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MARITIME GUIDE

3 South Shields Marine School - Maritime GuideOfsted inspection (October 2012)

The range of specialist maritime provision at South Shields Marine School is OUTSTANDING.”

Contents

01. World-class marine and nautical training

03. Section 1: Our Services & Facilities

04. Unrivalled marine engineering workshops and laboratories

05. Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre (MOST)

06. Fire training centre and renewable energy

07. Section 2: Courses & Programmes

08. The UK’s most comprehensive range of marine and nautical training

09. Deck and engine rating training Deck and engine able seafarer training Officer trainee courses Certificate of competency courses

11. Undergraduate programmes

14. Standards of training, certification and watch keeping (STCW) short courses

19. Maritime short courses (non-STCW)

23. Simulator short courses (non-STCW)

27. Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST)

28. Catering short courses (non-STCW)

31. Marine school accommodation Booking a course and contact us

33. Section 3: Simulation Guide

34. A pioneer in visual systems

35. The world’s most advanced navigational bridge simulators

36. Vessel Traffic Services (VTS): simulation suites

37. Engine room simulation

39. Realism: 3D graphics for vessel models and exercise areas fidelity

41. Dynamic positioning

42. Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) training

43. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS): simulation suites VTS training

45. South Tyneside – river, shore and so much more

World-Class Marine and Nautical TrainingWe are proud to be a world-renowned centre of excellence for marine education and training. Established in 1861, we offer programmes across the whole spectrum of marine education and nautical sciences, including navigation, operations, marine and electrical engineering, communications and catering.

We cater for all levels of education and training from Deck, Engine and ET Rating, maritime apprenticeships, all officer trainee programmes through to Senior Officer Certification and up top honours degree level. We also provide an extensive range of short courses for the marine, offshore and leisure markets. Our education and training offer is backed up by an extensive range of resources that enables us to meet all training needs at South Shields Marine School and our Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre.

A Complete Training Environment

We have a reputation for quality, which has been underpinned by significant capital investment in outstanding facilities, with our specialist teaching resources being among the best in the world. Our hugely knowledgeable, professional team ensure that all your marine personnel receive an unrivaled training experience.

Our highly experienced and knowledgeable team has a wealth industry experience and so understand the needs of employers from a broad spectrum of maritime industries from marine to offshore sectors. We can tailor our training to the specific needs of employers, and are proud of our ability to respond quickly to legislative requirements and to meet the needs of the industries, companies and individuals we serve.

Professional ExcellenceOur training facilities and lecture theatres are all equipped with high specification IT and and media resources for interactive teaching. We also closely monitor our students’ progress, academic reports are sent regularly to clients to ensure they are kept up-to-date with their students’ development.


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Section 01 - Our Services and Facilities

Unrivalled Marine Engineering Workshops and Laboratories • Large, well-equipped marine plant workshops,

with a range of commercial equipment. These include operational medium speed engines, boiler plant, refrigeration units and oil water separators.

• Four machine workshops, fitted to a high standard with hand and machine tools, including lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, surface grinders and shapers for the teaching of machine shop and workshop skills.

• Specialist welding workshops and the Tyneside Welding Training Centre, a specialist industry-standard facility which is run in partnership with The Welding Institute (TWI), the world leader in Materials Joining Technology.

• Two electrical workshops which replicate the generation, distribution, utilisation and transmission of electrical power on-board a ship. They provide a wide range of equipment, including high voltage switchboards and full-sized generator sets. Simulation plays an important part in the workshops by helping trainees to understand the more complicated parts of power generation.

• GMDSS stations with a range of simulation, terrestrial and satellite equipment for training in operations maintenance.

• Two electronic navigation systems laboratories for maintenance training. They include a navigation bridge, chartroom and steering flat to replicate on-ship conditions. Equipment is fully integrated, allowing students to deal with real-life problems.

• Two thermodynamics and mechanics laboratories enhance the classroom.

• Sophisticated control and instrumentation laboratories, with a wide range of hydraulic, electrical and electro pneumatic control systems. Operational and fault finding control problems can be worked through in the engine simulator, providing realistic practical training.

• Two navigation chartrooms, supplied with worldwide selections of charts and navigational publications, and extensive stocks of practice charts. High definition visualisers assist in teaching presentations.

• Ships’ cooks are trained using well-designed and fully equipped kitchens which supply food to our in-house commercial restaurant and retail outlet. They provide a realistic working environment for the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Our Services & Facilities

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Offering training on a range of state-of-the-art simulators.

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Section 01 - Our Services and FacilitiesSection 01 - Our Services and Facilities

Situated on the riverside at South Shields, the Marine and Offshore Safety Training centre has extensive facilities which have been developed to provide the most realistic possible training environment.

Over 100 companies and over 3,000 students each year use MOST, which is testament to the exceptional standard of training it provides. The centre incorporates a 15m by 10m, and 4m deep, environmental pool, which is used for survival training. It is equipped with a variable wave pattern generator, and wind, rain, light and sounds effects.

Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre (MOST)The following are located within the pool area:

• Helicopter escape module, capable of being used to simulate dry, wet and capsize situations.

• Helicopter winching arrangements.

• Davit-launched life raft equipment.

• A range of marine and aviation life rafts.

• Survival suits, life jackets and associated survival equipment.

• Offshore platform transfer simulator.

Our jetty provides mooring, and houses the following:

• 8m GRP motor lifeboat.

• 50 man Harding TEMPSC.

• 44 man SC 70F TEMPSC.

• 4.5m Avon inflatable with 70hp outboard engine.

A large, practical seamanship area is equipped with a wide range of shipboard equipment and models of ships’ structures and devices. Other accommodation includes modern classrooms, meeting rooms and full catering facilities.

Over 100 companies and over 3,000 students each year use MOST

M STMARINE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING

Located close to MOST, the fire ground is fully equipped to provide training to the marine and offshore industries.

Facilities include:

• Two full-sized smoke chamber and mock-ups of ship/offshore structures.

• A dedicated enclosed/confined space training facility.

• A full range of operational extinguishers, hoses, nozzles etc.

• A comprehensive range of breathing apparatus.

• A range of fire props for setting realistic scenarios.

Alternative energy is set to be the biggest growth area in domestic energy the UK has ever experienced. To help meet training demands this industry has created, we have developed a series of training courses in partnership with specialist companies to ensure they equip the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to work safely both onshore and offshore.

Fire Training Centre

Renewable Energy These courses utilise our extensive and unique facilities in offshore safety training and include Europe’s first offshore platform transfer simulator to recreate realistic working conditions.

With our training partner, Safety Technology, new facilities are installed at MOST to provide a wider range of offshore and maritime safety courses, including, Working at Heights.

The safety programmes are supplemented by high voltage, simulation and laboratory equipment, which enable our staff expertise in offshore safety and large power generation to create up-skilling programmes to meet generic and specific employer needs.


Section 02 - Courses and ProgrammesSection 02 - Courses and Programmes

Courses & Programmes

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The widest range of provision in the UK

We offer the widest range of provision in the UK, and the following courses give an overview of our current training offer. Bespoke programmes are available for individual employers; we can modify or develop courses in line with business needs.

“South Shields Marine School is represented on the MNTB’s technical committee and provides input into the development of the industry’s education and training frameworks for both new entrant training programmes (incorporating foundation degrees, HNCs, HNDs, maritime studies qualifications) and existing seafarers, through the ‘short course’ regulatory provision.

“The marine school has MNTB approved training programmes in place covering its new entrant training provision, along with maritime and coastguard agency (MCA) approval for regulatory seafarer training. I believe that the response of marine school staff to employer requests is equivalent to the service and response that is provided to ourselves; always prompt and very reliable in terms of its thoroughness and consideration of employer needs and issues, which I am aware it goes to great lengths to maintain excellent employer contacts.”

“The marine school certainly provides the level of training expected by the industry, and is a leader in this regard in a number of aspects – particularly re electro-technical training, rating training and catering and maritime hospitality training.”

Glenys Jackson, Head of Merchant Navy Training Board

The UK’s Most Comprehensive Range of Marine and Nautical Training

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Deck and engine rating training programmes operate each year, or on demand. These provide an entry level into the maritime industry, from which candidates can progress if required on to the Rating to Officer Training programmes. Each part of the course, deck and engine, is only five weeks duration, including (STCW) short courses which may be required. Rating to Officer training is available for both deck and engine schemes and provides progression routes to higher certification

These programmes extend the skills and knowledge provided within the Ratings programme, and provide senior support level certification as part of a UK apprenticeship programme. Course duration is 10 weeks, including STCW short courses.

Cadet or Trainee Officers follow structured and approved MNTB training schemes and are sponsored by shipping companies to gain a first Certificate of Competency. Schemes are available for deck, engine and electro technical certification, and all follow similar patterns of periods at college and at sea.

The number and duration of phases, and the time needed to gain certification, depends upon the discipline and training programme being followed. At the end of a successful training course, the new officer will hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree, along with a Certificate of Competency, leading to excellent prospects for a career at sea.

Courses are offered to prepare candidates for all Certificates of Competency available from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the issuing authority in the UK. Full-time courses are available for all certificates. For some certificates, it is possible to follow guided study courses away from or within the marine school environment, assisted by tutorial support. We pride ourselves on being able to offer students a range of study possibilities so that they can choose what suits their individual circumstances.

Refresher training is also available for those who need to revalidate certificates of competency, as well as any short course certification that may be needed to gain STCW certification.

Deck and Engine Rating Training

Deck and Engine Able Seafarer Training

Officer trainee Courses

Certificate of Competency Courses


“Clyde Marine Training are recognised as the UK’s premier providers of Merchant Navy Officers, supplying approximately 50% of the annual intake, but we wouldn’t be able to provide such a service if it weren’t for the close working relationship we enjoy with educational establishments such as South Shields Marine School.

For over 20 years, as a result of the fantastic standard of facilities and lecturers and support staff working closely with our own training officers, South Shields have produced the highest quality Deck, Engineering and Electro-technical Officers at both HNC and Foundation Degree level, and we look forward to many more productive years working together.”

Colin McMurray, Director, Clyde Marine Training



Undergraduate Programmes

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Offering a variety of courses including diplomas and degrees.

Duration: 3 to 3.5 years (sandwich)

The course forms the principal academic component of the Marine Engineer Cadetship programme. The HND qualification gives students exemptions from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s professional marine engineer’s examinations and qualifies them to progress on to degree level programmes. Sponsorship is available with a shipping company, which will provide students with on-board work based learning opportunities.

On successful completion of a cadetship, progression to certification of Second and Chief Engineering Officer will follow further training. Successful completion of the HND at merit grade or above gives direct entry to the B.Eng or B.Eng (Hons) Marine Engineering programme.

Course Code: 300


The course forms the principal academic component of the Deck Cadetship programme. The qualification allows students to claim exemptions from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s professional deck examinations and qualifies them to progress on to degree level programmes.

Sponsorship is available with a shipping company, who will provide you with on-board work based learning opportunities. Further periods of sea service and study lead to the award of the MCA Chief Mate Certificate of Competency and then Master Certificate of Competency qualifying the holder to serve as Master of a merchant vessel.

Successful completion of the HND qualifies students to progress on to degree level BSc programmes.

Course Code: 301

Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/D) Marine Engineering

Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/D) Nautical Science

Duration: 3 years full-time (sandwich)

This programme is devised to provide the technical and managerial skills required by Ships’ Officers. The work based opportunities are provided by the company sponsor and and lead to the mandatory industrial sea experience.

On successful completion of a cadetship, progression to certification of Second and Chief Engineering Officer will follow further training. Successful completion of this programme gives direct entry to the B.Eng/B.Eng (Hons) Marine Engineering programme.

Course Code: 303


The programme includes the technical and managerial knowledge and skills required by Officers, who are members of a ship’s bridge and cargo operations teams. The work based opportunities are provided by the company sponsor and lead to the mandatory industrial sea experience.

Further periods of sea service and study lead to the award of the MCA Chief Mate Certificate of Competence, qualifying the holder to serve as Master of a merchant vessel.

Course Code 302

Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering

Foundation Degree in Marine Operations


“STC are a highly professional organisations with fantastic facilities and great staff that always strive for positive outcomes for our Trainee Officers.”

Ian Palmer, Training Manager, SSTG



Duration: 3 years (sandwich)

This course provides the knowledge and skills required to undertake a career on board as Electro-Technical Officer. Work based opportunities are provided by the company sponsor and give on-board work based learning and the mandatory industrial sea experience.

Graduates gain their ETO Certificate of Competency and can progress onto the one year programme to obtain a B.Eng (Hons) degree.

Course Code: 304

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up programme)

This programme develops further the knowledge and understanding of topics raised on the HND or Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering or Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency. On successful completion, students would usually gain suitable shore based employment.

Course Code: 305

Foundation Degree in Marine Electrical

B.Eng (Hons) Marine Engineering

Duration: 1 year full-time (top-up programme)

This programme develops further the knowledge and understanding of topics raised on the HND or Foundation Degree in Marine Operations. On successful completion, students would usually gain suitable professional shore based employment. The website contains an extensive range of information and guidance on a career at sea www.careeratsea.org

Course code: 306

B.Sc (Hons) in Marine Operations

“South Shields Marine School provides our Cadets with the foundation of knowledge and skills required for the Maritime industry, whilst also providing excellent support and facilities for our Cadets to undertake their training.”

“Working together with South Shields Marine School supports Carnival UK in filling the skills gap for Marine Engineering Officers and Electro Technical Officers.”

Kristy Dawson, Acting Cadet Training Manager, Carnival

Short Courses

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Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW)




Course Title Overview Duration

Electronic Principles Suitable for: Marine Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers. This course is for personnel who have some electrical knowledge, but wish to acquire skills in electronics to interpret circuit diagrams and make meaningful measurements in electronic circuitry. Students who are successful in the Principles examination are also eligible for entry to the GMDSS Radio Maintenance and Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance courses.

3 Weeks Part of

ETO Coc

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Required under STCW for new entrants to the Merchant Navy as part of the mandatory Basic Familiarisation Training. The course covers the following; fire theory, use of extinguishers, hoses and nozzles and breathing apparatus.

2 ½ Day

GMDSS Radio Maintenance + VTS VHF

Suitable for: Officers in possession of a Radar Maintenance or Principles Certificate. This course covers the requirements needed to be the designated on-board maintainer. It has a large practical content, covering all equipment required to meet the SOLAS regulations, including Inmarsat ‘A’. The marine school has extensive practical facilities to support the course. Successful candidates will be awarded the MCA approved GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate.

3 Weeks Part of ETO Coc

High Voltage Management

This course meets the requirements of STCW (Manila amendments 2010) for revalidation of Second/Chief Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Reg. III/2 and III/3 (Management Level) ref MSN 1861, new applicants for Second/Chief Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Reg. III/2 and III/3 (Management Level) and new applicants for ETO Certificate of Competency Reg. III/6 (Electro Technical Officer).

5 Days

High Voltage Operational

This course meets the requirements of STCW (Manila amendments 2010) for revalidation of Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency Reg. III/1 (Operational Level) ref MSN 1861(M) and new applicants for Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency Reg. III/1 (Operational Level).

½ Day

Human Element, Leadership and Management

Suitable for: All holders of STCW certification. This course provides the mandatory training required to meet the STCW 2010 Manila Standard. The Operational course is delivered within the Officer Trainee programmes, whereas the Management course is delivered as a dedicated short course.

3* or 5** Days

MCA Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Required under STCW for all new entrants to the Merchant Navy as part of the mandatory Basic Familiarisation Training. You will study; emergency procedures, pollution prevention, safe working practices, shipboard duties & responsibilities and human relationships.

½ Day

Medical Care Suitable for: MCA approved or recognised training for Proficiency in Medical Care is required for seafarers undertaking their Chief Mate’s Certificate of Competency (STCW Reg. II/2) and others who are required to take charge of medical care on board ship.

5 Days


Advanced Firefighting Suitable for: A requirement for a first Certificate of Competency. This course is very practical and makes extensive use of the School’s Fire Training Centre. Certification is issued provided all requirements are met.

4 Days

Basic Safety Training Suitable for: All new entrants to the Merchant Navy. The following courses are required for all new entrants: Personal Survival Techniques; Fire Prevention and Fire fighting; Personal Safety and Social Responsibility; Maritime Security and Elementary First Aid.

Various

Deck AB or Engine AB (Able Seafarer) Training

These programmes extend the skills and knowledge provided within the Ratings programme, and provides senior support level certification as part of an UK Apprenticeship programme.

10 weeks for each

Designated Security Duties

You will learn about the importance of ship security and the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved; what Constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel , cargo and operations; the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems; how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements and how to maintain the effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment at the three levels, taking into account their limitations.

1 Day

ECDIS (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: All serving mariners. This course provides the knowledge and skills to use ECDIS competently and safely and meets IMO Model course 1,27.

5 Days

Efficient Deckhand (EDH)

Suitable for: Ratings wishing to progress to AB and candidates for a first Deck Certificate of Competency. This seamanship and safety course meets the MCA requirements.

1 Week

Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance

Suitable for: Students with a Principles Examination or the Radar Maintenance Certificate. This course is designed to enable those with knowledge of electronics to apply it to a range of electronic navigational aids. The course covers the principles of operation and block functional mode of each piece of equipment. When applicable, its interfacing with other items of equipment will be investigated. Approximately 50% of this course will be dedicated to practical work, using the marine school’s fully equipped laboratory dedicated to electronic navigational systems. Successful candidates will be awarded the MCA recognised certificate in ENEM.

3 Weeks Part of

ETO Coc

* for Operational ** for Management level




Personal Survival Techniques

To give seafarers the essential education and training in personal survival techniques meeting the requirements set out in STCW Code Table A-VI/1-1. The student will have a good understanding of how to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.

1 Day

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC and RB)

Suitable for: A requirement for a first Certificate of Competency. This course covers both theory and practice. It prepares candidates for the on-course assessment. Certification is issued at the end of the course, provided all requirements are met.

5 Days

Ratings Training Deck and engine rating training programmes operate each year or on demand. These provide an entry level into the maritime industry from which candidates can progress if required onto the Rating to Officer Training programmes. Each part of the course, Deck or Engine, is only 5 weeks duration, including (STCW) short courses which may be required. Rating to Officer training is available for both deck and engine schemes and provide progression routes to the higher certification courses.

5 Weeks

STCW 2010 Refresher Updating Training

Suitable for: All holders of STCW certification. These courses provide the mandatory safety training required to meet the STCW 2010 Manila Standard. All seafarers will need to update their training in fire prevention and fire fighting, advanced fire fighting, personal survival techniques, PSC and RB every five years.

STCW 2010 course duration 4 days

Basic Training for Oil, Chemical and Gas Tankers

Those required to train in accordance with STCW Regulations and a pre-requisite for the Advanced Tanker Training.

3 days


Medical Care Refresher / Updated Proficiency In Medical Care Certificate (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: On EU Member State flagged vessels, in accordance with Council Directive 92/29/EEC, the Captain and any worker(s) to whom he / she delegates the use of the medical supplies must receive special training updated periodically, at least every five years, taking into account the specific risks and needs connected with the different categories of vessel.

The MCA has interpreted this for UK flagged Merchant Navy vessels as requiring the Master and any person designated to take charge of medical care to hold a MCA approved or recognised Proficiency in Medical Care Certificate or MCA approved Updated Proficiency in Medical Care Certificate, issued within the preceding five years.

3 Days

Medical First Aid Suitable for: MCA approved or recognised training for Proficiency in Medical First Aid is required for seafarers undertaking their first UK Certificate of Competency (STCW Reg. II/1 and III/1) and others who are designated to provide medical first aid on board ship.

4 Days

Navigation, Aid and Equipment Simulator Training (Naest- M) (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: A requirement for Chief Mate and Master Certification. This course develops topics raised in the NARAS-O course. It pays particular attention to aspects of navigation control and management.

2 Weeks (or 1 week integrated)

Navigation, Aid and Equipment Simulator Training (Naest- O) (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: A prerequisite for a first Deck Certificate of Competency. This course covers all aspects of the function and operation of electronic navigation aids, as well as the principles of keeping a safe navigational watch.

5 Weeks

Proficiency in Security Awareness

To give those on board ship who do not have a designated security duty the essential education and training meeting requirements set out in STCW Code table A-VI/6-1, which supports Chapter XI-2 of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended and the International Ship and Port Facility security (ISPS) Code.

½ Day

* for Operational ** for Management level



Maritime Short Courses

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(Non STCW)


Abrasive Wheel Regulations

Suitable for: Those responsible for changing an abrasive wheel or disc. All aspects of legislation regarding the maintenance and operation of abrasive wheels and discs are covered. The course can be extended up to two days to gain an assessor qualification for on board training.

½ Day

Compass Adjuster Suitable for: Those wishing to become qualified Marine Compass Adjusters. This course covers all of the theory required for the MCA compass adjusters examinations and prepares candidates for the practical work required to gain certification.

Variable (Distance Learning)

Diesel Electric Propulsion

Suitable for: Marine Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers. The course covers the operation and control features of modern electric propulsion systems. It encompasses an introduction to HV power systems, control of propulsion, synchro converter and cyclo converter methods, protection, harmonic problems and solutions. Students will spend a period on the marine diesel electric simulator covering a wide range of practical tasks. A College certificate is issued on completion.

5 Days

Electrical Equipment For Hazardous Areas

Suitable for: Marine Engineers and Electro -Technical Officers on tankers. The course provides an understanding of the principles and practice of using electrical equipment within potentially hazardous areas. Equipment in Ex ‘d’, N and ‘e’ is covered, together with the operation and testing of Exi safety barriers. Successful candidates will be awarded a College certificate.

3 Days

Marine Control and Instrumentation

Suitable for: Marine Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers. This course is largely practical and deals with all aspects of electrical and pneumatic control systems. Students will become familiar with basic control theory and will gain an understanding of more complex control systems and their components, including digital controllers, PLCs & SMART.

5 Days





Marine Electrical Maintenance

Suitable for: Serving Marine Engineering Officers. The course is designed to increase electrical knowledge and confidence. It is very practically based, with the emphasis on safe working practice. The marine school has extensive practical facilities and students will complete practical tasks on a range of switchboards, generators, motors, instrumentation systems and simulators. A Marine School certificate is issued on completion of the course, which is widely recognised within the maritime industry. Bespoke versions of this course are available on request.

2 or 3 Weeks

Power Hydraulics Suitable for: Serving Marine Engineering Officers. This practical course deals with all aspects of power hydraulic systems. Students carry out a range of fault finding tasks to maximise the transfer of skills to the workplace.

4 Days

Shipboard Safety and Management

Suitable for: Serving Marine Engineering Officers. A range of courses is available to raise awareness of such topics as ISO 9000, Risk Assessment, STCW and the ISM Code. The ISM Code is covered in more detail in a series of one-day courses dealing with Rule of Class and Regulatory Bodies, ISM Code Requirements, Writing Policy and Procedures and Internal Auditing.

1 Day

Shipboard Safety Officer

Suitable for: Safety Officers. This course covers topics raised in health and safety legislation and guidelines of particular concern to mariners. It concentrates on the role of the safety officer on board ship and provides an introduction to the ISM code.

3 Days

Ship Security Officer Suitable for: Security Officers. This course prepares an officer for the role of Security Officer on-board ship, including roles and responsibilities and implementing the ship’s security plan.

3 Days

Welding Appreciation Suitable for: Sea-going Officers. This course provides an introduction to the practical aspects of welding and cutting. Small class sizes ensure that there is plenty of time for personal tuition, and students are encouraged to discuss particular problems that they have encountered at sea.

5 Days

Workshop Programmes

Suitable for: MNTB/Workshop skill testing. These programmes are available to those candidates who have been referred to South Shields Marine School by the MCA for skills testing and possible tuition to improve workshop practices.

Various***

*** Depending upon MCA / initial assessment

“The Merchant Navy Training Board works closely with South Shields Marine School on seafarer education and training requirements and delivery of courses and training programmes. The South Shields management team and lecturing staff provide important and vital, high quality input into our work, to help us ensure that UK seafarer education and training is at the head of and leads the best in the world.”

Glenys Jackson, Head of MNTB




Simulator Short Courses

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(Non STCW)


Combined Fault Finding And Operational Emergency Training

Suitable for: Serving Marine Engineers. This course utilises the engine simulator and is designed to provide engineers with the analytical tools to aid fault finding of plant defects on board ship. The operational emergencies provide realistic training in a variety of engine room incidents to ensure individual and team responses minimise the effects of the emergency.

5 Days

Engineer Resource Management

Suitable for: Chief, 1st and 2nd Engineers. This course deals with the management techniques that may be used to improve team output especially during emergencies and periods of high workload. The course deals with the ways in which the engine room plant may be optimised to ensure maximum performance, and makes extensive use of the engine simulator.

5 Days

Bridge Team Training Suitable for: Masters and Officers. This course develops the ability of the bridge team to function together in an effective, efficient and safe manner. The courses are company specific and will ideally include officers with a range of ranks and experience.

5 Days

Crew Resource Management

Suitable for: Anyone working in the Merchant Navy. This ‘human factors’ course provides the knowledge and practice to improve individual and team performance to maximise the use of human resources. South Shields Marine School has the unique facility of being able to operate joint bridge/engine room team operations, which maximises the effectiveness of this training programme.

5 Days

Offshore Bridge Simulation

Suitable for: Those actively involved in manoeuvring vessels in the vicinity of offshore platforms and rigs. The course looks at safe operations within the 500m zone.

3 Days

Pilot Resource Management

Suitable for: Marine Pilots. This course looks at integration with the bridge team and resources available to the pilot.

2 Days

Ship Handling Training

Suitable for: All Deck Officers and Masters. Training looks at all aspects of handling conventional vessels, including tug use. The course is tailored to suit the attendees.

Various

Ship Handling Training For Pilots

Suitable for: Marine Pilots. The course is tailored to individual or port requirements. And can include routine and emergency situations.

Various

Small Ships Navigation And Radar (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: Candidates for Boat Masters’ Licence and holders of Fishing Certification. This practical course covers the theory and practice of navigation aids to provide competent and safe use of these devices when navigating and using for collision avoidance.

5 Days





Tug Handling Training Suitable for: New starts on tugs or more experienced personnel. The course uses various types of tugs and is tailored to suit the attendees.

Variable

Tug Resource Management

Suitable for: All harbour tug crews. This course examines resources available to tug crews.

4 Days

VTS Training To IALA Standards (MCA Approved)

Suitable for: Trainees to experienced operators requiring certification. The marine school offers VTS training approved by the National Competent Authority to V-103 Standards. A VTS Operators Certificate can be achieved by completing a programme of training determined by prior qualifications and experience.

Variable

Short Courses In Electronic Navigation and Radar Systems

Suitable for: Those primarily concerned with the navigation of small vessels. Our range of short courses is tailored for those in the commercial, fishing and leisure markets.

1 to 5 Days

Ice Navigation Covering the 2016 Polar Code for vessels operating in polar waters. 5 days

NSAP We run Navigation Skills Assessment Programmes for various shipping companies.

2 Days

Port Development Simulation studies and port designs for various clients. 1-5 days


“ The Channel Navigation Information Service has been sending operators to South Shields Marine School for VTS related courses for almost 10 years; the students’ expectations have never not been met in that the pre-course joining, course delivery and course administration processes have always been excellent.”

Kaimes Beasley, CNIS Manager, HM Coastguard, Dover MRCC C



Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST)

Offshore Safety Courses

27

(Non STCW)

Catering Short Courses

28


Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training

Suitable for: This OPITO approved course is the standard introductory course for those wanting to work on an installation in the British Offshore Sector. It is also accepted in Dutch and Danish waters. The certificate is valid for four years. An MCA recognised certificate is issued on satisfactory completion.

3 Days

Further Offshore Safety and Emergency Training (FOET)

Suitable for: This refresher course is for those who hold the Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training certificate and wish to continue working on an installation in the British Sector. It is valid for four years.

1 Day

Boat Transfer Training Suitable for: Holders of Personal Survival Training who wish to undertake transfer from boat to offshore windfarm platforms.

½ Day

Helicopter Safety and Escape Training

Suitable for: This OPITO approved course is for persons flying offshore to ships or installations. The course covers helicopter emergencies, escape and breathing equipment. The certificate is valid for four years.

1 Day

Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST)

Suitable for: This OPITO approved course is another standard introductory course required by many employers in the British offshore sector. The certificate is valid for four years.

2 Days


Ship’s Cook Assessment

The regulations for ships’ cooks are currently under review, but the courses offered at South Shields Marine School meet the present legislation. It is anticipated that the marine school will provide courses for any new requirements that may be introduced as a consequence of the review.

For experienced cooks without a formal MCA Ships Cooks qualification. This is an assessment programme which can be undertaken to meet MCA requirements.

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Food Hygiene Certificates

Suitable for: All food handlers. Under proposals currently being considered by the MCA, all those involved with the storage, preparation and presentation of food will be required to hold food hygiene certification. The three courses offered by the marine school all lead to examination and certification. The appropriate course for individuals will depend on their contact and involvement with the handling of food.

1-5 Days


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Marine School Accommodation On-campus accommodation is an integral part of the marine school’s lifestyle and provision. Students gain the opportunity to meet new people, have convenient access to classes, facilities and study groups, get involved in activities and student associations, and make friendships for life.

Our purpose-built 200-bed catered Halls of Residence is situated just 50 metres of our main teaching facilities and is within easy reach of public transport (bus and Tyneside Metro), as well as having ample car parking spaces. Meals are taken in the refectory of South Tyneside College, of which South Shields Marine School is part. The refectory offers a wide choice of hot and cold meals and alternatives for individual dietary requirements.

All rooms are single study bedrooms and services, Monday to Friday. Each room includes a desk, bookshelf and ample power points. Residents also have same floor access to shared facilities, including shower / wash rooms, toilets and common rooms. For your convenience, staff are available at the Halls of Residence 24 hours a day. Please note: the Halls of Residence is unable to offer accommodation on a self-catering or married quarter basis and the address cannot be used for visa applications.

For all marine courses, or for additional information, including dates and fees, please contact the Marine Booking Centre

on: Telephone: +44 (0)191 427 3772

Fax: +44 (0)191 427 3918

E-mail: [email protected]

For accommodation enquiries please contact:

T: 00 44 (0)191 427 3666 E: [email protected]

Dr. Winterbottom Hall, Grosvenor Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3EN

Booking a Course and Contact Us Our professional staff are available to answer your questions. Alternatively, they will put you in touch with experts who will be able to help with your specific enquiry. The Marine Booking Centre will also arrange hotel accommodation for short course bookings. We publish dates for all our courses, but are happy to consider arranging additional courses for companies or groups at mutually convenient times. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

FFor more information about all of the courses offered at South Shields Marine School, or to book a course, go to www.stc.ac.uk and follow the ‘marine’ link.



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Learn more about our simulated training facilities.

The visual system integrated in our bridge stimulator is a SeaView R5, a visual system which provides the simulator with the power to present the highest fidelity, most realistic visualisation of vessels and exercise areas available in simulation training.

In ship handling, the smallest details can have crucial consequences if they are not completed in the right way. To ensure that the simulation training is adaptable to real life situations, it is important that the simulator provides incredibly realistic images in all aspects of navigation, ship handling and tactical operations. Traffic vessel roll and pitch, tug operations alongside, and the movement of hawsers and mooring lines all provide a level of detail that is unique in ship simulation.

A Pioneer in Visual Systems

“South Shields Marine School has been supporting the Port of Tyne for a number of years with training such as VTS, Sea Survival and First Aid, as well as the use of the Marine Simulation Centre. The service and training we have received has always been of a high standard and having a specialised local training centre continues to be a great resource for the development of our employees.”

Louise Tinkler, Head of HR, Port of Tyne

“They’re very well run courses with first rate facilities and I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Sealion Shipping



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The World’s Most Advanced Navigational Bridge Simulators Major investment has resulted in South Shields Marine School acquiring the most advanced navigational bridge simulators available today. Our six simulated navigational bridges in the Marine Simulation Suite have the capability to be used together or individually. They can be configured to meet every aspect of bridge simulator training and research requirements, offering virtually limitless training possibilities:

Building High Level CompetenceCompared to conventional training, simulators offer a more structured method of building high levels of competence. During simulation training, we can isolate and freeze each sub-system to understand and acquire knowledge and perform critical operations by training in situations that demand complex decision making.

• Two DNV Class A full mission bridge simulators both with 360° field of view.

• DNV Class B four bridge simulation suite and a 120° visual field of view using 60” screens.

• Eight Kongsberg secondary bridges for NAEST and ECDIS courses.

• All bridges use Kongsberg Polaris simulator software and Seaview R5 visual software to provide photo-textured day/night visual scenes.

• Two full-mission bridges, when used as tugs, are fitted with Azimuth thruster handles, hydraulic winch controls, Azimuth conning displays and a Voith control console.

• A student’s own ship can include bridge instrumentation, controls, RADAR/ARPA, ECDIS and a visual system.

• Bridge simulators can be connected to all engine simulator models to give full ship simulation.

Special task simulators are also available. They include riverboat, anchor handling and dynamic positioning, with other special simulation functions such as ice navigation, anti-terror and SAR-training.

The simulator may be configured with one or more instructor stations to design exercises, select geographic areas, own ships, targets and environmental conditions, and control and monitor the exercises; networked with one or more full mission ship’s bridges, part-task bridges, as well as multiple desktop student stations.

Through use of advanced assessment and student profiling systems, simulator training can help isolate areas requiring improvement, allowing the instructor to target corrective training. In this way, training focuses on bringing out the best in each student.

For full information on our training programmes, please contact on T: +44 (0)191 427 3772 E: [email protected]

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) programmes are our shore-side simulation systems and range from the provision of simple information messages to ships, such as position of other traffic or meteorological hazard warnings, to extensive management of traffic within a port or waterway. Our Vessel Traffic Services Simulation suites can be fully integrated into eight desktop bridges.

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS): Simulation Suites• The four shore-based VTS Operator work stations in

the system have data input from radar scanner + AIS locations within the exercise area.

• The VTS Operator work stations use the same Norcontrol IT ‘CSCOPE’ software which is used by actual VTS and Norcontrol VTMIS installations.

• The system can fully interact with any combination of the simulation bridges plus any additional targets under the instructor’s control.

• In the advanced VTS system, nine operators and up to two instructors can observe a birds-eye view of the VTS area of responsibility, and there is also a dedicated VTS Supervisor workstation.

• We use digital audio communications, capable of full recording and synchronisation within the exercise scenario for debrief purposes.

“ All staff returning from VTS courses at South Shields “I received very good education at STC, in a professional but peer-level atmosphere. Excellent. Learning thoroughly with teachers who care about education; who know by experience and who can really open the mind to all the intricacies of a subject – they are the teachers whom I was fortunate to find at STC. You will do the same.

Captain Peter John Pratley, Lecturer, Kobe University of Maritime Sciences, Japan


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Engine Room SimulationCrew competence is the key to improve economy and safety in the maritime industry. Understanding the process is crucial for engineers to achieve optimum engine control in day-to-day operations and for handling emergencies and abnormal situations that might occur.

The Marine Simulation Centre can tailor training to meet the specific needs of employers. To enable this, our architecture is extremely flexible and can be used across a range of different interfaces offering benefits in value, flexibility and realism.

Our engine simulator models are developed on actual ship specifications and performance data, making the simulator as realistic as possible. Our simulators provide high quality training in every aspect, from details in a single sub-system to the overall running of a full ship operation, including handling of emergency situations. The flexible system allows us to customise simulator solutions for our clients’ specific training needs. The engine control room is represented by a combination of interactive mimic panels and operational panels/consoles. The concept allows individually laid out control rooms for each of our engine configurations.

All simulator models can be connected to the full mission bridge simulators for complete ship simulation.

Two full mission engine room simulators feature:

• A reproduction of the control and engine room of a large vessel powered by a MAN slow speed diesel engine.

• A reproduction of the control and engine room of a diesel electric power plant found on a cruise vessel.

• A reproduction of the control and engine room of a large container vessel powered by a Wartsila slow speed diesel engine.

• A reproduction of the control and engine room of a ferry vessel powered by a twin medium speed diesel engines.

• A control room with consoles which house main engine controls, plant alarm, generator control, pump and compressor controls.

• Engine room area located on two levels, with full sound and environmental conditions, large screen interactive 3D displays

• Emergency switchboard room, high voltage switchboard room, boiler room.

Our workstation engine simulator has individual workstation units. Two simulation suites capable of representing the following engine types:

• Various slow speed diesels (MAN and Wartsila).

• Medium speed diesel.

• Duel fuel steam turbine.

• Two diesel electric models equipped with dual fuel operation

• Gas turbine.


South Shields Marine School has always delivered the highest standard of training for our seafarers, and the staff are extremely helpful in meeting our companies needs and requirements. I would recommend them to anybody wishing to further their marine skills.”

Anthony Sey, Training Officer, Deeside Crewing Services Limited, Aberdeen.

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Realism: 3D Graphics For Vessel Models and Exercise Areas Safe handling of vessels in confined waters and harbours requires extremely high attention by a ship’s bridge personnel.

It is a fact that more than 60 percent of the information available at any time for bridge personnel is gathered through their visual observation of what goes on outside the bridge. Simulation training needs to be highly realistic and adaptable to real life situations.

FidelityOur simulator training has a strong focus on research and development which ensures that the fidelity of the modeling is as accurate and close to realism as possible. This validates results and provides positive learning experiences.

The simulator ship-to-ship interaction is a high fidelity feature, beneficial for students requiring scenarios with true ship-to-ship interactions in multi-vessel exercises, such as tug operations, towing, barge fleets, RHIB launching, vessel interdiction, Replenishment At Sea (UNREP/RAS), convoy manoeuvres, and offshore operations. Wind/current shadows and varying levels of sea-state interaction are also accurately modelled in our systems. The hydrodynamic modelling tool workstation enables us to create our own high fidelity hydrodynamic models.



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Typical Applications for Dynamic Positioning

Our simulation system allows bridge to engine room connectivity, enabling us to carry out real-life ship operational scenarios as training exercises. There really is no substitute for training exercises which simulate a real-life situation in real-time with the ship’s teams working together as one. This training will ensure that engine room and bridge personnel function more effectively as a cohesive team and gain a much greater understanding of the challenges and demands of each other’s working areas.

Training is designed to reduce accidents by improving crew performance through better crew co-ordination. To do this, it addresses the non-technical skills such as team working, leadership, situational awareness, decision making and communication. This now enables engineers and bridge staff from all types of ships to be trained together in realistic exercises so that they can experience the results of their actions in a safe environment.

Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) Training Crew Resource Management Training (CRM)

We can connect two more engine models to bridges; the RTA flex engine and medium speed engine connection are now available. New touch screen consoles in the full-mission engine room will also mean this space can be used for all four engines to bridge possibilities.

We have fitted a CCTV system suitable for CRM. CRM training involves the study of human actions and behaviour; what is said, what is implied, body language and gesture. The system is fully digital, utilising IP cameras and sophisticated recording and playback software. We achieve HD resolution as well as low-light capability. An instructor will be able to select any combination of cameras and associated microphones and play them back in synchronism in a playback location of their choice. For CRM this will mean joint bridge and engine playback. We have devised a debriefing room with twin HD projection to enable joint playback to occur.

Dynamic positioning (DP1) system helps students to calculate the resulting force to be exerted by the thrusters/propellers in order for the vessel to remain on station. A seagoing vessel is subjected to forces from wind, waves and current, as well as from forces generated by the propulsion system.

The vessel’s response to these forces, i.e. its changes in position, heading and speed, is measured by the position-reference systems, the gyrocompass and the vertical reference sensors. Reference systems readings are corrected for roll and pitch using readings from the vertical reference sensors. Wind speed and direction are measured by the wind sensors. Simulator training helps students to calculate the force that the thrusters must produce in order to control the vessel’s motion in three degrees of freedom - surge, sway and yaw - in the horizontal plane.

Staff are aspirational and supportive; they seek to ensure each individual learner achieves their potential.”

Ofsted, November 2015

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“It was clear to me that you run a very impressive outfit and I am delighted that the Gibraltar Port Authority has entrusted you and your professional team with training our VTS operators. They had nothing but praise for their current course during our chat last night and are all very much looking forward to putting the instruction into practice.

I was also most impressed with your simulation facilities and can see that there may be opportunities for our Authority and our pilots to make use of them in the future. Needless to say, if your team needs to update the modelling of our port and its approaches, they’ll be guaranteed a very warm welcome on the Rock!

Once again, thank you both for such an informative, engaging and pleasant visit”.

Bob Sanguinetti, CEO and Captain of the Port Gibraltar Port Authority


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VTS TrainingWe are one of the leading providers of VTS training in the UK. We offer training of prospective VTS operators to a high level of competency, with training based on the IALA Model Course V-103 and training for candidates from a marine or a non-marine background.

VTS Operator (Simulation) This is the final stage of the VTS Operator Training (IALA Model Course V-103/1). Candidates are assessed on a full mission VTS Simulator to the criteria specified by IALA and MCA. Candidate VTS Operators are faced with a series of realistic interactive simulation exercises designed to test individuals in all aspects of providing safe and efficient Vessel Traffic Services. The exercises gradually increase in complexity and require the application of the theory studied in the VTS Induction/UPK course.

We also offer VTS Supervisor Advancement Training which meets the requirements of the MCA and the IALA Model Course V-103/2 and prepares participants in effective VTS supervision management. It is intended to cover the knowledge and practical competence required for gaining an endorsement in the VTS Certification Log as a VTS Supervisor.

If employees already hold an STCW Certificate of Competency of OOW or above, they will be exempt from Module 4 of IALA V-103/1 (Nautical Knowledge), and will be entitled to enrol on our VTS Induction/UPK and VTS Operator courses.

Our VTS On-Job-Training (OJT) Instructor training covers the knowledge and practical competence required by an Instructor of On-the-Job Training for VTS Personnel. The programme meets the requirements of IALA Model Course V-103/4 and prepares participants in the theories and skills of on-job-training (OJT) with particular focus on coaching, communication and evaluation.

“The two port controllers who attended the VTS refresher course enjoyed the experience and thought the course was well run.”

Paul Hayes, Deputy Harbour Master, Belfast

“Desktop and VTS training - the Gibraltar Port Authority regularly uses the South Shields Marine School for its VTS operators to train on the V-103/1 and V-103/2 courses and we know that right through from the initial booking to the final day of the courses our candidates will always be well looked after and provided with a consistently high standard of training.”

Mike Toogood, VTS Manager, Gibraltar Port Authority



South Shields Marine School is based in South Shields, a lively coastal town which epitomises the vision of the great British seaside of pristine sands, soaring cliffs, adrenaline packed amusements and delightful parks. It has golden sands and dramatic dunes - and a long and proud maritime history.

A stone’s throw from the beaches is a treasure trove of traditional seaside amusements. Thrill seekers will enjoy Ocean Beach Pleasure Park which has rides to suit all levels of bravery. South Shields seafront is the setting for an exciting range of summer events, with live music in the amphitheatre, captivating parades and open air concerts. Adding to this a diverse range of cafes, pubs and restaurants.

For further information go to: www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk

South Tyneside: river, shore and so much more



For more information, visit any of the following websites:

South Shields Marine School: www.stc.ac.uk/marine

Careers at Sea: www.careersatsea.org

Career at Sea and Beyond: www.casandbeyond.org

Merchant Navy Training Board: www.mntb.org.uk

The Marine Society: www.marine-society.org

UK Chamber of Shipping: www.ukchamberofshipping.com

Maritime and Coastguard Agency: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

Sea Vision UK: www.seavision.org.uk

Useful links

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@ssmarineschool South Shields Marine School

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Documents

MARITIME - South Tyneside College Prospectus 2017.pdf · 1 South Shields Marine School - Maritime Guide South Shields Marine School - Maritime Guide 2. South Shields Marine School