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Guidelines for Maritime Training Institutes for obtaining approval from D.G. Shipping to conduct Engine Room Simulator courses for Engineer Officers.
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Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes
Effective Date:
04.02.2019
Superseded Circulars:
None
**Guidelines for Maritime Training Institutes for obtaining approval from D.G. Shipping to conduct Engine Room Simulator courses for Engineer Officers
** **1. Course Details — Engine Room Simulator Course for Officers in charge of an Engineering watch
This course covers training recommended in the IMO Model course 2.07 and fulfills simulator training requirements for Engineering officers at the operational level.
- Course Duration: 3 days (21 hours)
- Course Outline: IMO Model Courses
- Course Certificate: Sample Certificate
2. Infrastructure Requirements
Training centers seeking approval must demonstrate availability of suitable facilities for practical, general, and theoretical instruction.
- Engine Room Simulator: Type-approved by DG Shipping
- Briefing/Debriefing Room: Minimum area of 12 sq.m, equipped with white/black board, overhead/LCD projector/monitor, PC/Laptop
3. Faculty Requirements
Course in-charge and faculty members must hold Certificate of competency MEO Class I (FG), have sea-going service, and have completed Engine Room Simulator (Management level) course.
- Course In-charge: Not less than 5 years of sea-going service on merchant vessels above 3000 KW
- Faculty Members: Not less than 4 years of sea-going service on merchant vessels above 3000 KW
- Visiting Faculty Members: Same qualifications as regular faculty
Important Note
All training institutes must comply with the Training Manual and Quality Standards.
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