Ordinary / Able Bodied Seaman - Flag Endorsed Training Course

1. Introduction to Seamanship and Maritime Operations

1.1 Seaman Roles and Responsibilities

• Seaman classifications including (ordinary seaman, able seaman, leading seaman, petty officer)

• Deck department structure including (chief officer, second officer, third officer, bosun, deck crew)

• Duties and responsibilities including (watchkeeping, maintenance, cargo operations, safety duties)

• Professional standards including (competency requirements, performance expectations, career progression)

• Introduction to STCW Code A-II/4 and MLC 2006 requirements for deck ratings

1.2 Vessel Types and Operations

• Merchant vessel types including (bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, general cargo, passenger vessels)

• Vessel construction including (hull structure, deck arrangements, superstructure, accommodation)

• Propulsion systems including (main engines, auxiliary engines, propulsion types, fuel systems)

• Ship systems including (electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, automation)

• Operational procedures including (port operations, sea operations, maintenance, emergency procedures)

2. Seamanship and Deck Operations

2.1 Basic Seamanship Skills

• Rope work including (knots, splices, whipping, rope care, rope types)

• Wire work including (wire rope handling, splicing, rigging, safety procedures)

• Mooring operations including (mooring lines, winches, bollards, fairleads, safety procedures)

• Anchoring operations including (anchor types, anchor handling, windlass operation, anchor watch)

• Deck equipment including (winches, cranes, derricks, davits, capstans)

2.2 Deck Maintenance and Care

• Hull maintenance including (cleaning, painting, corrosion prevention, damage inspection)

• Deck maintenance including (deck cleaning, preservation, equipment maintenance, safety equipment)

• Equipment care including (wire maintenance, rope care, tool maintenance, inventory management)

• Safety equipment maintenance including (lifeboats, life rafts, fire equipment, safety systems)

• Work planning including (maintenance schedules, work permits, safety procedures, quality control)

3. Cargo Operations and Handling

3.1 Cargo Handling Systems

• Cargo gear including (derricks, cranes, winches, blocks, rigging, load charts)

• Cargo securing including (lashing systems, dunnage, separation, weight distribution)

• Container operations including (container handling, securing systems, twist locks, guide systems)

• Bulk cargo including (loading procedures, trimming, hold preparation, safety procedures)

• Liquid cargo including (tank operations, pipeline systems, pumping systems, safety procedures)

3.2 Cargo Safety and Documentation

• Cargo planning including (stowage plans, stability calculations, load distribution, sequence planning)

• Safety procedures including (hazardous cargo, IMDG Code, personal protection, emergency procedures)

• Documentation including (cargo manifests, stowage plans, damage reports, survey reports)

• Quality control including (damage prevention, cargo care, condition monitoring, reporting)

• Environmental protection including (pollution prevention, waste management, cargo residues)

4. Navigation Support and Watchkeeping

4.1 Lookout Duties

• Lookout principles including (visual scanning, sound signals, radar observation, reporting procedures)

• Navigation lights including (light configurations, visibility ranges, vessel identification, regulations)

• Sound signals including (whistle signals, fog signals, maneuvering signals, distress signals)

• Traffic monitoring including (vessel tracking, collision risk, communication, coordination)

• Weather observation including (weather signs, sea conditions, visibility, reporting)

4.2 Helm and Steering

• Steering systems including (autopilot, manual steering, emergency steering, steering gear)

• Compass work including (magnetic compass, gyro compass, course keeping, deviation)

• Wheel orders including (helm commands, steering responses, course changes, emergency maneuvers)

• Watch procedures including (watch handover, log keeping, communication, alertness)

• Navigation support including (chart work, position plotting, bearing taking, distance measurement)

5. Safety and Emergency Procedures

5.1 Personal Safety and Protection

• Personal protective equipment including (safety equipment, work clothing, protective gear, maintenance)

• Working at height including (safety harnesses, scaffolding, ladder safety, fall protection)

• Confined spaces including (entry procedures, atmospheric testing, ventilation, rescue procedures)

• Hot work including (welding safety, fire prevention, permits, fire watch, equipment)

• Chemical safety including (hazardous materials, safety data sheets, protection, emergency procedures)

5.2 Emergency Response

• Fire emergency including (fire detection, alarm systems, firefighting equipment, evacuation procedures)

• Abandon ship including (muster procedures, lifeboat operations, survival equipment, evacuation)

• Man overboard including (immediate response, recovery procedures, equipment, communication)

• Flooding emergency including (damage control, pumping systems, temporary repairs, stability)

• Medical emergency including (first aid, medical equipment, communication, evacuation procedures)

6. Marine Pollution Prevention

6.1 Pollution Prevention Regulations

• MARPOL requirements including (oil pollution, garbage, sewage, air pollution, ballast water)

• Pollution prevention equipment including (oil separators, garbage management, sewage treatment)

• Operational procedures including (discharge procedures, record keeping, compliance monitoring)

• Spill response including (spill containment, cleanup procedures, reporting, investigation)

• Environmental awareness including (marine environment, ecosystem protection, sustainability)

6.2 Waste Management

• Waste segregation including (waste types, sorting procedures, storage, disposal)

• Garbage management including (garbage categories, discharge restrictions, incineration, compaction)

• Oily waste including (bilge water, sludge, contaminated materials, treatment, disposal)

• Chemical waste including (hazardous waste, special handling, manifests, disposal)

• Record keeping including (garbage record book, oil record book, waste tracking, compliance)

7. Communication and Teamwork

7.1 Maritime Communication

• Communication systems including (radio procedures, intercom systems, alarm systems, signals)

• Standard phrases including (IMO standard phrases, safety communication, work communication)

• Language skills including (maritime English, technical terminology, safety instructions)

• Documentation including (logbooks, reports, forms, maintenance records, safety records)

• Information sharing including (briefings, handovers, reporting, feedback, coordination)

7.2 Teamwork and Leadership

• Team dynamics including (team roles, cooperation, coordination, conflict resolution)

• Work organization including (task allocation, planning, supervision, quality control)

• Cultural awareness including (multicultural crews, communication styles, respect, inclusion)

• Professional development including (skill improvement, training, mentoring, career planning)

• Safety culture including (safety awareness, reporting, learning, continuous improvement)

8. Vessel Stability and Loading

8.1 Basic Stability Principles

• Stability concepts including (center of gravity, metacenter, stability curves, loading effects)

• Loading procedures including (load planning, weight distribution, stability checks, safety margins)

• Ballast operations including (ballast systems, trim adjustment, stability optimization)

• Cargo effects including (shifting cargo, liquid cargo, deck cargo, stability impact)

• Stability monitoring including (stability indicators, loading computers, manual calculations)

8.2 Load Management

• Load calculations including (deadweight, displacement, tonnage, capacity)

• Weight distribution including (longitudinal distribution, transverse distribution, vertical distribution)

• Securing calculations including (lashing forces, equipment selection, safety factors)

• Documentation including (loading plans, stability data, cargo calculations, certificates)

• Safety procedures including (load limits, stability criteria, emergency procedures, monitoring)

9. Port Operations and Procedures

9.1 Port Entry and Departure

• Port procedures including (arrival procedures, pilot boarding, port clearance, departure procedures)

• Mooring operations including (line handling, winch operations, fender arrangements, safety)

• Cargo operations including (cargo planning, stevedore coordination, equipment operation, supervision)

• Port services including (bunker operations, fresh water, waste disposal, repairs)

• Documentation including (port documents, customs clearance, health certificates, crew lists)

9.2 Shore Leave and Welfare

• MLC 2006 welfare requirements including (shore leave, recreational facilities, communication, repatriation)

• Port regulations including (security procedures, immigration, customs, health requirements)

• Personal safety including (port security, personal protection, emergency contacts, assistance)

• Crew welfare including (welfare facilities, medical care, communication, recreational activities)

• Cultural considerations including (local customs, language, currency, transportation)

10. Professional Development and Certification

10.1 STCW Certification Requirements

• STCW standards including (basic training requirements, competency standards, certification procedures)

• Medical requirements including (medical certificates, fitness standards, medical examinations)

• Training records including (training certificates, sea service, competency assessment, endorsements)

• Revalidation including (refresher training, continued competency, medical renewal, documentation)

• Career progression including (advancement requirements, additional training, experience, qualifications)

10.2 Continuous Professional Development

• Skill development including (technical skills, safety skills, leadership skills, communication skills)

• Training opportunities including (company training, shore-based courses, online training, mentoring)

• Performance evaluation including (competency assessment, performance reviews, feedback, improvement)

• Quality standards including (professional standards, work quality, safety performance, reliability)

• Industry knowledge including (maritime industry, regulations, technology, best practices)

11. HSE in Maritime Operations

• Occupational health and safety including (workplace safety, health surveillance, injury prevention)

• Environmental protection including (marine environment, pollution prevention, ecosystem conservation)

• Risk management including (hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, monitoring)

• Emergency preparedness including (emergency procedures, training, equipment, coordination)

• Safety culture including (safety leadership, reporting, learning, continuous improvement)

12. Quality Assurance and Standards

• ISM Code implementation including (safety management systems, procedures, documentation)

• Quality systems including (quality procedures, work standards, performance monitoring)

• Flag state requirements including (certification, inspection, compliance, documentation)

• Port state control including (inspection procedures, deficiency correction, detention prevention)

• Industry standards including (maritime standards, best practices, benchmarking, improvement)

13. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Regional maritime operations from Middle East waters including (port operations, cargo handling, weather challenges)

• Seamanship challenges including (heavy weather operations, emergency situations, equipment failures)

• Cargo handling scenarios including (complex cargo, damage prevention, safety procedures)

• Safety incidents including (accident prevention, emergency response, lessons learned)

• The importance of proper training in developing competent able-bodied seamen and ensuring safe maritime operations