18 DE ABRIL DE 1998

1044-(199)

CHAPTER V

Guidance regarding special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships

SECTION B-V/l

Guidance regarding the training and qualifications of tanker personnel

Oil tanker training

1 — The training required by subparagraph 2.2) of regulation V/l in respect of oil tankers should be divided into two parts, a general part concerning principles involved and a part on the application of those principles to ship operation. Any of this training may be given on board or ashore. It should be supplemented by practical instruction on board and, where appropriate, in a suitable shore-based installation. All training and instruction should be given by properly qualified and suitably experienced personnel.

2 — As much use as possible should be made of shipboard operation and equipment manuals, films and suitable visual aids, and the opportunity should be taken to introduce discussion of the part to be played by the safety organization on board ship and the role of safety officers and safety committees.

Chemical tanker training

3 — The training required by subparagraph 2.2) of regulation V/l in respect of chemical tankers should be divided into two parts, a general part concerning principles involved and a part on the application on board of those principles to ship operations. Any of this training may be given on board or ashore. It should-be supplemented by practical instruction on board and, where appropriate, in a suitable shore-based installation. All training and instruction should be given by properly qualified and suitably experienced personnel.

4 — As much use as possible should be made of shipboard operation and equipment manuals, films and suitable visual aids, and the opportunity should be taken to introduce discussion of the part to be played by the safety organization on board ship and the role of safety officers and safety committees.

Liquefied gas tanker training

5 — The training required by subparagraph 2.2) of regulation V/l in respect of liquefied gas tankers should be divided into the following two parts:

1) Supervised instruction, conducted in a shore-based facility or on board a specially equipped ship having training facilities and special instructors for this purpose, dealing with the principles envolved and the application of these principles to ship operation, so however that Administrations may, in special situations, permit junior officers or ratings to be trained on board liquefied gas tankers on which they are serving, provided that such service is for a limited period, as established by the Administration, and that such crew members do not have duties or responsibilities in connection with cargo or cargo equipment and provided further that they are later trained in accordance with this guidance for any subsequent service; and

2) Supplementary shipboard training and experience, wherein the principles learned are applied to a particular type, oi ship and cargo-containment system.

All training and instruction should be given by properly qualified and suitably experienced personnel.

6 — As much use as possible should be made of shipboard operation and equipment manuals, films and suitable visual aids, and the opportunity should be taken to introduce discussion of the part to be played by the safety organization on board ship and the role of safety officers and safety committees.

On-board training for all tanker personnel

7 — All tanker personnel should undergo training on board and, where appropriate, ashore, which should be given by qualified personnel experienced in the handling and characteristics of oil, chemical or liquefied gas cargoes as appropriate and the safety procedures involved. The training should at least cover the matters set out in paragraphs 9 to 15 below.

Regulations

8 —Knowledge of the ship's rules and regulations governing the safety of personnel on board a tanker in port and at sea.

Healtb hazards and precautions to be taken

9 — Dangers of skin contact; inhalation and accidental swallowing of cargo; oxygen deficiency, with particular reference to inert-gas systems; the harmful properties of cargoes carried, personnel accidents and associated first aid; lists of do's and dont's.

Fire prevention and fire-fighting

10 — Control of smoking and cooking restrictions; sources of ignition; fire and explosion prevention; methods of fire-fighting; of portable extinguishers and fixed installations.

Pollution prevention

11 — Procedures to be followed to prevent air and water pollution and measures which will be taken in the event of spillage.

Safety equipment and its use

12 — The proper use of protective clothing and equipment, resuscitators, escape and rescue equipment.

Emergency procedures

13 — Familiarization with the emergency plan procedures.

Cargo equipment and operations

14 — A general description of cargo-handling equipment; safe loading and discharge procedures and precautions and safe entry into enclosed spaces.

On-board training for liquefied gas tanker personnel

15 — Personnel who are required to be trained under regulation V/l should be provided supplementary shipboard training and experience based on the ship's operation manual. Such training and experience should cover the following systems as applicable:

1) The cargo handling system including piping systems; pumps; valves; expansion devices and vapour sys-