“Application of UniMET Programmes in LMA (Lithuanian Maritime Academy)”

Lithuanian Maritime Academyas UniMET partner

Eugenijus ŽagarasArtūras Virkėtis

During participating in the EU project „UniMET“ (www.unimet.pro, from 2011 till 2013), based on

good practices of the project partners and achieved by cross-referencing methods used to find the

‘pluses’ and ‘minuses’ in partners programmes, LMA made some corrections and updated existing study

programmes „Marine Navigation“ and „Marine Engineering“.

For supporting the harmonisation and standardization of higher education and vocational education

programmes in Europe and worldwide in-line with objectives of the Lisbon Treaty and Bologna

Agreement, the LMA (from 2012) updated study programmes and study plans for “Marine Navigation”

and „Marine Engineering“, introduced ECTS credit system (from 160 National to 240 ECTS).

From 2012 academic year the study programmes “Marine Navigation” and „Marine Engineering“ were upgraded in accordance with adopted IMO Model Courses 7.01, 7.04 and 7.02 requirements and based on “UniMET” project partners good experiance.

Study programme of “Marine Navigation”Changes in study programme of “Marine Navigation”

(based on IMO Model Course 7.01 recommendations):Function 1 - Navigation

1.1.3 Reporting in accordance with Ship Reporting Systems and VTS procedures (multifunction navigation simulator was updated with "VTS"

Software)1.2 Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any

means (New)1.6 Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation

equipment and systems to assist command decision-making (New, Model Couses 1.22 and 1.27)

1.7 Maintain safe navigation through the use of ecdis and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making (New, Model Couse 1.27)

1.10 Manoeuvre and handle a ship in allconditions (for this competence existingFull Mission Bridge Simulator in 2013was updated by “ICE Navigation”software programme) 1.11.4 Engine Room Wachkeeping

Based on good practice of project"M'AIDER - Maritime's DevelopmentAid for Emergency Response" (2009-2011)partners and their recommendations, Radar / ARPA knowledge tasks were update. Develop a wide range of scenarios that simulate accidents and potential collisions, with a focus on emergency situations and incorporating them into existing maritime training programs (www.maider.pro).

Study programme of “Marine Navigation”

Function 2 – Cargo Handling and Stowage

For training in this competence simulator “Cargo operations” is purchased, which includes a gas terminal module, designed to train personnel for gas terminals and tankers to implement the

cargo operations with liquefied hazardous cargoes.

Study programme of “Marine Navigation”

Function 3 - Controlling the Operation of the Ship andCare for Persons on Board

3.5 Use of leadership and managerial skills (New): 3.5.3 Application of task and workloadmanagement 3.5.4 Effective resource management 3.5.5 Decision making techniquesffectiveresource management 3.5.6 Development, implementationand oversight of standard operatingprocedures

Study programme of “Marine Navigation”

Study programme of “Marine Engineering”

Changes in study programme of “Marine Engineering”(New IMO Model Courses 7.04 and 7.02):

Function 1 – Marine EngineeringIn the study programme was updated competence “Maintain a safe watch in the engine room". To meet IMO Model Courses requirements a new subject “Basic of Management“ was introduced.

Function 2 – Electrical, Electronic and Control EngineeringAccording to IMO Model Courses requirements hours of subjects "Ship Auxiliary Machinery" and “Ship Repair and Troubleshooting“ were increased. It was decided to perform part of practical trainings, such as “Internal Combustion Engine Design", " Ship Auxiliary Machinery " and others, on shipyards for better development of practical skills.

Study programme of “Marine Engineering”

Function 3 – Maintenance and Repair

To enhance practical training skills in electronics, automation and mechatronics, “Multifunctional ship power plants” simulator was updated with new modules and equipment.

Function 4 – Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care forPersons on Board

New competence in the curriculum was included – Use of leadership and managerial skills (New):

– Application of task and workload management;– Effective resource management;– Decision making techniquesffective resource management;– Development, implementation and oversight of standard operating

procedures.

Study programme of “Marine Engineering”

Study programme for 2012 academic year was partly updated due to following reasons:

- in accordance with requirement for Certification of candidates of an enginering watch practice time was increased till 12 month (before was only 6 months of seagoing practice);- additionally six months for training in the institution’s workshops and on shipyards was included into study process.

For implementation of those requirements workshop equipment in LMA will be updated till the end of 2013.

Based on the minimum requirements of the STCW-2010 was decided to apply the model 6+6:6 months of sea-going practice plus 6 months of training in the workshops and on shipyards.

Study programme of “Marine Engineering”

Student will be able to fulfil minimum 6 months of sea-going practice required for CoC during one semester. This model of practice was established due to lack of practice places for trainees on board of merchance ships.From 2013 we plan to introduce a specialization of Electro-technicial Officer into study programme of “Marine Engineering”.

This specialization will be for students, who wish to receive a speciality of electrical engineering. They will need to complete two-years curriculum of the study programme of “Marine Engineering“.

Note. Study programmes of “Marine Navigation” and “Marine Engineering”, were updated in 2012. It was important for part-time students (Part-time students study 6 years, they will graduate in 2018). Manila amendments shall enter into force on January 1, 2017.

LMA PROJECT ACTIVITIES IN MET AREA

„LLIV-289 Improvement of the Competitiveness of Lithuanian-Latvian Maritime Sector Engineers / LTLV-MARINE-ENGINEER” (Duration: April 2012 – October 2013, Latvia–Lithuania Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2007–2013). Aim: to increase the competitiveness of Lithuanian and Latvian seamen by exchanging positive experience between Lithuanian and Latvian maritime education and training institutions, by improving marineengineers‘ training andQualification upgradingsystems, and by developingPhysical infrastructure.

OUR ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR IN 2013

OUR ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR IN 2013

OUR ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR IN 2013

In the updated multi-functional simulator will be included the following modules:

-Diesel Propulsion Plant of a Tanker LCC(Large Crude Carrier) Model with modulesShip Propulsion Plant, Ship Electrical PowerPlant, Auxiliary Machinery and SystemsModule;

-Diesel Propulsion Plant of a RO-RO ShipModel with modules Ship Propulsion Plant,Ship Electrical Power Plant, AuxiliaryMachinery and Systems Module;

OUR ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR IN 2013

In the updated multi-functional simulator will be included the following modules:

-Steam Turbine Propulsion Plant of a LNGTanker (Liquеfied Natural Gas Carrier)Model with module Ship Propulsion Plant,Ship Electrical Power Plant, AuxiliaryMachinery and Systems;

-Diesel Electrical Propulsion Plant of a CruiseShip Model with modules Ship PropulsionPlant, Remote Supervision Systems, ElectricalPower Plant, Electrical Power Plant, Alarmsand Faults.

OUR STUDENTS

More than 60 percent of our students carried out sea-going practice on foreign fleets vessels, where dominated a multilingual or english-speaking crews. This requires good communication skills in English. For this purpose

our teaching staff use computer-based English language training programmes such as Marlins and CES-4.1 and for professional skills

knowledge testing - SETS 6000.

In 2012 “On-board training books” were updated candidates as officer in charge of a

navigational and an engineering watch.

OUR STUDENTS

Second-year students have opportunity to get certificate of competence for ratings of a navigational watch (Ordinary Seaman, section A-II / 4) or a certificate for ratings of engineering watch on ships from time to time served or not served engine room (Engine-

Room Rating, section A-III / 4). Students of Marine Engineering Department additionaly have a possibility to get qualified welder

certificate.

All necessary certificates for CoC and Seaman‘s Book for LMA students are issue by Lithuanian Maritime Administration for free.

Short training courses for students and Seafarersunder STCW-2010 requirements

Following short trainning courses are submitted by LMSA:

- „Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers“, section A-VI/6-1 ( by IMO Model course 3.27 recommendations);

- „Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties“, section A-VI/6-2 (by IMO Model course 3.26 recommendations);

- „Ship Security Officer“, section A-VI/5 (by IMO Model course 3.19 recommendations);

- „ECDIS”, A-II/1 and A-II/2 (by IMO Model course 1.27 recommendations).

OUR VISION IN NEAREST FUTURE

Full mission bridge simulator Engine room simulator

Virtual Ship simulator