Barge Supervisor (Barge Master) Course

Objectives:

For personnel who intend to become a Barge Supervisor (Barge Master), to undertake responsibility for Barge Supervisor (Barge Master) on Mobile Offshore Units (MOU).

Reference material:

Barge Supervisor (Barge Master) Course book provided during training.
Video presentation – related to each chapter

Course Content:

• Terminology associated to ships’ stability
• States of equilibrium
• Initial stability
• Longitudinal and transverse stability
• Hydrostatic parameters
• List and trim
• Damaged stability
• Loading weights and mooring system effects
• Motions in a seaway and ballast control
• Operating procedures and reports.
• Blackout situations
• Movements of onboard cargo
• Collision regulations
• Loss of watertight integrity
• Various equipment and systems’ failure
• Severe weather

Prerequisite

Valid Mobile Offshore Units (MOU) Stability Certificate;
Valid STCW certificate of competency as Master, Chief Mate or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch;
Valid basic STCW certificates or BOSIET;
Valid Medical Examination