Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Training Manual
1.	Purpose
	The shipboard personnel of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG is sufficiently qualified for its assignments and are given continuing in-service training. A special accent is placed on training in the use of safety equipment.
	To support the training programme, a training manual is available on every ship of Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.. At the same time, this meets the training manual requirement under SOLAS Regulation III/51 and the Survival Manual in accordance with IMO Resolution A.657(16).
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies to the Shorebased Organisation and all ships managed / operated by Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations (refer to VA-001)

4.	Responsibilities
	The Designated Person is responsible for the supply of training manuals and updates on board.
	The master, supported by the safety officer, is responsible for the completeness of the training manual on board, inserting updates, and free access to it by every crew member.
5.	Description of Routines
	Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG obtains a copy of the "Manual for Ship Safety Training", “Ship Safety Service” or “Schiffsicherungsdienst” (for German vessels) for each ship.
	On board the ships the "Manual for Ship Safety Training", “Ship Safety Service” or “Schiffsicherungsdienst” (for German vessels) is supplemented by the operating instructions for all equipment and facilities present on board of the ship's safety service.
	Only with the supplementing of the operating instructions does the manual become the recognised training or survival manual.
	Each crew member is told, for example during their familiarisation on board, where the training manual is located. With the use of the training manual, each crew member is to be given sufficient opportunity to inform himself about the general and ship's specific safety facilities and procedures.
	The training manual is also used as a source of information for the planning and execution of training and drills. In so doing the trainer has a solid foundation for the creation of their training material.
	During training and drills in the ship's protection service, reference is continually made to the training manual to consolidate the crew's knowledge. If it makes sense, parts of the training manual can be copied for training purposes too.
	The Designated Person ensures, in a suitable fashion, that the revision service for the training manuals is ensured.
6.	Remarks and References
6.1	Reference Documents
	VA-038 Training VA-039 Familiarisation of Newly Assigned Crew Members VA-040 Performance of Drills and Exercises to Prepare for Emergency Situations VA-028 Inspection and Maintenance of Safety Equipment
6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS Schiffssicherheitsvorschriften Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seamen
6.3	Remarks
	none

7.	Documentation
	The execution of updates is documented in a suitable manner.
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure:
	Designated Person
9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies:
	none
10.	Attachments
	none

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-044

Revision 1

17.10.2003

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 20.09.02	approved: 20.09.02	released: 20.09.02	Revision 1
			Procedure No.: VA-044
M. Blohm	H.Corleis	M. Blohm	Page 1 of 2

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