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Requirement of Officer of the Watch - Ship Manoeuvering Simulator (OOW-SMS) and Bridge Team Work for Maritime Institutes imparting pre-sea training to the nautical and polyvalent cadets
Applicable to:
Maritime Institutes imparting pre-sea training to nautical and polyvalent cadets
Effective Date:
1st July 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory OOW-SMS Training
The Officer of the Watch - Ship Manoeuvring Simulator (OOW-SMS) training is now mandatory for all pre-sea training institutes for nautical and polyvalent cadets.
- Effective Date: 1st July 2006
- Applicable Courses: All nautical & polyvalent pre-sea courses
2. Simulator Standards and Approval
The OOW-SMS must meet the following standards and obtain DGS approval:
- Simulator Standards: As per Annexure (DGS Circular 28 of 2005)
- Approval: The simulator must have DGS approval
II/4 Annexure: Specifications for the Officer of the Watch - Ship Manoeuvring Simulator (OOW-SMS)
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in the institute's training approval being withdrawn.
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