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Requirement of full mission simulator for training of liquid cargo handling (oil), liquid chemical handling, liquid petroleum gas handling and liquid natural gas handling simulators.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) approved for liquid cargo handling courses
Effective Date:
1st July 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Full Mission Simulator Requirements
From 1st July 2006, all simulator training for liquid cargo handling (oil), liquid chemical handling, liquid petroleum gas handling, and liquid natural gas handling must be carried out on full mission simulators meeting the following standards:
- a. Suitable for selective objectives and training tasks
- b. Capable of simulating ship-board equipment, including capabilities, limitations, and possible errors
- c. Provides behavioral realism to acquire skills appropriate to training objectives
- d. Provides a controlled operating environment with varied conditions
- e. Provides an interface for trainee interaction with equipment, environment, and instructor
- f. Permits instructor control, monitoring, and recording for effective debriefing
2. Conversion Deadline and Approval
All approved MTIs using PC-based simulations must convert to full mission simulations meeting the above requirements by 30th June 2006. Full mission simulators must have DGS approval.
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