An investigation into the feasibility of introducing a marine engine simulator into the Algerian MET

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by  Djelloul Bouras

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WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY
Malmö, Sweden
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF
INTRODUCING A MARINE ENGINE SIMULATOR
INTO THE ALGERIAN MET SYSTEM
By
DJELLOUL BOURAS
Algeria
A dissertation submitted to the World Maritime University in partial
Fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
In
MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING
(Engineering)
2000
Copyright D. Bouras, 2000
DECLARATION
I certify that all the material in this dissertation that is not my own work has been
identified, and that no material is included for which a degree has previously been
conferred on me.
The contents of this dissertation reflect my own personal views, and are not necessary
endorsed by the University.
……………………………… (Signature)
Djelloul BOURAS
October 2000 (Date)
Supervised by:
…………………………………..
Name: Toshio HIKIMA
Office: Associated Professor
Maritime Education and Training (Engineering)
World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden
Assessor:
……………………………………….
Name: Peter MUIRHEAD
Office: Professor of Maritime Education &Training
World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden
Co-assessor:
……………………………………..
Name: Stephen STALLWOOD
Office: Maritime Faculty
Southampton Institute
Southampton, UK.
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DEDICATION
Dedicated to my wife
Fatim
And my son
Fares
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the World Maritime University for providing
the generous fellowship, which makes it possible for me to study at this small, beautiful,
and interesting University.
My gratefulness to Professor T.Hikima, my supervisor for his valuable guidance and
contributions throughout the preparation of this dissertation.
My profound gratitude to Professor Peter Muirhead for its supportive role and lightening
guidance during my two years study at WMU.
My special thanks to all the professors and visiting professor of WMU for imparting
knowledge. My thanks is extended also to the WMU library staff for their willingness in
providing information and assistance and my dear classmates for their kind ness to assist
me whenever needed.
Finally, I would like to dedicate this paper to my mother, my loving wife (Fatim), my son
(Fares),for their support and understanding during my two years absence from home.
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ABSTRACT
Title of Dissertation: An investigation into the feasibility of introducing a marine
engine simulator into the Algerian MET System.
Degree: MSc
The proper operation of the ship equipment is a key problem of the ship management and
safety. Simulator based education and training for ship officers will be used to solve the
problem. Today the use of simulator in the education and training of ships engineer
officers has became very important because of the following changes in the marine
industry during the last decades:
- Stringent environmental protection rules and regulations.
- Intense international competition, which requires ships at optimum efficiency.
- Highly rate marine power plants, using very poor quality fuels.
- Extensive use of automation and reduction of personnel onboard.
- Qualified personnel with skills and experience for ship safety operation.
The recent development and restructuring of the MET System in Algeria by adopting
new approach educational and training, POLYVALENCE, requires the students to follow
both deck officer and engineering programs. An appreciable amount of work has been
done, but, in the triangle of facility, course, and lecturer, it was the facility that was the
weakest element. This paper will mainly discuss the technical aspects of simulators and
analyze the effectiveness of engine room simulators (ERS) in order to select the
appropriate one which will complement the existing facilities, and thus enhance the
educational and training program at Institut Superieur Maritime (ISM) in Algeria.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Declaration ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
List of tables ix
List of figures x
List of abbreviations xi
1- INTRODUCTION. 1
1.1- Background of study 1
1.2- Methodology 3
2- MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ALGERIA. 5
2.1- Background. 5
2.2- Facilities and specialised training. 16
2.2.1- Training facilities and equipments. 16
2.2.2- Specialised training. 17
2.3- Impact of international rules (STCW). 18
3- TECHNICAL ANALYZIS OF SIMULATORS. 21
3.1- Introduction. 21
3.2- Full-mission. 23
3.2.1- Introduction. 23
3.2.2- Operational configurations. 24
3.2.2.1- Workstation. 24
3.2.2.2- Engine control room. 26
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3.2.2.3- Engine room. 27
3.2.3- Advantages of full-mission ERS. 28
3.3- Computer-Based Training (CBT). 29
3.3.1- Introduction. 29
3.3.2- Operational configuration. 30
3.3.3- Advantages. 32
3.3.4- Comparison between full mission & CBT. 33
3.4- Part task simulator. 34
3.5- Market penetration. 34
3.5.1- Kongsberg Norcontrol. 35
3.5.2- Transas Marine Ltd. 39
3.5.3- Marine Soft. 41
4- EFFECTIVENESS AND USE OF SIMULATORS FOR EDUCATION AND
TRAINING. 42
4.1- Simulator as an effective teaching tool. 42
4.2- Use of simulator. 43
4.3- United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), USA. 46
4.4- Hogeschool Van Amsterdam, Netherlands. 47
4.5- Maritime University of Sczecin, Poland. 50
4.6- Ecole Nationale de la Marine Marchande de Nantes, France. 51
4.7- Warsash Maritime Centre Southampton, UK. 52
5- SIMULATOR TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS. 53
5.1- Technical requirement needs. 53
5.1.1- For course coverage. 53
5.1.2- For assessment of competence. 55
5.1.3- For research. 56
5.1.4- Simulator approach. 57
5.2- Technical and financial capability to purchase engine room simulator. 58
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6- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 60
6.1- Conclusions. 60
6.2- Recommendations. 61
BIBLIOGRAGHY. 63
APPENDIX 1: MARINE SOFT MACHINERY SPACE SIMULATOR AND
PRICE LIST. 65
APPENDIX 2: QUESTIONNARE FORM. 70
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LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 2.1: Personnel distribution in the maritime sector. 6
Table 2.2: Composition of the merchant fleet. 8
Table 3.1: Comparison between full mission & CBT. 33
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