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maintaining, the training standards that system, overseen by independent asses- the standards on the ? rst attempt, time is ommendation for further training, which their considerable responsibilities re- sors using approved scoring systems. set aside on the last day of PTA for them will include a summary of recommended quire.” Completing the PTA every year The COLREG element is tested follow- to retake elements as required. Should focus areas for further development. For is compulsory as part of the company’s ing a refresher lecture using a multiple- participants still not achieve an accept- participants to be eligible, they must ? rst

Continuous Professional Development choice examination from a large question able standard, they will be returned to successfully attend at least four of our matrix. This exceeds regulatory require- bank. Should any participant not meet their parent cruise line brand with a rec- existing training courses.

ments and establishes Carnival Corpora- tion and its 10 brands as maritime indus- try leaders.

The design is ? exible with a ? xed component of core competency and a variable component, adjusted to the de- veloping needs.

As a whole it ensures that of? cers are kept informed of emerging changes to ©

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and expect to encounter during the per- formance of their duties.

It focuses primarily upon responses to abnormal situations, where proce- dural knowledge and Bridge Resource

Management application are tested, said Capt. Hederström. It also looks at technical competencies as well as the knowledge of the International Regula- tions for the Prevention of Collisions at

Sea (COLREG) in accordance with the requirements of the International Stan- dards for Watch-keeping (STCW).

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The Bottom Line

Carnival Corporation is: • 10 Cruise Line Brands • 101 ships • 255,000 lower berths • More than 11,000,000 passengers per year • More than 120,000 employees globally

The Arison Maritime Center is • An $85 million investment • A 12-story hotel to accommodate 176 • Home to the CSMART Academy, including o 110,000 sq. ft.

o 6500 of? cers trained per year o Four Full Mission Bridge Simulators o Four Full Mission Engine Room Simulators o 24 Part-Task Engine Simulators o 8 Part-Task Bridge Simulators o 8 debrie? ng rooms o High Voltage Training o Engine Workshop o CBT Training o Stability Training www.marinelink.com 33

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