Course Description

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of the practical approach to ship surveys. It covers the rationale of ISM code and ISM code development; the guidelines for audit on board ships including survey planning, preparation and execution; the ships particulars and certificates, ships library and IMO publications; the conditions of hull, structural integrity, mooring equipment and safe operation; the watertight openings, lighting and electrical arrangements; the cargo-worthless items covering hatch covers and cargo gear; and the engine room checklist condition and alarms. During this interactive course, participants will learn the emergency situations, safety gear, bridge equipment and navigational procedures; the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS); the references, records and checklist; the general conditions of accommodation including galley and stores; the standards training and certification of watchkeeping officers (STCW); the ship conventions, draft and water mark; the ship chain of command and drills; the ship communication systems; and the weather and sea condition watch responsibilities.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours

30 % Lectures
20 % Workshops & Work Presentations
20 % Case Studies & Practical Exercises
30 % Videos, Software & Simulators

In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons.

VIRTUAL TRAINING (IF APPLICABLE)

If this course is delivered online as a Virtual Training, the following limitations will be applicable

Certificates	:	Only soft copy certificates will be issued to participants through Haward’s Portal. This includes Wallet Card Certificates if applicable
Training Materials	:	Only soft copy Training Materials (PDF format) will be issued to participant through the Virtual Training Platform
Training Methodology	:	80% of the program will be theory and 20% will be practical sessions, exercises, case studies, simulators or videos
Training Program	:	The training will be for 4 hours per day starting at 09:30 and ending at 13:30
H-STK Smart Training Kit	:	Not Applicable
Hands-on Practical Workshops	:	Not Applicable
Site Visit	:	Not Applicable
Simulators	:	Only software simulators will be used in the virtual courses. Hardware simulators are not applicable and will not be used in Virtual Training