Ballast Control & Stability Training and Certification

COMPREHENSIVE STABILITY TRAINING ACCREDITATION AND BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR CERTIFICATION Operated by IADC In conjunction with The Nautical Institute

IADC is pleased to announce the launch of its accreditation service for providers of Marine Stability training.  The system establishes training provider specifications and course curriculum guidelines based on the ballast control and stability requirements of IMO Assembly Resolution A.891(21).  This system will be operated in conjunction with the international Nautical Institute, based in London.

The course curriculum is intended to fulfill the international flag state training requirements for Ballast Control Operator (BCO), Barge Supervisor (BS), and Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) licenses serving aboard an MOU.  The system has been officially approved  for individuals seeking those licenses on vessels registered in the Marshall Islands and Vanuatu.  IADC is currently seeking additional approval from the US Coast Guard, Liberia and Panama.

The course has also been designed as the starting point for an IADC Ballast Control Operator (BCO) Certification.  Qualified individuals can obtain certification after presenting documentation of sea time served and verified completion of key ballast control tasks through use of an on-board logbook.

For details, please refer to the online documents below.  Training Providers seeking accreditation must complete Form BCS-02 and submit to IADC with appropriate fees and instructional materials. 

For additional information on this system, please send e-mail to stability@iadc.org.  More information about the Nautical Institute is available at its web site at www.nautinst.org.

ONLINE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

NOTE: Some documents are provided below in MS Word format to facilitate completion and electronic submission.  When using these documents, applicants MUST NOT modify the original content or format of these forms.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring they submit the latest version of any forms, which are maintained on this page.

BCS-01 – Overview. Specifications regarding program structure, instructor qualifications, core curriculum, testing requirements and course review. 
PDF download, 540 KB.   Latest Revision 060307.

BCS-02 -- Application for Accreditation. This document is to be used to submit an initial application for WellCAP Plus Accreditation.  It should be submitted with the appropriate initial accreditation fee (see Schedule of Fees, Form WCP-05). 
PDF download, 391 KB.  Word download, 276 KB. Latest Revision: 050307.

BCS-03 -- Schedule of Fees  – Includes current information on fees for accreditation, renewal, and certificates.  
PDF download, 49 KB.  Latest Revision 071114.

BCS-04A -- Course Completion Certificate - Class A. 
Available only to accredited providers with approved full-motion simulation instruction.
Latest Revision: Not yet released.

BCS-04B -- Course Completion Certificate - Class B. 
Available only to accredited providers.
Latest Revision: Not yet released.

BCS-05 -- Ballast Control Operator Logbook.
Available only to accredited providers and persons interested in BCO Certification through grandfather provisions.
Latest Revision: 050712

BCS-05A -- Log Book Correction Insert -- Corrects a statement in Form BCS-05 that Class A certificates are compliant with Canadian regulations.  Applies only to Log Book Revision 050712.
Latest Revision: 060309

BCS-06 -- Accreditation Visit Report. This document is used to record the results of site visits for training provider accreditation and re-accreditation.
PDF download, 32 KB.  Word download, 138 KB. Latest Revision: 080815.

BCS-70 -- Application Process Flow Chart.  This flowchart illustrates the steps involved in applying for and maintaining accreditation.  PDF download, 23 KB.  Latest Revision: 070208.

ACCREDITED PROVIDERS

Alliance Maritime Training
A Randy Smith Training Solutions Company
201 Energy Parkway, Suite 240
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone +1-337-235-4493
Fax +1-337-235-4494

Accredited to issue Class B Certificates from training centres located in Houston, TX USA; Lafayette, LA USA; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; and Cairo, Egypt.

Aberdeen Skills & Enterprise Training Limited
Aberdeen College
Operations Training Centre, Units 3 - 9 Minto Avenue, Altens
Aberdeen, AB12 3JZ
Scotland
United Kingdom
Phone +44-1224-896-196
Fax +44-1224-891-505

Accredited to issue Class A and Class B Certificates from training centre located in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
15415 Katy Freeway, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77094 USA
Phone: +1-281-647-2111
Fax: +1-647-2285

Accredited to issue Class A Certificates from training centre located in Houston, Texas, USA.

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc.
4 Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77252
Phone +1-713-232-7850
Fax 1-713-232-7750

Accredited to issue Class B Certificates from training centres located at Park 10 Centre, Houston, TX USA: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Macae, Brazil; Loyang Crescent, Singapore; and Mumbia, India.

ACCREDITATION PENDING

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