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TRAINING COURSES OFFERED AT SMS
SMS aim at delivering High End training for shipping- and offshore operations. The combination of well qualified instructors and high quality mathematical models vouches for good training value. The instructors are highly qualified captains, pilots, DP operators and crane operators with an average of 23 years operational experience on a variety of vessel- and offshore installations.
SHIP HANDLING PHASE I & II
Ship Handling Phases I and II includes simulator courses which provide training on handling ships. Phase I provides basic training in manoeuvring. Phase II offers advanced ship handling under difficult conditions, with loss of systems as well.
SHIP HANDLING (CRISIS MANAGEMENT) PHASE III includes simulator courses which provide training on handling critical situations. These courses are often tailor-made, two or three days long and alternate between simulator operation, briefing / debriefing and theory.
ESCORT TUG/PILOT TEAM TRAINING
Tug escort is gaining recognition as being a most effective measure to prevent tanker accidents. For that reason, tug escort is mandatory for tankers transiting in and out of an increasing number of terminals and harbours. However, in order to be effective, tug performance, procedures and training of tug crew and pilots have to be adequate and tailor-made. The training program has been developed in co-operation with classification societies, major shipping companies, the oil industry and national maritime bodies.
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The course will give the navigators on the platform supply vessel (PSV) a basic knowledge of supply operations, manoeuvring of supply offshore vessel under different weather and environmental conditions. They will also acquire knowledge of regulatory and policy applicable to such vessel. This will help to reduce unwanted incidents related to the supply vessel operations near the platform.
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Offshore Loading Phase I, II & III are focused on handling shuttle tankers in close proximity of SPM's, FPSO's, OLS, STL or SAL systems and manoeuvring in relevant ports. Approaches to the loading buoys are carried out using DP Systems or manually, with systems intact or with various system errors. Strong focus on procedures. The simulations also include re-construction of known incidents on shuttle tankers.
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DP (Dynamic Positioning) Phases I and II are certified courses in the operation of DP equipment.
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DP Phase III (reduction of sea service time ) demands the operation of a full scale simulator with integral DP and reference systems. This course is one or two weeks long and results in a reduction in sea service in accordance with regulations stipulated by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate / Nautical Institute.
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Training on leadership, teamwork and communication. This course is four days long and includes theory, the use of interactive PC software (CBT), group work and a simulator exercise.(Ref. Oxford Aviation Academy; http://www.oaa.com/maritime.asp)
» DOWNLOAD PDFSHIP SIMULATOR & BRIDGE TEAMWORK
(IMO model course 1.22) A five days, very demanding course carried out on a "full mission" bridge simulator. The course is designed to focus on bridge team training and crisis management issues. The participants will during several simulator incidents face various workload levels from normal to crisis. The competence requirements concerning bridge procedures, as described in STCW 95 are important in all phases of the course. The Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork course provides a full MCRM (Maritime Crew Resource Management) Certificate (ref. STCW '95 section A-I/12). and a Shiphandling certificate.
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(2 days simulator training) Introductory course giving the participants a basic understanding of good working practice and the safe operation of offshore cranes. Target groups are banks men, crane driver trainees, line managers and technical crane personnel.
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Re-training or advanced course, concentrating on updating the students knowledge on current regulations for crane operation, reviewing safety critical topics, extending the student's understanding of manoeuvring options, patterns of movement, speeds and time delays (crane/load/vessel), and dealing with emergencies. This course also opens for a third theoretical day. Target groups are crane drivers with crane driver licences for offshore cranes (G 5).
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(3 days simulator training) This course/training concept includes shipmasters, navigators, sailors (Ab's) and offshore crane operators, training in realistic surroundings, achieved by interactive use of offshore crane simulator and a full scale (ship) bridge simulator. This training concept is the first of its kind world wide and represents a path-breaking step forward where new technology is used to train crews during risky operations. Target groups are crane drivers with crane driver licences (G 5) and minimum 2 years experience as offshore crane driver. Masters, officers and sailors serving on supply vessels.
» DOWNLOAD PDFSUBSEA CRANE OPERATION – BASIC COURSE
3 days simulator course to acquire a good understanding of principles in safe subsea crane operations. The main goal is to contribute to safe and efficient handling of cargo and equipment The course will help to recuse the risk of subsea operations. Target groups are crane operators, deck foremen, shift supervisors, senior and junior officers on board subsea crane ship.
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(Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ref. IMO Model course 1.27). The course provides training in basic theory and use of ECDIS, and is designated for junior officers, pilots and experienced nautical officers. Those wishing to enter this course should have experience in performing chart work and should be able to practise all usual tasks concerning standard navigational procedures and equipment. The Ecdis course at SMS is approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate.
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(IMO Model course 1.34): Candidates will obtain a good understanding of how the AIS system works, as well as its application and limitations. The course is both theoretical and practical, using authentic systems.
» DOWNLOAD PDFSHIP TO SHIP LIGHTERING
The course is intented for both experienced and unexperienced mooring masters/deck officers in performing ship handling and ship to ship lightering operations. The course focuses on basic and advanced shiphandling issues emphasising on ship-to ship interaction.
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The LNG Cargo Operations (LNG Spherical/LNG Membrane) course at SMS provides real time simulation of the process flow control systems used in the storage and transfer of potentially hazardous bulk liquids from shore to ship and ship to shore. The courses are approved by DNV Seaskill / Sigtto.
» DOWNLOAD PDFEMERGENCY TOWING OPERATIONS
To enable participants to develop their excisting skills, understanding of the behaviour and handling of vessels designed for response service related to emergency towing operations. This will be achieved through a concentrated period of excercises on the simulated ship model supported by a program of lectures and instruction.
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Heavy weather Decision Support Systems operator training course will enable masters and officers to make the best decisions about safe and effective ship operation. The simulator based training course is developed in cooperation with Amarcon, who also produced the software.
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