New Legislation calls for “Entry into Enclosed Spaces” Training

New Legislation calls for “Entry into Enclosed Spaces” Training

  

Confined Space accidents are not a new phenomenon.

With over 5million workers entering confined spaces on a yearly basis worldwide, 259 of those workers die, which equates to 1 death per day. This is one death too many. The thing about entry into enclosed spaces is that for every 1 person who requires rescuing, 2-3 other un-trained rescuers die with them trying to execute a rescue. Training is key to avoiding such accidents.

 

The American Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OHSA) agency found when studying confined space fatalities that:

• 89% of fatalities occurred with jobs authorised by supervisors

• 80% of fatalities happened in locations that had been previously entered by the same person who later died

• Only 7% of the locations had warning signs indicating that they were confined spaces

• 65% of confined space fatalities are due to atmospheric hazards

• 35% of those who died were supervisors

 

New Legislative Requirements

The amendments to SOLAS Chapter III are detailed in IMO Resolution MSC.350 (92) which requires the following in relation to enclosed space entry and rescue drills:

“3.3 Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill to be held on board the ship at least once every two months.

3.6.2 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill shall include:

.1 Checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

.2 Checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

.3 Checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces;

 

.4 Checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

.5 Instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.

4.2 Every crew member shall be given instructions which shall include but not necessarily be limited to:

4.2.5 Risks associated with enclosed spaces and on-board procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in recommendations developed by the Organisation”.

Members are advised to ensure their Safety Management Systems are updated to reflect this development and to implement such drills.

 

What does this mean for you & your Organisation?

As legislation changes and people retrain we at NMCI Services recommend delegates to undertake the “Entry into Enclosed Spaces” course. Let NMCI Services help you and your team achieve these new safety standards.

 

The aim of this course is to give your team training to meet the requirements set out in ‘The Merchant Shipping’ Regulations 1988, IMO Resolution A.864 and the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen (COSWP). The course will meet the new amended requirements laid out in the SOLAS Regulation III/19.

 

It is proven that training reduces accidents. Don’t let one of your team be a statistic, re-train them today. Entry into enclosed spaces really is a silent killer; having up to date training will help save lives.

 

Contact us today for further course details on: (021) 4335609

 

Course Details

• 1 Day Course
• 12 Delegates per Course
• Corporate Discounts Available

 

 

 

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Delegates who completed their BOSIET

Pictured above are delegates who recently completed their BOSIET course with us here at NMCI Services. For upcoming course details and information click here.

 

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Simulation @ NMCI Services

 

Simulation

 

The NMCI boasts one of the largest simulation suites in Europe if not the world. This compromises of the following Kongsberg Simulators:

 

 

 

360° full-mission bridge simulator 270° full-mission bridge simulator

 

 

 

• 360° full-mission bridge simulator

 

• 270° full-mission bridge simulator

 

• 3 x auxiliary 150° bridge simulators

 

• 12 x NARAS-O/Fleet work simulators

 

• Vessel Traffic System simulator at 3 control positions

 

• 6 Bridge ECDIS Suite

 

 

 

 

 

Simulation Courses

 

We deliver bespoke courses which are tailored to individual clients needs because we recognise that each client is different. We primarily utilise our 360° full mission bridge to provide, amongst others, specialised ship handling courses. These include;

 

• Pilot Training

 

• Ship Specific training

 

• Propulsion Specific Training

 

• Port Specific training

 

 

 

Specialised Operations such as; 

 

• Ship to Ship Transfer

 

• Replenishment at Sea for Seismic Industry

 

 

Our in-house capabilities in visual & hydrodynamic modelling means there is no limit with regard to vessels or ports that can be simulated.

 

In addition to enhancing these courses, the modelling capabilities allow us to offer the facilities for manoeuvring and port development studies.

 

Our extensive expertise in simulation allows us to also offer consultancy services in all aspects of simulation; design, purchase, and installation, together with course preparation and delivery.

 

We also deliver approved courses such as;

 

• ECDIS Operator Electronic Chart Display

 

• Nautical Knowledge Weeks

 

• VTS- V-103/1 VTS Operator -Simulation

 

• VTS- V-103/1Operator Underpinning Knowledge

 

• 2 day Kongsberg Type Specific Training

 

 

 

We are constantly developing new courses as well.

 

Our suite of bridges is enhanced and complimented by extensive engine and cargo simulation.

 

• Full mission Engine Room simulator with low and high speed diesel engine models

 

• 20 student workstations for Engine Room systems simulations

 

• Liquid cargo handling and damage control simulators at 10 student workstations

 

They allow us to offer combined simulator exercises, in addition to the process training that the engine and cargo simulators are suited for.

 

 

 

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Todays’ Industry News

 

Statoil shut Statfjord C platform

Norwegian energy firm Statoil has shut its Statfjord C platform in the North Sea after discovering cracks in the platform’s flare tower, Norwegian daily Stavanger Aftenblad reported on Thursday.          

Statoil could not immediately comment on the report.

The entire Statfjord field, including all three platforms, produced about 81,000 barrels of oil equivalents last year.

 

Danish Maritime Fair set for October

After a successful first edition, received with great enthusiasm by the international maritime cluster, the Danish Maritime Fair is opening its gates for the second year, from 6th to 8th of October 2015. Reservation of stands will be open from February 17th, 2015 at12:00 PM.

The exhibition has grown by 40 percent in area since last year, and now offers 171 stands. 

This year, the halls will be divided into five main sections: 

1.    Shipping & Finance

2.    Authorities, Education and Organizations

3.    Bunkers & Services

4.    Equipment Suppliers

5.    Various, including ports and offshore

 

6 new U.S Ships for Viking Cruises

Plans call for the construction of six new vessels over the next three years at an estimated cost of $90 million to $100 million per vessel, all of which will be built in U.S. shipyards and crewed by U.S. citizens. 

The vessels will be owned by Tennenbaum Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based alternative investment management firm, and time-chartered to Viking in full compliance with maritime laws. Viking River Cruises customers, traveling to New Orleans from across the U.S., Europe and beyond, will bring new business to hotels, restaurants, museums and other attractions in the city, expanding sales for local merchants. More than 90 percent of sales created by the project will come from out-of-state customers.

 

NMCI Services release new course

NMCI Services will run a High Voltage (Management) course in the coming weeks.

As the High Voltage (Management) course is a commercial course, it is available to book online at the following link: High Voltage (M). Once you have registered and paid online you will appear on the course participants list. Unfortunately, we cannot accept provisional course booking requests as there are limited places available. The course cost is €1,200 per delegate.

This course is suitable for marine engineering officers, electrical or electro-technical officers, engineer surveyors and marine superintendents. The training gives seafarers the essential education and training in high voltage (HV) installations to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency requirements as set out in STCW 2010 Tables A-III/2 and A-III/6 for electrical, electronic and control systems at the management level.

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GTSS team travel to GAC Headquarters, Dubai

The GTSS team had the opportunity to travel to Dubai last week to meet with different members of the GAC team at the GAC Headquarters.  

Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate’s northern coastline. It has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Persian Gulf region, and is a major transport hub for both passengers and cargo.

The purpose of the visit was to firstly introduce our new GTSS team to GAC in Dubai and to explore the synergies between GAC Corporate Academy and GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS). We intend to build on our current course offerings with GAC Bunkers going forward and it was a great opportunity to discuss future plans between both groups.

 

Pictured, from the left, are  James O’Byrne, General Manager GTSS, Joy Gillen, Marketing Executive GTSS, Conor Mowlds, Managing Director GTSS and Ruth Murphy, Finance Manager.

 

Who are GTSS?

GAC Training and Services Solutions is part of the GAC Group (global shipping, logistics and marine services provider) with over 10,000 employees operating in 300 offices worldwide. In partnership with the National Maritime College of Ireland, we provide expert delivery of a portfolio of training courses for both seafarers and shore-based shipping personnel.

GTSS combines the NMCI’s state-of-the-art facilities (including a 17 bridge simulator suite and survival pool) with GAC’s global reach and 50 years of shipping experience. Our bespoke GTSS courses are tailored to suit the particular training requirements of maritime companies and groups. Clients from the all areas have worked with us to develop customised training on our state of the art marine simulators. We can also provide a suite of courses for companies looking to train their employees in numerous maritime short courses.

Courses are developed and delivered by some of the most respected names in maritime training.

For further course details contact Joy Gillen, Marketing Executive for GTSS;

joy.gillen@gac.com

 

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