BALLAST WATER RECORD BOOK

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

This course is based on IMO’s International Convention for the Control & Management of Ship’s Ballast Water & Sediment 2004, following Requirements of the BWM Convention pertaining to the BWRB (Resolution BWM.2/Circ.80//14 July 2023, MEPC 80/17/Add.1//Annex 2, MEPC 80/17/Add.1//Annex 4, MEPC 80/17/Add.1//Annex 6, MEPC. 369(80), MEPC. 372(80) & MEPC.81/16/Add.1/Anex 1)

• Requirements of the BWM Convention pertaining to the BWRB
• Additional Guidance issued by the IMO relevant to the BWRB
• Information to be included in the BWRB
• Format of the BWRB
• Entries in the Ballast Water Record Book
• Guidance on Ballast Water Record-Keeping and Reporting
• Ballast Water Reporting form
• Sample Entries in the Ballast Water Record Book
• Example Ballast Water Reporting Form
• Example tank-by-tank log form
• Guidelines for the use of Electronic Record Books under the BWM Convention (MEPC 80/17/Add.1//Annex 6)

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

The post Ballast Water Record Book appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

MOORING OPERATIONS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
This seminar aims to train and provide guidance on the established good practices of safe and effective mooring and anchorage, covering aspects of the system, focusing on the basic safety requirements for crew and all those involved when the ship is berthed.

Topics:
1. Understanding Mooring Loads at Exposed Berths
Provide in-depth knowledge of the nature and characteristics of mooring loads in berths exposed to environmental forces such as wind, swell, and waves.

2. Compliance with International Regulations and Industry Best Practices
Update participants on the latest requirements from international bodies (e.g. OCIMF – MEG4, SOLAS, ISM Code, Classification Societies) and how to apply them effectively in mooring operations.

3. Safe Management and Monitoring of Mooring Loads
Develop the skills necessary to identify critical mooring loads and apply appropriate measures to prevent failures, particularly under challenging weather conditions.

4. Decision-Making Under Pressure
Enhance decision-making abilities through real-life incident scenarios where mooring loads exceed safe limits due to environmental exposure or improper ship alignment.

5. Coordination with Port Authorities and Agencies
Understand the importance of effective communication and cooperation between ship, port, and shore-side stakeholders to ensure safe mooring arrangements, taking into account berth design and port infrastructure.

6. Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning
Teach risk assessment methodologies specific to mooring at exposed berths and guide participants in the development of contingency plans to respond to potential mooring failures.

Target Group: Deck officers and crew, technical and marine superintendents, technical manager, Masters and Chief Engineers

This course is recommended by OCIMF‘s SIRE 2.0 protocol.

The post Mooring Operations appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

BRIDGE TEAM COORDINATION WITH PILOTS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 day

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The course intends to ensure the correct and diligent exchange of information between master and pilot (MPX) and integration of the pilot in the bridge team.

COURSE TOPICS
-The course gives emphasis on the proper and diligent Master-Pilot Information Exchange (MPX). Ensure that pilots are fully informed about any limitations of the vessel’s machinery or equipment, e.g. engine power, steering, bitt capacity etc.
-Learn how to make the most of all available resources on the bridge.
-Understand all aspects of the passage plan for the passage under pilotage.
-Officers raise awareness immediately when they note any deviation from the passage plan.
-The need for vigilance on the part of the ships’ officers in monitoring the progress of the vessel with reference to the passage plan.
-Ensure proper communication with the pilot – especially when there are doubts.
-Encourage officers to question a pilot where there is any uncertainty about the situation or the actions intended. Understand the most effective way in which to do this.
-Reinforce the understanding of masters that, with the sole exception of the Panama Canal, the pilot directs the navigation of the ship, with the support of the bridge team. The master remains in command and has the right, and indeed the duty, to intervene if the actions of a pilot endanger the safety of the ship.

The post Bridge team coordination with pilots appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

IMDG (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) CODE TRAINING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

IMDG Code regulates transport of dangerous goods by sea in order to prevent injury to persons or damage to ships and their cargoes.
Transport of marine pollutants is primarily regulated to prevent harm to the marine environment. The objective of the Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods while facilitating the free unrestricted movement of such goods.

The Code contains details of all the numerous dangerous cargoes offered for carriage by sea and includes solid, liquid and gaseous substances. The course also includes explosive, flammable, oxidising and radioactive substances and lists recommended means of their containment or packing, as is all manner of other information relating to the product. Code updates regularly, on two-year basis, in order to take into account technological developments.

Table of Contents

What is IMDG CODE?
-Shipping Dangerous Cargo
-Importance of Code for seafarers
1. What is the IMDG Code?
2. What are its contents?
3. What are the three purposes of the IMDG Code classification?
4. What is an IMDG Certification?
5. What do you mean by a proper shipping name?
6. Classifications 1 to 9

This course is recommended by Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

The post IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

IMSBC (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) CODE TRAINING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The course offers an introduction on the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code. It covers subjects given in paragraphs 2 to 14 of section B/V b of STCW and RISQ 3.1, question 2.7 and section 8A.

Course intends to train officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk, on the IMSBC Code, including Material Hazardous only in Bulk (MHB).

This course is recommended by Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

The post IMSBC Code Training (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes) appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT

COURSE CATEGORY: SSQHE

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
-Understand the basics of behavior management
-Learn and apply skills consistently and effectively
-Increase confidence in managing challenging behaviors
-Develop a behaviorally-minded network of other caregivers for continued support following training completion
-Setting routines and clear behavioral expectations
-Positive reinforcement
-Redirection of minor misbehavior and active ignoring
-Giving good directions
-Effectively shaping behavioral goals and setting up individualized behavior plans
-Reprimands, loss of privileges and time-outs
-Avoiding common pitfalls like yelling and escalating threats
-How to take care of yourself while taking care of others
-Learn and apply skills consistently and effectively
-Increase confidence in managing challenging behaviors
-Develop a behaviorally-minded network of other caregivers for continued support following training completion

This course is recommended by Rightship‘s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

The post Behavioral and Emotional Management appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE MONITORING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Operational Engine

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
-Hydrocarbon properties, physical and chemical
-Flammability Triangle
-Flammability Diagram Analysis
-Inert Gas Atmosphere
-Chemical Properties of Hydrocarbons
-Safe Atmosphere Measuring
-Flammable Atmosphere
-Oxygen Deficiency
-Gas-free Atmosphere
-Cargo Instruments Use & Maintenance

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

The post Hazardous Atmosphere Monitoring appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

TANK INSPECTION

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The intention of this training is to present a generic guide of how to go about inspecting the ships tanks namely, cargo holds/tanks (dry and wet), ballast tanks, void spaces, fuel oil tanks, freshwater storage tanks, etc.

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

The post Tank Inspection appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Operational Engine

DURATION: 3 or 5 Days

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
This course is based on exercises focused on the simulated handling of dry bulk cargoes and ballast operations.

This course is recommended by Rightship‘s RISQ 3.2 protocol Sections 8A, 8B & 8C.

The post Dry Bulk Cargo & Ballast Handling Simulator appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Engine

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Ballast water (BW) is one of the main vectors for the movement of aquatic organisms across biogeographic borders. Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 10,000 alien species of flora and fauna are transported on ships on a daily basis.

The course attempts to provide attendees with information about environmental regulations related to ballast water treatment and BW treatment systems, as well as on-board installation requirements.

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

The post Ballast Water Management appeared first on GMC Maritime Academy & Training Center.