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15-11-02TRAINING MANAGERS MEETING MAY 28TH-JUNE 2ND 2000 BY HANS VELDHUIS - MARINE CONSULTANT

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THE IMOTHE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION

WHAT IS THE IMO?

The IMO is a specialised agency of the United Nations.

The IMO was established by means of a Convention adopted under the auspices of theUnited Nations.

It is an international body which members are seafaring countries. At present there are158 members.

The IMO was established in 1948. The original name was the Inter-GovernmentalMaritime Consultative Organisation (IMCO).


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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE IMO?

The original purpose was to establish an international body to promote the maritimesafety.

The responsibility now is to improve the international shipping safety and to preventmarine pollution.

Many International Conventions, Codes, Resolutions and Recommendations have beenadopted and enforced since the establishment.

An important task is too to verify the proper implementation by each of the members.


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GOOD REASONS TO HAVE THE IMO?

Imagine what the situation would be now a days if every seafaring country would have itsown maritime safety standard.

With an international standard the international world of shipping is ensured of at least aminimum safety standard.

The great advantage is that all countries agree and accept the safety and pollutionprevention standards as implemented on every vessel.


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WHO IMPLEMENTS THE IMO CONVENTIONS?

The Governments. NOT the IMO.

The IMO only adopts the Conventions. The IMO does not enforce laws. Eachgovernment member of the IMO agrees to take the responsibility to implement aConvention that has been adopted.

This means the Government legislates the Convention and enforces the Convention as alaw.


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There are however problems because not each country implements the Convention atthe same standard.Some countries do not have the experience, resources or expertise to implement theConvention. To improve the performance of weak Governments the IMO took somemeasurements:

1) Establishment of a Sub-Committee on Flag State Implementation. (The WhiteList)

2) The IMO members are working on a "White List". Countries excluded fromthe white list do not comply with the implementation of the IMO Conventions,Codes or Resolutions.

3) It will take another six months before the "White List" will be published.4) Pending the publication of the "White List" some governments are renewing

licences without the STCW endorsements.5) Governments have the right to inspect other flag vessels in port (Port State

Control) to ensure the vessel is up to the IMO standards. For example aMODU inspection before starting a new operation


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WHICH CONVENTIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE MODU?

Quite a few1) International Load Line.2) MODU Safety Certificate or SOLAS for Drilling Vessels which includes the

International Safety Management Code (ISM).3) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG).4) International Maritime Satellite Organization and related Global Marine

Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).5) The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

(STCW )6) Prevention of Pollution (MARPOL).

In this training seminar we will discuss the conventions in red, which are related tomarine training requirements.


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WHO IS DOING ALL THE WORK IN THE IMO?

The main technical work is done by:1) The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC).2) The Marine Environment Protection Committee.3) The Legal Committee.4) The Technical Co-operation and Facilitation Committee.5) A number of Sub-Committees.

The MSC is the highest technical body. All Member States are represented. Thiscommittee is involved in any aspect of navigation, construction, manning/licensing,maritime safety, dangerous cargoes, marine casualties etc. etc.


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WHY THIS INTRODUCTION ON IMO?

Because:1) To be aware of the role of the IMO in respect of the certification procedures

for MODU's2) Because some of the resent IMO Conventions and Codes will have a serious

effect on operating MODU's3) One of the Conventions is the International Convention on Standards of

Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafares.4) The other Convention is The International Safety Management Code.


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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CODE AND A CONVENTION?

A Code is a systematic comprehensive collection of rules. A Code can be added to aConvention. In case of the ISM Code these rules are now part of the SOLAS rules.Chapter IX has been developed and added to SOLAS to implement the ISM Code.

A Convention is an International Agreement such as the STCW.

NOW THAT WE KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY AND TASKS OF THE IMO WECAN TALK ABOUT THE STCW AND THE ISM.


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THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS FOR TRAINING,CERTIFICATION AND WATCH KEEPING FOR SEAFARERS.

(STCW).

The STCW Convention was amended in 1978 and entered into force in 1984. Sincethen the STCW Convention was significantly amended in 1995.

The full implementation of the STCW Convention for Vessels and MODU's is requiredby February 1, 2002.

The amendment of the STCW Convention sets qualification standards for masters,officers, and watch personnel on seagoing merchant marine ships.

At first no mention was made of MOU's, until on 25 November 1999 ResolutionA.891(21) was adopted by the IMO with Recommendations on Training of Personnelon Mobile Offshore Units (MOU's).


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RESOLUTION A.891(21) Resolution A.891(21) provides details for the implementation of STCW on MOU's,such as definitions of the various types of MOU's and the responsible functions OIM,Barge Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator and Maintenance Supervisor.

NOTE: The IMO uses the term MOU, because it includes JU's, Semi-Submersibles,Drilling Vessels, Construction Units, Pipe-laying and Lift Barges, AccommodationUnits and Diving vessels. For drilling units we use the word MODU.

The Resolution A.891(21) is not perfectly clear because it leaves the application ofSTCW for MODU's open with such sentences as quote "all maritime crew memberson Self-Propelled Units's and where required, on other units should meet therequirements of the STCW Convention as amended", unquote and quote " all specialpersonnel on board MOU's (whether or not self propelled) should be provided withappropriate familiarisation and basic safety training in accordance with the relevantIMO recommendation.


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RESOLUTION A.891(21)

These two sentences and some other details confirm that although the Resolutionsingles out Self Propelled Units, Non Self Propelled Units are not exempted fromSTCW.

The vague requirements leave the application of STCW for MOU's to the discretion ofeach Government.

At present there is no clear understanding or official agreement by individualGovernments in respect of the details for the application of the STCW Convention foreach type of MODU.


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Regardless of the confusion on the application of the STCW Convention betweenSelf propelled and Non Self propelled MODU's the training requirements for MODU'sare divided in two training standards for four categories of offshore personnel:

Training Standards

1. Minimum standards for familiarisation and basic safety training instruction andcompetencies for all personnel.

2. Specialised training and qualifications of key personnel.


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Offshore Personnel Categories:

Cat. A: Visitors and special personnel. These persons stay on board for a limitedperiod and are not part of the regular crew.

Cat. B: Other special personnel without a designated responsibility for safety andsurvival. (The regular crew)

Cat. C: Regularly assigned special personnel with designated responsibility forsafety and survival of others.

Cat. D Maritime crew members.The maritime crewmembers are the OIM, barge supervisor, as well as otherdeck and engineer officers, radio operators, and ratings.

NOTE: An officer is a crewmember with an official seafarers (marine) license. A rating isan unlicensed member of the maritime crew such as an AB.


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Before being assigned to duties, all personnel in the categories A, B, C and D shouldreceive an offshore orientation, familiarisation training. This can be done at arrival onboard.

Prior to proceeding offshore, all regular assigned personnel in the categories B, C,and D should receive training in survival, fire preventing and fire fighting, basic firstaid, personal safety and social responsibilities.

In addition the STCW requires a regular program of drills and exercises to provide forthe necessary training and assessments.


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Personnel in the categories C and D have designated responsibilities and/or duties.This includes duties as assigned on the muster list. For these categories the STCWrequires specific training and instruction to perform their assigned duties. Dependingon the function and assignment the courses and training are:

1. Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.2. Proficiency in fast rescue boats.3. Proficiency in advanced fire fighting.4. Proficiency in medical first aid.5. Proficiency in taking charge of medical care.

The STCW Convention explains in detail each course curriculum.


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Key Personnel and Specialised Training

The Convention requires for each unit to have sufficient key personnel on board. At present the indications are that the Governments will use at least the MinimumManning Scale plus the OIM as the key personnel.

Key personnel must have:1. Knowledge.2. Qualifications.3. Skills.4. Experience.

The key personnel have assigned responsibilities for:1. Essential safety of the unit and personnel.2. Pollution prevention.


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Key personnel depends on the type of MODU and is defined as The Maritime Crewwhich includes functions such as:

1. The OIM.2. The Barge Supervisor.3. The Captain.4. The Deck Officers. (First, Second and Third Mate)5. The Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineers.6. The Maintenance Supervisor.7. The Ballast Control Operator and/or DP Operator.8. The Radio Operator.9. The Ratings such as Able Bodied Seaman (AB Sailor).


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RESOLUTION A.891(21)In addition to the required marine licenses,

Maritime crews (key personnel) have to demonstrate proficiency. This proof ofproficiency is required before the license is issued. In practice this means additionaltraining and exercises.

The proof of proficiency for the maritime crew requires completion of approvedcourses as part of the qualification process. Depending on the assigned duties thesecourses are Safety Training, Survival Craft, Rescue Craft, Fire Fighting and First Aidand as the basic training.

For key personnel knowledge, understanding and proficiency must be demonstrated.Depending on the function this can be done by courses, exercises in-serviceexperience, simulator training and examination and assessment for:

Stability, knowledge of Collision Regulations, Weather, Transfer of Personnel,Safe Working Practises, Maritime Law, Safe Ballasting, Emergency Response,Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance andRepair, Operating Equipment, Identify and Correct Malfunctions and PollutionPrevention.


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TABLE WITH STCW REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING MOU's

Function on board Training required by STCW Which SchoolsApproximate

duration in days

Remarks

Validityin

years

All personnelCat. A, B, C, D

Familiarisation trainingpersonal survival at sea

STCW approvedtraining center 2 Minimum survival training

or all personnel 5All regular assignedpersonnel without designated responsibilityCat: B, C, D

Basic Survival, Firefighting, First Aid, PersonalSafety and Social Responsibilities

STCW approvedtraining center 5

In principe this is required forall employees regarded as the permanent crew.

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Special personel withdesignated reponsibilityand marine crews.Group C and DOIM, Master, Mates,BS, BC, Chief Eng.Ass. Eng, RO, AB, Coxswain, Medic.

Specialised training based on function, reponsibility, assigned duties and musterlist duties.1) Adv. Survival Craft (coxswain).2 )Fast Rescue Boat3) Advanced Fire Fighting.4) First Aid.5) Advanced First Aid.6) GMDSS (if applicable) 7) Radar (ARPA)( if apllicable)8) Tanker Man (if applicable)

STCW approvedtraining center

5 Adv.Surv.5 Adv. Fi. Fi.1 First Aid.3 F.Re.Boat.5 Ad.Fst Aid.10 GMDSS5 ARPA5 Tank Man

The OIM, Master, BS, Mates, Chief Eng. Ass. Eng will needAdv. Survival, Adv. Fire Fight.and First Aid. If no Medic o/b one of the above must haveAdv. First Aid.In addition per lifeboat twoCoxswains.At least one person with GMDSS if equipment isinstalled o/b.ARPA only if radar ison board.

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EXPLANATION OF COMPETENCE, PROFICIENCY, ASSESSORS, ASSESSMENT According to the USCG competence means level of proficiency to be achieved for theproper performance of functions. It is a combination of knowledge, understanding anddemonstrated skills.

To obtain a level of proficiency the candidate must demonstrate the ability to carry outtask under certain conditions and circumstances.

An assessor is a person who evaluates the performance of a candidate to completecertain tasks.

In general the assessor should have the knowledge and skills at the same level orhigher than the candidate.

An assessment is the process of evaluation of certain task to be completed at anaccepted standard.

The assessors should be designated and accepted as competent to be an assessor.It can be a qualified instructor, a qualified crewmember or designated examiner. Thisis important for the credibility of the assessment system.


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REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETYAND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (1of 3)

Similar familiarisation training for Personal Survival at Sea, the Basic Fire Fightingand the Basic Survival Courses exist already in the UK, Norway Canada and theUSA. These drilling industry-oriented courses already cover most of the STCWrequirements. The training schools providing these courses obtained or are in theprocess to obtain STCW approval.

The elementary First Aid course specification for STCW shows some differences withexisting courses, but the training schools in the UK, Norway, Canada and USA followup with a STCW approved course.

The Personal Safety Standards are a combination of existing on board familiarisation,emergency procedures, pollution prevention, safe working practices andunderstanding orders/instructions. This part can be developed in-house as amandatory company course with demonstration of participation and drills.


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REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETYAND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (2 of 3)

The competence in Social Responsibilities is new. The syllabus includes topics suchas human relations, social behaviour (harassment, discrimination, hygiene, complywith policies etc), danger of drugs, the effect long work hours and harsh environment.

It requires demonstration given to personnel by instructors, video computer basedtraining or a training syllabus. An assessment or examination must follow the training.

The Social Responsibility can be developed in-house as a mandatory companycourse.

The Social Responsibility is one of the few training courses that can be conducted onboard immediately after arrival on board.


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REMARKS ON BASIC FIRE FIGHTING, SURVIVAL, FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETYAND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TRAINING. (3 of 3)

It is important to know that:1. Almost all training must be completed before arrival on board.2. All training must include demonstration of competence by assessment or

examination.3. The evaluation of competence is by demonstration and participation in

drills. Supplementary training with drills and exercises should be established to provide forevaluation and assessment.

Records of assessments need to be maintained in a record book.


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REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (1 of 3) In all major sea faring countries the Marine Training schools established STCWapproved special training courses for persons in charge and persons with designatedfunction for safety and survival.

The Fast Rescue Boat course is only required for person in charge of fast rescueboats.

In general persons with licenses such as OIM, unlimited Master, Deck Officers,Engineer Officers, Master MODU's, BS and BCO's will be required to attend STCWapproved Advanced Survival Craft and Advanced Fire Fighting course.

In addition any person in charge of a survival craft or part of a fire fighting team isrequired to attend advanced Survival Craft and Fire Fighting course.


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REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (2 of 3)

The supervisory functions as mentioned above, most probably will be required toattend a Medical First Aid course. This First Aid Course is of a considerable higherstandard than what has been done previously. It has to be decided which personsneed the First Aid Course. The basic is any person designated to provide medical firstaid shall be required to attend the STCW First Aid course.

In addition to the First Aid course any person in charge of the medical care shall berequired to attend a more advanced Medical Care course.

The Medic normally is the Medical Care person. If no Medic is employed on board theOIM, Master or a deck officer needs to be assigned and trained for this task.


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REMARKS ON SPECIALISED TRAINING. (3 of 3) The Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a satellite controlledemergency warning system. A licensed Operator is required if the GMDSS system isinstalled on board. This will be in general the case for Drilling vessels and SelfPropelled MODU's. The Radio Operator is normally the person to attend the GMDSScourse.

Rigs equipped with radar need to have a qualified person on board to operate theradar. The course is the Radar Observer/Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).

The ARPA course is part of the unlimited license for deck officers and captains. TheDrilling Vessels and Self Propelled MODU's normally will be required to have anARPA licensed person on board.

MODU Masters or BS with the Radar Observer endorsement likely need to attend theARPA course before renewal of the licence.


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RESOLUTION A.891(21)Specialised training.

GENERAL

The Government (the Administration) determines the adequacy, knowledge,qualifications, skills and experience of each person with assigned responsibilities onsafety and pollution prevention of the unit.

THE OIM The OIM is responsible for the essential safety and pollution prevention. The OIM should be:

1. Well acquainted with the specific characteristics of the unit.2. Fully knowledgeable of the operations.3. Capable to take actions in emergency.4. Responsible to conduct and keep records of emergency drills and training.

Persons delegated by the OIM should be fully capable to perform the assigned task foremergency and be capable to train other people.

The Governments (the Administration) determines the


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THE OIM REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING(Condensed version of STCW requirements with in red remarks on possible in-house

action)

COMPETENCE

TRAINING -KNOWLEDGE-

PROFICIENCY -REMARKS

DEMONSTRATIONOF COMPETENCE

EVALUATIONCRITERIA

Stability and Ballast

Use knowledge fromSTCW approvedStability course.Develop STCWapproved in-houseStability 1, 2, 3 and4. Stability 1- basic,Stability 2 -advanced, Stability3 -simulator,Stability 4 refresher.

Examination. andassessmentobtained fromsimulator training,in-serviceexperience,instructions andobservations. Assesmanual andcomputer stabilitycalculations,damage stability

Execute ballast andde-ballastprocedures.Maintain safestability limits as perMOM andprocedures.Account for changein loads as perprocedures.


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procedures andcalculations. Foradvanced stab.

Safety and Securityof Crew.Operationalcondition of allSafety Equipmentand systems.EmergencyResponseSafe evacuation

STCW approvedadvanced Survivaland Fire-Fightingcourses.Knowledge oftransfer ofpersonnel by boat,helicopter or crane.On board drills.PMS on safetyequipment. Actionplans foremergency.Damage Stabilityand Damagecontrol. Heavyweather

Develop an in-house STCWapproved OffshoreOperations Courseand Stability course,includingexaminations.Advanced Survivaland Fire-Fightingcourses. In-serviceexperience,observation andinstructions withdesignatedassessors/examination. Emergencyresponse simulator

Procedures for firedetection and othersafety alarms.Emergencyprocedures andappropriate actionsin accordance withemergencyprocedures.Proven records onPMS of safetyequipment.Drills and effectivecommunication.Safe personneltransfer procedures.


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precautions. Part ofthis knowledge isfrom in-houseOffshore OperationsCourse and StabilityCourses.

training.

Maintain MODUsafe for transit,mooring and DPstation keepingincluding weatherconditions.

STCW approvedcourses withknowledge of Coll.Reg. navigation,towing/emergencytowing mooringfailure. Soilcondition mooringsystems, anchors,DP systems.Develop in-houseOffshore OperationsCourse. A LiberianMODU Master or

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.In-house OffshoreOperations Course

Transit, DP mode,mooring -operationsis within safe limits.Weather conditionwith weatherforecast procedures.Actions taken forsafe navigation andtransit.Establishedeffectivecommunicationprocedures.


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unlimited Marinelicense covers mostof required topics.

Safe cargo handlingand securingincluding dangerousgoods.

Knowledge of loadchanges on stability,safe cargo handling,crane operations,helicopter andvessel loading,dangerous goodshandling. Considerthis as part of in-house OffshoreOperations Course.


Weather forecastinformation.Safe stowage andsecuring proceduresall within stabilityand structure stresslimitsInformation ondangerous goods onboard.

Prevention ofpollution.

Knowledge of aidsto prevent pollutionand InternationalMARPOLregulations.Consider this as

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, or

Pollution preventionoperationsprocedures in place.Follows pollutionpreventionprocedures in


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part of in-houseOffshore OperationsCourse

simulator training.In-house OffshoreOperations Course

accordance withinternational andnational regulations

Safe workingpractices

Knowledge of safeworking practices.This is the companysafety policy andprocedures book.

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training

Operations minimisehazards topersonnel

Monitor and controllegislativerequirements, safetyof live at sea andpollution

Knowledge ofinternational lawsand conventions,MODU certificationas per IMO andlocal requirements.This is part of theOffshore Operationscourse


Procedures tomonitor compliancewith legislativerequirements.Immediate action incase of non-compliance.Planned certificationrenewal procedures.

Monitor and control Knowledge of Examination and Industrial operations


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industrial operationsimpacting maritimesafety

interrelationshipbetween marineoperations andspecific industrialactivities. (This isdrilling andproductionoperation). The in-house Well ControlCourses andprocedures andProduction ControlProcedures coverthis.

assessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.In-house WellControl courses.

are carried outsafely.


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THE BARGE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING(Condensed version of STCW requirements with in red remarks on possible in-house

action

COMPETENCE




EVALUATIONCRITERIA

Stability and Ballast Use knowledge fromSTCW approvedStability course.Develop STCWapproved in-houseStability 1, 2, 3 and4. Stability 1- basic,Stability 2 -advanced, Stability3 -simulator,Stability 4 refresher.

Examination. andassessmentobtained fromsimulator training,in-serviceexperience,instructions andobservations. Assesmanual andcomputer stabilitycalculations,damage stabilityprocedures and

Execute ballast andde-ballastprocedures.Maintain safestability limits as perMOM andprocedures.Account for changein loads as perprocedures.Maintain MODUstress on structurewithin safe limits.


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calculations. Foradvanced stability.

Respond toemergencies

Knowledge ofemergencyprocedures effectsof damage stability,counter action ofdamage stability.Effectivecommunication forstability anddamage controlinformation. Part ofthis knowledge isfrom in-houseOffshore OperationsCourse and StabilityCourses.

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.In-house OffshoreOperations Courseplus on boardtraining plusStability course

Follow establishedprocedures for drillsand emergencies.Clear and effectivecommunications.

Seamanship Knowledge of Coll.Reg., navigation

Examination andassessment

Transit, mooring,positioning, DP


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and towingprocedures.Proficiency inweather, bulkstorage andtransfer,manoeuvring andpositioning, anchorhandling and DP.Part of thisknowledge is fromin-house OffshoreOperations Courseand StabilityCourses.

obtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.In-house OffshoreOperations Courseplus on boardtraining.

mode are withinsafe limits.Clear and effectivecommunications.

Safe cargo handlingand securingincluding dangerousgoods.

Knowledge of loadchanges on stability,safe cargo handling,crane operations,helicopter and

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,

Weather forecastinformation.Safe stowage andsecuring proceduresall within stability


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vessel loading,dangerous goodshandling. Considerthis as part of in-house OffshoreOperations Course.

instructions, orsimulator training.In-house OffshoreOperations Course

and structure stresslimitsInformation ondangerous goods onboard.

Safe workingpractices

Knowledge of safeworking practices.This is the companysafety policy andprocedures book

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.

Operations minimisehazards topersonnel

Monitor and controllegislativerequirements, safetyof live at sea andpollution

Knowledge ofinternational lawsand conventions,MODU certificationas per IMO andlocal requirements.Knowledge of aids

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training.

Procedures tomonitor compliancewith legislativerequirements.Immediate action incase of non-compliance.


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to prevent pollutionand MARPOLregulations. This ispart of the OffshoreOperations course.

In-house OffshoreOperations Course

Planned certificationrenewal procedures.

Provide first aid to acasualty

STCW approvedStandard First AidCourse

As per STCWStandard First Aidcourse

As per STCWStandard First Aidcourse


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THE BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

(Condensed version of STCW requirements with in red remarks on possible in-houseaction

COMPETENCE




EVALUATIONCRITERIA

Stability and Ballast Use knowledge fromSTCW approvedStability course.Develop STCWapproved in-houseStability 1, 2, 3 and4. Stability 1- basic,Stability 2 -advanced, Stability 3-simulator, Stability 4

Examination. andassessmentobtained fromsimulator training, in-service experience,instructions andobservations. Assesmanual andcomputer stabilitycalculations, damage

Execute ballastand de-ballastprocedures.Maintain safestability limits asper MOM andprocedures.Account forchange in loads asper procedures.


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refresher. stability proceduresand calculations. Forbasic stability.

Maintain MODUstress on structurewithin safe limits.

Respond toemergencies

Knowledge ofemergencyprocedures effects ofdamage stability,counter action ofdamage stability.Effectivecommunication forstability and damagecontrol information.Part of thisknowledge is fromin-house OffshoreOperations Courseand StabilityCourses.

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training. In-house OffshoreOperations Courseplus on boardtraining plus stabilitycourse

Follow establishedprocedures fordrills andemergencies.Clear and effectivecommunications.

Pollution prevention Methods and aids to Examination and Follows pollution


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prevent pollution.Knowledge of therelevant internationaland nationalrequirements, therelevant certificationand validity. This ispart of the OffshoreOperations course

assessmentobtained from in-service experience,observations,instructions, orsimulator training. In-house OffshoreOperations Course .

preventionprocedures inaccordance withinternational andnationalregulations


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THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED STANDARD OF COMPETENCE-TRAINING

(Condensed version of STCW requirements with in red remarks on possible in-houseaction

COMPETENCE




EVALUATIONCRITERIA

Use appropriatetools andmeasurementequipment formechanical andelectrical repair,maintenance,disassembly and re-assembly.

Safe workingpractices in the workshopCharacteristics andlimitations ofmaterials. Limitationof processes usedfor fabrication andrepair.Properties andparametersconsidered in

Examination andassessmentobtained fromworkshop skillstraining, in-serviceexperience orexamination

Identification ofimportantparameters typicalfor fabrication oftypical MODUrelatedcomponents.Selection of toolsand material.Safe use ofmachine tools.Safety procedures


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fabrication andrepair. Selection ofmaterial inconstruction. Ofequipment.Interpretation oftechnical drawings.Design andoperationscharacteristics ofmechanical electricand electronicequipment andsystems.Safety requirementfor working onelectrical systems.

are followed.Dismantling,repair, inspection,reassembling inaccordance withmanuals and goodpractice.Re-commissioningwith good practice.Proper selectionand use ofmeasurementequipment.

Operate alternators,generators andcontrol systems

Knowledge ofgenerating plant,basic electrical

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-

Operations areplanned andcarried out in


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knowledge andskills. Operatingalternators andgenerators. Faultfinding and damageprevention.

service experience,simulator training,laboratory equipmenttraining orexamination.

accordance withestablished rulesand procedures toensure safetyoperations.

Maintain engineeringsystems

Basic mechanicalknowledge andskills. Safe isolationof electrical plant.Maintenance andrepair knowledge.

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,simulator training,laboratory equipmenttraining orexamination.

Isolation,dismantling andreassemble inaccordance withprocedures.Restoration ofplant by properaction in prevailingconditions andcircumstances.

Operate, monitorand evaluateengine/machineryperformance

Operation andmaintenance ofengines, auxiliaries,piping systems,

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,

Action in drills.Response toemergencies.Methods of


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including cause ofmalfunction and faultcorrection

jacking systems andcontrol systems.Detection ofmalfunction and faultfinding to minimisedamage.

formal instruction,simulator training orexamination.

comparing actualoperatingconditions inaccordance withprocedures.Action anddecision taking inaccordance withrecommendationsand procedures.

Organise safemaintenance/repairprocedures.

Safe marineengineering,maintenance andrepair practice

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,formal instruction,simulator training orexamination.

Correctmaintenanceactivities inaccordance withtechnical,legislative andprocedural specs.Use of appropriateplans, materialsspecs. and


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equipment forrepair andmaintenance.Appropriate actionto restore plant.

Operate/maintainsurvival craftsystems and firepreventing system

Maintenance ofoperational conditionof survival craftsystems and fireprevention system.Appropriate action toprotect unit andpersonnel and limitdamage followingfire, explosion,collision orgrounding

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-service experience,formal instruction,simulator training orexamination

Procedures tomaintainequipmentoperational.Actions taken inresponse to drillsor emergencies byfollowingestablishedprocedures.

Pollution prevention Methods and aids toprevent pollution.Knowledge of the

Examination andassessmentobtained from in-

Follows pollutionpreventionprocedures by


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relevant internationaland nationalrequirements, therelevant certificationand validity.

service experience,formal instruction,simulator training orexamination

international andnationalregulations.

Ensure safe workingpractices

Safe workingpractices.

This is the TSFSafety Manual

In accordance withregulations.


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DRAFT FOR MARINE TRAINING MATRIX BASEDJOB TITLES ON MODU's WITH MARINE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AS PER STCW.

JOB TITLE COMMON TITLEOFFSHORE INSTALLATIONMANAGERPLATFORM MANAGER

OIM

MASTER(CAPTAIN)UNLIMITEDMARINE SUPERVISOR (MS)MASTER MODUBARGE SUPERVISORBARGE ENGINEER

MASTER

CHIEF MATE UNLIMITEDSECOND UNLIMITEDTHIRD MATE UNLIMITEDBARGE CONTROLOPERATOR (BCO)DP OPERATOR (DPO)

BARGE CONTROL OPERATOR


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MARINE SYSTEMSOPERATOR (MSO)WATCHSTANDERCHIEF ENGINEERUNLIMITEDCHIEF ENGINEER MODUCHIEF MECHANICMECHANICPLANT SUPERVISORPMS SUPERVISOR

PLANT SUPERVISOR

ASSISTANT ENGINEERASSISTANT ENGINEERMODU

ASSISTANT PLANTSUPERVISOR

CHIEF ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIANRADIO OPERATOR ROMEDIC MEDICABLE BODIED SEAMAN (AB) ABORDINARY SEAMAN (OS) OSTANKER MAN TANKERMANALL REGULAR ASSIGNED CREW


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PERSONNELALL TEMPORARELY CREW VISITORS

FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (1of 9 )

1. Any employee with an Unlimited Marine License (Master, Mate, Chief Engineer,Assistant Engineer, Radio Operator) or MODU license needs to attend the requiredSTCW training courses and submit proof experience in the last five years. The coursesmust be completed before renewal of the certificate. The date of implementation is 1st

February 2002.2. At present it is not clear who will need the Advanced First Aid certificate (A-VI/4-1). In

principle any person supposed to provide first aid must have the Advanced First Aidcertificate. In case of an established first aid team each member of the team must havethe certificate.

3. At least one person on board will be in charge of medical care. This person must havethe Medical Care certificate ((A-VI/4-2). In most cases this will be the Medic. Without aMedic the OIM or Master must have the Medical Care certificate.


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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (2 of 9 )

4. Any person in charge of a life boat or raft must have the Advanced Survival Craftcertificate (A-VI/2-1). It is a good policy to have some additional functions to have theAdvanced Survival Craft certificate in case of absence of one of the persons assignedto life boat duties.

5. Any person assigned to the fast rescue team must have the Fast Rescue Boatcertificate. Assign enough functions on board to ensure a back up.

6. The Tanker Man function and certificates comes into force if the MODU is equipped tostore oil from the well. This is the case with the new build drilling vessels like theDiscoverer enterprise. The certificates can be obtained from Marine Training schools.

7. In respect of the OIM function TSF uses the drilling superintend as the OIM. By STCWstandards this means that the OIM needs a full marine training in accordance with theSTCW standards.


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Within the fleet 13 units are classed as Self-Propelled or Dynamic Positioned. Itmeans that most flag states will look at this type of MODU as a Self-Propelled vesseleven if it is a column stabilised unit. Within the Minimum Manning Certificate unlimitedlicenses for Master, Chief Mate and sometimes Chief Engineer will be required to beon board when in transit.

On anchor moored semi-submersibles restricted MODU licenses are in place for OIM,Barge Supervisors, Barge Control Operators and Chief Engineers.


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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (4 of 9)

Within TSF the rigs are registered under:1. Liberia 36 units2. Panama 20 units3. Bahamas 7 units4. Norway 3 units5. USA 2 units6. India 1 unit

As a general remark. The members the IMO accept each other vessels/MODU's withtheir manning and certification without requiring higher standards. However they caninspect (port inspection) the vessels on compliance. In case of non-compliance thevessel or rig can be refused or kept in port until appropriate action has been taken.


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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING (5 of 9 ) Unfortunately the implementation of STCW, licensing and minimum manning scalesare at the discretion of the flag states. There will be some confusion because ofdifferent views of the flag states how to apply STCW, licensing, minimum manningscales and in general certification. This always has been so before STCW wasadopted. But the differences will be minor.

Liberia is well organised and will follow in general the STCW requirements. At presentLiberia does not accept Panamanian Licenses. Licenses from other countries on thewhite list are endorsed without problems.

Panama is chaos. Although the Panamanian authorities promised to improve atpresent they are not expected to be on the "white list". This means that othercountries will not accept certification and training records to be endorsed on their flagcertificates. Rigs on Panamanian flags will be thoroughly inspected by other flagstates when arriving or working in their Continental Shelf.


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FLEET INFORMATION and FLAG STATES LICENSING ( 6 of 9 ) The Bahamas authorities are quite relaxed. We do not expect difficulties. The problemis that their administration does not have the expertise and knowledge to answerquestions. There is not a clear procedure, which means that standards on STCWtraining is at the discretion of the drilling contractors.

Norway is over regulated but well controlled. The Norwegian government hascomplete control of STCW and training under the jurisdiction of NPD (NorwegianPetroleum Directorate), NMD (Norwegian Maritime Directorate), NR (Norwegian RigOwners Association and OLF ( Norwegian Oil Industry Association. The trainingstandards within the oil industry are at a higher standard than STCW. The marine andoil industry training schools are already processing STCW certificates. The majorproblem is to prevent double training. This problem is reviewed by the variousauthorities.


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The USA is well organised and administered. The USCG (the United States CoastGuard) is the major administration in charge of the implementation and application ofSTCW. There are serious problems with the implementation of sea time required forunlimited licenses on DP vessel/MODU's. The New Orleans USCG office does notaccept DP time as sea time. To obtain enough sea time the deck officers have tospend a certain time on conventional vessels. The unlimited licensed deck officersbelow the rank of captain will not stay long in the drilling industry. The problem hasbeen addresses by TSF and IADC. For the training of marine vessel crews variousmaritime training centres provide STCW approved courses. For STCW MODUtraining the Texas A&M facilities are used.


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TSF does not have MODU's under UK flag but working with other flag state registeredMODU's in the UK implements that the STCW training requirement are in force.

The local training industry provides therefor adequate training facilities with STCWapproved courses. Like in Norway the training requirement for the offshore oil industryis in place. This standard of this specific training is equivalent or higher than theSTCW requirements.

The available training centres with offshore oil industry experience are in the processof submitting most of the STCW training courses.

The MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) is responsible to supervise the properimplementation of STCW.

Other authorities or agents working with MCA in the offshore oil industry are theOPITO( Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation).


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The UKOOA (United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association) works closely withOPITO.

The IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) works world wide with anyof the agents and authorities on all matters of drilling.


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THE RECORD BOOK (1 of 2) Part of the STCW requirements is to maintain records with results of assessmentsand participation on drills and exercises.

The original version of STCW and associated recommendations for record books isbased on vessels.

To facilitate the drilling industry IADC developed a Training Log Book Assignment toGeneral Duty Offshore.

The IADC version of the record book still needs to be approved. The intention is to use this record book as the standard for the offshore drillingindustry.

The persons name and photo, designated assessors log book and details of theknowledge, skills or ability are all part of the record book

Within TSF a specific company oriented record book based on IADC draft needs to bedeveloped and implemented before 1st February 2000.


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THE RECORD BOOK (2 of 2)EXAMPLE PAGE


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THE INTERNATIONALSAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE.

ISM CODE

The ISM Code was adopted by the IMO on 4 November 1993 and came into force asa Resolution in 1994.

The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an International Standard for the SafeManagement and Operation of Ships including Pollution Prevention.

As mentioned before Chapter IX in SOLAS implements the ISM Code.

Because the ISM Code is a safety management system the ISO 9002 in combinationwith the ISM code provides an optimum integrated management system.


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THE ISM CODE

The ISM Code is basically for operations of ships. In this respect it is only applicablefor Self-Propelled MODU's or Drilling Vessels.

However like the STCW Code, the other types of MODU's may be subject to the ISMCode policy. This may have to do with the requirements by the local authorities.

If applicable each MODU requires a separate certificate i.e. it is rig specific.

The ISM certificate is valid for 5 years.


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THE ISM CODE

As independent agents the Classification Societies issue the ISM Certificate based onISO 9002. The scheme will be:

The initial assessment. The periodical assessment. The renewal assessment

The ISM certification is based on the demonstration of compliance with operationalrequirements relating safety and pollution prevention

To comply with the ISM Code the company and the rig have to implement a SafetyManagement System (SMS). The SMS is an inseparable part of the ISM Certificate.


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THE ISM CODE

The SMS describes in details all the safety hazards and the appropriate action andaction to prevent any incident or accident.

The ISM Certificate includes a Document of Compliance (DOC).

To ensure the safe operation of the rig a designated person ashore and on board areresponsible for monitoring and implementation of the safety system.

The SMS includes procedures for emergency response, maintenance, resources andpersonnel, reporting procedures, documentation, compliance with IMO etc.


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THE ISM CODE

The big question is should TSF imply the ISM system on all rigs or just only asrequired on the self-propelled classed MODU's.

Once the ISM code is voluntarily implemented, the unit always has to comply 100%with the SMS specifications.

The bottom line is that if a rig is required to have an ISM Certificate, an extensivesurvey is required by an independent agent. Periodic inspections will include the SMScompliance.

The SMS manual is the backbone of the ISM system.


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ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAININGSTANDARDS

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION andACTION

REMARKS

1 Locate in each region reliable andcompetent training centres with allSTCW approved courses.

Europe has Aberdeen RGIT/Montrose.USA has Amelia and Texas A&M.Singapore should have a marine trainingcentre. The problem is to get localemployees trained in the operations areasuch as West Africa.

2 Which functions need the EmergencyResponse/Crisis Management asmandatory training within TSF

STCW looks mainly at the OIM. Thequestion is do we need to include theMaster and other supervisors.

3 Decide on which courses will be donein-house.

We do at present have Stability 1 and 2.The offshore Operations courseincluding JU.

4 Develop and modernise the in-housecourses. Include STCW. The coursesare: Stability 1,2,3, and 4. The Offshore

If TSF decides to continue Stability andOffshore Operations these courses needto be rewritten and changed to a modern


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Operations /JU course. system (CD ROM). TSF has to apply forSTCW approval for various flags

5 Finalise the Marine Training Matrix After the presentation and discussion inthe training meeting follow up is requiredfrom each region to agree on theminimum TSF mandatory marinetraining.

6 Establish in the local area agreementbetween offshore training requirementsto coincide with STCW training.

Very important. In Norway, UK,elsewhere in Europe, USA and Canadathe drilling industry has already hasextensive mandatory safety training inplace. To prevent double training eachregion should develop an agreement toendorse STCW training on local trainingcertificates (or visa versa). We aretalking about enormous cost if bothtraining course are continued separately.All certificates should have same validityperiod(5 years)


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ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAININGSTANDARDS

ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION andACTION

REMARKS

7 Confirm with each flag state how STCWwill be applied to MODU crews

As the final implementation on MODU'sis more or less left to the discretion ofthe flag state. It is important to establishin time for each rig what the minimumtraining requirement per crew will be

8 Schedule all required STCW courses tobe completed 100% by 1st Febr. 2000.

The training and certification of STCWmust be completed before going onboard. At present most companies donot plan the training . By the end of2001 everybody is screaming for courseplaces.


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9 If in-house courses like Stability andOffshore Operations are approvedcapable teachers are required to presentthe courses.

Hans Veldhuis, Olivier Barthe and DavidFinlayson are doing the courses now.We need to look for back up. Regularcourse schedules will be required toaccommodate everybody.

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Discuss within TSF if only self propelledunits will have ISM installed

The regulations only apply to the selfpropelled unit. The discussion is if weshould or need to include other rigs toimplement the ISM system.

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Consider to get STCW approval for theWell Control courses.

The OIM has to provide knowledge andskills on the drilling program. Toautomatically receive credit a STCWapproval makes it easy to endorse.


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ISSUES TO DISCUSS FOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINALIZE TSF MARINE TRAININGSTANDARDS12

Develop and implement therecord book system

The record book is part of the proof ofcompetence and proficiency for STCW. Thediscussion should include the possibility of anelectronic record system. How to sign off in anelectronic system? How to protect the system?

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Implement the Tanker Mantraining courses for the newdrilling vessels with oil storagecapacity.

Scot Rudolph has this under control. TheTraining Matrix is not complete in respect ofthe Tanker Man and the Tanker Man PIC. Thisneeds to be finalised in the meeting on May30.

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Decide which functions on the rigneed to have as a mandatory TSFstandard Advanced Fire-Fighting,Advanced Survival Craft,Advanced First Aid and FastRescue Boat certification.

The minimum required certification is be basedon the minimum safe manning certificate andresponsible functions. By company standard orfor practical reason this may not be enough.

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