Capt. John Dalli MALTA MARITIME PILOTS

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1 Capt. John Dalli MALTA MARITIME PILOTS 1

2 A profession required in most ports, to give the necessary support and advice to the Masters of vessels to manoeuvre, exchange of local knowledge for the safety of the vessel and the surrounding environment by physically becoming an active member of the bridge team. 2

3 Entering and leaving a port is considered as the most delicate phase of the voyage of any vessel. Manoeuvring off or on to a berth in close proximity of port infrastructure including other vessels. Use of tugs for assistance. 3

4 Transiting other vessels which are being manoeuvred. Manoeuvring in confined waters with obstacles both above and below the sea surface. All this is done in both fine and inclement weather conditions. 4

5 Litoral States with commercial ports have set specific rules and regulations in order to have an organized and controlled pilotage set up in order to assist the ships calling into their ports, protect the port infrastructure and the environment 5

6 Most pilotage authorities require : Professional maritime qualifications (mostly Master Mariner), which in its self is also proof of experience at sea Tests and examinations on the knowledge required for the specific pilotage district. Practical training and testing under the supervision of senior pilots. 6

7 Once a maritime pilot fulfils the entry requirements and becomes a licensed pilot for a particular district, a long process of personal developments in order to acquire a number of professional skills so as to meet the challenges that pilots have to meet along their professional career. 7

8 Upgrading of licence (in most cases pilots take up to 5 years in order to be licensed for all size of vessels). Increase in vessel size and configuration. Technological advancements. Weather. Communication. Relations with third parties. 8

9 Training is the key to address all challenges Most maritime pilots undergo very specialised training along their career on deifferent areas. Formal, informal nonformal training within pilotage organizations is ongoing to the extnent that a good number of pilotage organization have invested heavily in their own training centres which incorporate also simulator stations. 9

10 Training is the key to address all challenges Maritme Pilots training is guided and based on the IMO Resolution A960 Recommnedations. IMO Resolution A.960 (23), Recommendations on Training & Certification and on operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots 10

11 IMO Resolution A.960 (23), Recommendations on Training & Certification and on operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots Amongst the training recommended by the IMO are: Bridge resource management and refresher courses to facilitate communication with the bridge team; Proficiency in English Language; Sessions to enhance the ability to communicate with local authority; Meeting with local authority and other responsible agencies to envisage emergency situations and contingency planning; 11

12 IMO Resolution A.960 (23), Recommendations on Training & Certification and on operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots Amongst the training recommended by the IMO are: Radar training and Emergency ship handling procedures; Training using Ship Simulators or Manned model; Seminars on new bridge systems with special regards to bridge navigational aids; 12

13 IMO Resolution A.960 (23), Recommendations on Training & Certification and on operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots Amongst the training recommended by the IMO are: Sessions to discuss laws, rules & regulations; Personal safety training; Personal survival techniques training; Emergency first aid including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation & hypothermia remediation 13

14 Recognition of pilotage training in the educational system THIS IS THE STARTING POINT CERTIPLOT 14

15 Recognition of pilotage training in the educational system Training as recommended in IMO A960 is generally recognised by national Maritime / Transport Authorities BUT Is it recognized by the National Educational Authorities under European Qualification Framework (EQF)? 15

16 Effects of non recognition under EQF Pilots training has no value in their CVs from an educational perspective. Informal and nonformal training and learning not recognised/contemplated. 16

17 Effects of non recognition under ECVET nad EQF Training not in line with the : 1. Copenhagen Process. 2. Bruges Communiqué. Reduces chances for Pilot Organizations to access EU funds (ESF and others) to co-finance their training 17

18 WHAT THE CERTIPLIOT PROJECT ISN T IS NOT A COMPULSORY SCHEME BUT AN OPT-IN TOOL FOR BETTER DESIGNING TRAINING PATHS FOR MARITIME PILOTS. IS NOT A NEW COURSE. IS DEFINATLELY NOT A NEW FORM TO BECOME A PILOT 18

19 WHAT THE CERTIPLIOT PROJECT IS A QUALIFICATION FOR MARITIME PILOTS WHO WANT TO INCREASE THEIR COMPETENCE IN THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RISK PREVENTION A TOOL THAT LINKS EXISTING TRAINING COURSES TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF PILOTS SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COHERENT SET OF COMPETENCIES 19

20 WHAT THE CERTIPLIOT PROJECT IS A TOOL THAT CAN HELP PILOT ORGANIZATION IN ADDRESSING INTERNAL TRAINING NEEDS AND BUILDING TRAING PATHS. RECOGNIZE TRAINING UNDERTAKEN OUTSIDE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES OVERSES. 20

21 WHAT THE CERTIPLIOT PROJECT IS A TOOL THAT CAN SHOW THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDERS THAT MARITIME PILOTS ARE ADEQUATELY TRAINED ALONG THEIR PTOFESSIONAL CAREER AND THAT THIS TRAINING IS IN LINE WITH: 1. Transport Authorities. 2. Educational Authorities. 21

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