APPENDIX 3 APPRENTICE PILOT S TRAINING SYLLABUS Issue Date: 16 th March, 2010 Date of Revision: 22nd May, 2013 Revision #2 i
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYLLABUS The purpose of this training syllabus is to ensure the Standing Training Committee s fulfilment of its mandate in the training of apprentice pilots. This syllabus is intended only as a guide and should not necessarily be rigidly adhered to by the Standing Training Committee in its duty to assure the training of apprentice pilots as outlined by IMO Resolution A960(23)- Recommendations on Training and Certification of Maritime Pilots. As in all training endeavours, the knowledge, skill and dedication of the trainers are the key components of the transfer of knowledge and skills to those being trained through this syllabus. USE OF THE SYLLABUS When using this syllabus, trainers are urged to consider the content of the syllabus being mindful of the knowledge, skills and prior experience of the apprentice pilot. Greater emphasis should be placed on any weaker competencies identified in the candidate. Where weaknesses are identified in the content of the syllabus, it is the duty of the Standing Training Committee to enhance, update and supplement the existing training material in order that the effectiveness of the training programme may be improved. SCOPE The scope of this syllabus is to provide a framework as recommended by IMO resolution A960(23) Recommendations on Training and Certification of Maritime Pilots in covering all areas deemed necessary for training apprentice maritime pilots. It serves as a guide for the training committee in selecting topics for the conduct of classroom sessions that will aid the apprentice in enhancing level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency in ship manoeuvring concepts. Where practical and if available simulator sessions would be beneficial for fulfilling the objectives of honing knowledge, understanding, proficiency and skill as well as clarifying some theoretical concepts. Objective To provide knowledge, understanding, proficiency and skill for apprentice maritime pilots as recommending by IMO resolution A960 (23) Recommendations on Training and Certification of Maritime Pilots. An apprentice successfully completing this syllabus will be able to: Apply the knowledge Trinidad and Tobago and hone the skills for safely handling ships in all the ports of Demonstrate an understanding the legislative requirements of the Pilotage Act and Bye Laws and other International legislative requirements. TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2 page 2
Advise and inform Masters of vessels where necessary with the local knowledge which will aid in maintaining the safety of the vessels being piloted. Apply to the Pilotage Authority for a maritime pilots licences Certification On successfully completing the training programme and passing the Pilotage Authority s Examination the apprentice will be awarded with a limited tonnage maritime pilots licence to pilot vessels with net tonnage up to but less than 2,500 gross tons. Assessment and Examination During the training period, the apprentice pilot shall be routinely assessed in order the candidate s progress in each phase of the training. This assessment will be in the form of interviews and evaluation of the apprentice s ship handling ability in all the compulsory pilotage areas of Trinidad and Tobago. The final certifying examination will be conducted by the examining committee established by the Pilotage Authority. TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2 page 3
Reference / Training Aid Title 1. Trinidad & Tobago Port Information Guide 2. The Ship Handlers Guide 3. Tug use in Port 4. International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea 5. Tide Table 6. Pilotage Act 7. Bridge Resource Management 8. International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers 1978 as amended 9. Radar Observers Handbook 10. Trinidad & Tobago Pilots Association Apprentice Log Book 11. Trinidad & Tobago Pilots Association Pilot s Training Manual 12. IMO Code for Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents 13. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 14. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 15. International Ship & Port Facility Security Code 16. IMO Resolution A.960(23) Recommendations on training and certification and operational procedures for maritime pilots other than deep-sea pilots 17. ResA.1045(27) Pilot Transfer Arrangemnets 18. MSC.1/Circ.1428 Required Boarding Arrangement for Pilots. Code R1 T1 T2 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2 page 4
Audio Visual 1. Shiphandling with tractor tugs 2. Ship Handling Part 1 3. Ship Handling Part 2 4. Ship Handling in Restricted Waters - Ship Squat and Shallow Water Effects 5. Ship Handling in Restricted Waters - Bank Effect & Interaction Between Two Ships Nautical Charts 6. BA 474 Port of Spain And Approaches 7. BA 475 Ports In the Gulf of Paria 8. BA 477 Tobago & Approaches Title Company Specific Operation/Regulation Manuals 9. Atlantic LNG Terminal Information and Regulation Manual 10. BHP Berthing & Terminal Handbook 11. BHP Lifting Vessel Operations Procedure 12. Petrotrin Port Operations Handbook AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 NC1 NC2 NC3 Code CM1 CM2 CM3 TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2 page 5
Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Reference Method of demonstrating Competence Maintain a safe navigational transit Watchkeeping 1. International Regulations for Preventing of Collision at Sea (Colregs) 2. IALA Bouyage System a. System of buoyage in local area b. Characteristics of lights and their angles of visibility c. Names and position of lights vessels, buoys, beacons structures and other marks in the area d. Names and characteristics of the channels, shoals, headlands and Points in the area e. Compulsory pilotage areas f. Pilot station positions g. Anchorage area for local ports h. Course and distances in pilotage area i. Depths of water throughout area, including tidal effects and similar factors R2 R1 NC1, NC2, NC3 evidence obtained from one or more of the following: ii. iii. Simulator training STCW Certificate of competency at the evidence obtained from one or more of the following: ii. Simulator training iii. STCW Certificate of competency at the Criteria for evaluating competence Conning of vessel from pilot station with other ships navigating in immediate area. Conning of vessel in narrow channels and fairways. The frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the ship and the environment conforms to accepted principles and procedures. Lights, shapes and sound signals conforms with the requirements contained in the Colregs Conning of vessel and adhering to the accepted practice and procedures for the IALA bouyage system region. Use of channel leading lights Where it is safe to exit channel if emergency arises. Abort points Names and characteristics of lights, beacons and other navigational aids TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2. # 2 Rev. # 2 page 6
Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Reference Method of demonstrating Competence Use of radar / ARPA to and other electronic navigational aids and bridge equipment to maintain safe navigation Ensure compliance with National Pilotage legislation and other international legislation as required Ensuring tidal information are readily available 3. Electronic Navigation a. Use of Radar b. Use & understanding of ECDIS c. Use & understanding of Integrated Bridge Systems d. Use and understanding other bridge equipment i. Compass ii. iii. Automatic Information system (AIS) Global Positioning System GPS 4. Legislation a. Trinidad & Tobago Pilotage Act & Bye Laws b. General objectives of ISPS Code c. General objectives of SOLAS with special reference to: i. Pilot transfer arrangements d. General objectives of MARPOL 5. Environmental conditions a. General set, rate, rise and duration of tides in local areas b. Use of tide tables c. Real time and current data system R7 R4, R11, R12, R13, R15, R16 evidence obtained from any of the following: i. STCW Certificate of competence at the R3 ii. iii. iv. radar/arpa certificate from an approved training institution. In-service pilot training In-service simulator training evidence obtained from one or more of the following: ii. STCW Certificate of competence at the evidence obtained from : Criteria for evaluating competence Information obtained from radar/arpa and other bridge equipment is correctly interpreted and analysed, taking into account limitations of the equipment and the prevailing circumstances and conditions. Decisions to amend course and or speed with accepted navigational practice from information obtained from bridge equipment Action taken to avoid a close encounter or collision with other vessels is in accordance with the Colregs Legislative requirements required under national pilotage act and bye laws, ISPS code, SOLAS and MARPOL Interpretation of the information obtained from tidal tables Sources form which tidal information can be obtained. TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2. # 2 Rev. # 2 page 7
Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Reference Method of demonstrating Competence Safe berthing and unberthing of all types of ships with varying types of propulsion and differing prevailing circumstances and conditions. 6. Shiphandling a. Understanding the concept of the pivot point. Turning levers and moments b. Understand and able to demonstrate the principles of slow speed control c. Understand the principles of transverse trust d. Understand the forces when turning under the following conditions: i. Slow ahead turns to starboard ii. Full ahead turns to starboard iii. Slow ahead turns to port iv. Full ahead turns to port v. Standing turns from stopped vi. Effects of shall water on turning vii. Turning in shallow water viii. Lateral motion, to advantage & disadvantage e. Effect of wind i. Ship stopped ii. With headway iii. With sternway iv. Trim f. Dredging anchors i. One anchor ii. Two anchors T1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5 evidence obtained from : ii. iii. iv. Simulator training Manned model training STCW certificate of competency at the Criteria for evaluating competence All decisions concerning berthing and unberthing of ships are based on the proper assessment of the ship s manoeuvring and engine characteristics and the forces that are expected to act upon the vessel. While underway and transiting channels or fairways the possible effects of shallow and restricted waters, banks, tidal conditions, passing ships and own ship s bow and stern wave so that the ship can be safely manoeuvred under various conditions of loading and weather. TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2. # 2 Rev. # 2 page 8
Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Reference Method of demonstrating Competence Shiphandling cont d g. Interaction i. Pressure zones ii. Bank effect iii. Effect of trim and squat iv. Bank configuration - steep sided bank, shallow shelving bank v. Passing and overtaking h. Effect of tide on ship handling i. Working a tide ii. Swing to a tide on one anchor iii. Bends in a tidal river iv. Local tide anomalies v. Tidal force at anchor vi. Longitudinal force on a tanker vii. Lateral tidal forces i. Bow thruster work i. Thrusting when stopped pivot point, creeping ahead ii. Thrusting with headway straight line, creeping ahead iii. Lateral motion to port with kicks ahead, stern power iv. Lateral motion to starboard with kicks ahead, difficulty with stern power v. Thrusting with sternway pivot point, turning moments vi. Working astern in a channel vii. Working astern to a berth j. Propellers and rudders i. Controllable pitch propellers ii. Propeller shrouds iii. Conventional rudders iv. Alternative rudder designs v. Schilling rudders Criteria for evaluating competence TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2. # 2 Rev. # 2 page 9
Competence Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Reference Method of demonstrating Competence Safe berthing and unberthing of vessels using tugboats Effective communication between and among all entities involved in the safe berthing or unberthing of ships Shiphndling cont d k. Twin Screw work i. Twin screw configuration single rudder, propellers too close together, twin rudders and propellers well separated ii. Twin fixed pitched propellers outward turning iii. Twin fixed pitched propellers inward turning iv. Twin screw turning ability 7. Use and limitation of tugs a. Type of tugs available in each local ports b. Genereal principles of tug operation c. Use and limitation of Tugs d. Communication with tugs using standard commands 8. Communication and availability of navigational information a. Use of IMO standard marine communication b. Pilot master relationship pilot card, operational procedures c. Pilot master information exchange d. Reporting incidents and accidents T2, AV 1 evidence obtained from : ii. Simulator training iii. Man model training iv. STCW certificate of competency at the R5 evidence obtained from one or more of the following: ii. STCW Certificate of competence at the iii. GMDSS certificate from a recognised institution iv. Bridge team management certificate from a recognised institution Criteria for evaluating competence Deploying of assisting tugs so as to obtain the best results during manoeuvring. Use of standard commands to assisting tugs Effective communication using VHF radios and associated frequencies/channels dependent on port of operation Benefits of the pilot master exchange Communication of incidence and accidents. TTPA QSMS PPM/Apprentice Pilot s Training Syllabus/22nd May, 2013 Rev. # 2 page 10