction on location, type, inspection Don immersion suit Immersion suits are donned correctly
and donning of immersion suits, if required

Lifeboat procedures Personnel will be instructed on proper entry into lifeboats and the Board lifeboat during drills and strap in Lifeboat is boarded correctly
use of seat belts

Modes of evacuation Personnel will be instructed on the selection and use of available Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Demonstration of correct actions during
modes of evacuation. This may include: during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises drills and exercises

-helicopter
-catwalks or bridges
-standby vessel
-lifeboat
-liferaft
-ladders/escape devices
-jumping from height (undesirable)

Boarding liferafts or Personnel will be instructed on boarding a liferaft or buoyant Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Demonstration of correct actions during
buoyant apparatus apparatus both at deck level and from the sea during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises drills and exercises

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Table 5.3.1 (continued)

Specification of minimum standard of proficiency in personal survival

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Water survival techniques Personnel will be instructed on the following, as applicable: Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Demonstration of correct actions during drills
during satisfactory participation in drills and and exercises
-- use of lights and whistles and other signalling exercises
devices
-- proper body positions to conserve body heat
and prevent hypothermia
-- how to right an inverted liferaft
-- boarding a rescue craft from the water

Deployment of life rings Personnel will be instructed in the procedures for deploying life Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Demonstration of correct actions during drills
and associated equipment rings and associated equipment during satisfactory participation in drills and and exercises
exercises
Personnel will be instructed in the procedures for raising the
alarm

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Table 5.3.2
Specification of minimum standard of fire prevention and fire fighting

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Minimize the risk of fire Personnel should receive instruction that would include, but not Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Initial actions during drills or in response
and maintain a state of be limited to, the following: during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises to emergencies conform to established
readiness to respond to procedures
emergency situations .1 elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle)
involving fire .2 types and sources of ignition
.3 flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire
.4 requirement for constant vigilance
.5 classification of fire and applicable extinguishing
agents

Personnel should receive an initial orientation and familiarization

instruction that would include, but not be limited to, the
following:

.1 onboard fire-fighting organization and muster list

.2 location of fire-fighting equipment and emergency
escape routes
.3 onboard fire and smoke detection and automatic
alarm systems
.4 actions to be taken on discovery of smoke or fire
.5 in the case of combined operations, supplemental
instruction on additional alarms and procedures

Personnel should receive instruction on actions to be taken, given

the individual's status onboard

Fight and extinguish fires Personnel should receive familiarization instruction that includes Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Actions during drills or in response to
the following: during satisfactory participation in drills and exercises emergencies conform to established
procedures
.1 selection and use of fire-fighting equipment and its
location on board
.2 selection and use of personal protective equipment
.3 fire-fighting and containment methods
.4 fire-fighting agents

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Table 5.3.3
Specification of minimum standard of proficiency in elementary first aid

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Take appropriate action Assessment of needs of casualties and of threats to own safety Assessment of evidence obtained from approved The manner and timing of raising the alarm is
upon encountering an instruction or during attendance at an approved appropriate to the circumstances of the
accident or other medical course accident or medical emergency
emergency
Appreciation of body structure and functions
Understanding of immediate measures to be taken in case of Takes prompt action to evaluate the nature
emergency, including the ability to: and extent of injuries and to prioritize
treatment. Applies appropriate first aid
.1 position casualty measures to identified injuries in accordance
.2 apply resuscitation techniques with training provided
.3 control bleeding
.4 apply appropriate measures of basic shock management
.5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds,
including accidents caused by electric current
.6 rescue and transport a casualty
.7 improvise bandages and use materials in emergency kit Risk of further harm to self and casualty is
minimized at all times

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Table 5.3.4
Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal safety

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Comply with emergency Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Action during drills or in response to
procedures foundering during satisfactory participation in drills and emergencies conform to established
exercises procedures
General knowledge of contingency plans for response to
emergencies and individual responsibility thereunder

Emergency signals; muster list; muster stations; and correct use

of personal safety equipment

Action to take on discovering potential emergency including:

fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water

Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals

Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and

alarm systems

Prevention of pollution Personnel will be instructed in potentially harmful effects of Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Follows established pollution prevention
pollution and steps to identify and prevent pollution during satisfactory participation in drills and procedures
exercises

Observe safe working Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times Examination or assessment of evidence obtained Safe working practices are observed and
practices during satisfactory participation in safety meetings appropriate safety and protective equipment
Safety and protective devices available to protect against is correctly used at all times
potential hazards

Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces

Understand orders and Ability to understand orders and instructions and to Follows orders and instructions Follows orders and instructions given
instructions and be communicate with others in relation to assigned duties
understood in relation to
assigned duties Personnel will be instructed in the chain of command and in the
importance of following the orders and instructions of those
appointed over them

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Table 5.3.5
Specification of minimum standard of competence in social responsibilities

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Contribute to effective Personnel should receive familiarization instruction that would Documentation from orientations given to personnel Demonstration of correct knowledge
human relationships on include, but not be limited to, the following: should reflect this topic is adequately covered
board MOU
.1 importance of maintaining good human and working This can be demonstrated by video, computer-based
relationships training, training syllabus or personnel receiving this
.2 special emphasis should be given to the following: information verbally through lectures
.1 social responsibilities, individual rights and
responsibilities and practice of respect for Examination and assessment of evidence obtained
co-workers: from one or more of the following:
.1 no ethnic, racial, religious or sexual jokes or .1 instruction or training given prior to going
harassment offshore,
.2 no horseplay or practical jokes .2 instruction or training given on board the
.3 no profanity unit, or
.4 control noise levels .3 direct observation of actions or conduct
.5 dress appropriately during training or instruction, while en route
.6 attend to personal hygiene to or while onboard the unit
.7 maintain neatness in living and working spaces
.8 respect for privacy of others
.9 respect for property of others
.10 comply with company policies regarding
prohibited items

.2 dangers of drug and alcohol abuse:

.1 company policy
.2 operator policy (if different)
.3 legal sanctions

.3 factors affecting human relationships in the offshore

environment:
.1 harsh weather and working environments
.2 physically demanding
.3 long hours and isolation from shore
.4 be prepared for unexpected extended stays
.5 prohibited items

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6 SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL

6.1 General

Every unit should have sufficient key persons on board possessing the knowledge, qualifications,
skills and experience necessary to ensure the safe operation of the unit. It is recognized that the
nature of MOUs and their operations necessitate the consideration of specialized training and
qualifications. The Administration should determine the adequacy of the knowledge, qualifications,
skills and experience of the personnel assigned the responsibility for essential safety and pollution
prevention functions on the basis of the design, type, size, and operating parameters of each MOU.
Administrations are invited to consider the essential functions listed below in determining the
necessary knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience for key personnel.

6.2 Offshore installation manager

6.2.1 The essential safety and pollution prevention functions for which the OIM is responsible and
the related knowledge, competencies and qualifications required will depend on the type of unit and
its mode of operation.

.1 The person in charge should be well acquainted with the characteristics, capabilities
and limitations of the unit and should have a full knowledge of the organization and
actions to take in an emergency and the need to conduct and keep records of
emergency drills and training; and

.2 Persons delegated by him should possess the capability to maintain and operate all
fire-fighting equipment and life-saving appliances on board the unit and be able to
train others in these activities.

6.2.2 Subject to the more precise indications given in Table 6.1, which relates to the training,
knowledge, skill and competency requirements for particular types of MOUs, it is considered
necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned
to the OIM for the OIM to have knowledge, experience and have demonstrated competence in each
of the following matters:

.1 stability and construction:

.1 the general principles of construction;

.2 the static and dynamic stability of floating MOUs; theory and factors affecting
trim and stability; measures to preserve safe trim and stability, including
sufficient knowledge of stability calculations and the use of stability booklets;
also the relationship with the regulatory requirements in respect of the
stability curves for operating and survival conditions, taking into account the
effect of the environmental conditions prevailing;

.3 the effect on the trim and stability of a floating MOU in the event of damage
to, and consequence flooding of, any compartment; counter-measures to be
taken; knowledge of the principle and importance of maintaining the
watertight integrity of the MOU; procedures for maintaining watertight
integrity;

.4 loading supplies and ballasting in order to keep the unit's stresses within
acceptable limits;

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.5 principal structural members and required periodical inspections. Basic

knowledge of the effects of welding. Effects of corrosion on the structure;

.6 the effect of the mooring system on stability; and

.7 preloading and leg reaction stresses on self-elevating units;

.2 station-keeping, mooring and dynamic positioning:

.1 sea-bed composition and characteristics;

.2 behaviour of mooring systems and force distribution, including the effect of

environmental conditions;

.3 consequences of failure of the mooring system;

.4 anchor placement and recovery, and working with anchor-handling vessels;

and

.5 the principles of the dynamic positioning system, including capabilities and

limitations of thrusters, power systems and maximum allowable position
offsets;

.3 transit operations:

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended;

.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of unit; and

.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow;

.4 emergency procedures and safety equipment:

.1 life-saving and fire-fighting procedures, including drills;

.2 maintenance and inspection of life-saving and fire-fighting appliances in

accordance with the regulatory requirements;

.3 communication procedures in emergencies;

.4 precautions to be taken before the onset of heavy weather; and

.5 evacuation procedures;

.5 personnel transfers:

.1 precautions to be taken during transfer of personnel;

.2 use of the personnel basket;

.3 helicopter transfers; and

.4 vessel transfers;

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.6 handling and stowage of supplies, including dangerous goods:

.1 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, supplies and dangerous goods;

.2 cranes and lifting equipment and inspections; and

.3 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters and supply vessels;

.7 pollution prevention and control:

.1 pollution prevention systems and equipment; and

.2 pollution control procedures;

.8 meteorology:

.1 the characteristics of various weather systems;

.2 ability to apply available meteorological information to ensure safety of the

MOU and, upon request, supply other vessels or aircraft with information;

.3 sources of meteorological information; and

.4 the effects of weather on the environmental limits of the MOU;

.9 safe working practices:

.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene;

.2 hazardous areas;

.3 permits to work;

.4 work over water;

.5 work in enclosed spaces;

.6 personnel training;

.7 understanding of organization and communication; and

.8 understanding and inspection of safety equipment;

.10 regulatory and certification requirements, including an appreciation of international

and national regulations and recommendations affecting operations; and

.11 industrial operations as they relate to maritime safety, including appreciation of the
interrelationship between marine operations and specific industrial activities,
including, where appropriate, the following:

.1 drilling and maintenance, where appropriate, of wells;

.2 construction and offshore maintenance and repair;

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.3 production;

.4 accommodation support;

.5 lifting operations;

.6 pipe-laying;

.7 diving; and

.8 fire-fighting support.

6.2.3 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for OIMs are
set forth in Table 6.2.

6.3 Barge supervisor

6.3.1 Knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following matters is considered
necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned
to the barge supervisor:

.1 stability and construction:

the stability concepts specified for the ballast control operator plus a period of
service in that capacity;

.2 construction:

principles of construction, structural members, watertight integrity and

damage control;

.3 emergency duties:

responsibilities set forth in the emergency plan or operating manual relating to

the safety of the unit;

.4 communications:

communication procedures for normal operations and in an emergency;

.5 safe working practices:

.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene;

.2 hazardous areas;

.3 permits to work;

.4 work over water;

.5 work in enclosed spaces;

.6 personnel training; and

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.7 understanding and inspection of safety equipment;

.6 regulatory requirements:

international and national regulations and recommendations affecting

operations;

.7 emergency first aid:

provision of first aid to a casualty pending transfer to a medical facility;

.8 transit operations:

.1 the 1972 Collision Regulation, as amended;

.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate to the type of unit; and

.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow;

.9 seamanship

.1 heavy weather;

.2 store and bulk liquid transfer;

.3 manoeuvring and positioning;

.4 anchor handling; and

.5 dynamic positioning, if applicable.

6.3.2 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for barge
supervisors are set forth in table 6.3.

6.4 Ballast control operator

6.4.1 Knowledge, experience and competence in each of the following matters is considered
necessary for the proper discharge of the essential safety and pollution prevention functions assigned
to the ballast control operator on column-stabilized units:

.1 basic stability:

.1 understanding of general terms, i.e. displacement, draught, trim, heel,

freeboard, buoyancy, reserve buoyancy, etc.;

.2 understanding of centre of gravity, centre of buoyancy, position of

metacentre, righting lever and its effect on transverse stability;

.3 stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium;

.4 theory of moments applied to stability including the effects of heavy lifts and
movement of same;

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.5 effect of adding, removing and shifting weight. Calculation of vertical,

transverse and longitudinal shift of centre of gravity;

.6 understanding of the inclining experiment report and its use;

.7 effect of free surface on stability and factors affecting same;

.8 general understanding of change of trim, trimming moments, longitudinal

metacentre and longitudinal stability;

.9 use of hydrostatic curves, deadweight scale and hydrostatic tables;

.10 use of cross curves to produce a curve of statical stability and information
from curve;

.11 dynamical stability; synchronous rolling and angle of loll; stability criteria for
MOUs;

.12 effect of mooring system on stability; and

.13 daily loading calculations;

.2 application of stability knowledge, where the following should include the relevant
theory and calculations:

.1 deck loads and effect on stability; change in lightweight;

.2 examination of ballasting systems and procedures;

.3 response to systems failures including station-keeping systems, damage to

structures and subsequent action;

.4 damage control procedure, watertight compartments counter-flooding, use of

pumping systems and cross-connections;

.5 environmental conditions and their effect on stability;

.6 unit and environmental limitations and criteria for changing to survival

condition;

.7 zones of reduced stability, precautions to take, unsymmetrical

ballasting/de-ballasting and importance of sequence with regard to stress;
.8 theory of calculations carried out on daily loading sheet, variations in chain
deployed and effect on vertical moment; and

.9 emergency procedures;

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.3 supplementary training:

having successfully completed the formal training, as indicated above, no

individual should work in a ballast control room without the supervision of a
competent person for a period of time to enable him to become fully
conversant with the ballasting systems of that unit. Before being left in sole
charge and being required to react alone in the event of an emergency, the
individual should receive experience of simulated emergency situations.

6.4.2 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for ballast
control operators are set forth in Table 6.4.

6.5 Maintenance supervisor

6.5.1 On self-propelled MOUs, the person assigned responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery should meet the appropriate knowledge
requirements of chapter III of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended. (See section 4.1 on self-propelled MOUs).

6.5.2 On non-self-propelled MOUs, the person assigned responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of the power plant and auxiliary machinery should have knowledge, experience and
competence in each of the following:

.1 operation and maintenance of engines.

.2 operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery including pumping and piping

systems, associated control systems and, if appropriate, jacking systems;

.3 detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize

damage;

.4 maintenance and repair problems;

.5 operation and maintenance of systems for fire prevention, detection and extinction;

.6 safe working practices;

.7 maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances; and

.8 pollution prevention procedures.

6.5.3 Methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating competence for
maintenance supervisors on non-self-propelled MOUs are set forth in Table 6.5.

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Table 6.1
Knowledge and training requirements for different types of MOU

Knowledge/ Type of MOU

experience
Drillship Self-propelled Non-self-propelled Bottom-bearing
listed in
6.2.2 Column- Other Column- Other Submersible Self-elevated
stabilized unit stabilized unit unit
.1.1 X X X X X X X
3 2 2
.1.2 X X X X
2 2
.1.3 X X X X X
.1.4 X X X X X X X
.1.5 X X X X X X X
1 1 1
.1.6 X X X X X
.1.7 X
.2.1 X X X X X X X
1 1 1
.2.2 X X X X X
1 1 1
.2.3 X X X X X
.2.4 X X X X X X X
.2.5 X X X
.3.1 X X X X3 3 2,3 2,3

.3.2 X X X X3 3 2,3 2,3

.3.3 X X X X X3 2 2

.4 to .11 X X X X X X X

1
Except for units in dynamic positioning mode.
2
Bottom-bearing units whilst afloat.
3
Depends on unit type and circumstances of operation (to be determined by the Administration).

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Table 6.2
Specification of minimum standard of competence for offshore installation manager
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant international and national Examination and assessment of evidence Ballasting and deballasting are planned
ballasting and deballasting standards concerning stability obtained from one or more of the following: and executed in accordance with
operations and accounting in-service experience, direct observation, established procedures
of changes in deck loads Use of loading stability information which may be contained in or formal instruction, simulator training, or
derived from stability and trim diagrams, operation manual, and/or examination Changes in deck loads are accounted for
computer-based loading and stability programs in accordance with established
procedures

Operational control of trim, Understanding of fundamental principles of MOU construction, including Examination and assessment of evidence MOU structure, stability and stress
stability and stress principal structural members and required periodic inspections obtained from one or more of the following: conditions are maintained within safe
in-service experience, direct observation, limits at all times
Basic knowledge of effects of welding, and effects of corrosion on the formal instruction, simulator training, or
structure examination

Understanding of fundamental principles and the theories and factors

affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve trim and
stability (afloat mode)

Stability criteria for MOUs (static and dynamic), environmental limits

and criteria for survival conditions

Understanding of inclining experiment, deadweight survey, and their use

Use of daily loading calculations

Knowledge of the effect :

.1 on trim and stability of MOU in event of damage to and

consequent flooding of a compartment, and countermeasures
to be taken (afloat mode)
.2 of loading supplies and ballasting in order to keep the unit's
stresses within acceptable limits
.3 of mooring systems and mooring line failure
.4 of pre-loading and leg stresses on self-elevating units
.5 of loss of buoyancy

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Table 6.2 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Maintain safety and Knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Procedures for monitoring fire-detection and
security of MOU personnel Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) as applicable to MOUs from one or more of the following: in-service safety systems ensure that all alarms are
and the operational experience, direct observation, formal instruction, detected promptly and acted upon in
condition of life-saving, Organization of fire and abandon ship drills simulator training, or examination accordance with established emergency
fire-fighting and other procedures
safety systems Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting
and other safety systems Life-saving appliances and fire-fighting
equipment are maintained in accordance with
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board prescribed standards
in emergencies, including evacuation

Actions to limit damage following a fire, explosion, collision, or

grounding

Precautions to be taken before onset of heavy weather

Develop emergency and Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Emergency procedures are in accordance
damage control plans and from one or more of the following: in-service with the established plans for emergency
handle emergency Ship construction, including damage control experience, direct observation, formal instruction, situations
situations simulator training, or examination
Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction

Functions and use of life-saving appliances

Evacuation from MOU

Precautions to be taken before onset of heavy weather

Respond to emergencies Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Established procedures are followed during
from one or more of the following: in-service drills and emergencies
.1 emergency procedures experience, direct observation, formal instruction,
.2 the effect of trim and stability of flooding due to simulator training, or examination Communications are clear and effective
damage, fire-fighting , loss of buoyancy or other
reasons and countermeasures to be taken

Effectively communicate stability-related information

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Table 6.2 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Maintain MOU safe for Knowledge of: Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Transit, station keeping, mooring and
transit, station keeping, from one or more of the following: in-service dynamic positioning operations are within
mooring and dynamic .1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended experience, direct observation, formal instruction, safe limits at all times
positioning conditions .2 navigation and electronic navigational aids appropriate simulator training, or examination
to the type of MOU Communications are effective and comply
.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow with established procedures
.4 sea-bed composition and characteristics
.5 behaviour of mooring systems and force distributions,
including the effect of environmental conditions
.6 consequences of mooring system failure
.7 anchor placement and recovery, and working with
anchor handling vessels
.8 principles of dynamic positioning system, including
capabilities and limitations of thrusters, power systems
and maximum allowable position offsets (For Dynamic
Position equipped vessels only)*

Forecast weather and Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence obtained The likely weather conditions for a
oceanographic conditions .1 characteristics of weather systems from one or more of the following: in-service determined period are based on all available
.2 ability to apply available meteorological information to experience, direct observation, formal instruction, information
ensure safety of MOU and , upon request, supply other simulator training, or examination
vessels or aircraft with information Actions taken to maintain safety of
.3 sources of weather information navigation and operations minimize risk to
.4 the effects of weather on the MOU environmental limits safety of MOU

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Personnel transfers are conducted safely
transfer of personnel from one or more of the following: in-service
.1 precautions to be taken during transfer of personnel experience, direct observation, formal instruction,
.2 use of the personnel basket simulator training, or examination
.3 helicopter transfers
.4 vessel transfers
.5 effect of environmental conditions on method of personnel
transfer
__________

* Resolution MSC.38(63), annex 2.

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Table 6.2 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence obtained The likely weather conditions for a determined
loading, stowage, securing from one or more of the following: in-service period are based on all available information
and handling of supplies, .1 the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo experience, direct observation, formal instruction,
including dangerous goods operations simulator training, or examination Stowage and securing of cargoes and supplies
.2 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, ensures that stability and stress conditions
supplies and dangerous goods remain within safe limits, and are in accordance
.3 crane and lifting equipment, and their inspections with established guidelines and legislative
.4 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters requirements
and supply vessels
.5 precautions during loading, and unloading, and use of Information on dangers, hazards and special
dangerous, hazardous, or harmful goods requirements is recorded in a suitable format for
easy reference in the event of an incident

Prevention of pollution Methods and aid to prevent pollution of the environment Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Operations are conducted without hazarding the
from one or more of the following: in-service environment through spills of oil or
Knowledge of : experience, direct observation, formal instruction, dangerous/hazardous goods, or garbage
simulator training, or examination
.1 pollution prevention systems and controls
.2 pollution control procedures, including the unit’s
MARPOL I/26 and article 3 of OPRC Convention
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, MARPOL
Annex V Waste Management Plan, and any plan
dealing with dangerous/hazardous goods

Monitor and control safe Knowledge of safe working practices, such as: Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Operations minimize hazards to personnel
working practices from one or more of the following: in-service
.1 occupational safety, health and hygiene experience, direct observation, formal instruction,
.2 hazardous areas simulator training, or examination
.3 permits to work
.4 work over water
.5 work in confined spaces

Knowledge of personnel training, organization and

communication

Understanding and inspection of safety equipment

Identify, evaluate, control new hazards through engineering

controls or safe working practices

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Table 6.2 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Monitor and control Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in Examination and assessment of evidence Procedures for monitoring operations and
compliance with legislative international agreements and conventions obtained from one or more of the following: maintenance comply with legislative
requirements and measures in-service experience, direct observation, requirements
to ensure safety of life at Regard should be paid to the following subjects: formal instruction, simulator training, or
sea and the protection of .1 certificates and other documents required to be examination Potential non-compliance is promptly and
the marine environment carried on board MOUs by international fully identified
conventions and/or agreements
.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of Planned renewal and extension of
the: certificates ensures continued validity of
- International Convention on Load Lines; surveyed items and equipment
- International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea;
- International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships;
.3 maritime declarations of health and the
requirements of the International Heath
Regulations
.4 responsibilities under international instruments
affecting the safety of the MOU, visitors, crew and
cargo
.5 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine
environment by MOUs
.6 national legislation for implementing international
agreements and conventions

Monitor and control Knowledge and appreciation of the interrelationship between Examination and assessment of evidence Industrial operations are carried out safely
industrial operations marine operations and specific industrial activities including, obtained from one or more of the following:
impacting maritime safety where appropriate, the following: in-service experience, direct observation,
.1 drilling and maintenance, where appropriate, of formal instruction, simulator training, or
wells examination
.2 construction and offshore maintenance and repair
.3 production
.4 accommodation support
.5 lifting operations
.6. pipe-laying
.7 diving
.8 fire-fighting support

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Table 6.3
Specification of minimum standard of competence for barge supervisor

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international and Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Ballasting and deballasting are planned and
ballasting and deballasting national standards concerning stability from one or more of the following: in-service executed in accordance with established
operations and accounting experience, direct observation, formal instruction, procedures
of changes in deck loads Use of loading stability information as may be contained in or simulator training, or examination
derived from stability and trim diagrams, operation manual, Changes in deck loads are accounted for in
and/or computer-based loading and stability programs accordance with established procedures

Operational control of trim, Understanding of fundamental principles of MOU construction, Examination and assessment of evidence obtained MOU structure, stability and stress conditions
stability and stress including principal structural members and required periodic from one or more of the following: in-service are maintained within safe limits at all times
inspections, watertight integrity and damage control experience, direct observation, formal instruction,
simulator training, or examination
Basic knowledge of effects of welding, and effects of corrosion
on the structure

Understanding of fundamental principles and the theories and

factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to
preserve trim and stability

Stability criteria for MOU (static and dynamic), environmental

limits and criteria for survival conditions

Understanding of inclining experiment, deadweight survey, and

their use

Use of daily loading calculations

Knowledge of the effect of mooring systems and mooring line

failure

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Table 6.3 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Respond to emergencies Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence Established procedures are followed during
.1 emergency procedures obtained from one or more of the following: drills and emergencies
.2 the effect of trim and stability of flooding due to in-service experience, direct observation,
damage, fire-fighting, loss of buoyancy or other formal instruction, simulator training, or Communications are clear and effective
reasons and countermeasures to be taken examination

Effectively communicate stability related and damage control

information

Seamanship Knowledge of : Examination and assessment of evidence Transit, station keeping, mooring and
.1 the 1972 Collision Regulations, as amended obtained from one or more of the following: dynamic positioning operations are within
.2 navigation and electronic navigational aids in-service experience, direct observation, safe limits at all times
appropriate to the type of MOU formal instruction, simulator training, or
.3 towing procedures, including recovery of tow examination Communications are effective and comply
with established procedures
Proficiency in the following:
.1 heavy weather
.2 store and bulk liquid transfer
.3 manoeuvring and positioning
.4 anchor handling
.5 dynamic positioning, if applicable

Effectively communicate navigational and cargo handling

information

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of: Examination and assessment of evidence The likely weather conditions for a
loading, stowage, securing .1 the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo obtained from one or more of the following: determined period are based on all available
and handling of supplies, operations in-service experience, direct observation, information
including dangerous goods .2 safe handling, stowage and care of equipment, formal instruction, simulator training, or
supplies and dangerous goods examination Stowage and securing of cargoes and
.3 crane and lifting equipment, and their inspections supplies ensures that stability and stress
.4 procedures for loading and discharge of helicopters conditions remain within safe limits, and are
and supply vessels in accordance with established guidelines
.5 precautions during loading, and unloading, and use and legislative requirements
of dangerous, hazardous, or harmful goods
Information on dangers, hazards and special
requirements is recorded in a suitable
format for easy reference in the event of an
incident

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Table 6.3 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Monitor and control safe Knowledge of safe working practices, such as: Examination and assessment of evidence Operations minimize hazards to personnel
working practices .1 occupational safety, health and hygiene obtained from one or more of the following:
.2 hazardous areas in-service experience, direct observation,
.3 permits to work formal instruction, simulator training, or
.4 work over water examination
.5 work in confined spaces

Knowledge of personnel training, organization and communication

Understanding and inspection of safety equipment

Monitor and control Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international Examination and assessment of evidence Procedures for monitoring operations and
compliance with legislative agreements and conventions obtained from one or more of the following: maintenance comply with legislative
requirements and measures in-service experience, direct observation, requirements
to ensure safety of life at Regard should be paid to the following subjects: formal instruction, simulator training, or
sea and the protection of .1 certificates and other documents required to be carried on examination Potential non-compliance is promptly and fully
the marine environment board MOUs by international conventions and/or identified
agreements
.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the: Planned renewal and extension of certificates
- International Convention on Load Lines; ensures continued validity of surveyed items
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea; and equipment
- International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships;
.3 responsibilities under international instruments affecting
the safety of the MOU, visitors, crew and cargo
.4 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine
environment by MOUs
.5 national legislation for implementing international
agreements and conventions

Provide first aid to a See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code See table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code
casualty prior to transfer to
medical facility

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Table 6.4
Specification of minimum standard of competence for ballast control operators

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Plan and ensure safe Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international and Examination and assessment of evidence Ballasting and deballasting operations
ballasting and deballasting national standards concerning stability obtained from one or more of the following: are planned and executed in
operations and accounting in-service experience, direct observation, formal accordance with established
of changes in deck loads Use of loading stability information as may be contained in or instruction, simulator training, or examination procedures
derived from stability and trim diagrams, operations manuals,
and/or computer-based loading and stability programs Changes in deck loads are accounted
for in accordance with established
procedures

Operational control trim, Understanding of fundamental principles of ship construction and Examination and assessment of evidence Stability and stress conditions are
stability and stress the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and the obtained from one or more of the following: maintained within established limits at
measures necessary to preserve trim and stability in-service experience, direct observation, formal all times
instruction, simulator training, or examination
Stability criteria for MOUs, environmental limits and criteria for
survival conditions

Understanding the inclining experiment report and its use

Use of daily loading calculations

Dynamical stability

Effect of mooring systems and mooring line failure

Respond to emergencies Knowledge of emergency procedures Examination and assessment of evidence Established procedures are followed
obtained from one or more of the following: during drills and emergencies
Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of flooding due to in-service experience, direct observation during
damage, fire-fighting , loss of buoyancy or other reasons and drills and exercises, formal instruction, simulator Communications are clear and
countermeasures to be taken training, or examination effective

Effectively communicate stability-related information

Prevention of pollution Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment Examination and assessment of evidence Follows pollution prevention
obtained from one or more of the following: procedures established by
Knowledge of relevant international and national requirements, in-service experience, formal instruction, or international convention, national
regard should be paid especially to: examination requirements and company policy

1. certificates and other documents required by international

conventions or national law, how they may be obtained,
and their period of validity
.2 responsibilities under relevant international agreements

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Table 6.5
Specification of minimum standard of competence for maintenance supervisors on non self-propelled units
Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Use appropriate tools for Characteristics and limitations of materials used in construction Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Identification of important parameters for
fabrication and repair and repair from one or more of the following: fabrication of typical MOU-related
operations typically Characteristics and limitations of processes used for fabrication workshop skills training, in-service experience, or components is appropriate
performed on MOUs and repair examination Selection of material is appropriate
Properties and parameters considered in the fabrication and Fabrication is to designated tolerances
repair of systems and components Use of equipment and machine tools is
Application of safe working practices in the workshop appropriate and safe
environment

Use hand tools and Design characteristics and selection of materials in construction Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Safety procedures followed are appropriate
measuring equipment for of equipment from one or more of the following: Selection of tools and spare gear is appropriate
dismantling, maintenance, Interpretation of machinery drawings and handtools workshop skills training, in-service experience, or Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and
repair and re-assembly of Operational characteristics of equipment and systems examination reassembling equipment is in accordance with
on-board plant and manuals and good practice
equipment Re-commissioning and performance testing in
accordance with manuals and good practice

Use hand tools, electrical Safety requirements for working on electrical systems Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Implementation of safety procedures is
and electronic measuring Construction and operational characteristics of on-board AC and from one or more of the following: satisfactory
and test equipment for DC electrical systems and equipment workshop skills training, in-service experience, or Selection and use of test equipment is
fault-finding, maintenance Construction and operation of electrical test and measuring examination appropriate and interpretation of results is
and repair operations equipment accurate
Selection of procedures for the conduct of
repair and maintenance is in accordance with
manuals and good practice
Commissioning and performance testing of
equipment and systems brought back into
service after repair is in accordance with
manuals and good practice

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Table 6.5 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Operate alternators, Generating plant Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Operations are planned and carried out in
generators and control Appropriate basic electrical knowledge and skills from one or more of the following: accordance with established rules and
systems Preparing, starting, coupling and charging over alternators or in service experience, simulator training, laboratory procedures to ensure safety of operations
generators equipment training, or examination
Location of common faults and action to prevent damage
Control systems
Location of common faults and action to prevent damage

Maintain engineering Appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Isolation, dismantling and reassembly of
systems, including control Safe isolation of electrical and other types of plant and from one or more of the following: plant and equipment is in accordance
systems equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on in service experience, simulator training, laboratory with accepted practices and procedures.
such plant or equipment equipment training, or examination Action taken leads to the restoration of
Undertake maintenance and repair to plant and equipment plant by the method most suitable and
appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions

Operate, monitor and Operation and maintenance of: Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Action during drills or in response to
evaluate engine and engines from one or more of the following: emergencies conform to established
machinery performance auxiliary machinery including pumping and piping systems, in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator procedures
and capacity associated control systems and, if appropriate, jacking systems training, or examination

Detect and identify the Detection of machinery malfunction and location of faults to Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Methods of comparing actual operating
cause of machinery prevent or minimize damage from one or more of the following: conditions are in accordance with
malfunctions and correct in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator recommended practices and procedures
faults training, or examination
Actions and decisions are in accordance
with recommended operating
specifications and limitations

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Table 6.5 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Organize safe maintenance Marine engineering practice Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Maintenance activities are correctly planned
and repair procedures from one or more of the following: and carried out in accordance with
Organizing and carrying out safe maintenance and repair in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator technical, legislative, safety and procedural
procedures training, or examination specifications

Appropriate plans, specifications materials

and equipment are available and used for
maintenance and repair

Actions taken lead to the restoration of the

plant by the most suitable method

Operate and maintain Maintenance of operational condition of survival craft and Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Procedures for maintaining equipment
survival craft and launching systems and systems for fire prevention, detection and from one or more of the following: ensure that equipment remains operational
launching systems and extinction in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator
systems for fire prevention, training, or examination Actions taken in response to drills or
detection and extinction Actions taken to protect the unit and its personnel and limit emergencies follow established procedures
damage following fire, explosion, collision or grounding

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Table 6.5 (continued)

Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence

Prevention of pollution Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Follows pollution prevention procedures
from one or more of the following: established by international conventions,
Knowledge of relevant international and national requirements, in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator national requirements and company policy
regard should be paid especially to: training, or examination

1. certificates and other documents required by

international conventions or national law, how they may
be obtained, and their period of validity
.2 responsibilities under relevant international agreements

Ensure safe working Safe working practices Examination and assessment of evidence obtained Working practices are in accordance with
practices from one or more of the following: legislative requirements, codes of practice,
in-service experience, formal instruction, simulator environmental concerns, and company
training, or examination policies

Safe working practices are observed and

appropriate safety and protective equipment
is correctly used at all times

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APPENDIX

GUIDANCE ON DRILLS AND EXERCISES

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This guidance is offered to aid in the development of an effective programme of drills and
exercises for training and assessment of basic offshore emergency response. Drills and exercises are
a primary means of testing and maintaining the emergency response arrangements of a mobile
offshore unit (MOU). They also are an integral part of the system of providing basic safety training
and other emergency response training to individuals and evaluating individual skills and knowledge
in these areas.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Exercise means a test of the emergency response arrangements under as near realistic
conditions as possible on the MOU and involves all unit personnel.

1.2.2 Drill means a form of exercise which provides the opportunity to practice elements of the
system. Drills are carried out under realistic conditions while allowing for instruction and training,
e.g. breathing apparatus drills for the fire team, casualty handling for first-aid and stretcher teams,
etc.

1.3 Drill and exercise programme

1.3.1 The drill and exercise programme should be an integral part of the unit’s training programme.
The design of a programme of drills and exercises can be considered on four levels.

Offshore/onshore exercises

1.3.2 Since many MOUs rely on shore-based support during response to major emergencies, these
exercises are intended to test and develop communications and relationships between the unit and
onshore emergency support teams. To maximize the benefits of such exercises, considerable
co-ordination and planning may be required.

1.3.3 Arrangements should be made for independent observers, i.e., persons not involved in the
actual exercise, to monitor both the offshore and onshore elements of the exercise and provide
objective assessment and feedback.

1.3.4 Offshore/onshore exercises should be held at such intervals as to allow each OIM to
participate in at least one such exercise every 3 years, i.e., the nominal frequency should be
approximately 18 months interval.

Offshore exercises

1.3.5 These exercises are intended to test and develop communications and relationships for those
on board the unit and for the unit’s emergency support teams. They are also used to test and develop
integrated emergency response arrangements for units engaged in combined operations.

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1.3.6 When possible, arrangements should be made for independent observers, i.e., persons not
involved in the actual exercise, to monitor the exercise and provide objective assessment and
feedback.

Routine drills

1.3.7 A programme of routine drills is established to provide systematic practical training and
experience in the elements of basic offshore emergency response. The programme should ensure that
all the elements of required individual and team competence in basic offshore emergency
preparedness training are regularly tested. Various elements can be tested during a drill.

1.3.8 Consideration should also be given to carrying out drills in order to provide training and
heighten awareness prior to conducting non-routine or hazardous operations.

Assessment drills

1.3.9 A programme of assessment drills should be specifically established to provide for periodic
and systematic demonstration of individual competence in the elements of basic safety training.
Other elements of emergency response as may be determined to be appropriate for the unit may also
be assessed.

1.4 Evaluation and assessment

1.4.1 Assessors should be assigned for each exercise and drill. If practicable, assessors should not
be active participants in the drill or exercise, so that they can dedicate their time and attention to
training and assessment.

1.4.2 All assessors should:

.1 have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the competence to be

assessed;

.2 be qualified in the tasks for which the assessment is being made; and

.3 have received appropriate guidance in assessment methods and practice and have
gained practical assessment experience.

1.4.3 Arrangements should be made periodically which permit the OIM, or other supervisors, to be
released from their normal emergency response role to monitor the key aspects of the unit's drills.

1.4.4 As a matter of routine, personnel with key emergency response roles should monitor the
performance in their areas and ensure that appropriate action is taken to resolve any problems which
are identified.

1.4.5 Drills should be structured so as to also demonstrate that associated emergency appliances
and equipment are complete, in good working order and ready for immediate use.

1.4.6 A debriefing should be held after each drill exercise for training purposes and to assist in the
overall assessment and evaluation.

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1.5 Records and follow-up

1.5.1 Records, similar to the samples provided in attachment 1, should be maintained describing
the scope of all drills which are conducted. More detailed reports may be appropriate for exercises.

1.5.2 Records should include any recommendations for improvements or modification which were
identified with respect to emergency procedures, drill or exercise procedures, or equipment.

1.5.3 A record, similar to the sample provided in attachment 2, should be maintained of all
assessment drills. When assessment drills are completed, suitable endorsements should also be made
in individuals’ training record books, training passports or other appropriate records.

1.5.4 A system should be established to ensure that all recommendations are properly considered
and appropriate action taken.

1.6 Special precautions

1.6.1 For units that may be working with open wells, the status of the well and the safety of well
operations should be given special consideration.

1.6.2 For units involved in combined operations, the effect of the drill or exercise on the other unit
or facility should be considered. Nevertheless, the development of drill and exercise scenarios
addressing combined operations is encouraged.

2 OFFSHORE EXERCISES

2.1 Exercise scenarios

Offshore exercises should be varied and challenging. Scenario details should be adequate to allow for
a realistic exercise but not so prescriptive as to prevent variations and an injection of the unexpected
into the exercise. An example of an exercise scenario is contained in attachment 3.

2.2 Planning of exercises

2.2.1 Exercises should be carried out at a time which minimizes disruption to operations without
detriment to the exercise objectives.

2.2.2 There should be elements of surprise in the timing of the exercise. However, this needs to be
balanced with safety and other operational requirements.

2.2.3 Where possible, offshore exercises should be held when there are onshore management or
other suitably qualified personnel available to assist in monitoring the exercise and to input realistic
variations to the scenarios at random and unexpectedly. If there are no persons with the necessary
knowledge or experience of emergency exercise available then the OIM, or other supervisors, should
fulfil this function.

2.2.4 Offshore exercises should be held at approximately 3 month intervals.

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3 ROUTINE DRILLS

3.1 Drill scenarios

3.1.1 Routine drills are a means of practising emergency response, building teamwork, and
providing training in basic safety and other elements of emergency response.

3.1.2 It is essential that routine drills do not become repetitive. Drills should be developed from a
selection of the elements relevant to current or planned operations so as to provide variety and a
challenge to the personnel of the unit.

3.1.3 All the required elements of basic safety training should be covered by the drill programme
within any 3 month period. Additional emergency response elements may be added to address unit-
specific concerns such as combined operations (assistance to others), helideck fire fighting, etc.
Possible elements for developing routine drills are provided in attachment 4.

3.1.4 Unless a drill is designed to meet a specific training purpose, e.g. breathing apparatus
procedures for fire team members, then each drill should include the mustering of all personnel to
both their normal and alternative muster points.

3.1.5 For units operating (or scheduled to operate) in areas where hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a
concern, the H2S mustering procedures should be included.

3.2 Frequency

3.2.1 One abandon unit and one fire drill should be held every week. Drills should be so arranged
that all regularly assigned personnel participate in one abandon unit and one fire drill at least once a
month.. A drill should take place within 24 hours after a personnel change if more than 25% of the
personnel have not participated in abandon unit and fire drills on board that particular unit in the
previous month.

3.2.2 Other drills should be held as frequently as required to ensure that the required levels of
competence in basic safety and emergency response preparedness are achieved.

4 ASSESSMENT DRILLS

4.1 Assessment drills are designed for the specific purpose of providing a means for an individual
to demonstrate that he or she has achieved the required standard of competence in basic safety (i.e.,
personal survival, fire fighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety) and other emergency
response elements determined to be appropriate for the unit.

4.2 Personnel not regularly assigned to a MOU may experience difficulty in documenting that
they have achieved the required standard of competence in basic safety under realistic conditions
(i.e., they may have only been assessed during shore-based training). Accordingly, installation
managers should be encouraged to include such personnel in assessment drills when they are
conducted.

4.3 Because of the importance attached to proficiency in basic safety, individuals failing to
demonstrate the required level of proficiency should be immediately provided with remedial training.

4.4 Guidance on assessment drills is provided in attachment 5.

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ATTACHMENT 1

SAMPLE DRILL / EXERCISE RECORD

Unit: Date:

Brief description of drill / exercise scenario: (e.g. Fire in pantry, muster, etc.)

Emergency response elements exercised:

1 Emergency control • Breathing apparatus 8 Collision/flooding

centre procedures • Manual operation of
• Command • Search and rescue valves
• Communications • Casualty handling • Preserving watertight
• Information availability integrity
• Establishing alternate 5 First aid • Emergency dewatering
location • Casualty management
• Casualty handling 9 Man overboard
2 Mustering • Casualty evacuation • Rescue boat launching
• Accounting for • Standby vessel
personnel 6 Well control communication
• Moving and controlling (if applicable)
personnel • Trip drills 10 Severe storm
• Communications • Kick drills • Securing equipment on
• Well control deck
3 Evacuation/escape • Well kill • Preserving watertight
• Survival craft boarding • Shallow gas integrity
• Survival craft launching
• Escape systems 7 Helideck 11 Hydrogen sulphide
• Protective equipment (if installed)
• Communications • Leadership 12 Diving operations
• Fire monitor and rescue (if applicable)
4 Fire teams equipment • On-board emergency
• Leadership • Casualty handling while divers submerged
• Communications • Emergencies involving
• Fire containment and divers
extinction
• Dewatering 13 Assistance to others

Comments on performance:

Recommendations for improvements:

Signed:______________________ Position:_____________________

Date: _____________________

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ATTACHMENT 2

ASSESSMENT DRILL RECORD SHEET

(A separate record sheet should be completed for each drill)

Unit name: Location:

Date of drill:

Drill No: Drill title:

Candidates assessed
Name: Employer: Training passport Performance:
or record No:

Assessor:

Name: Position:

I confirm that I have assessed the performance of the above candidates against the drill objectives and
found it to be satisfactory. I have endorsed their individual records accordingly.

Signature: Date:

OIM:

I confirm that the above drill and assessment was carried out.

Signature: Date:

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ATTACHMENT 3

SAMPLE OFFSHORE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE SCENARIO

Objective:

To demonstrate the unit’s ability to respond to a major incident which escalates to the point that
evacuation is appropriate.

Outline scenario:

• Exercise commences with a manually initiated alarm and a report of fire, collision, loss of well
control or other escalating event.
• Emergency response procedures are put into action.
• Person or persons are identified as missing.
• The event escalates until the response teams conclude containment is no longer possible.
• Abandon unit procedures are initiated.
• Personnel proceed to controlled evacuation or escape points, as directed.

Expected response:

• Personnel make job sites safe and proceed to assigned muster areas.
• On units engaged in well operations, the drill crew closes the well and makes it safe.
• The OIM proceeds to designated emergency control point and takes control.
• Standby vessel, emergency response organizations, and onshore base(s) are notified of exercise,
as appropriate.
• Mustering, identify missing person or persons and where last seen.
• Fire teams, appropriately clothed, run hoses and commence search of area.
• Where safe and appropriate to do so, fixed fire-fighting systems are activated and performance
verified.
• Casualties are located and are moved to a safe area by first aid responders and/or the stretcher
bearers.
• Fire escalates and personnel ordered to preferred evacuation points.
• Fire teams are withdrawn and abandon unit alarm is initiated.

Possible scenario variables: (Not all will be used in a single exercise)

• Communications failure between fire team leader, muster checkers and/or OIM.
• OIM incapacitated at any stage during the exercise.
• Other key personal incapacitated.
• Routes to muster areas and/or evacuation points are blocked.
• Critical equipment fails, e.g., loss of a fire pump.
• Search teams are trapped.
• Casualties in other areas require immediate medical attention.

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ATTACHMENT 4

POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE

FOR DEVELOPING ROUTINE DRILLS

1 Emergency control centre 6 Well control (where applicable)

• Command • Trip drills
• Communications • Kick drills
• Information availability • Well control
• Establishing alternate location • Well kill
• Shallow gas
2 Mustering
• Accounting for personnel 7 Helideck (if installed)
• Moving and controlling personnel • Leadership
• Communications • Fire monitor and rescue equipment
• Casualty handling
3 Evacuation/Escape
• Survival craft boarding 8 Collision/Flooding
• Survival craft launching • Manual operation of valves
• Escape systems • Preserving watertight integrity
• Protective equipment • Emergency dewatering
• Communications
9 Man overboard
4 Fire teams • Rescue boat launching
• Leadership • Standby vessel communication
• Communications
• Fire containment and extinction 10 Severe storm
• Dewatering • Securing equipment on deck
• Breathing apparatus procedures • Preserving watertight integrity
• Search and rescue
• Casualty handling 11 Hydrogen sulphide

5 First aid 12 Diving operations (if applicable)

• Casualty management • On-board emergency while divers are
• Casualty handling underwater
• Casualty evacuation • Emergencies involving divers

13 Assistance to others (particularly for

combined operations)

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ATTACHMENT 5

STANDARD ASSESSMENT DRILLS

Mustering

Drill objectives: Candidates are to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the assessor that on
hearing/observing alarms they:

- correctly identify the alarm, appropriately make safe their work area, and proceed to
their assigned muster area;
- arrive at the muster area suitably clothed, with the required personal protective
equipment, and with such other equipment as may be assigned on the muster list or
station bill;
- follow the instructions and directions of the muster checker or other person in control;
and
- can don the personal protective equipment.1

Drill conditions: This drill can form part of the unit’s routine drill programme provided that:

- the assessor is in a position to observe the candidates at their muster area;

- the drill includes transferring the group from the muster area to the point of
evacuation, or escape, if different from the muster area; and
- persons being assessed demonstrate the ability to don all appropriate personal
protective equipment.2

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals.

Assessment process: Prior to the commencement of the drill the candidates for assessment should
be identified so as to be recognizable by the assessor. The assessor will evaluate each candidate in
achieving the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate’s
performance, the candidate’s supervisor or employer should be informed.

1
Including both lifejackets and immersion suits if operating in an area where immersion suits
are provided. If sealed immersion suits are provided, individuals may demonstrate donning
procedures on suits provided for demonstration and drill purposes.
2
For assessment purposes, this part of the drill may take place at the end of the routine drill
when other personnel have stood down.

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Survival craft boarding procedures

CAUTION - PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST

INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE SURVIVAL CRAFT’S RELEASING GEAR
DURING THIS DRILL

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill
assessor that they can:

- board a survival craft in accordance with appropriate procedures;

- secure themselves in the survival craft; and
- assist others in the survival craft.

Drill conditions: This drill can form part of the unit’s routine drill programme provided that the
assessor is in a position to observe candidates throughout the drill.

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals for each type of survival craft installed.

Assessment process: Prior to the commencement of the drill the candidates for assessment should
be identified so as to be recognizable by the assessor. The assessor will ensure that each candidate
has achieved the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate’s
performance, the candidate’s supervisor or employer should be informed.

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Survival craft start and launching procedures

CAUTION - PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST

INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE SURVIVAL CRAFT’S RELEASING GEAR
DURING THIS DRILL

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill, candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill
assessor that they:

- can secure the survival craft for launch;

- can start the survival craft using both primary and back-up systems;
- are familiar with the procedures for launching and releasing the survival craft;
- know which way to steer the survival craft; and
- are familiar with the essential equipment within the survival craft1.

Drill conditions: This drill will not normally form part of the unit’s routine drill programme. This
drill should be carried out at the end of a routine drill or as a separate event. The number of personnel
involved in the drill should be restricted, nominally to a maximum of six.

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals.

Assessment process: The assessor should ask the candidate to secure the survival craft ready for
launching and then ask them to talk through the start-up launch and steering procedures to achieve
the drill objectives. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate’s performance, the
candidate’s supervisor or employer should be informed.

1
Care should be exercised to prevent the inadvertent broadcast of distress calls when handling
radios, EPIRBs, etc.

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Escape drill

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill
assessor that they know:

- the locations of the unit’s escape and emergency communications equipment;

e.g. liferafts, knotted ropes, scramble nets, other personnel escape systems and
EPIRBs;
- how to deploy the equipment;
- the techniques for using the equipment1; and
- the precautions for jumping into the water from a height.

Drill conditions: This drill will not normally form part of the unit’s routine drill programme. This
drill should be carried out at the end of a routine drill or as a separate event. When used for
assessment purposes the number of participants on the drill should be restricted to a maximum of six.

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals.

Assessor: The assessment will be carried out by a supervisor who has the necessary knowledge and
skills.

Assessment Process: The assessor should ask candidates to take them to where the escape systems
are located. The candidate should then be asked to talk through the procedures for deploying the
equipment, outline how the equipment should be used and, when appropriate, demonstrate its use. In
the event that the assessor is not satisfied with a candidate’s performance, the candidate’s supervisor
or employer should be informed.

1
Care should be exercised to prevent inadvertent broadcast of distress calls when handling
radios, EPIRBs, etc.

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First aid drill

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill
assessor that they:

- can take the basic precautions to maintain an airway;

- understand and can apply basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
- can take necessary precautions to control bleeding; and
- know the actions to take to assist a hypothermia victim.

Drill conditions: This drill should be carried out with a maximum of six candidates in controlled
conditions. If available, suitable aids should be used to assist candidates to demonstrate their skills to
the satisfaction of the assessor.

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals.

Assessment Process: The assessor should take the candidates through the basic requirements of first
aid, ask questions of the group, and ask for demonstrations of the various techniques. A first aid
mannequin should be available for these demonstrations. In the event that the assessor is not satisfied
with a candidate’s performance, the candidate’s supervisor or employer should be informed.

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Fire drill

Drill objectives: By the end of the drill candidates will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the drill
assessor that they:

- understand the elements of fire and explosion, types and sources of ignition and
classification of fire and appropriate extinguishing agents;
- know the onboard fire-fighting organization and their individual responsibilities;
- can locate fire-alarms, fire-fighting equipment and emergency escape routes;
- can take the necessary actions upon discovery of smoke or fire;
- know the appropriate actions to take to exit a smoke-filled space;
- can properly use escape breathing apparatus, if provided; and
- can properly use equipment commonly used to extinguish small fires.

Drill conditions: This drill should be carried out with a maximum of six candidates in controlled
conditions. Actual use of equipment is encouraged if it can be done safely.

Assessment frequency: Personnel should be assessed performing this drill at 21 to 27 month

(nominal 24 month) intervals.

Assessment process: The assessor should examine the candidates in their basic knowledge of fire
theory, on-board fire-fighting organization and individual responsibilities. Candidates should be
asked to individually demonstrate and walk through the actions they would take upon discovery of
smoke or fire.

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