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Syllabus for Refresher & Updating training course (Upgradation course) for
Operational & Management level
1. Standards of Training, Certification & Watch-keeping (STCW) 78: as amended in Year 2010. Major
revisions in 1995 and 2010 Manila amendments.
Overview of comprehensive revision, Need & Benefits of comprehensive review, Terms of reference,
Calendar of Events, Action Dates, Salient changes in STCW Convention.
2. Engine-room resource management:
The main focus of resource management relate to the non-technical skills associated with the social
interaction between team members, situation awareness and the decision-making.
The systems approach, Safety of Operations, Environmental issues, Co-operation and Teamwork
Situational Awareness Management ,Decision-making, Human Factors and Human Error, Crisis
Managements and Human Behaviour, Leadership and Workload Management, Time management, Risk
Assessment and Risk Management, Identification of and breaking error chains, Efficient use of
resources and delegation, Communications, Planning and Prioritizing, Identification of cause of problem
and timely correct response, Methodical and logical approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving
Identification and justification of "assumptions", Emergency Preparedness, Contingency Planning
3. Propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery:
Basic Construction and operation principles of machinery systems, Safety & emergency procedures for
operation of propulsion plant including control systems, preparation, operation, fault detection and
necessary measures to prevent damage of machinery items.
Latest developments - OWS requirements & operation.
Developments in marine incinerator and sewage plant.
Safety measures to be taken for repair and maintenance including the safe isolation of shipboard
machinery and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such machinery or
equipment.
Use/ maintenance/ repair of appropriate specialized tools, machine tools and measuring instruments.
Interaction of participants discussing machinery breakdown and emergencies & methods for carrying
out safe emergency / temporary repairs.
Interpretations of hand books, machinery drawings, piping, hydraulic & pneumatic diagrams.
4. Use internal communication systems
Required performance:
State the importance of: communicating effectively in all circumstances
Orders, instructions, reports and exchange of information being clear, accurate and concise
Using accepted marine terminology, and proper methods are employed
Chief or second Engineer being kept informed as required
The bridge being informed and consulted as required
5. Electrical, Electronic and Control systems:
Programmable Logic Controllers
Evolution of Control Systems Requirements & Limitations of a controller. PLC Conventional
controllers vs. PLCs Advantages & Applications of PLC systems in Process controls.
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Layout of a PLC system, Input and Output Devices, Central Processing Unit, Power supply unit, Input
and Output Modules.
Types of Inputs - Digital and Analogue Practical sensors Type of outputs - Relay, Transistor and Triac
outputs, Processing of inputs/ outputs signal conditioning, Signal conversions, DACs and ADCs,
Optocouplers (Optoisolators).
Programming Languages for Programming. - Types of Programming devices -Steps in programming,
Ladder Diagram , Execution of a ladder programme, Scan cycle. Instruction List Preparation of
Instruction List, Entering programmes into PLC
Built-in-devices in PLCs Internal relays, Timers, Counters
Testing and trouble-shooting General Checks, Testing inputs, Testing outputs, Trouble shooting
techniques, watch dog timers, replication etc. Frequently occurring faults, Case studies, PLCs in marine
application Vessel Management system.
6. Leadership & Teamworking skills Operational Level:
Shipboard personnel management training, task & work load management, planning & co-ordination.
Ability to apply task and workload management, including: planning and coordination, personnel
assignment, time and resource constraints, prioritization.
Explain the importance of personnel management onboard vessels. Effect of reduced manning levels.
Need for onboard training. Effect of new training procedures and requirements both ashore and onboard.
Workload management and job assignment. Importance of prioritization. The order of prioritization such
as personnel safety, vessel and machinery safety, cargo operations and commercial matters, plant
efficiency etc. Ensuring that workload does not result in fatigue and excess stress. Awareness of resource
limitations and the need for effective utilization.
Effective communication - Importance of effective communication in normal activities onboard vessel
and especially during emergencies
Team work - The importance of team work on board vessels. Leadership - Explain that good teams
require good team leaders, role of leadership in effective shipboard organization. Explain the
characteristics of a good leader. Explain what makes a good team member.
Situational Awareness - Explain the significance of awareness of emerging situations during vessel
operation. Especially during vessel maneouvers, and during operations such as major maintenance jobs.
Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques: situation and risk assessment identify and
consider generated options, selecting course of action, evaluation of outcome effectiveness.
Related Conventions & National Legislations Aims & Objectives of Maritime Labour Convention.
Decision making - Strategies for evaluating options. Considerations given to views of other members.
Effect of time constraints in decision making. Evaluating different course of action based on
effectiveness, ability, safety, cost, etc.
7. Overview of recent amendments to SOLAS:
Discuss the amendments to SOLAS in the last five years including the following:
May 2006 amendments LRIT - The new regulation on LRIT is included in SOLAS chapter V on Safety
of Navigation.
May 2006 amendments - Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 - Fire protection these include
amendments relating to Regulation 9 - Containment of fire.
(2) Tier II and III NOx emission standards for new engines
(3) Tier I NOx requirements for existing pre-2000 engines
9. Fire prevention / Fire Safety measures for Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Liquefied Gas
Carriers - Hi-Fog system. Safety of personnel and ship:
Explain: BLEVE, Boil Over, Pyrolysis, Dry distillation, pyrophoric fires, fires due to static electricity,
and back draught, bacterial fires.
Case studies on oxy acetylene explosion and discuss about its replacement with oxy hydrogen gas.
Discuss flash point, ignition point and their importance in regard to fire.
Discuss about flammability chart and prevention formation of vapours and limiting the concentration of
vapours within flammable limits to avoid a flame formation.
Different methods of extinguishing (basic 4 methods) and their relevance to the latest systems.
Structural Fire integrity improvement insulated bulk heads.
Advanced Fire detection systems like laser and infra red systems-Hi-fog system as total flooding system.
Use of low expansion foam on the deck for fire-fighting oil and chemical tankers the requirement of
improving the surface tension use of alcohol resistant foam etc.
Use of high expansion foam in the closed area like engine room, pump room etc.
Fire Safety measures for chemical Tankers
Pressure and pool fire in Gas Carriers
Explain the importance of starvation in putting out the fire in a gas carrier.
Fire fighting in passenger ships modifications and change in the rules and regulations- case studies.
10. Refresher Training in Medical First Aid (As per Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 requirement):
Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship - Medical certificate in the ILO format
Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
Medical care on board ship and ashore, Ship-owners liability, Health and safety protection and accident
prevention, Access to shore-based welfare facilities, Social security, Marine casualties
11. PSSR Upgradation:
Explain the developments and changes in shipboard organization over the years.
The role of ISM in improving personnel safety.
Discuss statistics on shipboard accidents and casualties.
Bringing about a safety culture onboard.
Seafarers rights and responsibilities.
Drug and alcohol control policies and the importance of effective implementation.
Fatigue and its role in accidents. Fatigue management principles.
12. Tribology in Marine Applications: Lubrication
Explain Tribology- dealing with friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion
(as in bearings or gears) Engine Oil Degradation and Contamination
Types of Oils-mineral and synthetic
Timed cylinder lubrication cylinder oil properties
Consequences of over and under lubricating
Electronic Alpha Cylinder Lubrication System principle of operation
Injector unit fitted to modern camshaftless slow speed engines
Sterntube lubrication- developments, Hydrox 21 lubricants
Bearings Design changes of main, bottom end and crosshead bearings bearing metal - Tin
Aluminium Thin shell bearings, Journals/Pins -Surface Roughness,
Bearing defects-Cavitation erosion, Electrical Erosion Damage, Electrostatic erosion damage, Fretting
damage, White metal bearing corrosion.
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Evolution Advantages Flexibility of layout, Load Diversity, Ease of control, low noise,
Propulsion options Use of Synchronous, Induction and DC motors for propulsion, Speed & Torque
control of propulsion motors, Convertors Synchro convertor, PWM convertor, Cyclo convertor, layout
of propulsion control.
Troubleshooting
Planning logical sequence vs impulsive conclusions Background knowledge of equipment, memory,
logical thinking, diagnostic aids, social skills, basic steps, prevention of recurrence of faults, Test
equipments.
17. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006:
General obligations, Definitions and scope of application, Fundamental rights and principles, Seafarers
employment and social rights, Implementation and enforcement responsibilities.
Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
Minimum age, Medical certificate, Training and qualifications, Recruitment and placement.
Conditions of employment
Seafarers employment agreements, Wages, Hours of work and hours of rest, Entitlement to leave,
Repatriation, Seafarer compensation for the ships loss or foundering, Manning levels, Career and skill
development and opportunities for seafarers employment.
Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
Medical care on board ship and ashore, Ship-owners liability, Health and safety protection and accident
prevention, Access to shore-based welfare facilities, Social security.
Compliance and enforcement
Flag State responsibilities, General principles, Authorization of recognized organizations, Maritime
labor certificate and declaration of maritime labor compliance, Inspection and enforcement, On-board
complaint procedures, Marine casualties, Port State responsibilities, Inspections in port, Onshore
seafarer complaint-handling procedures, Labour-supplying responsibilities.
18. Leadership & Managerial skills Management Level:
Leadership & Managerial skills - Knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training.
Stress & Fatigue management: Ability to apply task and workload management, including: planning and
Coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints prioritization.
Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management: allocation, assignment, and
prioritization of resources, effective communication on board and ashore, decisions reflect consideration
of team experience, assertiveness and leadership, including motivation, obtaining and maintaining
situation awareness.
Risk Assessment and Management: Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques:
situation and risk assessment, identify and generate options, select course of action, evaluation of
outcome effectiveness, development, implementation, and oversight of standard operating procedures.
Risk assessment & Management during machinery o'haul can be discussed.
19. Class Surveys:
Introduction -, Need for Classification, The International Association of Classification Societies IACS.
Classification - Scope of classification, Assignment, maintenance, suspension and withdrawal of class
Classification surveys.
Surveyors - Qualities and qualifications of Surveyors.
Statutory Certification of Ships - Framework Recognized Organizations.
Classification Notations - Class symbol, Construction mark, Service notations, Navigation and operating
area notations, Additional class notations.
Assignment, Maintenance, Suspension and Withdrawal of Class - Assignment of class
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