STCW Modular Courses Administration Approved Courses

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STCW Modular Courses

Administration Approved Courses

S. N. Name Of The Course Conducted At Abbreviation Duration in Days

1 Specialized Training Programme On

Chemical Tanker Operation

Mumbai, Lonavala,

Chennai & Delhi CHEMCO 12

2 Chemical Tanker Familiarization Lonavala & Mumbai CHEMFAM 5

3 Electronic Chart Display and Information

Systems Lonavala ECDIS 5

4 Engine Room Simulator - Management

Level Lonavala ERS - ML 5

5 Engine Room Simulator - Operational

Level Lonavala ERS - OL 3

6 Free Fall Life Boat Lonavala FFLB 2

7 Specialized Training Programme On

Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations Lonavala & Mumbai GASCO 11

8 Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization Lonavala & Mumbai GASFAM 5

9 LPG Cargo and Ballast Handling

Simulator - Management Level Lonavala LGSC - ML 5

10 LPG Cargo and Ballast Handling

Simulator- Operational Level Lonavala LGSC - OL 3

11 Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (Oil) -

Management Level Mumbai LCHS - ML 5

12 Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (Oil) -

Operational Level Mumbai LCHS - OL 3

13 Oil Tanker Familiarization Lonavala & Mumbai OILFAM 5

14 Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Mumbai SMS 5

15 Ship Security Officer Mumbai SSO 3

16 Security Training for Seafarers with

Designated Security Duties

Mumbai, Lonavala,

Chennai & Delhi STSDSD 2

17 Specialized Training Programme On Oil

Tanker Operation

Mumbai, Lonavala,

Chennai & Delhi TASCO 12

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1. Specialized Training Programme on Chemical Tanker Operations

(CHEMCO)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 12-day course approved by the Indian Administration, Maritime & Port

Authority (MPA), Singapore and Liberia.

Conducted at: Mumbai, Lonavala, Chennai & Delhi

Objective:

This course provides understanding of safety on chemical tanker, pollution prevention, operational practice and

obligation under applicable laws and regulations for masters, chief engineers, officers and any other person with

immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. It comprises of a

specialized training programme appropriate to their duties. The course takes full account of section A-V/1 of the

STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping

for Seafarers 1978, as amended in 1995.

Subject Areas:

A. Regulations and codes of practice

B. Hazards and safety measures

C. Design and equipment of chemical tankers

D. Cargo characteristics

E. Ship operations

F. Repair and maintenance

G. Emergency Operations

USP:

1 Exact replica of Stainless Steel Chemical Tank with operational FRAMO pumps and all other fittings

2 Chemical Laboratory to conduct Wall Wash Test post tank cleaning

3 Shower room

4 Liquid Cargo Handling simulators

Eligibility:

This course is open to seafarers who have completed a shore based Advanced Firefighting course approved by

the administration, and who have relevant experience appropriate to their management level duties on chemical

tankers, as stipulated in STCW.

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2. Chemical Tanker Familiarization(CHEMFAM)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 5-day course approved by the Indian administration.

Conducted at: Mumbai & Lonavala

Objective:

On Successful completion of this course, trainees will be able to serve on chemical tankers in an operational

capacity (that is other than master, chief engineer, chief mate or second engineer), and to perform specific duties

and responsibilities related to those duties in connection with cargo and cargo equipment, provided that they are

not immediately responsible for the loading, discharging, care in transit or handling of cargo.

Subject Areas:

Properties and Hazards of Cargoes

Ship Types and Arrangements

Cargo Equipment and Instrumentation

General Chemical Tanker Operation

Safety Precautions and Measures

Ship/Shore Interface

Emergency Operations

USP:

1 Exact replica of Stainless Steel Chemical Tank with operational FRAMO pumps and all other fittings

2 Chemical Laboratory to conduct Wall Wash Test post tank cleaning

3 Shower room

4 Liquid Cargo Handling simulators

Eligibility:

This course is open to seafarers who intend to serve on board chemical tankers at operational level and have

completed an administration approved firefighting and first aid course.

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3. Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 5-day course approved by the Indian administration. This course is also

approved by the following administrations/recognized organizations:

• Maritime & Port Authority (MPA) Singapore

• Marshall Islands

• Republic of Liberia

• Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Conducted at: Lonavala

Objective:

This 5 day course is based on IMO Model Course 1.27 and is specifically aimed to provide generic training to

officers as required under STCW convention.

Subject Areas:

Electronic Chart Display and Information System is new concept in the direction of paperless chart bridge. This

course is to familiarize the officers with this system, the basic theory as well as hands on training in the operation

of an actual ECDIS system.

USP:

Actual situations simulated for real situation training

Five days course based on IMO 1.27

Eligibility:

Deck Officers

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4. Engine Room Simulator – Management Level (ERS - ML)



Objective:

The trainees who successfully complete this course will gain experience in handling engine room equipment

under various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the engine room keeping team during

various conditions.

Subject Areas:

Operation of main engine including emergency operation

Operation of electricity generation plant including emergency generator

Operation of turbo-generator and shaft generator

Operation of steam generating plant

Operation of various pumps

Operation of valves

Tracing pipelines

Operation of oil purifiers

Abnormal condition settings for various marine machineries

Operation of fresh water hydro-phore systems

USP:

1 Full Mission Simulator

2 Highly qualified and experienced Instructors

3 High faculty members to candidate ratio

4 Actual systems& Machineries available in the campus

Eligibility:

Trainees should have CLASS IV certificate of competency, a minimum 12 months of sea time with watch keeping

experience as engineer officer in charge of an engine room watch with at least one hundred eighty days of

propelling time and should also have completed course of training which meets or exceeds the standard set out

in IMO Assembly resolution A483 (XII).

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5. Engine Room Simulator – Operational Level (ERS - OL)



Objective:

The trainees who successfully complete this Course will have gained experience in handling engine room

equipment under various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the engine room keeping

team during various conditions.

Subject Areas:

Operation of main engine including emergency operation

Operation of electricity generation plant including emergency generator

Operation of turbo-generator and shaft generator

Operation of steam generating plant

Operation of various pumps

Operation of valves

Tracing pipelines

Operation of oil purifiers

Abnormal condition setting for various marine machineries

Operation of fresh water hydro-phore systems

USP:

1 Full Mission Simulator

2 Highly qualified and experienced Instructors

3 High faculty members to candidate ratio

4 Actual systems & Machineries available in the campus

Eligibility:

Trainees wishing to enter this course should have CLASS IV certificate of competency, a minimum 12 months of

sea time with watch keeping experience as engineer officer in charge of an engine room watch with at least one

hundred eighty days of propelling time and should also have completed course of training which meets or exceeds

the standard set out in IMO Assembly resolution A483 (XII).

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6. Free Fall Life Boat (FFLB)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 2-day course approved by Indian administration and DNV.


Objective:

The course syllabus covers the competencies as required in element/s related to Free Fall Lifeboat in STCW 1995

Section A – VI / 2 Table A – VI / 2-1 and section 5.4 of the IMO Model Course 1.23.

Trainees who successfully complete this course shall be able to undertake tasks, duties and responsibilities

related to launch and recovery of a Free Fall Lifeboat and take charge of a boat as a Coxswain and for other

related duties as Designated Persons.

Subject Areas:

Introduction

SOLAS requirement, Case Study (Maersk Pomor)

Specification, Equipment and General Arrangement of Boat

Maintenance, Air Supply and Sprinkler system

Procedures and Safety precautions

Survival Techniques / Emergency procedures

Actual Launching and recovery (practical exercises)

USP:

1 Only one of its kinds in India

2 Fully operational davit launched Lifeboat

Eligibility:

This course is open to those seafarers who are holders of a valid certificate of training in Basic Safety or

Personal Survival Techniques.

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7. Specialized Training Programme on Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations

(GASCO)

Duration & Recognition: This is an 11-day course approved by the administration of India, Maritime & Port

Authority (MPA) Singapore and Liberia.


Objective:

This course provides understanding of safety on liquefied gas tanker, pollution prevention, operational practice

and obligation under applicable laws and regulations for masters, chief engineers, officers and any other person

with immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. It comprises of

a specialized training programme appropriate to their duties. The course takes full account of section A-V/1 of

the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch

Keeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended.

Subject Areas:

Regulations and codes of practice

Fire fighting

Chemical and Physical properties of gas cargoes

Health Hazards and Pollution

Cargo Containment and Cargo-handling systems

Safety practices and equipment operational requirement

Emergency Procedures

General principles & precautions of cargo operations

Transportation losses and commercial aspects of gas tanker operations

Compressor operations

Tank atmosphere monitoring

Requirement of cargo condenser, evaporator & heater

Cargo measurement

Cargo change over procedures

Case studies

USP:

1 Practical on tank fittings at Lonavala

2 Supported by liquid cargo handling simulator

Eligibility:

This course is open to seafarers who have completed a shore based Advanced Firefighting course approved by

the administration. The seafarers should be holding a certificate of management level competency and has a

TANKFAM course certificate or 3 months sea service on liquefied gas tankers as an officer, as stipulated in STCW.

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8. Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization (GASFAM)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 5-day course approved by the administration of India.


Objective:

This course is intended for support level officers (that is other than master, chief engineer, chief mate or second

engineer) who have not previously served on board liquefied gas tankers as part of the regular complement. It

covers the mandatory minimum training requirement prescribed in STCW.

On Successful completion of this course, trainees will be able to serve on gas tankers in an operational capacity,

and to perform specific duties and responsibilities in connection with cargo and cargo equipment, provided that

they are not immediately responsible for the loading, discharging, care in transit or handling of cargo.

Subject Areas:

Properties and hazards of liquefied gas

Cargo containment systems

The liquefied gas tankers

Cargo Equipment and instrumentation

Tank environment control

Safety precautions

Ship/Shore interface

Emergency Operations

USP:

1 Practical on tank fittings at Lonavala


Eligibility:

This course is open to any existing or prospective seafarer, who has completed an administration approved

firefighting and first aid course.

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9. LPG Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator– Management Level (LGSC –

ML)



Objective:

This course is essentially a practical one and consists of a series of exercises structured around the operation of

the cargo and ballast installation of a liquefied gas tanker and carried out in conjunction with a simulator. The

exercises are controlled by an instructor and, initially, allow the trainees to become familiar with the layout of

the cargo tanks, hold (void) spaces and ballast tanks forming the system and the instrumentation and controls

that are used.

Subject Areas:

Tank top fittings,

Operations for the cargo handling system,

Instrumentation system, compressors,

Auxiliary systems for cargo handling,

Tank cool down,

Loading and discharging of cargo,

Use of inert gas,

Change of grade,

Ballasting, de-ballasting and gas freeing

Hazards, safety procedures

Firefighting systems

USP:

First of its kind in the world

Eligibility:

Second mate (FG) certificate of competency or NCV certificate of competency or MEO Class IV certificate of

competency, in addition has preferably completed specialized training programme on LPG tanker operations.

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10. LPG Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator- Operational Level (LGSC –

OL)



Objective:

This is a practical course consisting of series of exercises structured around the operation of the cargo and ballast

installation of a liquefied gas tanker and carried out in conjunction with a simulator. The exercises are controlled

by an instructor and, initially, allow the trainees to become familiar with the layout of the cargo tanks, hold (void)

spaces and ballast tanks forming the system and the instrumentation and controls that are used.

Subject Areas:

Tank top fittings

Operations for the cargo handling system,

Instrumentation system, compressors,

Auxiliary systems for cargo handling,

Tank cool down,

Loading and discharging of cargo,

Use of inert gas,

Change of grade,

Ballasting, de-ballasting and gas freeing

Hazards, safety procedures

Firefighting systems

USP:

First of its kind in the world

Eligibility:

Requisite sea service for appearing for second mate (F.G) certificate of competency or NCV certificate of

competency or for Class IV MEO certificate of competency, in addition has preferably completed liquefied gas

tanker familiarization course or specialized training programme on LPG Operations.

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11. Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator – Management Level (LCHS -ML)


Conducted at: Mumbai

Objective:

The LCHS is undoubtedly one of the most important teaching aids for a seafarer. The LCHS installed at SIMS

simulates the processes and systems used in a vast range of operations ranging from the routine cargo work to

emergencies with a catastrophic potential.

The LCHS presently installed at SIMS is a PC based version which consists of an instructor’s station and 3 trainee

stations with a potential of adding 3 more trainee stations in future. The 3 trainee stations can either carry out

independent operations or be a part of a single ship where they can practice the communication and coordination

required on a real ship. The simulator is equipped with 2 different ship models based on Crude oil tanker and

Chemical Tanker with FRAMO pumping system.

The course objective is to provide hands-on experience on a simulator dealing with cargo operations on an Oil

Tanker. The candidate will be able to plan, execute, monitor and keep records of various cargo activities

conducted on a tanker. The officer will also be able to diagnose problems occurring normally during operations

along with dealing with certain simulated emergencies.

Subject Areas:

Familiarization

Special Operation & Procedures

Ballast Operation

Cargo Operation

Inerting operation – oil tanker

COW operation – oil tanker

Cargo calculation

Gas freeing

Tank cleaning

ODME operation

USP:

1 Practical in tank room


Eligibility:

Mandatory for Deck Officers holding Certificate of Competency 2nd Mate and above, working and or intending

to work on Oil Tankers at management level

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12. Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator – Operational Level (LCHS -OL)



Objective:

The LCHS is undoubtedly one of the most important teaching aids for a seafarer. The LCHS installed at SIMS

simulates the processes and systems used in a vast range of operations ranging from the routine cargo work to

emergencies with a catastrophic potential.

The LCHS presently installed at SIMS is a PC based version which consists of an instructor’s station and 3 trainee

stations with a potential of adding 3 more trainee stations in future. The 3 trainee stations can either carry out

independent operations or be a part of a single ship where they can practice the communication and coordination

required on a real ship. The simulator is equipped with 2 different ship models based on Crude oil tanker and

Chemical Tanker with FRAMO pumping system.

Subject Areas:

Familiarization

Special Operation & Procedures

Ballast Operation

Cargo Operation

USP:

1 Practical in tank room


Eligibility:

Deck cadets and junior deck officers intending to work on oil tankers

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13. Oil Tanker Familiarization(OILFAM)



Objective:

On Successful completion of this course, trainees will be able to serve on oil tankers in an operational capacity

(that is other than master, chief engineer, chief mate or second engineer), and to perform specific duties and

responsibilities related to those duties in connection with cargo and cargo equipment, provided that they are not

immediately responsible for the loading, discharging, care in transit or handling of cargo.

Subject Areas:

Types of oil tanker

Hazards of the cargoes carried on oil tankers

Operations and maintenance of centrifugal cargo pumps

Purpose of a stowage plan& cargo plan

Procedures & safety precautions during all cargo operations on an oil tanker

Procedures & precautions during tank cleaning / gas freeing operations on oil tankers

Purpose of ship / shore safety check list

IG system, various alarms / trips

Operation / limitation / calibration of portable gas meters

USP:

1 Exposure to tank room and actual system

2 Candidates updated on latest regulations


Eligibility:

Any junior officer

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14. Ship Manoeuvring Simulator (SMS)



Objective:

This is an intense 5 day course based on IMO Model Course 1.22 covering theory coupled with exercises on a full

mission Ship Manoeuvring Simulator to get the real feel of ship handling.

Subject Areas:

Knowledge about the principles of ship handling in various conditions and their practical application

Passage planning including planning for any contingencies

Navigational watch keeping practices, procedures and collision avoidance

USP:

1 2400 Full mission bridge simulator

2 Chart room for actual practice for chart work

3 Instructor to participant communication

4 Chart room stocked with chart and publication for real practice

5 Mooring station

6 Radar station

7 VHF

8 Sound effect

9 Simulator upgraded to ice navigation class

Eligibility:

This course is for management level officers. Ratings may assist in the course for steering purposes only during

bridge simulator exercise.

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15. Ship Security Officers Course (SSO)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 3-day course approved by the Administrations of U.K., Liberia and Marshall

Islands.


Objective:

Those who successfully complete this course are considered qualified to undertake the duties and responsibilities

as Ship Security Officer on board a ship, as defined in section A/12.2 of the International Ship & Port Security

Code.

Subject Areas:

Introduction

Maritime Security Policy

Security Responsibilities

Ship Security Assessment

Security Equipment’s

Ship Security plan

Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

Ship Security Actions

Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises

Security Administration

Security Training

USP:

Course is recognized internationally by-

1 United Kingdom

2 Marshall Island

3 Liberia

Eligibility:

Any officer with designated security duties can join this course.

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16. Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

(STSDSD)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 2 day course approved by the Indian administration.


Objective:

This course is mainly focused to train the ship’s personnel with designated duties on anti-piracy measures at sea

and anti-terrorist measures at sea and in port. By the end of the course the candidate will gain sufficient

knowledge and confidence to take preventive and counter measures in sailing through piracy and terrorism

affected areas of the world.

Subject Areas:

Introduction to Piracy, definitions and recent global piracy trends

Introduction to terrorism, definitions and recent global trends

Security Levels and their significance

IMO Best Management Practices to deal with piracy.

Preventive Measures when entering High Risk Areas

Planned Responses to Pirate Boat / Ship Attacks

Evasive Maneuvers

Communication in case of an Attack

Company assistance

Hostage / Captive Situations

USP:

The course provides training and confidence amongst officers to sail even in pirate infested areas.

Various aspects of safety, security, commercial and legal requirements are dealt.

Eligibility:

This course is intended for all officers and ratings with designated security duties.

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17. Specialized Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operations (TASCO)

Duration & Recognition: This is a 12-day course approved by the administration of India and Maritime & Port

Authority (MPA) Singapore.


Objective:

This course provides understanding of safety on oil tanker, pollution prevention, operational practice and

obligation under applicable laws and regulations for masters, chief engineers, officers and any other person with

immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. It comprises of a

specialized training programme appropriate to their duties. The course takes full account of section A-V/1 of the

STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping

for Seafarers 1978, as amended.

Subject Areas:

Regulations and codes of practice

Design and equipment of oil tankers

Cargo characteristics

Cargo operations

Repair and maintenance

Emergency operations

Boiler combustion control

Helicopter tanker operations

Double hull tankers

Oil pollution liabilities and compensation

Cargo calculation

Crude oil washing

Transportation losses and commercial aspects of tanker operations

USP:

1 Exposure to tank and actual system

2 Candidates updated on latest regulations

3 Actual case studies discussed


Eligibility:

Any seafarer who have completed an approved firefighting course and holding A certificate of competency of

any level + has a TANKFAM course certificate or 3 months sea service on tanker as an officer OR A Management

level certificate of competency.

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