Marine Log - March 2008 - (Page 36)

TRAININGTECHNOLOGY ICE CLASS TANKERS Simulators at GMATS Global Maritime and Transportation school currently features a number of simulators on its Kings Point, N.Y. campus. The CAORF (Computer Aided Operations Research Facility) bridge simulator features a steering stand with gyro repeater, rate of turn indicator, two RPM indicators, a speed log, a relative wind indicator, digital depth sounder and two collision avoidance systems. The Integrated Navigation simulation laboratory, completed in December 2006, doubles the capacity of the exisiting radar/ARPA lab and operates identical radar/ARPA simulation software and equipment to the pervious approved simulator, with the addition of ECDIS in each of the 16 ownship cubicles. The simulator has the NTPro 4000 software created by Transas Marine Ltd. The newest addition, the Liquid Cargo Simulator, was completed in December 2007. The 24 station multipurpose room can be used for liquid cargo operations to include LNG as well as ECDIS and radar. GMATS Liquid Cargo Simulator cludes LNG, ECDIS and radar Bourbon training center and AHTS Simulator, first of its kind in France Back in November, offshore vessel operator Bourbon inaugurated its Bourbon Training Center in Marseilles, France. The training center, the first of its kind to be installed in France, features an an Achor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) simulator and is designed to provide seamen with the knowledge and practical training in anchor handling operations . The center comes fully equipped with a bridge, the deck portion of the vessel and the classrooms needed for courses and debriefing. It will train crews under real conditions to ensure the aquisition of the skills required for employees working on vessels. The simulator was developed by Offshore Simulator Center (OSC), Norway. The center offers two types of training using the AHTS simulator, 1) Initial training for new recruits hired to work on AHTS vessels and 2). continuing training for all personnel. The center is located on the National Merchant Navy School (ENMM) in Marseilles. The Bourbon Training Center is an example of the strong partnership between Bourbon and the four Merchant t Navy Schools. The objective of the center is to ensure that everyone masters and practices the Bourbon operating standards and its safety rules, since Bourbon is the leading employer of graduating student officers from the ENMM. Chairman and CEO of Bourbon, Jacques de Chateauvieux, said, “Bourbon must meet and unprecendented recruit challenge by 2010. We have largely anticipated this trend in recent years, and this Bourbon Training Center in Marseilles, which includes this extraordinary AHTS simulator, is just the latest concrete example. It will give our oldest and newest employees quality training, in complete safety, under real conditions, so that they are imbued every day with the high operational, quality and saftety standards and the values which determind and will determine the success of Bourbon.” Bourbon will make the center available to the offshore industry and to companies that wish to participate in improving the practices in the offshore oil and gas marine service sector. MarineSafety’s training tradition MarineSafety, Newport, R.I., has been the place for Canadian officers who wish to use its International Newport Simulation Center during training. Over the years, MarineSafety in conjunction with the Canadian companies has developed two Seaway specif ic courses: Saint Lawrence Seaway Piloting, and Shiphandling on the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Both courses reinforce the proper relationship between engines and helm for ship maneuvering, and the surrounding environment can have on the behavior of the ship. Beier’s DP training center Beier Radio’s, Belle Chasse, La., DP Training Program offers training on its Dynamic Positioning Systems at its corporate office. The training program uses computerized training simulators with 3D vessel simulation providing each student with a realistic experience. About 144 students have taken the four-day DP training class since its opening nine months ago. The course has been certified by the Nautical Institute of Norway. Each student’s workstation features the Beier IVCS 200, Beier’s integrated vessel control system (ABS DP-2), and the dynamic positioning equipment. The program offers both basic or induction courses and the advanced simulator course. The Bourbon Training Center features an AHTS simulator, making it the first of its kind to be installed in France 36 MARINE LOG MARCH 2008 www.marinelog.com http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - March 2008 Contents Editorial Second Thoughts Update Inside Washington Navy's Toughest Battle Building Future Fleet Less Fuel, Lower Emissions A New Generation of Mariners Training for the Future LNG Security: Resources Needed Models of Perfection Tech News Newsmakers Contracts Events Infodirect Website Directory ML Marketplace Opinion

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