To Train & Retain Sea-Staff for LNG Carriers - How to Meet the Challenges by Capt Simon Pressly & Mr Chris Clucas Dorchester Maritime Ltd (DML) Isle of Man. The LNGC Fleet is Growing at a Record Rate 19 60 19 62 19 64 19 66 19 68 19 70 19 72 19 74 19 76 19 78 19 80 19 82 19 84 19 86 19 88 19 90 19 92 19 94 19 96 19 98 20 00 20 02 20 04 20 06 20 08 N o o f S h ip s World LNGC Growth Rate LNG Fleet Development 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 World LNGC Growth Rate Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Total 133 159 174 197 219 255 2008 278 Deliveries 10 26 15 23 22 36 23 % Increase 8 16 9 12 10 14 8 Number of Operators of Vessels Being Delivered • • • • 2005 2006 2007 2008 11 12 15 13 Expansion is spread more or less evenly amongst a relatively small number of Operators. World LNGC Growth Rate How will we recruit the staff for the growing LNG Fleet? How will we train people to operate these highly sophisticated ships? How will we maintain the outstanding safety record achieved by LNGC’s to date? How can the industry meet these challenges? Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today Where are we now? • 40 years proven operating experience • Limited number of high-quality operators (high cost of entry to the “LNG Club”) • Established operating procedures • Convergent technological systems • Training requirements set by STCW95 • Significant number of ships in service • Steady expansion rate • Long time between contract and delivery Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today What manning problems do we face in this expansionary phase of the LNG Industry? • Excessive demands for “prior experience” from Charterers • General shortage of ship’s Officers world-wide • Steam propulsion • Monotonous trading routes Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today What opportunities arise from this expansion? • New entrants with new perspectives • Shortage can be used to implement modern structured training concepts (inc Simulators) • Alternative propulsion systems • Changing trade patterns • New crew sources Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today What threats exist to the success of the expansion? • Pressure to lower standards and training budgets due to reduced charter rates • Operators thinking “short-term” leading to “poaching” rather than investment in training • Wage escalation • Mercenary approach from seafarers • Hype about the “problem” in Press, media etc when it can be managed successfully • Complacency & boredom among sea staff Analysis of World LNGC Scene Today THE SOLUTION! Training Training and more Training! Training • How does DML do this? DML LNGC Crewing Expansion • 2002 • 2004 • 2007 5 ships 12 ships 20 ships 1 client 3 clients 5 clients Note: DML currently manages in excess of 85 vessels of various types Training Masters & Chief Engineers To Train a Master or Chief Engineer requires a minimum of 12 years, as general seagoing experience and maturity is required. Recruiting new entrants just for expansion is not possible The only feasible option is to cross train existing, experienced officers, preferably with gas or tanker backgrounds. Training What are we trying to achieve? – A cohesive shipboard team who are • Competent • Knowledgeable • Responsive Training It is vital that officers have an in-depth understanding of: – DML Company Systems – DML Company Culture Management of Training Our training programme consists of the following elements: – STCW requirements – Company specific and optional training – LNG Specific Training – LNGC Familiarisation STCW Training • • • • • • • • • Certificates of competency First Aid Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Personal Safety & Survival ARPA GMDSS ISPS, Advanced Fire Fighting for Liquefied Gas, Advanced Liquefied Gas Safety plus Liquefied Gas Endorsement Company and Optional Training This training is more rank specific and includes: • • • • • • • • • Company Management systems, ISM, ISO 9001/14001 etc Emergency Response and Accident/Incident Investigation Fire Fighting Command and Control Bridge or Engine Room Team Management, BA and FA Equipment Maintenance Lifeboat Release Operation and Maintenance Portable Gas Detection Electrical Fault Finding Ship Handling LNG Specific Training This includes: • DML LNG Course - Ship and Trade specific • Ship Handling on the Manned Model “Dorchester Lady” • LNG Cargo Handling Simulator • DML Steam Plant Training course • Onboard Familiarisation on modern LNGC’s in accordance with SIGTTO • Visit to LNG Export Terminal. LNGC Familiarisation This is Ship and Equipment Specific including: • Boilers, Turbines, Turbo-alternators, Water Treatment and Evaporators • Cargo System (including Containment, Pumps, Compressors, Heaters & Vaporisers & Valves) • Linked ESD’s & Custody Transfer Systems • Inert Gas and Nitrogen Generators • Integrated Bridge Systems, Integrated Automation & Power Management • Fire Detection, Fire Fighting and Gas Detection Systems STCW Minimum Requirements Master C/O 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E Elementary First Aid Fire Prevention / Fire Fighting Personal Survival Techniques Personal Safety and Personal Responsibility Advanced Fire Fighting inc. Liquefied Gas Medical First Aid Aboard ship Medical Care Aboard Ship* Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (CPSC) ARPA GMDSS (GOC) Specialised Gas Tanker Safety Dangerous Cargo Endorsement - Shipboard Experience 30 days (officers with tanker experience) 3 months (officers with no tanker experience) These are based international guidelines from STCW. National Flag States may have additional requirements * STCW states that person is charge of Medical Care on board ship must hold this certificate. It is usually the Master. 2/E 3/E ETO DML Training Matrix for LNG Master C/O Fire Fighting Command and Control Medical Care / Advanced Medical Course BA Maintenance and Fire Equipment BA Compressor Maintenance Electrical Faultfinding Portable Gas Detection Equipment Computer Skills Computerised Plan Maintenance Systems Paint Maintenance & Repair Manned Model Shiphandling Ship Handling Simulator ISO 14001 Familiarisation ISM Familiarisation ISPS Code Familiarisation 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E 2/E 3/E ETO LNGC SpecificTraining Matrix Master C/O Specialised Gas Tanker course with LNG emphasis LNG Familiarisation On Board ( SIGTTO 1 load & 1 Discharge) LNG Familiarisation On Board ( 2 x SIGTTO 2 Loads & 2 Discharges) Bridge Team Management Engine Room Management Manned Model Shiphandling LICOS - Cargo Handling Simulator LICOS - Steam Plant Simulator Steam Course Emergency Response Incident / accident INV ISPS Ship Security Officer Visit to LNG Export Terminal 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E 2/E LNGC Familiarisation Training Matrix Mas ter Cargo Containment Cargo Sys tems Cargo Pump Inert Gas Gen Cargo Compress Cargo Heater /Vap Nitrogen Generator Cus tody Trans fer System Hull piping s ys tems Gas Detection Fire Detection Fire Fighting Systems Life Saving Systems( Life Boat) Steam and other Machinery S ys tems Main Turbine Main Boiler Boiler Water Treatment Turbo Generator Dies el Generator Navigation S ys tems and IBS Communication Systems IAS (Operator) IAS (Technical) Power Management (HV) Switchboard Electrical systems C/O 2/O 3/O Gas Eng C/E 2/E 3/E ETO Management of Training • DML targets training to the individual by evaluations and assessments • Candidates come from Owners/Managers Existing Pool of Gas/Tanker sea-staff. • They are familiar with the company systems and culture. • Candidates usually have a common history of employment. Simulator Courses (LICOS) • DML runs LPG and LNG Cargo Simulator courses in our Isle of Man and Polish offices. Simulators provide real time simulation of all possible cargo operations; they can simulate equipment breakdowns and system malfunctions to test the abilities of the trainees to cope with the unexpected • DML utilises simulators extensively for all officers cross-training from LPG to LNG vessels and for on-going monitoring and assessment purposes Snapshot of LICOS Screen used for LNG & Steam Training Shiphandling - Manned Models • Large gas ships have special manoeuvring characteristics • DML has sponsored the construction of a 22 ton ’’ride on’’ scale model of an 140k type LNGC at the Ilawa Facility in Poland • The Model can be customised to reproduce the handling characteristics of: single screw, duel screw and azipod propulsion • The Course is designed for senior deck officers, but is also beneficial for Pilots at the terminals Shiphandling - Manned Models Only to be practised with experienced Instructors at a properlyequipped facility. Do not try this out at home! Shiphandling – Simulator (BMT Seatech Rembrandt) Screen Snapshot of PC Rembrandt Ship-Handling Simulator • DML believes in the value of shiphandling simulation particularly in the case of new ship types and new ports or berths in order to ensure senior deck officers are familiar with the characteristics of vessels in both normal and exceptional conditions • DML will ensure that the Vessels will be modelled together with all expected loading and discharge ports and all Senior Deck Officers will undertake both training and evaluation on this simulator • It is DML’s recommendation to place such simulators on board each vessel Manoeuvring Practice Not only ship’s Masters & Pilots need extra training from time to time! LNG Vessels for Training/Familiarisation/Secondments • • • • Al Hamra • Northwest Shearwater • Shahamah • Al Khaznah • Ghasha • Ish • British Innovator • British Merchant • British Trader Umm Al Ashtan Mubaraz Mraweh MANAGING THE LNG FLEET EXAPANSION Looking to our earlier analysis of the problems facing the industry, what are the SOLUTIONS? LNG Fleet Development 300 200 150 100 50 0 19 60 19 62 19 64 19 66 19 68 19 70 19 72 19 74 19 76 19 78 19 80 19 82 19 84 19 86 19 88 19 90 19 92 19 94 19 96 19 98 20 00 20 02 20 04 20 06 20 08 No of Ships 250 Long Term Solution Continuous recruitment and training of cadets across the entire shipping industry DML is continuously training cadets •Currently over 150 cadets in training •Intake during 2004 around 100 •2005 in-take expected 100 Stakeholder responsibilities • Gas Buyers and Charterers to recognise that structured Training can be an alternative to LNG Experience alone • Owners and Managers to provide sufficient funding for both pre-delivery and on-going training • Industry bodies (eg SIGTTO and IAMU) to work together to ensure harmonised standards MANAGING THE LNG FLEET EXAPANSION By building on the “Success Story” of LNG and focussing the resources of the Industry towards training, we can achieve expansion of the LNG industry in a controlled and orderly manner while still maintaining the excellent safety record To Train & Retain Sea-Staff for LNG Carriers - How to Meet the Challenges by Capt Simon Pressly & Mr Chris Clucas Dorchester Maritime Ltd (DML) Isle of Man.