Manager Course

29 October to 23 November 2018 Notice on Suriname Maritime Academy and IALA World Wide Academy AtoN Manager Model Course to gain IALA Certification as Level 1 AtoN Manager Suriname AtoN Academy Level 1 AtoN Ma ures The Suriname AtoN Academy accredited by the Maritime Authority Suriname is a professional training academy which delivers AtoN training and capacity building. FOR WHOM The purpose of Level 1 AtoN Manager Model The MAS is responsible for hydrographic surveys Course is to provide maritime organizations with a and Aids to Navigation in the rivers of Suriname in training course for personnel concerned with AtoN compliance with the IALA and IHO standards. service provision the knowledge, skills and dedication will enable the participants to acquire the necessary level of competence; that is the ability to perform defined tasks or duties effectively. Participants who complete the course and its written tests of competency will be awarded an IALA Level 1 Certificate for Aids to Navigation Managers by Suriname AtoN Academy and IALA. The principle theoretical course covers the complete syllabus for Level 1 AtoN Managers set out in IALA Recommendation RO141(Training and certification of marine aids to navigation personnel) and Model Course L1.1.( Marine Aids to navigation manager training). It is one of a series of AtoN courses. Previous sea experience is an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement as general nautical knowledge is included in Module 2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES The training will be provided by the Suriname The course aims to enable participants to gain an AtoN Academy. This organization is part of the internationally recognized Aids to Navigation Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS). Certificate as an AtoN Manager. The competencies to be gained include: Module 2E: the ability to select the most Module 1A: manage effectively their interaction appropriate source of electric power at Aton with IALA and get satisfactory understanding of the stations, maximize battery life and to provide role of the main international organizations protection against lightening. governing and controlling safety of navigation; Module 1B: a basic understanding of the nautical knowledge related to AtoN; Module 1C: a basic understanding of the IALA Maritime Buoyage System and the ability to apply theoretical principles affecting the performance of the AtoN to the management; Module 1D: the ability to understand maritime routing measures and the role of ship’s Master and Navigator and their interaction with professional Module 3A: the ability to apply internationally ship’s Pilots. acceptable principles of navigation risk analysis to the effective management of AtoN service Module 2A and 2B: the ability to apply both provision. theoretical and practical principles effecting the safe and efficient operation of visual, audible and Module 3B: the ability to work effectively as part radio AtoN. of an AtoN management team tasked with preparation and conduct of AtoN supply and /or Module 2C: a basic understanding of the function maintenance contracts and projects whilst of VTS as a vital service to safe navigation, ensuring that the marine environment is properly commercial efficiency and the protection of the preserved. marine and coastal environment. Major planning task: generate all major planning and managemant documents required by a fully competant national Authority . This task aim is to consolidate all the theoritical competencies gained during modules 1,2 and 3 Note that the full syllabus and levels of competence can be found in IALA Model CourseL1.1- Marine Aids to Navigation- Manager Training, which is available, free of charge on the IALA website. COURSE DELIVERY Note: The course will be delivered by the Dean, Module 2D: how AtoN structures and historic Mr. Omar Frits Eriksson and experts endorsed by lighthouses can be protected and preserved as the Suriname AtoN Academy (SAA). part of the effective delivery of AtoN service provision. LANGUAGE ➢ English COURSE DATES CONTACT th The course starts Monday 29 of October and Suriname AtoN Academy finishes on Friday 23rd of November 2018. Most Mrs. Bernice Mahabier weekends are free, but private study is Manager Nautical Management encouraged. It is recommended that all Maritime Authority Suriname participants arrive in Paramaribo, Suriname by Cornelis Jongbawstreet #. 2 18.00 on Sunday 28th of October 2018. Work: + (597) 476733 ext. 232 Mobile: + (597) 8547759 ATTENDANCE Email: [email protected] The course is targeted at those who will fulfill the And role of Aids to Navigation managers in either the Mrs. Daphne le Couvreur Head Marketing & Communication Competent Authorities or their Aids to Navigation Email: [email protected] service providers. Twelve (12) places will be reserved for COST international participants. Among these places, at Registration fee US$ 2150, = (Two Thousand One least 4 places will be reserved for participants from Hundred Fifty American Dollars) per person (this developing countries on the Academy’s target list includes all tuition, proceedings and training but for capacity building. excludes travel costs and accommodation). Assistance with booking hotel accommodation can The pre-qualification procedure will include a test be given. of existing knowledge in the form of short questions requiring few word answers. The test is PERSONAL ITEMS TO BRING designed to assess existing knowledge and an Each participant is recommended to bring the understanding of English. following items for use during practical exercises: A recommended list of pre-course study material ➢ Laptop computer based on IALA Recommendation and Guidelines ➢ Set of drawing instruments (compass; will be provided to selected participants. dividers; ruler; protractor etc.) ➢ Hand calculator VENUE Maritime Authority Suriname LOCAL FACILITIES, MEALS AND EXPENSES Educational room Flying Fish Nearby the venue you have well-stocked Cornelis Jongbawstraat # 2 supermarkets (Combe market, Tulip). or Lunch is available in local restaurants from $5 to Boardroom of the Ramada Paramaribo Princess $10. hotel. Pharmacy (SOMA) Kleine waterstraat # 9 A variety of local shops. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION For accommodation the MAS has an agreement with Ramada Hotel at walking distance of the venue. The room rates are as followed: Standard single $ 72, = The prices are in $ and include: ➢ Tax ➢ Breakfast ➢ Complementary wireless internet ➢ Free use of pool and fitness facilities ➢ Free entrance to Club Next (on regular club nights, not on special events) PAYMENT Please note that your registration can only be confirmed once full registration fee has been paid. BANK DETAILS FOR PAYMENT: Beneficiary bank: De Surinaamsche bank Swift code: SURBSRPA Account no.: 04.36.666 Name: Maritime Authority Suriname Address: Henck Arronstraat 28 – 30 Intermediary bank: Bank of America, NA 100 W 33 Street New York NY 10001 Swift: BOFAUS3N Dear IALA Members, The IALA World-Wide Academy and the Maritime Authority of Suriname are pleased to announce a Level 1 AtoN Manager Course from 29 October to 23 November 2018 in Suriname. Please see the attached flyer for more information. For the IALA Secretariat. Best regards, Audrey GUINAULT Communication Officer / Chargée de communication Tel +33 (0)1 34 51 70 01 – Fax +33 (0)1 34 51 82 05 – E-mail : [email protected]