Simulator based training
You are certainly
aware that the level of seafarers training has a
direct impact on voyage safety. Tanker's safety in
particular, is a global issue as they are considered
to pose a potential threat to the environment.
It actually takes
dexterity to maneuver a big vessel, especially a
tanker, with a sea of crude in her tanks, into narrow
waters, make a close turn and lay her on the berth
precisely, as you are instructed to.
You add wind, current,
some uncertainty in the depth, and then you are convinced
that this maneuvering demands great skill by the
pilot - master - officers and the tugs.
The manifold has
to line up with the valves on the pier, or in a large
cruise ship - the accommodation ladder, exactly with
the waiting reception band.
How you can be
sure that this maneuver is accomplished routinely
and safely?
Bridge Resource
Management
The best classroom
seminar, manuals, video demonstration or any routine
teaching techniques, though helpful, are far from
guaranteeing the desired level of skill, self-confidence
and teamwork.
But
the acquisition and operation of a full
mission bridge simulator, involves a
very high cost, which not every training
facility can cope with.
The
quality conscious Q. Officer knows that,
the only way for a trainee to learn how
to do it, is by trial and error. By finding
out the best procedure. By trying out
one or more ways or means and by noting
and eliminating errors, omissions or
causes of failure.
But
can you do it in "real life" where an
error may ensue enormous expenses, environmental
damage, even lives? |
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Bridge
virtual view 240°, 7 channels, jumbo screens.
Fully equipped navigation bridge with electronic
charts system, ARPA |
Bridge Team Training
It's
here that the simulator enters
the training scene, to complete the BRM
seminar.
Every
eventuality can be run through and those
involved will not be surprised by a change
of current, adverse weather, dense traffic
or the "unexpected".
They
learn by trial and error, but not in
real life, which is unacceptable and
not by lecturing, which is insufficient.
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By
trail and error, exercise review.
Criticising the manoeuvre. Briefing/debriefing
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The
simulator-based training exercises test
all system components. Communications,
professional and human skills and emergencies,
are all simulated to stress the importance
of each link in the chain.
Simulated
conditions allow the practical application
of the many navigational and human factors
skills necessary to safely monitor the
voyage progress.
The
safety conscious operator demands the
manoeuvre impeccable. No trials
- no errors. The cost conscious
manager knows that good training pas
back and prevents incidents that slice
into earnings. |
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Guiding,
monitoring the bridge team.
Instructor's desk |
In
view of above, we installed and operate
in our Centre a full mission Bridge
simulator made by Kongsberg
Norcontrol, Norway.
This
full mission bridge simulator is capable
for simulating a realistic environment
for all the STCW (95) competence requirements
able to be certified for class A' (NAV)
standards for certification of Maritime
simulator system of DNV. |
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7
channel visual system |
B.R.M. and B.T.T.
now is one stop service and at the end of the 5 days
course, our trainees have considerably whetted their
ability and proficiency to:
- Enhance ships efficiency by
reducing the probability of human errors.
- Set tasks and improve on their
leadership skills.
- Understand the value of good
bridge teamwork.
- Optimise the use of sources
during navigation.
- Make and monitor a passage
plan for port arrival/departure and VTS precautionary
areas.
- Reduce barriers to communication.
- Prevent ad hoc decisions that
are often made under the impression of a moment.
- Handle unexpected situations
and emergencies by keeping situational awareness.
- Improve on pilot/captain/crew
co-operation.
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