USE OF LIQUID CARGO HANDLING SIMULATOR FOR TRAINING OF MARINE CADETS AND OFFICERS
USE OF LIQUID CARGO HANDLING SIMULATOR FOR TRAINING OF MARINE CADETS AND OFFICERS

Summary/Abstract: Present paper is an integrated study on the need and use of Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) in the training of deck cadets and deck officers on transport and operation of dangerous cargo. The input data of the study are based on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements and curricula of disciplines elaborated in Naval Academy. The output data are represented by the dynamics of bachelor and master students who have completed this training module. Use of simulator and developed applications are in accordance with the recommendations contained in STCW 95 A, B-V/1, International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course 2.06 Operation Cargo Simulator - Ballast and N2.14 Standards "Maritime Systems Simulation" of DNV. It is based on real systems and controls of ships type: chemical tanker, liquefied natural gas tanker (LNG), product tanker (such as Inert Gas System, Hydraulic and Ballast System, Deck Wash System, Heating System etc.) and, also, a LNG terminal for those who are trained for operating in ports. In the simulator, the students had the possibility to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the course by solving situations evolving in real time identical to those encountered on ships or terminals. There are used prior learning theory from Ship maneuvering, Ship construction theory and Naval equipments and installations disciplines. Evaluation of acquired skills comprise the appropriation of procedures for cargo handling and operation for all the types of ships and terminals mentioned above. The dynamic of bachelor and master students who attend or attended the training on liquid cargo handling simulator is statistically analyzed and represent an indicator for future development.

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