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ICS: STCW Convention needs revision

Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of ICS, Esben Poulsson, called for a revision of the IMO STCW Convention, which governs global standards for the training and certification of about two million merchant seafarers.

According to Mr. Poulson, nowadays a number of employers provide additional training and assessments before the deployment of many officers holding STCW certification. This practice raises questions as to whether the Convention ‘is still fit for purpose in the 21st Century.’ 

He added...

https://safety4sea.com/ics-stcw-convention-needs-revision/

IMO trains auditors to ensure proper auditing of Member States

In order to ensure its regulatory framework is adopted and implemented, IMO focuses on auditing Member States to assess how effectively they administer key IMO treaties. For this reason, it carried out a training course for auditors in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 29 October until 2 November.

The training provided specific skills in auditing Member States using the IMO Instruments Implementation Code as the audit standard. Senior maritime administration personnel who are involved in preparing...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-trains-auditors-to-ensure-proper-auditing-of-member-states/

Developing pilotage plans on bridge simulators: Benefits and challenges

Captain Hans Hederström, Managing Director at Center for Simulator Maritime Training, CSMART, and Karan Bhawsinka, Port Study Manager, CSMART outline how CSMART attempts to develop pilotage plans on a bridge simulator together with bridge teams and local port pilots.

According to the Transport Safety Board of Canada “The absence of a detailed, mutually agreed-upon passage plan deprives bridge team members of the means to effectively monitor a vessel’s progress, compromising the principles of...

https://safety4sea.com/developing-pilotage-plans-on-bridge-simulators-benefits-and-challenges/

The Human Element and Seafarer Resilience

During his presentation at the last SAFETY4SEA Conference in Athens, Capt. Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention, The Standard Club, talked about one specific aspect of the human element in maritime casualties: seafarers’ resilience. He noted that resilience can be improved through enhanced training regimes focused on realism, putting emphasis on additional experience, as well as making organizations more resilient.

The aviation industry is a good example of putting resilience into...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-the-human-element-and-seafarer-resilience/

New maritime academy launched in Philippines

Magsaysay Maritime Corporation announced that the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy (MMMA) was officially inaugurated on September 12, 2018 in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines.

The Academy has a full college program for Filipinos and other students from the region. The curriculum aims to increase the students’ competencies, as needed by the global shipping industry.

The Academy is located on a 13.7-hectares facility which houses a Ship-In Campus, Student Complex, Academic Building, and Student...

https://safety4sea.com/new-maritime-academy-launched-in-philippines/

IMO trains Myanmar officials in creating maritime transport policy

Myanmar officials are being trained on how to develop a National Maritime Transport Policy (NMPT), in Yangon, Myanmar, from 17 to 19 of October. IMO promotes this concept as a good governance practice to guide planning, decision making and legislation in the maritime sector.

Participants from various ministries, departments, agencies and other stakeholders whose activities affect the maritime sector are receiving training on establishing such policies, focusing on the need for an integrated and...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-trains-myanmar-officials-in-creating-maritime-transport-policy/

Skuld: Training to be Master

Training to be a ship’s Master is not easy and only a few can succeed it. Today, Masters and the responsibility of commanding a vessel meets a newly qualified officer in a shipping environment with heavy legislation, as well as criminalisation of seafarers and piracy, which regularly make headlines in industry media, Skuld Club notes.

The minimum standards for an officer to qualify as a Master of a foreign going vessel are set out in STCW convention. The convention establishes the framework of...

https://safety4sea.com/skuld-training-to-be-master/

Two new training sessions available in VR

MOL added 2 new training sessions, ‘cargo falling from cranes’ and ‘response to onboard fires’, to its mariner safety education tool goggle. This tool uses virtual reality (VR) technology to simulate onboard accidents with computer graphics.

MOL’s tool wants to improve seafarers’ risk perception by virtually experiencing onboard accidents that are depicted with computer graphics. These can potentially happen because of unsafe behavior. The tool also reviews the accident from another point of...

https://safety4sea.com/two-new-training-sessions-available-in-vr/

Collaboration, training and planning key elements for 2020 compliance

David Barrow, LR Commercial Director – Marine & Offshore insists on collaboration for a more sustainable future where there would be alternative fuels. For this reason, future fuels need to be tested properly and adopted properly across the whole industry as well. Looking ahead 2050 and embracing digitalization would ensure success in the future, Mr. Barrow adds noting that the decision we make today will impact how we operate in the future.

SAFETY4SEA: Tell us a few words about your...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-collaboration-training-and-planning-key-elements-for-2020-compliance/

Requirements when employing seafarers under 18 years old

Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator published a notice to ensure shipboard occupational health and safety programs (SOHSP). It also presents work restrictions that are considered as hazardous for seafarers under 18 years, according to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).

According to the notice, shipowners are responsible for making sure that seafarers have occupational health protection and live, work, and train on board vessels in a safe and hygienic environment.

As for...

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