Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India, MumbaiTRAINING BRANCH lS / ISO Clause

Ref : Subject-Guidelines for Advanced Training course for Ships Operating in Polar waters.

File No. TR/CIR(x/2018

Approved by :Director General of Shipping, GOI

Circular No. :STCW 2010 CIRCULAR NO. XX OF 2018

lssue No. xx dated xx.xx.2018

Introduction:

1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-fourth session (MSC 94), adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), which cameinto effect on 1 January 2017 upon entry into force of the new chapter XIV of the SOLAS Convention.

2 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its ninety-seventh session (MSC 97) adopted amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, and the STCW Code, related to the Polar Code.These new STCW amendments will take effect on 1 July, 2018.

3 The application framework for manning and training requirements for the master, chief mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch on board ships operating in polar watersis defined under the Polar Code, and the contents of basic and advanced training requirements are defined in the STCW Convention and Code.

4 Coinciding with the DGS Circular No. 02 of 2018 ““Transitional provisions for Certification of Masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters including assessment of Sea service performed on board Ships operating in Polar waters or Other Equivalent towards issuance of certificate for Advanced training for continuing seagoing service on board ships operating in Polar waters.”, Director General of Shipping, GOI, the designated Indian Maritime Administration, for the purpose, inter-alia, has formulated the following Guidelines for the conduct of the “Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar waters” Courses as profiled in the enclosure at Annexure – I and 2.

5 The ID no assigned for the“Advanced training for ships operating in Polar waters” Course is XXX. The duration of this course is 30 hours (5 days) and the frequency of the course shall not exceed 48 in a calendar year.

6Any training institute, eligible to conduct this course in accordance with DGS Order 5 of 2016 and is in compliance with the following criteria will be eligible to apply for the conduct of this course along with a prescribed processing fee of Rs. 50,000/-.

Yours faithfully,

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Deputy Director General of Shipping (Training)

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Encl : As above

1. All approved Maritime Training Institutes2. Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime Training Institute, Chennai.3. All Academic Councils, DGS.4. Principal Officers, MMD Mumbai / Chennai / Kolkata / Kochi / Kandla5. Shipping Masters, GSO, DGS, Mumbai / Kolkata / Chennai.6. Director, Seaman & Employment Offices, DGS Mumbai / Chennai / Kolkata7. INSA / FOSMA/ MASSA.8. INDOS Cell, Mumbai.9. Engineering Branch, DGS, GOI10. NT Branch, DGS, GOI11. Management Representative (QMS), EAC Branch, DGS.12. Crew Branch, DGS.13. Computer Cell, DGS with a request to upload this on the official website14. E-Governance Cell, DGS, GOI.15. Hindi Cell, DGS.(to translate in Hindi and put on website)16. Guard File, DGS.

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GUIDELINES

ADVANCED TRAININGFOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERSCourse

1. AIMSThis course provides training to navigation officers to operate ships in polar waters and to address those additional provisions deemed necessary for consideration beyond existing requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, in order to take into account the climatic conditions of polar waters and to meet appropriate standards of maritime safety and pollution prevention.

The course is designed to meet the Mandatory minimum STCW requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters, specifically as these apply to Tables A-V/4-2 "Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters".This course is also designed to meet the requirements of IMO Model 7.12.

2. OBJECTIVESA trainee successfully completing this course will gain:

The Understanding of the basic requirements for structure, stability and subdivision, machinery, life-saving appliances, fire protection, voyage planning, ship routing, navigation systems and equipment, radio communication, pollution prevention equipment, liability and safety management systems, as applicable to the different types and sizes of ships which may undertake voyages in polar waters;

The ability to contribute to safe operation of vessels operating in polar waters;o Understanding of ice characteristics and areas where different types

of ice can be expected in the area of operation;o Understanding of vessel performance in ice and low air temperature;o Understanding of safe operations and ship manoeuvrability in ice;

Awareness to monitor and ensure compliance with legislative requirements; Understanding to apply safe working practices and to respond to

emergencies;o Understanding and awareness of correct crew preparation, working

conditions and safety; Understanding the need to ensure compliance with pollution- prevention

requirements and prevent environmental hazards; and Understanding skills to perform makeovers in order to safely operate ships in

polar waters.The standards expressed in the Guidelines have been developed to mitigate the additional risk imposed on shipping due to the harsh environmental and climatic conditions existing in polar waters.

3. COURSE CERTIFICATEDocumentary evidence in the form of a Course Certificate, the format of which is appended at the end of this Annexure shall be issued by the DGS approved maritime

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ANNEXURE - 1

training institute to all trainees who have successfully completed the DGS approved “Advanced training for ships operating in Polar waters” Course.

4. ENTRY STANDARDSEvery candidate for a certificate in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters shall hold a certificate as Master, chief mate or officer in charge of a navigation watch qualified in accordance with regulations II/1, II/2 and II/3 respectively of the STCW Convention and issued or recognised by Government of India, AndMeet the requirements for certification in “Basic training for ships in polar waters”; AndHave at least two (2) months of approved seagoing service in the deck department, at management level or while performing watchkeeping duties at the operational level, within polar waters or other equivalent approved seagoing service.

5. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE100% attendance is compulsory. If the attendance of the trainee is less than 100%, the trainee shall be required to undertake training in the same module (s) of the course in any subsequent batches, within 3 months to qualify for attendance and re-assessment. If a trainee is absent for more than one day, he needs to repeat the entire course.

6. COURSE INTAKE LIMITATIONSThe course intake is limited to a maximum of 8 trainees. The maximum trainee - instructor ratio shall be 8 to 1 for classroom lectures and 4 to 1 for simulation sessions. For simulation session, trainees shall be divided into two bridge teams of maximum 4 trainees each. Depending on the facilities provided, one team would be carrying out an exercise while the other is being lectured, debriefed or planning the next exercise.

7. TEACHING FACILITIES and EQUIPMENTThe lectures shall take place in a classroom of minimum 12 sq. m. with adequate desk and chair seating space for all trainees. Standard classroom facilities must be available such as whiteboard/chalkboard, appropriate projection system, etc.

In addition, there will be a simulated navigation bridge with ice operations capability. The simulator must be able to create situations that provide an opportunity to acquire the required ice navigation skills and be able to evaluate the trainee's grasp of the learning objectives and concepts of polar ice navigation. The Specifications of the Simulator are given in Annexure 2. The simulator shall comply with the standards in section A-1/12 of the STCW Code and be type approved from DG Shipping.

A Briefing / Debriefing room shall be provided for briefing / debriefing of the simulation exercises. The Specifications of the Briefing / Debriefing room are given in Annexure 2.

8. ASSESSMENT and FEEDBACKAssessment through Written Multiple Choice Test and Simulator Assessment shall be carried out at the end of the Course. Also Course Feedback to be taken from each participant at the conclusion of the course.

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9. SIMULATOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDSPlease see Annexure 2.

10. FACULTY QUALIFICATIONSThe following are the minimum qualifications recommended for course in charge and faculty delivering this course, based on the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Table, set out in section A-V/4-1 of the STCW Code.

10.1 The qualifications and experience of Course-in-charge:.1 Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) issued or recognised by Government of India;And.2 At least 5 years seatime as a certificated officer on merchant ships, of which atleast 2 years as a management level officer;And.3 has served on a ship in the capacity of a management level officer for a total period of at least 120 days in ice covered waters, of which 60 days should have been served in polar or equivalent waters. Preferably the course-in-charge should have experience of being on a ship in ice conditions that required the ship to be assisted by an icebreaker or to make manoeuvres to avoid concentrations of ice that might have endangered the ship.And .4 undergone and successfully completed an approved “Basic training for ships operating in Polar waters” courseand "Advanced training for ships operating in Polar waters" course.And.5 have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of preparation of a vessel for operating in low air temperatures; and.6 have an up-to-date knowledge of the various Ice class and equipment requirements to navigate in ice; and.7 have an up to date knowledge of correct crew preparation, working conditions and safety in ice conditions and low air temperatures; and.8 be fully aware of need to ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements; And.9 have successfully completed the DG approved Training for Training and Assessors course, within 6 months of joining the institute.

10.2 The qualifications and experience of Faculty members:.1 Certificate of Competency as Master (FG) issued or recognised by Government of India;And.2 At least 5 years sea time as a certificated officer on merchant ships, of which at least 1 years as a management level officer;And.3 has served on a ship in the capacity of a management level officer for a total period of at least 60 days in ice covered waters(polar or equivalent waters). Preferably the faculty should have experience of being on a ship in ice conditions that required the ship to be assisted by an icebreaker or to make manoeuvres to avoid concentrations of ice that might have endangered the ship.And

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.4 undergone and successfully completed an approved “Basic training for ships operating in Polar waters” course and "Advanced training for ships operating in Polar waters" course.And.5 have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of preparation of a vessel for operating in low air temperatures; and.6 have an up-to-date knowledge of the various Ice class and equipment requirements to navigate in ice; and.7 have an up to date knowledge of correct crew preparation, working conditions and safety in ice conditions and low air temperatures; and.8 be fully aware of need to ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements; And.9 have successfully completed the DG approved Training for Training and Assessors course, within 6 months of joining the institute.

11. COURSE OUTLINE (L-Lecture, E- Exercise, S – Simulation)

Subject Area with Learning Objectives L E S TOTAL Time Hours

1. Course Introduction, Regulations, Standards and ShipboardDocumentation1.1 Course Introduction1.2 National/Regional Regulations and Standards1.3 Shipboard DocumentationExample of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Exercise

Identify Types of Ice – Thickness Estimate Ice Concentrations Estimate Floe size Iceberg classification

Reading of Ice chart and the EGG Code

2 1 3.0

2. Vessel Characteristics2.1 Propulsion2.2 New and Developing Technologies

1 1.0

3. Manoeuvring in Ice3.1 Approaching, Turning and Entering Ice3.2 Backing and Ramming3.3 Vessel Damage3.4 Vessel Beset3.5 Docking and Undocking3.6 Anchoring in Ice3.7 Bridge Watchkeeping1*- CASE STUDIESExample of Trainee SIMULATOR Exercises *Simulator Familiarisation Navigating in Ice waters using leads available / thinner ice conditions

by observance visually and by Radar Navigating in ice-infested waters using available leads / thinner ice

conditions while in close proximity to land

2 1*

4.5* 7.5

4. Planning4.1 Challenges Associated with Terrestrial Navigational Aids inpolar waters4.2 Use of Radar for Detecting Ice and Routing4.3 Passage Planning4.4 Communications

3 1 2 6.0

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Example of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Plan a Passage from Point A to Point B Calculating Ice Numeral (IN) using AIRSS / Calculating Risk Index

Outcome (RIO) using POLARISExample of Trainee SIMULATOR Exercises Navigating in Iceberg, growlers, bergy bits infested waters with

minimal visibility (onset of twilight or onset of daylight)5. Icebreaker Operations5.1 Icebreaker Communication5.2 Icebreaker Operating Methods5.3 Icebreaker Towing During Ice Transit5.4 Convoy Operations in Ice1*- CASE STUDIESExample of Trainee SIMULATOR Exercises Berthing a ship in ice infested waters Navigating in an Ice convoy maintaining safe distance from

icebreaker / ship ahead and astern and using engines in emergency situations due vessel ahead stopping / safe distance reducing.

Navigating independently through open water leads until ice conditions bring the own ship to a stop and trainee must request icebreaker assistance. Icebreaker escort communication and procedures demonstrated

Freeing a ship beset in solid ice (pending trainee's experience)

2 1*

6 9.0

6. Crew Preparations, Working Conditions and Safety6.1 Fire-Fighting Systems, Life-Saving Appliances, and SurvivalArrangements6.2 Contingency Planning and Safety Drills6.3 Emergency Response in polar waters

2 2.0

TOTAL 12 4 12.5 28.57 EvaluationRecommend this evaluation should include some review fromthe Basic Level course

2.0

TOTAL 30.5

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE DELIVERY SUMMARY

Use of Simulators, workshop or other education and training must be done within acontrolled setting due to its inherent hazards.

Subject Area Recommended Method of Delivery Course Time(hours)

Lecture(Hours)

Class RoomExercise (Hours)

Simulation (Hours)

1.0 Course Introduction,Regulations, Standards &Shipboard Documentation

3.0 3.0

2.0 Vessel Characteristics 1.0 -- -- 1.03.0 Manoeuvring in Ice 3.0(incl. Case studies) 5.0* 8.04.0 Passage Planning 4.0 2.0 6.05.0 Icebreaker Ops 3.0(incl. Case studies) 5.0 2.06.0 Crew Preparation, Working Conditions & Safety

2.0 -- 2.0

7. Evaluation -- -- -- 2.0TOTAL 16.0 12.0 30.0

*NB: Simulation time includes simulator familiarization.

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12. ADVANCED TRAINING FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERSCourse TIMETABLE

TIME SUBJECT TIME SUBJECT

  Group A   Group B

DAY 1

0900 –0930

Course Entry formalities. 0900 -0930 Course Entry formalities.

0930-1100

 

1.1 Course Introduction1.2 National/Regional Regulations and Standards1.3 Shipboard Documentation (Lecture)

0930-1100 

11.1 Course Introduction1.2 National/Regional Regulations and Standards1.3 Shipboard Documentation (Lecture)

1100-1115

Tea Break 1100-1115

Tea Break

1115-1215

Example of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Match the Columns Exercise

Types of Ice – Thickness Ice Concentrations Floe size Iceberg classification

Reading the EGG Code

1115-1215

Example of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Match the Columns Exercise

Types of Ice – Thickness Ice Concentrations Floe size Iceberg classification

Reading the EGG Code1215-1315

2.1 Propulsion2.2 New and Developing Technologies(Lecture)

1215-1315

2.1 Propulsion2.2 New and Developing Technologies(Lecture)

1315- 1400

Lunch Break 1315–1400

Lunch Break

1400-1530

3.1 Approaching, Turning and Entering Ice3.2 Backing and Ramming3.3 Vessel Damage3.4 Vessel Beset (Lecture)CASE STUDIES (0.5hrs)

1400-1530

3.1 Approaching, Turning and Entering Ice3.2 Backing and Ramming3.3 Vessel Damage3.4 Vessel Beset (Lecture)

1530-1545

Tea Break 1530-1545

Tea Break

1545-1615

Exercise 1 - Familiarisation(Simulator) 1545-1615

Exercise 1 - Familiarisation(Simulator)

1615- 1815 

Exercise 2 - Navigating in Ice waters using leads available / thinner ice conditions by observance visually and by Radar (Simulator)

DAY 2

0800-1000

Exercise 2 - Navigating in Ice waters using leads available / thinner ice conditions by observance visually and by Radar (Simulator)

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TIME SUBJECT TIME SUBJECT

  Group A   Group B

1000-1015

Tea Break 1000-1015

Tea Break

1015-1145

3.5 Docking and Undocking3.6 Anchoring in Ice3.7 Bridge Watchkeeping (Lecture)CASE STUDIES (0.5 hrs)

1015-1145

3.5 Docking and Undocking3.6 Anchoring in Ice3.7 Bridge Watchkeeping (Lecture)

1145-1245

4.1 Challenges Associated with Terrestrial Navigational Aids inpolar waters(Lecture)

1145-1245

4.1 Challenges Associated with Terrestrial Navigational Aids inpolar waters(Lecture)

1245-1330

Lunch Break 1245-1330

Lunch Break

1330 -1430

4.2 Use of Radar for Detecting Ice and Routing(Lecture)

1330 -1430

4.2 Use of Radar for Detecting Ice and Routing(Lecture)

1430-1445

Tea Break 1430-1445

Tea Break

1445-1645

Exercise 3 - Navigating in ice infested waters using available leads / thinner ice conditions while in close proximity to land (Simulator)

1645-1845

Exercise 4 - Navigating in Iceberg, growlers, bergy bits infested waters with minimal visibility (onset of twilight or onset of daylight) (Simulator)

DAY 3

0800-1000

Exercise 3 - Navigating in ice infested waters using available leads / thinner ice conditions while in close proximity to land (Simulator)

1000-1015

Tea Break 1200-1215

Tea Break

1015-1215

Exercise 4 - Navigating in Iceberg, growlers, bergy bits infested waters with minimal visibility (onset of twilight or onset of daylight) (Simulator)

1215-1315

4.3 Passage Planning4.4 Communications (Lecture)

1215-1315

4.3 Passage Planning4.4 Communications (Lecture)

1315-1400

Lunch Break 1315-1400

Lunch Break

1400 -1500

Example of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Plan a Passage from Point A to Point B Calculating Ice Numeral (IN) using

AIRSS / Calculating Risk Index Outcome (RIO) using POLARIS

1400 -1500

Example of Trainee Classroom EXERCISES Plan a Passage from Point A to Point B Calculating Ice Numeral (IN) using

AIRSS / Calculating Risk Index Outcome (RIO) using POLARIS

1500-1515

Tea Break 1500-1515

Tea Break

1515-1715

Exercise 5 - Berthing a ship in ice infested waters(Simulator)

1715-1915

Exercise 6- Navigating in an Ice convoy maintaining safe distance from icebreaker / ship ahead and astern and using engines in emergency situations due vessel ahead stopping / safe distance reducing.(Simulator)

DAY 49

TIME SUBJECT TIME SUBJECT

  Group A   Group B

0800-1000

Exercise 5 - Berthing a ship in ice infested waters(Simulator)

1000-1015

Tea Break 1200-1215

Tea Break

1015-1215

Exercise 6- Navigating in an Ice convoy maintaining safe distance from icebreaker / ship ahead and astern and using engines in emergency situations due vessel ahead stopping / safe distance reducing.(Simulator)

1215-1315

5.1 Icebreaker Communication5.2 Icebreaker Operating Methods (Lecture)CASE STUDIES (0.25hrs)

1215-1315

5.1 Icebreaker Communication5.2 Icebreaker Operating Methods (Lecture)

1315-1400

Lunch Break 1315-1400

Lunch Break

1400 -1500

5.3 Icebreaker Towing During Ice Transit (Lecture)CASE STUDIES (0.25 hrs)

1400 -1500

5.3 Icebreaker Towing During Ice Transit (Lecture)

1500-1515

Tea Break 1500-1515

Tea Break

1515-1615

5.4 Convoy Operations in Ice (Lecture)CASE STUDIES (0.5 hrs)

1515-1615

5.4 Convoy Operations in Ice (Lecture)

1615-1815

Exercise 7 - Navigating independently through open water leads until ice conditions bring the own ship to a stop and trainee must request icebreaker assistance. Icebreaker escort communication and procedures demonstratedincluding Freeing a ship beset in solid ice (Simulator)

DAY 5

0830-1030

Exercise 7- Navigating independently through open water leads until ice conditions bring the own ship to a stop and trainee must request icebreaker assistance. Icebreaker escort communication and procedures demonstratedincluding Freeing a ship beset in solid ice (Simulator)

1030-1045

Tea Break 1030-1045

Tea Break

1045-1145

6.1 Fire-Fighting Systems, Life-Saving Appliances, and SurvivalArrangements (Lecture)

1045-1145

6.1 Fire-Fighting Systems, Life-Saving Appliances, and SurvivalArrangements (Lecture)

1145-1245

6.2 Contingency Planning and Safety Drills6.3 Emergency Response in polar waters (Lecture)

1145-1245

6.2 Contingency Planning and Safety Drills6.3 Emergency Response in polar waters (Lecture)

1245- Lunch Break 1245- Lunch Break10

TIME SUBJECT TIME SUBJECT

  Group A   Group B

1330 13301330-1530

Assessment 1330-1530

Assessment

1530-1545

Feedback & Certificates 1530-1545

Feedback & Certificates

1545-1600

Tea Break 1545-1600

Tea Break

13. HOLIDAYSSundays shall be holidaysIndependence Day (15th August) and Republic Day (26th January) shall be compulsory holidays.Trainees shall normally enjoy the holidays observed by the Govt. of the State in which the institute is located.

14. QUALITY STANDARDSAs per DGS Order No. 5 of 2016

15. INSPECTIONAs per DGS Order No. 5 of 2016

16. FEES TO GOVERNMENTAs per DGS Order No. 5 of 2016

17. COST OF INSPECTIONSAs per DGS Order No. 5 of 2016

18. TEACHING AIDSA1 Instructor's Manual (Part D of this course)A2 Projector for power point presentationsA3 White boardA4 VideosA5 Ice chartsA6 Ship Handling and Navigation Simulator which can simulate ice operations in

polar watersA7 Nautical Charts (ENCs)Note: Other equivalent teaching aids may be used as deemed fit by the instructor.

19. RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOKSNote: Textbooks T1 to T6 mentioned below are mandatory. Other textbooks may be used as deemed fit by the faculty.

T1 Ice Navigation in Canadian Waters", Icebreaking Program, Maritime Services,

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Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ottawa, Ontario (RevisedAugust 2012)

T2 Winter Navigation on the River and Gulf of St. Lawrence Practical Notebook forMarine Engineers and Deck Officers November 2011 Edition (TP14335E)

T3 WMO Sea ice nomenclatureT4 "Polar ship operations", The Nautical InstituteT5 "Essentials of Sea Survival" by Michael Tipton ISBN: 0-7360-0215-4T6 "The Ice Navigation Manual" by Patrick R M Toomey, Michael Lloyd, David J.

House, and David Dickins. Witherby Seamanship PublishersNote: Other publications deemed relevant pending regional requirements:

AntarcticaTA1 Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty (http://www.ats.aq/index_e.htm)

fordocuments pertaining to Antarctic regulations, annexes and Madrid protocol

CanadaTC1 Annual Notice to MarinerTC2 Arctic Ice Regime Shipping Control SystemTC3 Arctic Sailing Directions (ARC 400, ARC 401, ARC 402, ARC 403 &

ARC 404)TC4 Arctic Waters Oil Transfer GuidelinesTC5 Equivalent Standards for the Construction of Arctic Class ShipsTC6 Guidelines for the Operation of Passenger Vessels in Canadian Arctic

Waters - TP 13670TC7 Manual of Standard Procedures for Observing and Reporting Ice Conditions

(MANICE)TC8 Ship Safety Bulletins (7 relevant to ice navigation)

Denmark/GreenlandTD1 PUB. 181 Sailing Directions (Enroute) Greenland and Iceland

RussiaTR1 NP23 Bering Sea and Strait Pilot,TR2 NP43 South and East Coasts of Korea,TR3 NP72 Southern Barents Sea and Belroy More Pilot.TR4 Guide to Navigating Through the NSR, No. 4151B, 1996

United StatesTUS1 NP23 Bering Sea and Strait PilotTUS2 Coast Pilot 9 (Pacific and Arctic Coasts: Alaska to Beaufort Sea)TUS3 PUB 180 Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Arctic Ocean

20. BIBLIOGRAPHY (B)Note: Other Bibliography may be used as deemed fit by the faculty.

B1 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Guide for vessels operating in low temperatures.(Sept 2015)

B2 Observers' Guide to Sea ICE National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

B3 Ice – Advice for Trading in Polar Regions (The Swedish Club)B4 Admiralty Sailing Directions NP10 through 12 Arctic Pilot.B5 The Mariner's Handbook, NP100B6 Baltic Ice Management Handbook

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AntarcticaB7 Admiralty Sailing Directions, NP9 the Antarctica PilotB8 PUB. 200 Sailing Directions (Planning Guide &Enroute) Antarctica

21. IMO and REGULATORY REFERENCES (R)Note: Below books are mandatoryR1 SOLAS 1974, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

(SOLAS 1974) as amendedR2 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch

keeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amendedR3 MARPOL, International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,

Consolidated Edition 2011R4 MFAG, Medical First Aid GuideR5 Polar Code, International Code for Ships Operating in polar watersR6 MSC.1/Circ.1519 on Guidance on Methodologies for Assessing Operational

Capabilities and Limitations in IceR7 IAMSAR Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Emergency Plans for

Search and Rescue in ice infested waters.R8 ISM Code, International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)R9 IMO Guide to Cold Water Survival (2012)R10 IMO Intact Stability Code (2008)

22. ELECTRONIC MEDIANote: At least three out of the below mentioned videos to be mandatorily available.Other equivalent videos, CD-ROMs, Computer Based Training (CBT) may be usedas deemed fit by the faculty.

E1 NAVIGATING IN ICE (Videotel) (Code No. 927)E2 COLD AND HEAVY WEATHER FILE (Videotel) (Code No. 626)E3 SAFE ESCORT (Canadian Coast Guard)E4 NAVIGATING IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS (Seagull) (Module 0427)E5 PASSAGE PLANNING IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS (Seagull) (Module 0428)E6 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS (Seagull)

(Module 0280)E7 PERSONAL SAFETY IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS (Seagull) (Module 0281)

23. DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUSThe detailed teaching syllabus has been written in learning objective format in which the objective describes what the trainee should do to demonstrate that knowledge has been transferred. All objectives are understood to be prefixed by the words, "The expected learning outcome is that the trainee…"

Before commencing with instruction on the detailed teaching syllabus, there shall be a course overview to introduce the learning objectives and main topics to the trainees.

In order to assist the instructor, reference publications are shown against the learning objectives in addition technical material and teaching aids, which the instructor may wish to use when preparing course material.

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The material listed in the course framework has been used to structure the detailed teaching syllabus; in particular, teaching aids (indicated by A) and references (indicated by B, R, T or E) will provide valuable information to instructors. A description of the teaching material is listed at the end of Part A (Course Framework) of this document.

To assist in identifying how each detailed learning objective is related to Table A-V/4-2 of the STCW Code, a Compliance Table is provided following the detailed teaching syllabus. The Compliance Table demonstrates how each knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) in Table A-V/4-2 is supported by a number of related learning objectives which the trainee is required to learn.NoteThroughout the course, safe working practices are to be clearly defined and emphasized with reference to current international requirements and regulations.

It is expected that the institution implementing the course will insert references to national and/or regional requirements and regulations as necessary.

24. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Detailed Learning Objectives IMOReference

TextbooksBibliography

TeachingAids

1. Course Introduction, Regulations,Standards and Shipboard Documentation1.1 Course Introduction

1.2 National/Regional Regulations and Standards1.2.1 Demonstrates an ability to effectively referand use the standards for thenational/regional areas in which they operate 1.2.2 Highlight and refer to the legislation andcommunication regulatory requirements inthe national/regional areas in which theyoperate.

1.3 Shipboard Documentation1.3.1 Describe and refer to relevant sectionsfrom the Polar Ship Certificate, includingRecord of Equipment for the Polar ShipCertificate, and shipboard documentationrelevant to the vessel's operation in polarwaters during table top exercises and/orsimulations:a. Polar Waters Operations Manualb. Guidance on Methodologies forAssessing Operational Capabilitiesand Limitations in Ice

R1, R2, R5, R6,

R7

T1, T2, T3,TA1,

TC2, TC7, TD1,TR4,

TUS3,B6

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6,

A7

2. Vessel Characteristics2.1 Propulsion2.1.1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of open propellers versus Kort Nozzles, for ice transit.2.1.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fixed andControllable-pitch propellers when operating in ice.2.1.3 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of azimuth thrusters and pods when operating in ice.

2.2 New and Developing Technologies2.2.1 Outline new and developing technologies that improve the effectiveness of navigation in polar waters.

R1, R2, R5,R7, R8,R10

T1, T4,TR4,

A1, A2, A4,A5, A6, A7

3. Manoeuvring in Ice3.1 Approaching, Turning and Entering Ice3.1.1 Demonstrate the importance of safespeed, along with supportive case study.

R1, R2, R5,R7,

R8, R10

T1, T4,TR4,

A1, A2, A4,A5, A6, A7

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3.1.2 Describe and demonstrate factors toconsider related to determining safespeed for ice entry.3.1.3 Explain effects of ice on turning circlesand emergency stopping distances.3.1.4 Discuss methods of visually detecting icewhen operating in darkness

3.2 Backing and Ramming3.2.1 Recognize circumstances where backingand ramming might be required.3.2.2 Describe procedures for backing andramming.

3.3 Vessel Damage3.3.1 Recognize the hazards associated withoperating a damaged/towed vessel,during ice transit.

3.4 Vessel Beset3.4.1 Understand the consequences of a vesselbeing beset in ice, including when besetfor a prolonged period of time.3.4.2 Explain the methods used to avoidbecoming beset in ice, including:Detailed Learning Objectives IMO

ReferenceTextbooksBibliography

TeachingAids

a. Having a practical knowledge of theships performance in iceb. Effective use of rudder to maximizethrust availablec. Application of sufficient power tomaintain vessel manoeuvrability3.4.3 Explain and demonstrate the techniquesfor freeing a beset vessel.3.4.4 Discuss the purpose and hazards ofheeling/trim systems on an icebreaker.

3.5 Docking and Undocking3.5.1 Discuss the recommended methods fordocking and undocking in ice.3.5.2 Discuss various methods to clear iceaway from a dock face with or without tugassistance, including:a. Use of single, twin and triplepropeller/rudder arrangements, withor without nozzlesb. Use azimuthing-type thrusters with orwithout nozzlesc. Use of bubblers, hull wash and waterinjection systemsd. Assistance from shore-basedequipment3.5.3 Discuss the effects of wind, current andice pressure when docking and undockingin ice.3.5.4 Discuss the use of thrusters in ice.3.5.5 Demonstrate the recommended methodsfor docking and undocking in ice.3.5.6 Recognize the importance of icemanagement practices with respect todocking/undocking operations for acommercial ship.

3.6 Anchoring in Ice3.6.1 Recognize the hazards associated withanchoring in ice.

3.7 Bridge Watch keeping3.7.1 Prepare a Standing Order for Operating inIce3.7.2 Discuss briefing requirements andprocedures with the Ice Navigator/IceAdvisor4. Planning4.1 Challenges Associated with Terrestrial Navigational Aids in Polar Waters4.1.1 Understand and recognize the errorspertinent to magnetic

R1, R2, R5,R6, R7, R8

T1, T2, T3,TA1,

TC2,TC3, TC7,

A1, A2, A3,A4, A5, A6,

A715

and gyrocompasses in polar waters.4.1.2 Understand and recognize the limitationsof acoustic navigation sensors in polarwaters (e.g.: sounders, Doppler logs, etc.)4.1.3 Recognize that the accuracy of navigationcharts/navigation information found inpublications for polar waters can varywidely.4.1.4 Understand that the availability ofterrestrial navigational aids may be limitedin polar waters.4.1.5 Discuss the plotting of GNSS positions,with reference to Datum.4.1.6 Discuss the plotting of position usingradar range and bearing, with respect tochart accuracy.

4.2 Use of Radar for Detecting Ice and Routing4.2.1 Identify the limitations of conventionalradar in discrimination of radar targetsand ice features.4.2.2 Identify ice clutter.4.2.3 Interpret radar images of ice.4.2.4 Discuss correct calibration of radarcontrols for effective ice detectioncapability relevant to environmentalconditions.

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4.2.5 Compare the effectiveness of specializedice navigation radars with that ofconventional radars.

4.3 Passage Planning4.3.1 Recognize that a Passage Plan for polarwaters has a Strategic and Tacticalcomponent.4.3.2 Prepare a strategic passage plan,considering the following:a. Navigational features including anylimitations to hydrographic or aids tonavigation availableb. Meteorological information forNorthern or Southern hemispheresc. Current and/or tidal informationd. Statistical information from ice andtemperatures from former yearse. Current information on the extent andtype of ice and icebergs in the vicinityof the intended routef. Regulatory requirements for theplanned route including national andinternational designated protectedareas along the routeg. Current information on relevant ship'srouting systems, speedrecommendations and VTS relatingto known areas with densities ofmarine mammals including seasonalmigration areash. Information regarding any social andcultural impacts of the ice routingi. Current information and measures tobe taken when marine mammals areencountered relating to known areaswith densities of marine mammalsincluding seasonal migration areasj. Supportive national ice agencies andassociated cooperatives, under IMO(International Ice Charting WorkingGroup (IICWG))k. Estimated vessel capability in icel. Places of refugem. Procedures required by PWOMn. Operating in areas remote fromSearch and Rescue capabilitieso. Any deviations/contingencies fromthe passage plan that may berequired due to dynamic iceconditions.4.3.3 Recognize the tactical passage planningmay require deviation from or modificationof the strategic passage plan due todynamic ice conditions.

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4.4.1 Discuss advantages and disadvantages inpolar waters related to:a. Different satellite communicationssystem technologies (e.g. Inmarsat,Iridium, MSAT)b. Terrestrial communications systems(e.g. TOR, MF/HF, VHF).5. Icebreaker Operations5.1 Icebreaker Communication5.1.1 Describe the methods for obtaining icebreaker assistance.5.1.2 Describe the methods of communicatingwith icebreakers.5.1.3 List the vessel information required by themaster of the icebreaker.5.1.4 Explain and demonstrate the emergencysignals during ice escort.5.1.5 Discuss level of cooperation and pertinentregulatory issues during an escort.5.1.6 Use Bridge Resource Management(BRM) vocabulary to discuss BRMpractices between the icebreaker and theescort.

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5.2 Icebreaker Operating Methods5.2.1 Discuss preparations prior to icebreaker'sarrival related to Polar Water OperationalManual.5.2.2 Explain icebreaker procedures used forfreeing a beset vessel.5.2.3 Explain icebreaker procedures used forescorting a vessel.5.2.4 Demonstrate BRM practices to ensure thevessel can quickly respond to changingconditions.5.2.5 Demonstrate operating procedures whenworking with an icebreaker.5.2.6 Discuss incident reports concerningvessel damage sustained when operatingunder icebreaker escort.

5.3 Icebreaker Towing During Ice Transit5.3.1 Discuss circumstances where towing ofan escorted vessel, by an icebreaker,may be required.5.3.2 Explain the close-coupled/notch towingmethods.5.3.3 Explain the short tow towing method.5.3.4 Discuss the advantages anddisadvantages of the close-coupled/notchand short towing methods.5.3.5 Discuss procedures to be followed whenbeing towed by an icebreaker.5.3.6 Recognize the importance of ice management practices during icebreakertowing operations.5.3.7 Discuss incident reports concerningvessel damage sustained duringicebreaker towing operations.

5.4 Convoy Operations in Ice5.4.1 Discuss circumstances where formingvessels into a convoy may be required.5.4.2 Explain the responsibility of the escortvessel during convoy operations.5.4.3 Describe communications proceduresduring convoy operations.5.4.4 Discuss icebreaker procedures duringconvoy escort.5.4.5 Recognize the importance of icemanagement practices during convoyoperations.5.4.6 Discuss incident reports concerningvessel damage sustained during convoyoperations.6. Crew Preparations, Working Conditionsand Safety6.1 Fire-Fighting Systems, Life-SavingAppliances, and Survival

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T1, TC6

A1, A2, A4

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Arrangements6.1.1 Recognize limitations on fire-fightingsystems and life-saving appliances due tolow air temperatures.6.1.2 Understand hazards associated withoperation/deployment of survival craftdirectly onto the ice or into waters whereice is present.6.1.3 Understand the use of free-fall lifeboats inice-covered waters.6.1.4 Understand launching/recoveryprocedures for davit launched Utility Craft.6.1.5 Recognize limitations of equipment usedin personal and group survival equipment.

6.2 Contingency Planning and Safety Drills6.2.1 Identify supportive documentation in thePolar Water Operational Manual andsafety management system.6.2.2 Understand the unique concerns inconducting emergency drills in ice andlow air temperatures.

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6.3 Emergency Response in Polar Waters6.3.1 Understand ice management techniquesused during emergency response in polarwaters (e.g.: pollution response, rescueactivities, damage control).6.3.2 Understand the unique concerns inconducting emergency response in iceand low air and low water temperatures.6.3.3 Discuss the unique concerns inconducting emergency helicopteroperations in polar waters.6.3.4 Discuss any unique concerns related torepair operations involving divers in polarwaters.Example of Trainee Exercises

Navigating in ice waters using leads available / thinner ice conditions by observance visually and by Radar

Navigating in ice-infested waters using available leads / thinner ice conditions while in close proximity to land

Navigating in iceberg, growlers, bergy bits infested waters with minimal visibility (onset of twilight or onset of daylight)

Berthing a ship in ice-infested waters Navigating in an ice convoy maintaining safe distance

from icebreaker / ship ahead and astern and using engines in emergency situations due vessel ahead stopping / safe distance reducing.

Navigating independently through open water leads until ice conditions brings the ship to a stop and trainee must request icebreaker assistance. Icebreaker escort communication and procedures demonstrated

Freeing a ship beset in solid ice (pendingtrainee's experience)

R2, R5 T1, T4,TC2, TC7,RegionalSailing

Directions,Tide Tables

A1, A2, A5,A6,

A7

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_____________________________Signature of Candidate

Date of Issue: ______________Date of Expiry : UNLIMITED

Name and Signature of Course In-charge

Colour Photograph(35 mm x 35 mm)

Official Seal

Name and Signature of Dean / Principal

25. CERTIFICATE (SAMPLE)

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held from …………………to …………….…. .

The course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping and meets the Mandatory minimum STCW requirementsfor the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters, specifically as these apply to Tables A-V/4-2 "Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters".

This certificate is issued under the authority of the Directorate General of Shipping Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.

ADVANCED TRAINING FOR

SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT [full name of candidate]

Date of Birth …………………………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

Holder of C.D.C. No. ……………………………………

Certificate of Competency / Proficiency, (if any) Grade: …………………… No. …………..………

Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS No.) ………………………….

has successfully completed a training course in

NAME and ADDRESS of the D. G. Approved Training Institution

INDOS No: Tel: Fax: E-mail:

Certificate No: _______________

Institute’s LOGO

Date of Expiry: UNLIMITED

BRIDGE NAVIGATION SIMULATOR SPECIFICATIONS

No. Specification REMARKS1 NAVIGATION SIMULATOR SPECIFICATIONS:

Full - Mission Simulator consisting of one or more own ship stations having a full scale mock - up of a ship’s bridge with instruments for navigation as listed below, as well as full scale display of target ships and surroundings as seen from the portholes of a wheel house.

Equipment and consoles to be installed, mounted and arranged in a ship like manner.

 A separate instructor room equipped with equipment necessary to monitor the activities in the wheel house effectively.

Each piece of equipment installed in the simulator shall have a similar functionality to corresponding equipment used on board ships.

If any piece of equipment does not correspond to a specific make, (the applicable IMO performance standard (functionality requirements only) for such equipment shall be followed. If such a performance standard does not exist, then the functionality of the equipment shall, as a minimum, be the same as for any recognized genuine equipment of that type, in use on board ships.

Each piece of equipment shall resemble the behavioural characteristics e.g. accuracy, reaction time and other limitations, related to corresponding equipment in use on board ships.

User manuals for the simulator equipment and operational controls shall be available to the learners for use during exercises.

2 SHIP TYPES AND EXERCISE AREAS:The simulator shall include mathematical models of at least 10 types of own ship. The models shall resemble accurately the behavioural characteristics of an actual ship of that size, power and type, and realistically behave as per the hydrodynamic effects of wind, current and swell.Recommended ship types:Type Displacement (t)1) Bulk Carrier (Handy size) About 30,0002) Bulk Carrier (Panamax size) About 60,0003) Containership About 30,0004) Containership About70,0005) Containership About1,00,0006) Coaster Under 10,000

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7) RO-RO/ Car Carrier About 15,0008) Tanker About 85,0009) Super Tanker Over 1,50,00010) VLCC Over 2,50,000The above is a suggested list for general guidance.Among the Own Ship Types, there should be vessels equipped with bow thruster and some with Controllable Pitch PropellerThe simulator shall be able to present at least 20 different types of target ships, each equipped with a mathematical model, which accounts for motion, drift and steering angles according to forces induced by current, wind and wave.The simulator should be able to provide at least five international Polar waters (as defined by the Polar Code) geographical visual areas for exercises.Recommended Polar waters geographical Areas:

1) Barents Sea 6) Davis Straits2) Kara Sea 7) Greenland Sea3) Bering Straits 8) Laptev Sea4) Chukchi Sea 9) Baffin Bay5) Beaufort Sea 10) East Siberian Sea

3 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONSA Visualization:

At least 5 channels visualization of high resolution XGA graphics, about 170 degree horizontal field of view. In addition, the remaining 190 degree view should be able to be viewed by panning

The visual screen size for each channel shall not be less than 6’ x 4’.

OR If utilizing flat screen displays (instead of projected image), then panels must be a minimum of 65” on the diagonal

The visual system shall present all navigational marks as displayed on ECDIS and paper charts for that area.

The visual system shall show objects with sufficient realism (detailed enough to be recognized as in real life

The visual system shall replicate movements of all Own Ships according to 6 degrees of motion

The simulator shall provide a realistic visual scenario by day, dusk or by night, including variable meteorological visibility, changing in time. It shall be possible to create a range of visual conditions, from clear to dense fog.

It shall be possible to take accurate bearings of objects seen on the screen.

It shall be possible to use magnified view for observations.

The visual system shall present at least 25 degrees of vertical field view. In addition by any method, it shall be possible to observe the ship’s side and the dock during mooring operations.

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There should be a proper correspondence between the visual picture, radar and ECDIS.

ICE VISUALISATION:General: Visual presentation of different ice zones: Ice

field, Broken ice, Brash ice, Pancake ice, Small floe, Nilas ice as a 3D object with the true‐colour high‐realistic texturing;

Visual presentation of brash ice around the ship’s hull while it is moving through the ice zone;

Concentration of the broken ice in the channel is visually represented by means of dynamic texture changing (including uneven obliteration);

Visual presentation of different thickness of Ice field.

SOUND SYSTEM Dynamic reproduction of ice breaking sounds

and noises produced by the ice friction against the ship hull;

B Simulator Capabilities1) The model shall realistically simulate own ship

hydrodynamics in open water conditions, including the effects of wind forces, wave forces, tidal stream and currents.

2) The model shall realistically simulate own ship hydrodynamics in restricted waterways, including shallow water and bank effects and interaction with other ships.

3) The simulator shall provide an own ship engine sound reflecting the power output.

4) The target ships shall be equipped with navigational — lights, shapes and sound signals, according to the “Rules of the Road”.  The signals shall be individually controlled by the instructor and the sound signals shall be directional and fade with range.

5) The simulator shall be able to present at least 20 target ships at the same time, where the instructor shall be able to program voyage routes for each target ship individually.

6) The simulator shall be capable of providing environmental sound (e.g. wind) according to conditions simulated.

7) The simulation shall include the depth according to charts used, reflecting water level according to tidal water situation.

8) The simulator shall provide waves, variable in direction and strength.

9) It shall be possible to simulate usage of at least 4 tugs for the purpose of mooring the vessel with the capability to control the power and orientation of the tugs (push and pull).

10) It shall be possible to berth and un-berth a vessel using mooring lines with the capability to control

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run out, heave, slack, stop, let go the various mooring lines bearing in mind their breaking stress.

11) It shall be possible for Own ship to let go the bower anchors and control its pay-out as per the strain on the cable. The simulator shall have the capability to read the number of shackles out and the strain at any time. 

C ICE Functionality Module:Ship motion modelling: Forces and moments of the hull from the

movement in broken ice of various solidarity and thickness taken into account;

Mechanical interaction with the edge of the solid‐ice of various thickness, ice breaking;

Effects related to the ship’s interaction with ice: increased resistance to the ship’s motion; limited manoeuvrability; dangerous impacts against ice;

Ice Class Properties:o Safety of ice navigation provided by hull

strength and propulsion / steering unit for the models is regulated by assigning of appropriate ice category (ice class).

Areas of application:Simulation training in navigating in ice conditions: When proceeding in broken ice; When proceeding along the solid ice edge,

bumping against the edge; When proceeding in open pack ice, in ice

holes and in patches of ice‐free water. When collision with single ice floes.

D Own Ship Control StationThe following shall be provided as HARDWARE PANELS and shall be installed, mounted and arranged in a manner that would physically resemble a ship’s navigating bridge. These hardware panels should have operational resemblance to actual shipboard equipment.

1 Propulsion Controls for controlling own ships engine ahead and astern.

2 Steering Console StandThere shall be provision for the following, at or near the console:a) Steering wheelb) Steering motors (at least two)c) Hand, auto-pilot and non-follow up steering.d) Compass Repeater able to depict gyro and/or

magnetic heading.e) Gyro failure alarmf) Auto-pilotThe Auto-Pilot should have the following capabilities :-

i. Weather adjustment (yawing and course control)ii. Rudder limit setting

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iii. Counter Rudderiv. Off-course alarmv. Setting of constant rate of turn.

3 Engine Alarm Panel giving audible and visual alarm in case of :-

a) Start failb) Shutdownc) Slow down

d) Over speede) Overload

4 Radar set with Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)21” colour screen It shall be possible to simulate both 3cms and

10cms radar. The radar shall be capable of being operated in

the sea stabilized relative motion mode and sea and ground stabilized true motion modes.

The radar simulation equipment shall be capable of generation of interference, noise, Radar/ARPA failure, yawing, clutter, spurious echoes, blind sector and parallel index lines.

The ARPA simulation equipment shall incorporate the facilities for:- Manual and automatic target acquisition. Past track information Use of exclusion areas Vector/graphic time and data display Trial manoeuvres

5 ECDIS — 21” colour screen Updated to the latest IMO and IHO Standards. ENCs (or ARCS if ENCs not available / suitable

scale / Paper charts) should be available for the exercise areas.

It should be possible to edit existing areas and be able to generate chart database of any area and scale if desired at a later stage.

Normal features for ECDIS system should be available including chart scaling and zooming, review, selectable layer, route planning and monitoring.

6 VHF Communication System Communication between ships and port VTS

shall be simulated on VHF sets which will have at least the following channels = 16, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 75, 77, 69, 67.

The following realism should be depicted Volume control Squelch Dual watch. Pressel switch when speaking Simplex communication system.

7 Intercom / TelephoneThere should be a provision to communicate between Bridge and the other strategic locations like engine room, steering flat, Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, forward, aft, etc.

OR One handheld walkie-talkie

8 General Emergency AlarmThere shall be a facility provided for activating the General Emergency Alarm from the wheelhouse.

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9 Chart Table with paper charts and publications Chart Table will resemble a ship’s Chart Table of

minimum dimension 4’ x 3’. At least two sets of paper charts of one of the

simulated area

Paper charts required if No ENC available / of suitable scale for Simulated exercise areas used.

10 IndicatorsEach own ship station shall have atleast the following indicators:-a) Wind direction and speed indicatorb) Rudder Angle Indicatorc) Rate of Turn Indicatord) RPM /Pitch Indicatore) Clock (Exercise time indicator)f) Depth indicatorg) Doppler Speed Logh) Sound reception equipment It should be capable of indicating fore / aft and athwart ship speed. Depending upon the depth, speed shall be indicated on ground or water track.

11 Ships HornTo be provided on the wheelhouse console as a pushbutton.

12 The following equipment shall be SIMULATED:-If not using hardware panels, then, a colour monitor of not less than 17” size interfaced with the position and movement of own ship shall be used.

a Electronic Navigation Aids Global Position System (GPS) - Simulation of all

facilities of a standard GPS receiver shall be available.

This should include display of latitude, longitude, course and speed over ground by the own ship, UTC, normal navigational calculation functions such as Great Circle, Rhumb line sailing, 100 way points, Alarms for X-track error, anchor drag, approaching way point, etc.

b Echo Sounder Simulation of complete echo sounder shall be

provided. Facility to change gain adjustment, change over

from DBS to DBK and vice versa etc., shall be provided. Alarm for shallow water depth should be provided.

c Anchor ControlCapable of simulating anchoring with 2 anchors (port and starboard - Bower anchors) Means to let go and heave up own ship’s anchor Indicators for amount of cable paid out, direction

of cable and strain on cable.d Sound Signal Generator

Ship’s whistle and fog signals: Facilities shall be available to generate fog signals manually or automatically operated by own ship(s) independently, as well as for each target separately by the Instructor console.

The fog signals should be interactive and the intensity and direction at own ship stations shall correspond to relative range and position of the

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station generating the sound signal. The fog signal generator shall be capable of

generating the sound signals for the following:-a) Vessel making way through water.b) Vessel making no way through water.c) Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvred) Vessel at anchore) Vessel agroundf) Vessel not under command.

e Navigation Lights and Shapes Display Full set of Navigation, Christmas tree lights and

shapes shall be available, which the own ship can select for display depending upon the prevailing circumstances.

E INSTRUCTORThe instructor and the assessor shall be able to:

1 Start, halt, reset in time and place, and restart an exercise

2 Visually observe the trainees and their actions and follow the proceedings of an exercise by any method

3 Change the operating environment during the running of an exercise, viz. shall Be able to alter the wind (direction and force), swell (direction and height), current (direction and rate), cloud cover, state of visibility.

4 Communicate with the trainees (i.e. simulate the outside world) by VHF on relevant communication channels and by Intercom / Telephone (for within the ship conversations)

5 A display (min 19” monitor) providing a global view of the criteria simulation scenario. The display plots ships tracks, target movements and also provides a tool for altering the parameters of the various ships.

6 Be able to view the Ownship radar as set and operated by the trainee.

7 Activate simulation of failures in real time in the following equipment :-a) Navigation lightsb) Gyro compass including insertion of errorc) Doppler log failure or insertion of errord) Echo soundere) Radarf) ARPAg) GPS (including degrading of signal quality)h) Autopiloti) Steering motorj) Bow thrusterk) Enginel) BNWAS

8 It shall be possible to replay a full exercise showing the actions performed by the trainees

9 Instructor shall be able to create exercises where one or more own ship stations can be interactive within the exercise or to be able to run the exercises independently and in differing areas if so required.

10 For educational purposes, the instructor shall be able to create a channel by inputting depths and buoys

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(buoyage system A and / or B)11 Instructor can on request from Own ship, engage tugs

and ship mooring lines during an exercise.12 Audio / Visual Recording Device, either:

DVR that can burn to a memory stick, or DVD Recorder, or The ability to play back Audio and Video recording

synchronized to playback of exercise log file13 ICE FEATURE CONTROLS

General: Ice fields could overlap. Ship model will be

affected by both fields when sailing within zones of overlap.

Channel Formation: Concentration of the broken ice in the channel

increases linearly from an initial value (specified in the properties) to the maximum 100%;

Thickness of the broken ice in the channel is equal to the thickness of an initial ice field;

History: “Freezing” parameter specifies the time (in

minutes) that takes broken ice to get maximum concentration (become solid) in the channel;

“Compacting” parameter specifies the speed (cm/sec) of the ice channel closing from its edges.

Radar Echo: “Detection range” parameter specifies

maximum distance of the ice field edge detection by the radar;

Additional features: Setting of exercise ice zones as polygon

zones with planar boundaries: Ice field, Broken ice, Brash ice, Pancake ice, Small floe, Nilas ice;

Setting of drifting ice fields ‐ following the route, drifting as per weather settings, moving with predefined speed and course;

Setting of exercise ice zones thickness and concentration;

Setting of exercise Ice field channel parameters;

Setting of exercise Hummocks parameters; Possibility to increase ice repulsion in order to

speed up vessels’ stopping in the ice field; Setting of exercise following icebreaker

(training in watch service procedures for maintaining position within an convoy, maintaining communication between the ship, icebreaker and other ships in convoy)

Exercise objects: Ice zone object; Icebreakers

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1 Area to be 1.2 sq. m per trainee (min 5sq.m.)2 Table to sit a minimum of 4 trainee course

participants + instructor3 Large TV or Projected Visual of Full Mission

Navigation Simulator Environment – to include audio Should be able to hear and see everything

that the Bridge team does

High Definition Camera and Audio Recording ofSimulation Bridge.Log file may be played back in synchronization with AV file

4 Three (minimum 17”) Monitors Repeating front 3 visual screens (approximately 90 - 105 degrees)

De-briefing room may be connected to the Instructor Station, in which case the monitors can be common for the instructor and the debrief

5 Minimum 17” Monitor Repeater of Radar System on Bridge

6 Minimum 17” Monitor Repeater of ECDIS Display7 Minimum 17” Monitor Repeater of Conning

Display

APPENDIX

Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar waters

TRAINEE’S PROFICIENCY CHECKLIST

These tasks are most effectively mastered by: Practicing them in navigational contexts (Simulator Exercises when underway)

Simulator Exercises – Basic Tasks Day SIM Exercise

Tick

1 Simulator Familiarisation D1 SIM EX-1

2Navigating in Ice waters using leads available / thinner ice conditions by observance visually and by Radar

D2 SIM EX-2

a Aware that TSS rules may not apply during winter season.

b Aware of vessels Ice capability as per its Class notation c Engines are ready for immediate manoeuvre

dIce should not be entered if an alternative, although longer, route is available

e Before deciding to enter the ice the following factors were considered:

Type of ice; Time of year, weather and temperature; Area of operation; Availability of icebreakers; Vessel's ice class in relation to the type of ice expected; State of hull, machinery and equipment, and quantity of

bunkers and stores left; Vessel maintained within Ice belt Draught and depth of water over the propeller tips and the

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Simulator Exercises – Basic Tasks Day SIM Exercise

Tick

rudder; Ice experience of the person in charge on the bridge.

fFrequent use of the rudder, especially in the hard-over position, has the effect of slowing down the vessel's passage through ice.

gToo much rudder, when pushing through ice, may bring the vessel to a complete stop

hAstern movements should be used with caution and always with the rudder amidships as these astern movements can draw chunks of heavy ice back into the propeller blades causing damage to the tips

i Turning Circle will increase in Ice

jDanger of the stern swinging into ice when passing through patches of open water or in leads with risk of damage to propeller or rudder

k Reliability of Navigational Buoy’s position

3Navigating in ice-infested waters using available leads / thinner ice conditions while in close proximity to land

D3 SIM EX-3

a Consider above points Ex. 2a to 2k

bWatch for any changes in wind direction and in ice conditions as with a change of wind the vessel may become trapped in Ice with the risk of being driven ashore

c Ridging of ice towards leeward side was anticipated

4Navigating in Iceberg, growlers, bergy bits infested waters with minimal visibility (onset of twilight or onset of daylight)

D3 SIM EX-4

a Able to differentiate between a Growler, Bergy bit and an Iceberg

bIcebergs shall be given as wide berth as is possible, and passed on the windward side.

cUsed Radar (X-band) effectively to locate ice / ice floes. Permanent trails switched “ON” to spot growlers in poor visibility / at night

5 Berthing a ship in ice infested waters D4 SIM EX-5

a Check that the Berth and its approach is clear of Ice

b Tugs used to clear Ice at Berth prior ship’s approach

cKnow the procedure to clear Ice by making fast a spring line and using the Ahead engines to flush off the ice near the dock wall.

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Navigating in an Ice convoy maintaining safe distance from icebreaker / ship ahead and astern and using engines in emergency situations due vessel ahead stopping / safe distance reducing.

D4 SIM EX-6

aMaintained standard reporting procedure with the Icebreaker. Followed the Icebreaker’s Master’s orders

b Maintained distance between the vessel ahead and was ready to immediately go astern if vessel ahead stopped / beset / distance

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Simulator Exercises – Basic Tasks Day SIM Exercise

Tick

closing in.

cMonitor the vessel astern of own vessel and warn her if approaching closer than agreed distance

d Reported to Icebreaker if Own ship unable to maintain distance

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Navigating independently through open water leads until ice conditions bring the own ship to a stop and trainee must request icebreaker assistance. Icebreaker escort communication and procedures demonstrated including Freeing a ship beset in solid ice

D5 SIM EX-7

a Consider above points Ex. 2a to 2k

bWhen approaching ice, speed was immediately reduced or engine stopped.

c When entering ice, vessel wasslowed down or barely moving.

d Entry into Ice field made at right angle to the ice edge.

e When Beset – NUC lights / Shapes exhibited.

f Ice breaker called to free vessel when beset in Ice

gKnowledge that Ice breaker’s priority is to free vessels on / near the recommended ice route.

hAware of procedure to free the beset vessel by Listing / Trimming the vessel.

iKnows the backing off and ramming technique to break free, if possible

j When backing, rudder was kept at amidships.

kKeeps engines running ahead at regular intervals to keep Ice free of rudder and propeller when the vessel is beset.

Candidate Name: _______________________ Faculty Name: __________________________

Signature and Date: _____________________ Signature and date: ______________________

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