Forecastle (Tankers)

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 3 modules dealing with the inspection of the forecastle.

This bundle focuses on the forecastle area and focuses on various checks, including checking the general housekeeping, the deck equipment and machinery, the LSA and FFA in general and the emergency preparedness, how to test various associated deck equipment and ensure all the equipment is ready for immediate use. 

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks, mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to:

 · Demonstrate and carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the forecastle area and will be able to ensure that the forecastle deck is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various checks that are carried out in specific areas like mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system and will be able to ensure that these areas are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

· understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.