Individual models of available Liquid Cargo Handling Simulators are:

• Oil tanker Panamax

• Oil tanker VLCC

• Fully refrigerated gas carrier

• Semi pressurized gas carrier

• Fully pressurized gas carrier

• Chemical tanker

The ARI Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) is an advanced training solution for navigation officers at operational and management levels. Built on a highly scalable architecture, the ARI LCHS is available in several configurations, starting with a desktop based, single PC instructor-less solution, going all the way up to a full mission simulator that incorporates hardware components including a cargo control console, instructor station, mimic pipeline panel etc.

The ARI LCHS simulates the real time process flow control systems used in the storage and transfer of potentially hazardous bulk liquids from shore to ship and ship to shore, and is capable of being used for training over the full range of situations from routine operations to emergencies with catastrophic potential.
 

1. Familiarization training for new entrants.

2. Training for experienced staff before increasing their level of responsibility from an operational to a management level.

3. Refresher training for experienced staff who may have been away from active duty for too long e.g. staff who is rejoining after long examination leave.
4. Mandatory training for tanker staff at all levels for obtaining the statutory Dangerous Cargo Endorsements.
5. Training of ratings, who are actively involved in cargo operations e.g. pumpmen.
6. Safe training to ensure preparedness for accidents and emergency response.

STCW' 95

This simulator can be used to demonstrate the following STCW 95 competencies:

1.   Table A II/1.9 - Monitor loading, stowage, securing, care during voyage and unloading of cargoes by    

      officer in charge of watch.
2.   Table A II/1.12 - Maintain seaworthiness of the ship.
3.   Table A II/2.11 - Monitor loading, stowage, securing, care during voyage and unloading of cargoes by 

      Master or Chief Mate.
4.   Table A II/1.17 - Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure

      safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment.
5.   Table A II/2.15 - Carriage of dangerous goods.
6.   Table A II/2.16 - Control trim, stability and stress.
7.   Table A II/3.6 - as A II/1.9 and A II/2.11 above.
8.   Table A II/3.8 - Maintain seaworthiness of the ship.
9.   Table A III/1.11 - Maintain seaworthiness of the ship by Officer-in-Charge of an engineering watch.
10. Table A III/2.12 - Control trim stability and stress by Chief Engineer and Second Engineer officers.
11. Table A III/2.13 - Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure

      safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment.
12. Table A V/1.31 - Ship operating procedures; Liquefied gas tankers.
13. Table A V/1.33- Emergency Operations; Liquefied gas tankers.

COMPONENTS AND FEATURES

The simulator model is equipped with an 'on-line' cargo monitoring system which continuously calculates the vessels' drafts, trim & list, statical stability and longitudinal strength based on the instantaneous distribution of weight throughout the ship. In the 'off-line mode, the monitoring system can be used as a 'loadicator' to create and test various loading conditions.

The ARI LCHS assists in the development of 'fault finding and corrective action' skills by including a large library of faults. These faults can be introduced by the instructor at strategic points during the conduct of exercises where their effect can be best emphasized. Alternatively these faults can be introduced at the exercise creating stage for automatic introduction at the appropriate time. Further, the faults library can be extended/modified as required by the instructor to meet different learning objectives or highlight certain aspects of cargo operations based on his own experiences/company policy etc.

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