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Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) STCW/95
Training Course for Nigerian Marine Officers and other Seafarers

GMDSS (ROC) Class Schedule

Course Objectives:
The overall course objective is to provide the student with both a theoretical familiarity and practical operational competence in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.

Specific Objectives:

• Background and Purpose of GMDSS
• Principles and basic features of maritime mobile service, including satellite service
• Purpose and Use of Digital Selective Calling facilities, narrow band direct printing and Inmarsat
• Operation and Use of Emergency Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS)
• Operation and Use of Survival Craft Transceiver (SCT) and Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
• Maritime Safety Information (MSI) services and Search and Rescue Operation (SAR)
• GMDSS Communication Procedures
• Satellite Communication Procedures
• Effective Utility of all Ship Station Equipment

*TERMS OF BUSINESS:
Payment in Full is required prior to course commencement.

Tankship - D.L. (Dangerous Liquids):

The purpose of the course is to ensure upon completion of training the minimum standard of competence to undertake duties on oil tankers.

Course Objectives:

• Safe handling of oil cargoes and tankship emergency procedures
• Oil Tanker loading and unloading operations and tanker design and equipment operation
• Basic properties of petroleum and its hazards
• Knowledge of the carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes
• Knowledge of international maritime law pertaining to oil tanker operation

Tank Ship - Familiarization (TS-F)

The Tank Ship Familiarization course focuses on three general areas of information: characteristics of oil/chemicals, personnel safety and pollution prevention, and DL tank ship systems/operations. Most students attending this course do so to obtain a basic understanding of DL tank ship cargoes, personal operational safety, and general cargo handling systems as outlined in Title 46 Part 13.121(f).

Course Outline:

Course intro Intro to Tank Vessels Petroleum & It's Properties Hazards Associated with the Handling & Transport of Dangerous Liquids & Petroleum. Hazard Information Tanker Safety DL Tank Ship Systems & Equipment Gas Indicators Inert Gas Systems

Crude Oil Washing DL Tank Ship Operations Emergency Plans & Procedures Aboard Tank Ships Pollution Prevention Air Pollution Confined Space Entry Protective Clothing & Equipment Subject Reviews Final Exam

Students will be assessed in the required competance practical demonstrations as described by - Table A VI/3 Record of Assessment "Specification of minimum standard of competence in Advanced Fire Fighting".

Hazardous / Safety Awareness Notice

29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazardous Communication Standard) requires training and information on the hazards of the materials personnel may use when participating in this training. The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are maintained by the training facilitator for all hazardous materials used/provided for this training course. MSDSs list the products by their common trade name or by manufacture name (one or both may appear on the product label). MSDSs contain the physical data for the product such as the product form, reactive characteristics, and material description as well as the precautions for safe handling of the product, such as recommended protective clothing and safe work environment conditions.

Course Outline:

Basic Marine Fire Fighting Intro Theory of Fire Fire Prevention Fire Control Planning Shipboard Fire Fighting Org. and Training of the Fire Party Practical Hose Handling Fire Detection System Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers and Misc Fire Fighting Equipment Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Search & Rescue Fire Fighting Methods & Procedures Fire Investigations & Reports Live Fire Training Basic Ship's Stability Exam & Review

This course addresses the management of audit Programmes and auditing of management systems laid down in ISO 10011 - "Guidelines for Auditing Quality Systems". Over the 5 day course you will have a series of lectures, exercises and workshops. You may find the workload is quite challenging.

Course Objectives:

• Foster knowledge and understanding of management systems, the ISO 9001 Standard and the ISM Code
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to enable delegates to conduct audits of other organizations and/or to facilitate an audit of their own organization.

Engr. Hugh Friday Nwaneri, Managing Director
Telephone: +234 01-8042545, +234 01-5803118, +234 01-5803119, +234 01-5803013
Fax/Tel: +234 01-5872289
Mobile: +234 08-033034202
Address: 15 Badagry Road (Off Marine Road) GRA, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria (PO Box 3324, Apapa)
E-Mail: hufysystems@yahoo.com, info@elkinsmarine.com, elkinshufy@siotel.com
Website: www.elkinsmarine.com