Practical Shipboard Training Guide
Rank: Third Officer onboard Bulk/Log Carrier
A. Objective of training:
1. To improve the maintenance standard of shipboard LSA/FFA equipment since
during the onboard visit by office staff it is observed that the maintenance
condition of LSA/FFA is not upto required standards of the company and IMO.
2. By enhanced maintenance condition of LSA/FFA there will be marked
reduction in the PSCI/FSI deficiencies.
3. Operational losses like extra expenses and employee down time in
rectification of PSCI/FSI deficiencies will be reduced/eliminated resulting in
operational efficiency of COMPANY .
4. Improve KPIs thus makes ships more attractive in the commercial market.
5. This vertical approach towards training will improve the quality of the deck
officers from the roots as a better trained Third Officer will become a better
equipped 2nd Officer, then a better equipped Chief Officer and in the last a
much better Captain.
B. Data required for training:
1. Willingness on the part of the Third Officer to participate whole heartedly in
this training.
2. LSA/FFA plans of the vessel.
3. Safety Equipment Certificate (SEQ).
4. Form E to SEQ certificate.
5. Record of approved cargo ship safety equipment certificate.
6. LSA/FFA training manuals.
7. Equipment specific manufacturers manual.
8. LSA/FFA inventory from last Third Officer.
C. Time for Executing: 1.0 month with possibility of extension upon request.
D. Reporting requirements:
1. Daily reports to be sent to Technical Director and DPA.
2. Reports to be verified by Chief Officer, Chief Engineer and Master.
E. Training program details:
1. Upon joining the Third Officer should present all his documents to master for
safe keeping.
2. He must obtain copies of the documents listed in B2 to B8 from Master and
previous Third Officer.
3. In the first 7 days the Third Officer must familiarize himself with ships
equipment, his personal LSA/FFA and his other work responsibilities as
allocated by Master like port paperwork etc. His daily reports during the first
7 days will still continue with reports on what items he has familiarized
himself.
4. The Third Officer should understand that there might be a gap between the
actual status of the LSA/FFA and the requirements as per the Record of
approved cargo ship safety equipment certificate (B5).
It is this gap which needs to be identified and rectified in the next 15 days to
1 month so that the LSA/FFA on board can be maintained to top standard.
5. The Third Officer must take the LSA/FFA plan and the Record of approved
cargo ship safety equipment certificate and compare the actual LSA/FFA on
board.
a. The gaps which are identified must be recorded, compared with delivery
challans/invoices and then discussed with Chief Officer and Master.
b. Once it is sure the identified gaps (either shortage or excess or wrong
equipment) do exist these must be reported to office.
c. When the individual equipment is checked it must be compared with
manufacturer manual, SOLAS, and LSA/FFA code to ensure correct items
are on board.
d. Once the gaps are discussed and a final status on them agreed then
during the next visit by Class surveyor must be verified and endorsed by
Class surveyor on the LSA/FFA plan and Record of approved cargo ship
safety equipment certificate so that these documents are most updated
and latest from which future checks on board can be undertaken.
6. Deadline to complete the checks and restore the correct status of LSA/FFA
within 15 days to 1 month time. During this period daily reports must be
submitted to COMPANY and Chief Officer and Master must verify the report
before sending. If any extension to deadline is required then same can be
requested but on a case by case basis.
7. The responsibility for LSA/FFA is Third Officers and not Fourth Engineer.
Fourth Engineer will only assist Third Officer in checking Engine Room
LSA/FFA.
8. Once the LSA/FFA on board is setup as per Record of approved cargo ship
safety equipment certificate and Flag State requirements then daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly, six monthly, annual, bi-annual, five yearly, ten yearly
checks must be complied with.
9. It must be ensured that the details and maintenance schedule of the LSA/FFA
items as per Flag State requirements must be entered in the ships SMMS
program to ensure proper record keeping and follow up.
10.The LSA/FFA manuals, DE-28A (Red Book) and the LSA/FFA chart must be
properly filled and maintained.
11.Other staff must be trained and retrained by taking up LSA/FFA items after
drills or after safety meetings. Training of staff is very important because it
will ensure that proper care of LSA/FFA is undertaken on board and their
misuse is prevented.
12.When the time for shore based maintenance comes it must be realized that it
is very critical time during which if the LSA/FFA items are not carefully
removed when being sent for servicing and placed back after return from
service there is high chance that again they might be wrongly placed in
position or returned not properly serviced. Third Officer must carefully look
after the entire operation and ensure that LSA/FFA status is well restored after
the shore servicing.
13.When shore servicing is completed, the Third Officer together with master
verify that all items are returned properly and servicing has been done. The
shore service certificates are correct and no errors exist. If there is any doubt
on the certificate same must be verified with service provider and office
immediately prior the vessel leaves the port so that responsibility can be
established with the service company.
14.If any item is replaced after the service due to its expiry or failure then the
details of the new item must be carefully entered in the LSA/FFA plan and
Record of approved cargo ship safety equipment certificate. The changes
must be verified by Class surveyor during next attendance. In most cases the
LSA/FFA items will be sent for shore servicing during annual surveys when
Class will already be attending so endorsement of new LSA/FFA items on
LSA/FFA plan and Record of approved cargo ship safety equipment certificate
can be done by attending Class surveyor together with annual surveys. This
will ensure continuous maintenance of the LSA/FFA plan and Record of
approved cargo ship safety equipment certificate.
15.When requisitions are to be raised for LSA/FFA items it must be ensured that
the requisition is based on the actual item required (details to be taken from
LSA/FFA plan and Record of approved cargo ship safety equipment and the
item on site). Do not only rely on previous requisition which can be incorrect.
Check the items immediately when received and if still unusable due to
wrong supply by supplier then it must be returned and office updated
immediately.
F. List of all LSA/FFA items on which training should be imparted to attendees in
COMPANY Training Centre. 0.5 day 1.0 day training should be imparted to
trainees on the above and the individual LSA/FFA items.
LSA items:
1 Emergency Muster Point & Muster List
2 Lifeboats & Rescue Boats, Equipment & Fittings
3 Lifeboat & Rescue Boat Davits, Launching and Recovery Arrangements
4 Lifeboat & Rescue Boat Engines, Batteries and Lighting
5 Life Rafts
6 Lifebuoys
7 Life Jackets
8 Immersion Suits
9 Thermal Protective Aids
10 Lifeboat VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus
11 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
12 Search & Rescue Transponder
13 Pyrotechnics
14 Aldis Lamp and Signalling Lights
15 General Emergency Alarm
16 Pilot Ladders & Pilot Hoist
17 Navigation Shapes, Lights & Sound Signals
18 Spares
FFA Items:
1 - Fire Detection Systems
2 - Fire Extinguishers
3 - Fire Hydrants, Fire Hoses & Hose Boxes
4 - Fire Line & Isolating / Relief / Drain Valves
5 - International Shore Connection
6 - Fixed Water Spray System
7 - Portable Foam Making Equipment
8 - Fire Dampers, Fire Flaps & Ventilators
9 - Fire Doors
10 - Fire Bucket / Sand Boxes
11 - Fire Blankets
12 - Breathing Apparatus
13 - Firemans Outfit (including Fire Axe and Safety Lamp)
14 - Air Compressors
15 - Fixed Gas Fire Smothering System
16 - Sample Extraction Smoke Detection Systems
17 - Foam Monitors & Fixed Foam Installations
18 - Emergency Fire Pump
19 - Fire Pump
20 - Emergency Trips & Stops
21 - Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)
G. Flag State requirements copy must be handed over to attendees by
COMPANY Training Centre as part of the above training.
