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FUNCTION 3 - PART 03: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

Part 03: Instructor Manual

The following notes are intended to highlight the main objectives or training outcomes of each
part of the function. The notes also contain some material on topics which are not adequately
covered in the quoted references.
On completion of training forthis function officers will have knowledge of the principal structural
members of a ship and methods of construction. They will understand the theory of stability and
trim and be able to use tables, diagrams and stress calculators to plan loading and ballasting so
as to maintain satisfactory stability and trim (taking account of applicable IMO recommendations
concerning intact stability) and to ensure that hull stresses remain within acceptable limits.

to:

The effects of damage

and the consequent flooding of, a compartment on the trim and
stability of a ship and the counter-measures to be taken will be understood.
Officers will also be thoroughly conversant with the certificates required to be on board, their
periods of validity and the procedures for their renewal.
The officers will also be 'aware of their legal obligations and responsibilities concerning
international provisions for the safety of the ship, crew, passengers and cargo and for the
prevention of pollution from the ship .

They will also be able to follow the correct procedures for all matters concerning the crew: their
engagement and discharge, treatment of wages and deductions, discipline and dealing with
disciplinary offences, the discharge of a sick seaman abroad, repatriation, deceased seamen and
engagement of substitutes.
Officers will have sufficient knowledge of shipping documents related to cargo and the
shipowner's llabllitiesand obligations in respect of charter parties and the carriage of cargo to
enable them to protect the ship's interests.
Officers will be capable of organizing and managing the crew for the safe and efficient operation
of the ship and be able to draw up an organization for dealing with emergencies. Officers will also
know the requirements for training in the operation and maintenance of safety equipment and be
able to implement that training on board.
On completion of training for this function officers will be able to use plans and tables or
diagrams of stability and trim data to calculate the ship's initial stability, draughts and trim for any
given disposition of cargo and other weights. They will also be able to determine whether
stresses on the ship. are within permitted limits by the 'use of stress data, calculating equipment
or software. The fundamental actions to take in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy will be
understood.
Training concerned with fire prevention and firefighting is covered in IMO model course 2.03.
Training concerned with proficiency in medical care on board ship is covered in IMO mode. J .
course 1.15.

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