MASS UK Industry Conduct Principles and Code of Practice 2022 (V6)

Table 14-1: MASS Training Needs
14.9 MASS OPERATORS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT
Key Training areas
Explanation
MNTB Occupational
Standard (if applicable)
14.9.1 There are multiple operations that MASS can conduct. As such the requirements for the operators of such MASS
Principles of Autonomous
Systems
Understanding of the levels of automation and
specifically the level of operator’s interaction with the
MASS
N/A
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.
MASS Regulations,
permissions, notifications,
requirements
Understand and produce the required notifications,
permissions and requirements for the operation of
MASS in the given area
MNTB NOS Series A:
A35
14.9.2 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
MASS Safety Principles
including Machine
Application of Regulations
Understand the safe operation of the MASS and any
limitations in the application of regulations within the
system
in the future.
14.9.3 To complete a HAZOP the operations of the MASS unit must be broken down into individual sections or nodes
MASS Command Control
and Communications to
include Security
MASS Deployment
and Recovery
Operate and control communications with the MASS,
awareness of security aspects (e.g. cyber) and
responses when communications are lost
Control the launch and Recovery of vessels from
land or other vessels
MNTB NOS Series
C:C12, C13, C14, C23,
C45
and each node evaluated for potential issues and as such this should highlight the personnel skills required to
deal with such operations.
14.9.4 Figure 14-1 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
MASS Responsibilities
(Owner, operator, insurer,
accreditor, certifier)
Understand the responsibilities of all parties involved
with a MASS operation
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.
MASS Operations Risk
Assessment
Conduct Risk assessment for MASS operations
including deployment and recovery
Figure 14-1: Flow diagram to determine level of Operators Training Level
MASS Vessel Specifics
Control the specific MASS and understand all
operational requirements according to the MASS
vessel in operation.
OPERATION
DEFINITION
System Maintenance
& Checks
Training on the servicing, repair to (including fault
finding), maintenance, pre-launch checks & overhaul
of all appropriate components of the whole system
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Operator Facilities
and interactions
Understand all vessel controls and interactions
available to the operator and awareness of the
specifics of operating a vessel at distance
FREQUENCY
ANALYSIS
CONSEQUENCE
ANALYSIS
Limits of Operation
Sea Awareness
and Handling
Operations
Emergencies,
Contingencies and Faults
Understand the limitations of the vessel
Demonstrate awareness of the performance of the
MASS under different conditions and any specific
handling limitations
Control all MASS system operations, maintaining
safety at all times and meeting regulatory
requirements
Control the vessel or take appropriate action
in the event of emergencies including loss of
communications with the MASS
MNTB Series B: B02,
B04, B13, B14
MNTB Series B: B11,
B12, Series C C42,
C43, C44, C45
CURRENT
TRAINING LEVEL
YES
RISK
EVALUATION
AS LOW AS
REASONABLY POSSIBLE
NO
FURTHER TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS
DEVELOP TRAINING
MATRIX
Mission Planning
Conduct mission planning for the MASS Operation
according to the area, type and vessel solutions
MNTB Series B: B03,
B15
OPERATION
ASSESSED
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