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7th Issue
We would like to thank all the Masters and
Chief Officers that have offered
assistance in preparing the development
of the Heavy Lift (HL) course.
Dec 2010
New Vessel Take Over Training Program
Another advanced training development
– New Vessel Take Over Training
Program which was announced in the
earlier issue of the Newsletter was
completed in MNTC. The full crew
complement of the two new buildings
M/V “Lania” and M/V “Agros” took
part in a one week training that took place
in June and July 2010. The training
integrates Full-Mission Bridge Simulator
& Engine Room Simulator with bridge
and engine watch take-over, MRM
training course, emergency drills, safety
refresher and familiarization training.
MNTC Manila - challenges ahead
Marlow’s present dormitory has 318 beds
for controlled accommodation mainly to
cadets. The latest achievement of the
company is the building situated next to
the dormitory. Plans of converting it as
an expansion of the present dormitory
are now in process.
“Demolition of the building next to first MNTC
dormitory in Manila - October 2010”
Maritime Resource Management
(MRM) training – new developments
In our previous issue we promised to
keep you informed about the
implementation of the MRM training as
part of the mandatory requirements of
STCW. MRM was introduced and
approved by the IMO STCW - 2010
diplomatic conference in Manila (24 th of
June, 2010).
Part A of the STCW code and particularly
Chapter II - standards regarding the
master and deck department and Chapter
III - standards regarding engine
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