SSTP

GlobalMET Deck Cadet Structured

Shipboard Training Program
Record and Activity Books

Global Maritime Education &

Training Association

SSTP
Section 1 - Deck Cadet Structured Shipboard
Training Programme Record Book (SSTP)
Section 2 - Deck Cadet Shipboard Activity Work
Book
Section 3 - Deck Cadet Shipboard Activity Work
Book Supplements (Oil Tankers, Chemical
Tankers, Gas Carriers)
Section 4 - Project Work File
Section 5 - Proposed Distance Learning Program
3

The record book lists the practical tasks

required to be carried out on board, in
accordance with the STCW 2010 provisions
relating to minimum standards of competence
for officers, particularly in charge of a
navigational watch on ships of 500 gross
tonnage or more (STCW 2010 - Code Table AII/1). The number of tasks in this programme is
as followsNavigation: 191
Cargo handling & stowage: 53
Controlling ship operations: 145
Ship Security: 10
Total: 399
Tanker- General: 37
Oil Tanker: 40
Chemical Tanker: 47
Gas Carrier: 80
Passenger ship: 8
Ro-Ro: 10
Polar ship: 11
DP: 10
OSV: 10
4

The scope of this training programme is to expand the

knowledge and skills of the Cadet in preparation for a
responsible position on board.
5

The objective of this training programme is to give

guidance to the Cadet, Shipboard Training Officer and
Master regarding the desired competences.
6

The relevant roles and responsibilities of the Company

Training Officer (CTO), Master, Shipboard Training Officer
7
(STO) and the Cadet Officer are well defined.

The Shipboard Training Officer (STO) is in charge of

implementing and monitoring the progress of the SSTP. The
STO signs in the column Considered Proficient when the
Cadet has adequately demonstrated proficiency in that
particular task. The assessment tools used for demonstrating
proficiency could be a practical demonstration, an activity
performed to the satisfaction of the STO or his designated
deputy, oral questioning and/or by completing a project in the
Project Work Book.

Completion Guidelines - Throughout the

Cadets sea going service

Section 8 containing the list of competences/tasks should

be progressively completed.

The tasks are divided into two or three phases based on the
sea time requirements of the cadetship period, and are color
coded in order to provide a reference framework for the Cadet
to proceed. The objective is to complete all the tasks in the
structured shipboard training programme by the end of the
10
cadetship period.

The tasks in the SSTP Record Book are based on main functions
(navigation, cargo handling and stowage, controlling the operation of
the ship and care for persons on board - STCW 2010 Table A-II/1)
11

The competences for Ship Security are also included, based on

STCW 2010 Table A-VI/6-1.
12

The SSTP Record Book also addresses tasks for specialized

vessels - Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Gas Carriers

13

..Passenger ships, Ro-Ro ships, ships operating in polar

waters / winter conditions..

14

Dynamic Positioning vessels and Offshore vessels, as per

STCW requirements.
15

Section 7: In addition to the practical training, the Cadet to

improve understanding and implementation of the COLREG.
16

Completion Guidelines - Throughout the

Cadets sea going service

The task summary record in Section 4.4 to be used for

recording the tasks completed in Section 8.

17

Completion Guidelines - Throughout the

Cadets sea going service

The training programme to be submitted to the Shipboard Training Officer

18
on joining the ship and subsequently every month for inspection.

Section 2
Deck Cadet Shipboard Activity Work Book
19

The purpose of the Activity

Work Book is to ensure
maintenance of a written
record of the relevant
tasks carried out on
board.
Completion of tasks
requiring documented
evidence, eg calculations,
lists or procedures, to be
recorded to ensure a
written record of the tasks
carried out on board.
20

The Activity Work Book contains the relevant tasks for the
following functions, for which documented evidence is required:
Navigation
Cargo handling and stowage
Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on
board including ship security.
21

Completion Guidelines - On receipt of the book

The activities are color

coded in the same format
as the Deck Cadet
Structured Shipboard
Training Programme
Record Book.
The color code for the
tasks is:

22

Completion Guidelines - On receipt of the book

Activities coded in more

than one color signify that
these activities should be
performed in other
semesters, also as marked.
The minimum number of
times the activity should be
recorded is mentioned in
the relevant pages.

23

24

Section 3
Deck Cadet Shipboard Activity Work Book- Supplements
25

Section 4
Project Work File

26

The Cadet is also required to do the project work in Section 10 of

the SSTP Record Book.
Project work is divided into two broad categories: Generic and
Ship Type specific. The generic category has projects applicable
to any type of ship so that the cadet can complete them on any
ship that he or she joins. The ship type specific projects would
depend on the type of ship he or she is serving on.
27

Projects concerning Navigation and Controlling the operation of the

ships and care for persons on board are compulsory for all cadets.
The projects are further prioritized into the three semesters.
28

Additional projects are required depending upon the ship type container vessels, bulk carriers .
29

Section 5
Proposed Distance Learning
Programme
(OPTIONAL)

30

Advantages we bring to shipboard

education and training
An internationally recognized
Cadet SSTP Record Book,
published by GlobalMET, an
association of over 105 maritime
training institutions spread
around the world, and a body
recognized by IMO as
representing the maritime
worlds training providers.
In the multicultural environment
that cadets encounter on board
foreign flag ships, an
internationally recognized SSTP
would find more favour,
including with an STO who
could very well be a foreigner.

31

Advantages we bring to shipboard education

and training

A Structured Shipboard Training Programme which is:

a) Assignment / activity based b) Ship specific projects
Without the need for writing in the Cadets Journal, which often ends up
32
with copying from a textbook or colleague.

Extensive learning material for the entire on-board training programme,

either provided to the cadets in a book form or in a CD (optional).
33

Advantages we bring to shipboard education and

training

SSTP Monitoring by the Company Training Officer

After sign-off from each ship, the Cadet shall submit the Project
Work File, Activity Workbook, Task Summary sheet from the SSTP
Record book to the CTO for verification and debriefing.
Once verified and certified satisfactory, the Cadet may be
permitted to join his or her next ship.
The company superintendent, internal auditor when visiting the
ship may check the progress of the Cadet through observation of
the Record Book and Work Books.
34

Thank you for your attention

Train Train Retrain Retain

Global Maritime Education &

Training Association

35