Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping has signed a contract for purchase of the navigation simulator for ship personnel and coastal specialists training in the field of a-Navigation and e-Navigation.

The simulator is intended for research and practical training of crew members of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS), operators of remote control centers and operators of coastal vessel traffic systems (VTS) in which area autonomous vessels can be operated.

Admiral Makarov SUMIS has set itself the task to put into operation a simulator for training of ship crews and coastal specialists in the field of a-Navigation and e-Navigation based on advanced Russian technologies:

• computer modeling technologies of various levels of ship traffic intensity based on 3-dimensional computer models with adequate spatial dynamics, various maneuverable characteristics and dimensions, functioning and promising navigation support facilities, coastal infrastructure complexes in conjunction with modeling of changing environmental conditions;

• virtual and augmented reality technologies for simulation control and display of navigation bridge equipment, navigation environment, providing the learner adequate tactile and visual perception of the navigation environment with modeling of changing environmental conditions.

«The latest technical solutions combined with advanced educational technologies will allow us, together with our partners from the Russian University of Transport, to create a system and methodology for crews` training of the main categories of MASS, operators of remote control centers of MASS and operators of VTS in the areas of operation of MASS,» — said the rector of Admiral Makarov SUMIS, Professor Sergey Baryshnikov.

«The University has chosen the concept of combining the functions of approved conventional simulators and promising virtual and augmented reality technologies, which will ensure maximum flexibility and versatility in the organization of the educational process both within the framework of the main educational programs for training cadets and for the implementation of additional professional education programs for industry specialists,» the rector stressed.

It should be noted that the International Maritime Organization has begun to develop the International MASS Code. It is expected that its development will take approximately 2.5 years (until the end of 2025) in order to introduce the Code as an optional IMO instrument in 2026, and as a mandatory one in 2028. Such decisions were made at the 107th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee in June 2023.

On January 27-28, 2020, in Kotka (Finland), a meeting was held between the participants of the international research project SIMREC on the use of specialized simulators for developing effective methods of oil spill response in extreme conditions.

At the event, the Gulf of Finland regions with the highest risk of oil spills were observed, oil spill response excerсise scenarios in correlation with the detected areas of intensive shipping of the eastern Gulf of Finland  were investigated, some technical aspects for connection of marine simulators of the Souh-East Finland University of Applied Sciences and the Makarov Training Centre of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (St. Petersburg, Russia) were discussed, as well as the competencies that specialists will acquire after undergoing simulator training. As a result, the common project implementation plan for all the parties has been developed.

Besides Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping, the project involves St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Kotka Maritime Research Association, Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, South-East Finland University of Applied Sciences and the Finnish Environmental Institute. According to the project’s roles, specialists from Makarov Training Centre of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping will provide technical integration of Russian and Finnish simulators in a unified information environment for the subsequent development of joint exercise scenarios.

The SIMREC project (Simulators for improving cross-border oil spill response in extreme conditions) is aimed at mitigating the risks and consequences of oil spills in the Gulf of Finland by expanding cooperation between Russia and Finland, creating and applying new modern technologies for risk analysis, developing methods and tactics of combating spills at sea, as well as improving the level of training of specialists in responding to emergency oil spills. The project is funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland according to the development of cross-border cooperation between states. The project will be completed by August 31, 2022.

The agreement on establishing of a new training center for training and development of Caterpillar equipment technical maintenance has been signed in St. Petersburg. It was a result of long-term negotiations between Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping and Caterpillar Eurasia company.

The brand new modern training center aims to form the educational structure in Russia ensuring the advanced training and qualification improvement for the technical specialists, dealers and customers, executing maintenance and repair of Caterpillar equipment is Russia and other countries in compliance with the standards and requirements of Caterpillar company. As well as to enhance the University’s technical base tоensure meeting the highest possible standards of marine specialists professional development.

In order to develop mutually beneficial cooperation and further skills development of Caterpillar mechanics, the company will assist in providing the training center with new training orders and will supply all the necessary technical means of training and real equipment.  This project  suggests a long-term and successful  cooperation .

The contract, signed by the rector of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping Sergey Baryshnikovand the General Director of Caterpillar Eurasia Vladislav Demidenko, provides the supply, installation and commissioning of modern diesel generators, main switchboards, and other learning means and manuals, and the formation and implementation of the training center’s human resources development programme.

The new generation training center, opening on the base of the Professional Development Programmes Institute, will improve the material and technical baseof Admiral Makarov University.

The history of cooperation between Сaterpillar Eurasia LLC and «Makarovka» has more than 20 years. The first successful project of the organization of joint training courses for specialists was implemented in 1998. Further technological development in engines manufacturing process demanded a «reset» of the project.

Reference information: Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

On 5^th June, 2019, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL: President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (“Makarov University”) during a meeting held in St.Petersburg, the Russian Federation.

The MOU reconfirms and further develops the cooperation between the two organizations related to the training of seafarers especially in the field of Northern Sea Route operations.

MOL has been operating icebreaking LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project(*1) that navigate in the Northern Sea Route, and MOL crews have had special training such as polar water training courses for navigation officers and cold climate survival training course at the Makarov Training Centre, which is a part of Makarov University.

Makarov training centre is one of the world leading training establishments in polar waters and ice navigation simulator training approved by Class NK and accredited by the Russian Federation.

MOL has also started recruiting cadets (students) of Makarov University, who are trained on board vessels operated by MOL, with the long-term plan that they will undertake the role of master or chief engineer on MOL fleet vessels in the future.

With the objective of being one of the leading shipping companies in the Northern Sea Route operation, MOL identifies one key for its success as having seafarers especially well-trained for the Northern Sea Route operation. Currently, new projects in the Arctic are being developed and MOL is aiming to meet the increasing needs for safe transportation through the development of a specially trained crew pool with support from Makarov University. In the meantime, MOL continues to contribute to the development of the Russian maritime industry by recruiting promising seafarers from the younger generation.

Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has delegated authority of recognized organization to Federal State-Financed Educational Institution of Higher Education «Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping» for training of crew members for ships operating in polar waters.

According to the decision of the Russian Ministry of transport deck officers, chief officers and ship masters onboard ships operating in polar waters, defined by the International Polar Code, can get a certificate of undergoing appropriate training at Admiral Makarov SUMIS, and harbor masters will be able to issue endorsements prescribed in amendments to Regulations on ship’s crew certification.

The recognition from Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation gives the University the right to issue certificates on behalf of the Russian Federation in the following courses:

— Polar waters basic training,

— Polar waters advanced training.

The training is conducted by the Makarov Training Centre of Professional Development Programmes Institute of Admiral Makarov SUMIS.

As a reminder, in January 2017 the University became the first educational institution which obtained the international approval of training courses according to the requirements of Chapter 12 of the Polar Code and the amendments to Chapter V of STCW Convention. The international recognition of the Makarov University has been made possible due to the accreditation from one of the world’s largest classification societies — Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK), and later from The Marshall Islands Maritime Administration.

Theoretical training is arranged in accordance with the requirements of the Polar Code  (entered into force on January 1, 2017 and amendments to STCW Convention (entered into force on July 1, 2018) and taking into account a generic Polar waters operational manual.

Practical exercises are being conducted in the largest in Russia ice navigation simulator of Krylov State Research Centre. The simulator consists of six full-scale navigation bridges, two of which have 360 degree visualization and four bridges have 180 degree visualization. The simulator is equipped with world’s largest library of mathematical models of ice-class vessels and icebreakers of different types (both diesel and nuclear-powered), models of LNG vessels, oil shuttle tankers and port operation tugs including the ships equipped with “Azipod” installations.

Training is carried out by instructors who have a good experience of ice class ships navigating in Arctic regions and waters of Antarctic continent as well as in ice conditions of non-Arctic Russian seas and other countries and continents waters.

Dear colleagues, managers and employees of industry companies, students, all who have passed or plan to undergo training At the Institute of DPO or in other structures of the GUMRF. Admiral S. O. Makarov, we wish you a happy New year!

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Happiness in this big world,
Like the morning sun,
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Senior instructor of the Makarov Training Centre captain Igor Zlodeev as an ice tutor for the ship Master conducted one of the largest gas carriers of an ice class  «Boris Vilkitsky» through the Northern Sea Route during her maiden arctic voyage.

«Boris Vilkitsky»is the next in a string of arctic tankers designed to carry Russian liquefied natural gas within the framework of the «Yamal-LNG» project.The gas carrier «Christophe de Margerie», belonging to the biggest Russian shipping company  «Sovcomflot» pioneered the line.

Vessels of this type have unique parameters and technical characteristics: length overall 299 meters, beam 50 meters, propulsion plant consists of  6 diesel-generators  of a total power  60 000 КWt., propellers are 3 azipods with a total power of 45 000 КWt. Safety of navigation is ensured by up-to-date equipment and devices. The navigating bridge is equipped with ice radars, video-cameras and thermal/infrared imagers. There is a wheelhouse for navigating stern first in heavy ice which increases the ice passability of the ship.

It should be emphasized that all crewmembers beginning with the master and finishing with the cook had their specific pre-voyage training at the Makarov  Training Centre. Deck officers studied the art of operating the vessel in ice under the supervision of instructors from Makarov university on the simulator owned by the Krylov State Research Center, on board icebreaker «Nevskay Zastava» and  on training ship «Каtarina». Engineers and ratings under the supervision of the university instructors acquired skills in safe operation in cold climate and survival in ice conditions.

«Boris Vilkitsky» entered the Northern Sea Route waters and the next day encountered ice. At first it was only young ice but while the vessel was moving westward the ice became thicker and more consolidated, with hummocks, small icebergs and multi-year ice incorporated in ice floes. The gas carrier was able to test the strength of her hull and power of her propulsion units .

According to capt. Zlodeev, because of the vessel’s heavy draft, 10,6 m.,it was decided to plot the course to the north of  Novosibirsky islands. Here the vessel encountered heavy ice and had to «ram» it. And in the Vilkitsky Strait the ice was under pressure and the vessel proceeded stern first. Having passed the Kara Gates «Boris Vilkitsky» crossed the western boarder of the Northern Sea Route and afterwards dropped anchor in the roadstead of the port of Murmansk.

During her first arctic voyage the ship’s crew familiarized themselves with technical peculiarities of operating the ship at low temperatures and obtained invaluable experience of navigation in Arctic waters.

The instructor of the Makarov Training Centre had a unique opportunity to navigate the «Yamal» project vessels which in the nearest future are to be used for transportation of the Russian gas from the port of Sabetta.

The Makarov Training Centre has developed a number of courses for crews operating ships in polar waters. Some programs got accreditation of one of the major classification societies  Class NK and were approved by the Administration of Marshall Islands. The Krylov ice simulator used by the University allows to develop and brush up  the most important skills necessary for operating in ice. The Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping broadens its cooperation in this field with the Finnish colleagues, thus training is carried on board Finnish ice class ship in the Baltic Sea and on board icebreaker operating in the port of Saint-Petersburg area. The Centre put into operation  precise mathematical models of «Christophe de Margerie» type gas carriers, «Ob’» type icebreaker and «Yuribey» type ice tugs, participating in implementation of the «Yamal-LNG» project.

Information:

The Professional Development Programmes Institute of the Admiral Makarov State Univesity of Maritime and Inland Shipping was established in March 2015 on the basis of PDP centers , it consists of 6 training centers and support department. More than 20 thousand people are trained here annually. The following structures are situated in Saint-Petersburg- Makarov Training Centre, Deck Officer PDP center, Ship Engineers PDP center, Inland Shipping PDP center, «Caterpillar» training center, Transport Management PDP training center. There are also branches in Murmansk , Arkhangelsk and Moscow.

«Yamal-LNG» is an integrated project on production, liquefaction and delivery of natural gas.The project is intended for construction of a liquefied natural gas plant with an output capacity of  16,5 mln.t. per year on South Tambey field resource base. Proven and probable resources of the field by PRMS standards comprise 926 billion cubic. м. Transport infrastructure including a sea port and an airport are being developed within the framework of the project.

Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping  has linked up its Polar Code courses with specific features of the Yamal-LNG project . To solve this task the University installed sophisticated mathematical models of the Arctic fleet to be used in the implementation of the «Yamal-LNG» project.

In compliance with the agreement reached between the University and the Krylov State Research Center navigational simulation complex jointly used by the partners for the research work and training of ship crews was supplemented with models of the ships participating in the Yamal-LNG project. New precise mathematical models of the «Christophe de Margerie » type tanker/gas carrier, «Taymyr» type icebreaker, «Ob’» type icebreaker, «Pur» and «Yuribey» type ice tugs are set up on the simulator and included into the exercises scenarios of which are developed by instructors of the Makarov Training Centre. It should be emphasized that the icebreaker «Ob’» is equipped with 4- Azipod  drives ( 2-bow and 2 stern).        At present this is the only icebreaker of such type in the Russian Federation. And the models designed for the simulator are without parallel.

Ship models ,the model of the port of Sabetta harbor waters  which fully corresponds with the present state of construction along with the models of the marine and approach channels were designed and setup by the Transas Navigator.

The set up models are intended for simulating safe navigation of ships in freezing waters of the Russian Arctic, joint training of tanker, icebreaker and tug crews and training of deck officers in compliance with the Polar Code and recent amendments to the STCW 1978 Convention   entering into force since July 01, 2018. The basic objective of the above is to improve the quality of training and to link up the contents of the courses with the specific features of the Yamal-LNG project implementation.

It is widely known that the Makarov Training Centre  of the Professional Development Programmes Institute  of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping has developed o string of courses for training crews operating ships in polar waters. Some programs got accreditation of one of the major classification societies – NKK (Class NK) and were approved by the Administration of Marshall Islands. The Krylov Center ice simulator used by the University makes it possible to perfect all the most important practical skills of navigation in ice.  The University broadens its  cooperation in the field of ice training with Finnish colleagues ,trainees practice their skills on board Finnish ice class ship in the Baltic sea as well as on board the ice breaker operating in the harbor waters of the port of Saint-Petersburg.

Information:

The Professional Development Programmes Institute of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping was established in March 2015 on the basis of PDP centers , it consists of 6 training centers and support department. More than 20 thousand people are trained here annually. The following structures are situated in Saint-Petersburg- Makarov Training Centre, Deck Officer PDP center, Ship Engineers PDP center, Inland Shipping PDP center, «Caterpillar» training center, Transport Management PDP training center. There are also branches in Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and Moscow.

«Yamal-LNG» is an integrated project on production, liquefaction and delivery of natural gas. The project provides for construction of a liquefied natural gas plant with an output capacity of 16,5 mln.t. per year on South Tambey field resource base. Proven and probable resources of the field by PRMS standards comprise 926 billion cubic. м. Transport infrastructure including a sea port and an airport of Sabetta are being developed within the framework of the project.

One of the world’s largest Classification societies Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) confirmed compliance of ‘Makarov’ courses on Polar Code to the recommendations of corresponding IMO Model Courses.

New model courses IMO 7.11 and 7.12 were adopted in February 2017 by the 4^th session of Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) Sub-Committee. The courses were developed by the Canada lead Review group which included experts from several countries having experience in ship operation in polar waters. The experts represented Norway, Denmark, Chile, Argentina and Russia. The IMO Model Courses are recommendatory and are used for development of training programmes by maritime educational institutions and Training Centres (TC).

The Makarov TC of Admiral Makarov SUMIS updated its working programmes of basic and advanced training on operation in polar waters, took account of expert discussions and considerations at the HTW Sub-Committee, and commenced their operational use.

Earlier, in January 2017, the University successfully passed accreditation for the courses and obtained certificates of compliance of basic and advanced courses for ships operating in polar waters (Basic training for ships operating in polar waters, Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters) to requirements in amendments of STCW Convention. The courses were also approved by the Administration of the Marshall Islands.

As is known, in November 2016 The IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to STCW 78 Convention and included requirements to competencies of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters. The amendments are made to Chapter V (Regulation V/4) and to Sections А-I/11 and А-V/4 of STCW Code, and will take effect from July 1, 2018.

The Makarov TC of Admiral Makarov SUMIS has been providing simulator training for ice navigation since 2002 and has trained over 1000 masters and deck officers from more than 20 countries. The courses are of great help to ship crews in ice conditions of Baltic Sea, the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as for handling high ice class oil and liquified gas tankers in approaches to ports of Sabetta and Novy Port.

For reference:

Class NK – one of the world’s leading Classification societies. Member of International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). In Class NK  there are 9214 vessels with total tonnage of 245 million tons which is about 20% of the world’s merchant fleet (the company data). Head office is located in Tokyo (Japan).

 The Makarov Training Centre is one of the leading divisions of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping. The Centre provides internationally recognized vocational training of cadets and students of the University, ship crews, wide range of maritime and oil and gas industry professionals from Russia, neighbouring and distant foreign countries. Training quality at the Makarov TC at SUMIS is recognised by Maritime Administrations of Russia, Liberia, Marshall Islands, leading Classification Societies, the Nautical Institute and other credible national and international organisations.

The Makarov TC of Admiral Makarov SUMIS became the world’s first training centre which received international recognition for compliance of the performed training to the new international requirements as the new Polar Code entered into force.

CMA-CGM, the world’s largest container shipping company, has reached an agreement with Admiral Makarov SUMIS on specialized training of ships crews. The company will send officers of seagoing vessels to the University to acquire necessary competencies.

CMA-CGM has high corporate standards of selection, recruiting and training of seagoing vessels crews. Considering Manila Amendments to STCW Convention and analysis of major reasons of accidents at maritime merchant fleet, the company built a matrix of major competencies for ship’s officers and set requirements to organization and delivery of training for its crews.

Based on the analysis carried out, including external audits, CMA-CGM has chosen the  Makarov Training Centre of Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping as a Russian provider for the required training.

To localize corporate standards in Russia, training of Russian instructors was provided by mentor instructor, and master class held with participation of the first crew of the company which included graduates of Kaliningrad State Technical University, Volga State University of Water Transport and Makarov SUMIS.

Training of CMA-CGM navigators will be conducted by Makarov Training Centre using facilities of simulator complex of Krylov State Research Centre which has in its arsenal six full-mission bridges integrated together with instructor’s workplace, into a single network. The complex is the largest navigational simulator in Russia used by Admiral Makarov SUMIS for educational and research purposes.

For reference:

The Makarov Training Centre is one of the leading divisions of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping. The Centre provides internationally recognized vocational training of cadets and students of the University, ship crews, wide range of maritime and oil and gas industry professionals from Russia, neighbouring and distant foreign countries. Training quality at the Makarov TC at SUMIS is recognised by Maritime Administrations of Russia,  Liberia, Marshall Islands, leading Classification Societies, the Nautical Institute and other credible national and international organisations.

SUMIS navigators training for operation in polar waters is accredited by Class NK – one of the world’s leading Classification societies (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK) and the Administration of the Marshall Islands

CMA CGM provides its services in all major ports of Russia. Broad geographical coverage and a high level of service made the company one of the leading shipping lines and allowed to win third place in the world and in Russian shipping market.

CMA CGM Rus LLC is a Russian agent of French CMA CGM shipping company. The line started in Russia in 1997. CMA CGM Group is represented in 11 cities across the country with head office in St. Petersburg.