code_of_practice_V3_2019

12.9 MASS OPERATORS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT
12.9.1 There are multiple operations that MASS can conduct. As such the requirements for the operators of such MASS
should be carefully assessed to see if their knowledge and training is acceptable to the tasks being conducted
by the vessel. If not, then a gap analysis should be performed to see where any operator training shortfalls exist,
and how such shortfalls maybe bridged through training.
12.9.2 It is recommended therefore that a hazard and operability study (HAZOP) is completed for each MASS and its
expected operations against the knowledge and training of the unit’s operators. Such an exercise shows due
diligence has been exercised by the MASS operators in the event of any official requirements that may be sought
in the future.
12.9.3 To complete a HAZOP the operations of the MASS unit must be broken down into individual sections or nodes
and each node evaluated for potential issues and as such this should highlight the personnel skills required to
deal with such operations.
12.9.4 Figure 12-1 below shows an outline of the suggested procedure to conduct the HAZOP for each node. It is
recommended that this is conducted in a multidiscipline workshop environment with input from all departments
to ensure that all aspects of the MASS operations are considered. Using a multidiscipline team will also allow the
operating company to outline how many of each operator can be expected to be required in the control room.
The HAZOP results may form a component of the due diligence towards the makeup and manning of the
operations team as a whole.
Figure 12-1: Flow diagram to determine level of Operators Training Level
OPERATION
DEFINITION
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
FREQUENCY
ANALYSIS
CONSEQUENCE
ANALYSIS
CURRENT
TRAINING LEVEL
FURTHER TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS
DEVELOP TRAINING
MATRIX
RISK
EVALUATION
AS LOW AS
REASONABLY POSSIBLE
NO
YES
OPERATION
ASSESSED
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