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A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

A Nautical Institute initiative

Accreditation services covering training in DP, Oil Spill Response, BWM, ECDIS The Nautical Institute announced that it is to expand its accreditation services. Members input, which has fed into the Institute's current five year strategic plan, highlights that focus on competency and professionalism across the entire maritime industry is greater than ever.Under previous strategic plans, the Institute has developed model courses for leadership and management training, raised awareness within the industry of the need for this training, and accredited training providers for these important courses.The Institute continues to build upon their international standard for training and certification of dynamic positioning operators, established in 1983, as well as accrediting the extensive network of international DP training centres. These subjects are now included as a mandatory requirement in the STCW Code, following the 2010 Manila Amendments.The issue of competency in the modern era is consistently raised by members in terms of the effectiveness of training, reduction of sea time and experience, assessment and use of simulation. There is a strong perception that competency is reducing across the board at sea and ashore, not merely due to the rapid promotion of officers but due to the shortage of suitably qualified personnel.In response to ...

A speech by David Patraiko, Nautical Institute David Patraiko talks about e-navigation which is intended to harmonise ship and shore in relation to the Human Element. He emphasizes the need for proper planning in order to ensure that those who will have to use it will truly understand and benefit from it.David asks for all stakeholders to get involved and have their say in the development of the e-navigation systemThe Nautical Institute - www.nautinst.orgThe Nautical Institute is an international professional body for maritime professionals and others with an interest in nautical matters. We provide a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of members who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world.Our work is available to the whole industry to help improve the safety and efficiency of shipping. Our monthly journal SEAWAYS, books, web services and projects help to provide real solution to problems facing the industry and provide mariners input to decision makers internationally and nationally.The Nautical Institute is a thriving international professional body for qualified mariners -- with over 40 branches worldwide, and over 6,500 members in over 110 countries.Nautical Institute membership is open to all nationalities - in grades appropriate to ...

Preventative actions with a view to preventing recurrence A large crude carrier berthed at a loading terminal, deploying two headlines, four breastlines, two backsprings forward and two sternlines, four breastlines, two backsprings aft, as recommended by the pilot. After loading commenced, moorings were regularly tended to by ship's staff.However, the following evening, the terminal suspended loading, stating that the vessel had moved position forward by 2.5 metres. The vessel contested this claim, estimating that the movement did not exceed a metre. Nevertheless, the crew immediately repositioned the vessel to the satisfaction of the terminal and loading was resumed. Root cause/contributory factorsInappropriate advice on moorings configuration by berthing pilot that was not in accordance with published guidelines which recommended a 3-2-2 configuration of mooring lines fore and aft;Location of the shore fittings (quick-release hooks) was such that the after breastlines led ahead, acting like additional after backsprings;Uneven distribution of forces caused the vessel to move ahead during loading.Corrective actionsVessel was repositioned immediately by ship's staff to the terminal's satisfaction;A prominent reference mark was secured on the ship's rail and the correct position of the ship at the berth was closely and continuously monitored; Master and chief officer held a meeting with ...