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To Train & Retain Sea-Staff for LNG
Carriers - How to Meet the Challenges
by
Capt Simon Pressly & Mr Chris Clucas
Dorchester Maritime Ltd (DML)
Isle of Man.
The LNGC Fleet is Growing at a Record Rate
World LNGC Growth Rate
LNG Fleet Development
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Year Total Deliveries % Increase
2002 133 10 8
2003 159 26 16
2004 174 15 9
2005 197 23 12
2006 219 22 10
2007 255 36 14
2008 278 23 8
Number of Operators of
Vessels Being Delivered
• 2005 11
• 2006 12
• 2007 15
• 2008 13
Expansion is spread more or less evenly
amongst a relatively small number of Operators.
World LNGC Growth Rate
How will we recruit the staff for the growing
LNG Fleet?
How will we train people to operate these
highly sophisticated ships?
How will we maintain the outstanding safety
record achieved by LNGC’s to date?
How can the industry meet these challenges?
Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today
Where are we now?
• 40 years proven operating experience
• Limited number of high-quality operators (high cost of
entry to the “LNG Club”)
• Established operating procedures
• Convergent technological systems
• Training requirements set by STCW95
• Significant number of ships in service
• Steady expansion rate
• Long time between contract and delivery
Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today
What manning problems do we face in this expansionary
phase of the LNG Industry?
• Excessive demands for “prior experience” from
Charterers
• General shortage of ship’s Officers world-wide
• Steam propulsion
• Monotonous trading routes
Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today
What opportunities arise from this expansion?
• New entrants with new perspectives
• Shortage can be used to implement modern
structured training concepts (inc Simulators)
• Alternative propulsion systems
• Changing trade patterns
• New crew sources
Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today
What threats exist to the success of the expansion?
• Pressure to lower standards and training budgets
due to reduced charter rates
• Operators thinking “short-term” leading to
“poaching” rather than investment in training
• Wage escalation
• Mercenary approach from seafarers
• Hype about the “problem” in Press, media etc
when it can be managed successfully
• Complacency & boredom among sea staff
Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today
THE SOLUTION!
Training
Training
and more Training!
Training
• How does DML do this?
DML LNGC Crewing Expansion
• 2002 5 ships 1 client
• 2004 12 ships 3 clients
• 2007 20 ships 5 clients
Note: DML currently manages in excess of 85 vessels of various types
Training Masters
& Chief Engineers
To Train a Master or Chief Engineer requires a minimum of
12 years, as general seagoing experience and maturity is
required.
Recruiting new entrants just for expansion is not possible
The only feasible option is to cross train existing,
experienced officers, preferably with gas or tanker
backgrounds.
Training
What are we trying to achieve?
– A cohesive shipboard team who are
• Competent
• Knowledgeable
• Responsive
Training
It is vital that officers have an in-depth
understanding of:
– DML Company Systems
– DML Company Culture
Management of Training
Our training programme consists of the
following elements:
– STCW requirements
– Company specific and optional training
– LNG Specific Training
– LNGC Familiarisation
STCW Training
• Certificates of competency
• First Aid
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
• Personal Safety & Survival
• ARPA
• GMDSS
• ISPS,
• Advanced Fire Fighting for Liquefied Gas,
• Advanced Liquefied Gas Safety plus Liquefied
Gas Endorsement
Company and Optional Training
This training is more rank specific and includes:
• Company Management systems, ISM, ISO 9001/14001 etc
• Emergency Response and Accident/Incident Investigation
• Fire Fighting Command and Control
• Bridge or Engine Room Team Management,
• BA and FA Equipment Maintenance
• Lifeboat Release Operation and Maintenance
• Portable Gas Detection
• Electrical Fault Finding
• Ship Handling
LNG Specific Training
This includes:
• DML LNG Course - Ship and Trade specific
• Ship Handling on the Manned Model “Dorchester
Lady”
• LNG Cargo Handling Simulator
• DML Steam Plant Training course
• Onboard Familiarisation on modern LNGC’s in
accordance with SIGTTO
• Visit to LNG Export Terminal.
LNGC Familiarisation
This is Ship and Equipment Specific including:
• Boilers, Turbines, Turbo-alternators, Water Treatment
and Evaporators
• Cargo System (including Containment, Pumps,
Compressors, Heaters & Vaporisers & Valves)
• Linked ESD’s & Custody Transfer Systems
• Inert Gas and Nitrogen Generators
• Integrated Bridge Systems, Integrated Automation &
Power Management
• Fire Detection, Fire Fighting and Gas Detection Systems
Master C/O 2/O 3/O Gas
Eng
C/E 2/E 3/E ETO
Elementary First Aid
Fire Prevention / Fire Fighting
Personal Survival Techniques
Personal Safety and Personal Responsibility
Advanced Fire Fighting inc. Liquefied Gas
Medical First Aid Aboard ship
Medical Care Aboard Ship*
Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
(CPSC)
ARPA
GMDSS (GOC)
Specialised Gas Tanker Safety
Dangerous Cargo Endorsement - Shipboard
Experience
30 days (officers with tanker experience)
3 months (officers with no tanker experience)
These are based international guidelines from STCW. National Flag States may have
additional requirements
* STCW states that person is charge of Medical Care on board ship must hold this certificate. It is
usually the Master.
STCW Minimum Requirements
DML Training Matrix for LNG
Master C/O 2/O 3/O Gas
Eng
C/E 2/E 3/E ETO
Fire Fighting Command and Control
Medical Care / Advanced Medical Course
BA Maintenance and Fire Equipment
BA Compressor Maintenance
Electrical Faultfinding
Portable Gas Detection Equipment
Computer Skills
Computerised Plan Maintenance Systems
Paint Maintenance & Repair
Manned Model Shiphandling
Ship Handling Simulator
ISO 14001 Familiarisation
ISM Familiarisation
ISPS Code Familiarisation
LNGC SpecificTraining Matrix
Master C/O 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E 2/E
Specialised Gas Tanker course with LNG emphasis
LNG Familiarisation On Board ( SIGTTO 1 load & 1
Discharge)
LNG Familiarisation On Board ( 2 x SIGTTO 2 Loads & 2
Discharges)
Bridge Team Management
Engine Room Management
Manned Model Shiphandling
LICOS - Cargo Handling Simulator
LICOS - Steam Plant Simulator
Steam Course
Emergency Response
Incident / accident INV
ISPS Ship Security Officer
Visit to LNG Export Terminal
LNGC Familiarisation Training Matrix
Master C/O 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E 2/E 3/E ETO
Cargo Containment
Cargo Systems
Cargo Pump
Inert Gas Gen
Cargo Compress
Cargo Heater /Vap
Nitrogen Generator
Custody Transfer System
Hull piping systems
Gas Detection
Fire Detection
Fire Fighting Systems
Life Saving Systems( Life Boat)
Steam and other Machinery Systems
Main Turbine
Main Boiler
Boiler Water Treatment
Turbo Generator
Diesel Generator
Navigation Systems and IBS
Communication Systems
IAS (Operator)
IAS (Technical)
Power Management (HV)
Switchboard
Electrical systems
Management of Training
• DML targets training to the individual by
evaluations and assessments
• Candidates come from Owners/Managers
Existing Pool of Gas/Tanker sea-staff.
• They are familiar with the company systems
and culture.
• Candidates usually have a common history
of employment.
Snapshot of LICOS Screen used for LNG & Steam Training
Simulator Courses (LICOS)
• DML runs LPG and LNG
Cargo Simulator courses in
our Isle of Man and Polish
offices. Simulators provide
real time simulation of all
possible cargo operations; they
can simulate equipment
breakdowns and system
malfunctions to test the
abilities of the trainees to cope
with the unexpected
• DML utilises simulators
extensively for all officers
cross-training from LPG to
LNG vessels and for on-going
monitoring and assessment
purposes
Shiphandling - Manned Models
• Large gas ships have special
manoeuvring characteristics
• DML has sponsored the
construction of a 22 ton ’’ride
on’’ scale model of an 140k type
LNGC at the Ilawa Facility in
Poland
• The Model can be customised to
reproduce the handling
characteristics of: single screw,
duel screw and azipod propulsion
• The Course is designed for senior
deck officers, but is also beneficial
for Pilots at the terminals
Shiphandling - Manned Models
Only to be practised with experienced Instructors at a properly-
equipped facility.
Do not try this out at home!
Screen Snapshot of PC Rembrandt Ship-Handling Simulator
Shiphandling – Simulator (BMT Seatech Rembrandt)
• DML believes in the value of
shiphandling simulation
particularly in the case of new
ship types and new ports or berths
in order to ensure senior deck
officers are familiar with the
characteristics of vessels in both
normal and exceptional conditions
• DML will ensure that the Vessels
will be modelled together with all
expected loading and discharge
ports and all Senior Deck Officers
will undertake both training and
evaluation on this simulator
• It is DML’s recommendation to
place such simulators on board
each vessel
Manoeuvring Practice
Not only ship’s Masters & Pilots need extra training from time to time!
• Northwest Shearwater
• Shahamah
• Al Khaznah
• Ghasha
• Ish
• British Innovator
• British Merchant
• British Trader
• Al Hamra
• Umm Al Ashtan
• Mubaraz
• Mraweh
LNG Vessels for Training/Familiarisation/Secondments
MANAGING THE LNG FLEET EXAPANSION
Looking to our earlier analysis of the problems
facing the industry, what are the SOLUTIONS?
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Long Term Solution
Continuous recruitment and training of cadets across the entire shipping industry
DML is continuously training cadets
•Currently over 150 cadets in training
•Intake during 2004 around 100
•2005 in-take expected 100
Stakeholder responsibilities
• Gas Buyers and Charterers to recognise that
structured Training can be an alternative to
LNG Experience alone
• Owners and Managers to provide sufficient
funding for both pre-delivery and on-going
training
• Industry bodies (eg SIGTTO and IAMU) to
work together to ensure harmonised
standards
MANAGING THE LNG FLEET EXAPANSION
By building on the “Success Story” of LNG
and focussing the resources of the Industry
towards training, we can achieve expansion
of the LNG industry in a controlled and
orderly manner while still maintaining the
excellent safety record
To Train & Retain Sea-Staff for LNG
Carriers - How to Meet the Challenges
by
Capt Simon Pressly & Mr Chris Clucas
Dorchester Maritime Ltd (DML)
Isle of Man.