Seminar A: Safety

Daily Program

1st Day

09.00 - 10.00 Topic Number: 1Title: Fire Safety and Detainable Deficiencies Lecturer: RINA Hellas Ltd.

10.00 - 10.15 Break

10.15 - 11.15 Topic Number: 2Title: Entry into and Works in Enclosed SpacesLecturer: Kyriakos Karantzis

11.15 - 11.30 Break

11.30 - 12.30 Topic Number: 3Title: Effective Risk Management in ShippingLecturer: Laboratory for Maritime Transport, NTUA

12.30 - 13.00 Break

13.00 - 14.00 Topic Number: 4Title: Introduction to ECDIS - New RequirementsLecturer: V. Ships Greece Ltd.

14.00 - 14.15 Break

14.15 - 15.15 Topic Number: 4 (continued)Title: Introduction to ECDIS - New RequirementsLecturer: V. Ships Greece Ltd.

Daily Program

2nd Day

09.00 - 10.00 Topic Number: 5Title: Cyber SecurityLecturer: DNV GL

10.00 - 10.15 Break

10.15 - 11.15 Topic Number: 5 (continued) Title: Cyber SecurityLecturer: DNV GL

11.15 - 11.30 Break

11.30 - 12.30 Topic Number: 6Title: Enclosed Lifeboat Release AccidentsLecturer: Costamare Shipping Co. S.A.

12.30 - 13.00 Break

13.00 - 14.00 Topic Number: 7 Title: Incident Investigation and Analysis - Case StudiesLecturer: Euronav Ship Management Hellas Ltd.

14.00 - 14.15 Break

14.15 - 15.15 Topic Number: 8Title: Search and Rescue OperationsLecturer: Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy -

Hellenic Coast Guard Head Office

Brief contents of the Seminar’s topics

1. Fire Safety and Detainable Deficiencies

• Part I- Fire safety and regulations

• Part II- Actions to prevent detention - Fire dampers - Emergency fire pump - Fire doors - Quick closing valves - Fire main - Fireman’s outfit - CO2 arrangements - Fire detection

• Part III- Fire risk and prevention

2. Entry into and Works in Enclosed Spaces

• Gas hazards onboard ships- Flammable gases, explosive limits- Oxygen- Toxic gases

• Gas detection onboard ships (flammable gases, oxygen, toxic gases)• Entry into enclosed spaces

- Pre-entry procedures- Assessment of risks- Control of entry- Evacuation procedures- Entry into enclosed spaces with atmospheres suspected to be unsafe- Drills

3. Effective Risk Management in the Maritime Industry

• Risk: Introduction, history, definitions, basic theory• Accidents/Incidents/Near misses• Risk management in shipping (legal regime, data bases etc)• Taxonomies of incident analysis (TRACEr, CASMET etc)• Methods of maritime casualty investigation (hazard and consequence identification methods etc)• Case studies - Examples

4. Introduction to ECDIS - New requirements

• ECDIS - understanding the future of navigation • ECDIS and ECS • Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) and Raster Navigational Charts • Mandatory sensors • ECDIS back-up systems requirements• Port State Control - information notice • Interpretation of the SΤCW Manila Amendments for ECDIS training and revalidation of

certificates of competency • Updating and maintaining ECDIS • Checklist for the Master • Checklist for the ship operators and managers

5. Cyber Security

• What is cyber security and why do we care about it• Trends related to cyber risks and cyber security • The Industry response to the new threats • Examples of real-life findings during our inspections and assessments• DNV GL recommended practice on cyber security

6. Enclosed Lifeboat Release Accidents

• Categorization of lifeboat accidents depending on the cause:- Failure or unintended use or improper maintenance of release mechanisms - Inadequate communication - Lack of familiarity with lifeboats and the relevant equipment- Unsafe practices during lifeboat inspections and drills- Other design errors

• Further analysis of specific issues:- Design problems: inadequate design of the hydrostatic release mechanism,

use of inappropriate materials, improper ergonomic design.- Maintenance issues: hazards for the crew performing lifeboat maintenance,

inappropriate technical manuals and maintenance instructions.- Training issues

• Prevention of lifeboat accidents:- The role of maritime organizations - The importance of continuous training at all levels (seafarers, trainers, port captains,

auditors, superintendent engineers)

7. Incident Investigation and Analysis - Case Studies

• Understanding how incidents happen• Error categories• Root cause analysis and incident investigation techniques related to the human element• Remedial actions - developing effective preventive recommendations• Fatigue• Working with a pilot on board• Case studies

8. Search and Rescue Operations

• Search and Rescue (S.A.R.) organization and resources• International and national legal responsibilities• Awareness initial actions• GMDSS - Cospas-Sarsat • Search patterns• On scene coordinator• S.A.R. cases