Barge Supervisor (Barge Master) Course

Barge Supervisor Course meets all requirements listed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Resolution A.1079(28), and STCW Convention Regulations I/10 & I/02.
Upon successful completion of this course the candidate will receive 2 certificates:
Barge Supervisor (BS)
Comprehensive Stability (OIM, BS, BCO)

Objectives:

Personnel with no formal stability qualifications who intend to become a Barge Supervisor, to undertake responsibility for Barge Supervisor or to promote to Offshore Installation Manager. This course is recommended to Training Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units [MOU]. This course is also suitable for all MOU personnel involved in stability calculations, including self-elevating platforms (Jack-Ups).

Reference material:

Barge Supervisor Course book provided during training.
Video presentation – related to each chapter

Course Content:

• Terminology associated to ships’ stability
• States of equilibrium
• Initial stability
• Longitudinal and transverse stability
• Hydrostatic parameters
• List and trim
• Damaged stability
• Loading weights and mooring system effects
• Motions in a seaway and ballast control
• Operating procedures and reports.
• Blackout situations
• Movements of onboard cargo
• Collision regulations
• Loss of watertight integrity
• Various equipment and systems’ failure
• Severe weather