4 Simulator Training

Pilot Simulator Training
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FORCE TECHNOLOGY
• Initial Visit to FORCE Technology at beginning of March 2011.
• Created the data base for the Port of Soyo, Angola LNG terminal.
• Used a combination of photographs, plans, drawings, aerial views and

information from the Pilots to present a realistic view of the port.
• Amending an existing Force model to closely resemble a ‘project vessel’ with

data provided from sea trials of the LNGC ‘Soyo’ (DFDE).
• Worked closely with DHI to obtain the river and approach channel data for
current and tidal flow.
• Working with DHI to create a ship model that handles as expected in the various
tidal and current flows.
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PILOT TRAINING
• Initial Pilot training lasts for up to 4 weeks.
• Training has taken place since 2011 and now includes refresher courses.
•Training takes place in the 360° simulator.
• An ASD Tug Master with Escort Towage experience is present during the training,
driving the coupled 360° tug simulator to ensure the exercises are as real as
possible.
• Used a combination of active tug simulators and vector tugs
• Training consisted of:
• Working through pre-designed and programed scenarios.
• Debrief including play backs of each scenario for peer discussion.
• Working through emergency scenarios.
•Qualifying pilots through an assessment process.
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ASD TUG TRAINING
Svitzer provided an ASD Tug Master to assist in the simulation training.
•Tug Masters use a full mission 360° tug simulator during the training.
•Additional tug simulators are used to enhance realism.
•Discussed and demonstrated both the capability and limitations of ASD Tugs,
particularly with regard to ‘Bow to Bow’ operations.
•Discussed and demonstrated escort towage.
•Discussed and demonstrated emergency maneuvers using ASD tugs.
•Work was completed with ALNG Pilots on establishing an effective and
comprehensive tug strategy the types of vessels expected at the ALNG terminal.
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Tug Simulator
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SIMULATOR VESSELS
Scenarios consist of running in and out of the Angolan LNG Terminal on
the following vessels.
• LNG Vessel.
160,000 cu.m Membrane type LNGC based on DFDE engine, Ruder to 45° Bow thrust
2000kw
• LPG Vessel.
80,000cbm Motor ship, LOA 229m, Beam 36m
• Condensate vessels loaded and light.

‘Aframax’ 110,000ton Motor ship, LOA 245m, Beam 42m.
• Handymax Vessel
50,000ton Motor ship, LOA 180m, Beam 30m
• Small pressurized butane ships.

6,000DWT vessel, LOA 112m, Beam 16m.
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TYPICAL SCENARIOS
30 scenarios have been designed split into 2

categories.
PILOT FAMILIARISATION AND

EVALUATION.
EMERGENCY SCENARIOS.
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PILOT TRAINING AND
EVALUATION
These scenarios are designed to place the pilot in the
environmental conditions they can expect when transiting in
and out of the Angola LNG Terminal.
V/L IN/OUT D/N COURSE SPD TIDE WIND SWELL TUGS
(KTS) (KTS) (M)
LNG In Day 090° 7 ½ Ebb LT.AIRS NIL 4
Details POB 3NM from channel, tugs on way out, V/L to berth PST at LNG Berth
COND. In Night 030° 7 ½ Ebb SW10-15 W .5M 4
Details POB 3NM from channel, tugs on way out, V/L to berth PST at Condensate berth, squalls during passage.
LPG Out Night Berth NIL ½ Flood W 15 Nil 3
Details V/L PST at LPG/Condensate berth
LNG In Night 170° 10 ½ Ebb SW 15 Nil 4
Details POB 3NM from channel, tugs on way out, V/L to berth PST at LNG Berth, max tide effect at T/C for
swing.
COND. Out Day Berth Nil ½ Flood N 15 Nil 4
Details V/L PST on LPG? Condensate berth.
Butane In Day 000° 7 ½ Flood N 10 1 2
Details POB 3NM from channel, tugs to meet V/L between
9 5/6 buoys. V/L to berth SST at PB berth
OTHER EXERCISES
Some of the other exercises worked on were:
•LNG and condensate vessels to berth starboard side to.

•LNG and condensate vessel to depart when starboard side to.
•LNG arrival and departure with condensate berth occupied.
•LNG, LPG and condensate departure using escort towage.
•Q-flex vessel arrival and departure.
•Moss type LNG vessel
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Each scenarios was designed to :
•Be as realistic as possible.
•Prove to the pilot and the assessor the job can be done competently and safely.
•Make the pilot think about the passage from boarding the vessel to either all fast
alongside or disembarking in terms of;
• Vessel position.
• Turn into the channel.
• Ships Speed.
• Effect of current, tide and wind.
• Tug positioning.
• Vessel position for swinging.
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NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
• Flare, Approach Channel and turning basin marked with IALA Region A Buoys
• 2 sector lights, one on the shore(flare) and one at the end of the Approach
Channel(channel).
• Pilot Portable Units (PPU) supplied by Marimatech.
• PTMS will be monitoring the Marine radar, vessels AIS data and the weather
radar whilst the vessel is in transit.
• PTMS will monitor flow meters situated on No.2 buoy at the entrance of the
channel were the Congo river current is strongest.
• Current / Tidal Atlas as created by DHI from the data they have calculated and
received.
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ANY QUESTIONS?
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Click to edit Master Date

• Initial Visit to FORCE Technology at beginning of March 2011.

• Used a combination of photographs, plans, drawings, aerial views and

• Amending an existing Force model to closely resemble a ‘project vessel’ with

• Condensate vessels loaded and light.

• Small pressurized butane ships.

30 scenarios have been designed split into 2

PILOT FAMILIARISATION AND

•LNG and condensate vessels to berth starboard side to.

• Pilot Portable Units (PPU) supplied by Marimatech.

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