Assist QuickSearch is a powerful online search tool specifically designed to help users quickly locate and access DoD and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and related documents. It provides a user-friendly interface and advanced search functionalities to streamline the process of finding the exact information needed.
The ASSIST database is the official source for specifications and standards used by the US Department of Defense. Indexed documents include current and historical military and federal standards and specifications. The ASSIST document database houses over 180,000 PDF files associated with about 82,000 of the approximately 111,000 indexed documents. (Updates vary)
Few examples are:
MIL-STD-810H
MIL-STD-461G
MIL-STD-1553C
What is the website address?
US DOD provides with a tool called ASSIST QUICK SEARCH for searching for any of the US military standards. ASSIST website has the historic versions of the standards. All can be downloaded free of charge.
US DOD assumes that the cost of the effort for developing standards is met with the tax dollars paid by the people. That is probably the reason why these products are free for anyone. The intended audience therefor is probably the US people.
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Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) is a system of achieving safe engineering operations by proactively utilizing and managing personnel, equipment, and information in the machinery space. A review the team roles, human factors, and situational awareness is required to plan and implement a proper ERM program. Remember, good ERM practices can save personnel and vessels from unwanted risks.
The course complies with the standards of Regulation III/1, III/2, III/6 and VIII/2 of STCW Convention, Section A-III/1, III/2, III/6, A-VIII/2 and B-VIII/2 of STCW Code and SIRE requirements.
Topics in a ERM training includes
Learn about effective resource allocation including crew, plant, equipment, and information management
Understand the leadership responsibilities of the Chief Engineer, including staff training and motivation, preventing crew fatigue, and conducting appropriate drills
Review individual and team roles, and how to reduce human error using situational awareness and closed loop communication
See engine room equipment functions and standard operating procedures
Relevance of this Training with existing IMO Model Courses
This course includes the topics using the guidance provided by the following IMO Model Courses.
IMO Model Course 7.02 Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer
IMO Model Course 7.04 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
IMO Model Course 2.07 Engine Rooms Simulator. 2017 Ed.
IMO Model Course 1.39 Leadership and Teamwork
IMO Model Course 1.38 Marine Environmental Awareness
Referenced Documents
The following documents must be used along with this document for effectively planning and providing an ERM training.
User Manual Vol I (SERS Software Description) describe the SERS software with the SERS Graphical User Interface (GUI) Panels accessed from the SERS Main Graphical User Interface (GUI) Panel.
User Manual Volume II (Engine Room Operations) includes the operational instructions on how to operate the engine room systems and machinery using the SERS.
User Manual Vol III (Installation & Configuration) describes the installation and the configuration of software and hardware items
This manual, User Manual Volume IV (Instructor’s Manual), includes guides and information for the instructors to utilize SERS in their trainings according to their specific training objectives.
Refer to “SERS Philosophy Document” for selecting the configuration of the SERS for your training objectives. Then use Vol. III for the proper installation of the SERS and reading the configuration guidelines.
Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) is a system of achieving safe engineering operations by proactively utilizing and managing personnel, equipment, and information in the machinery space. A review the team roles, human factors, and situational awareness is required to plan and implement a proper ERM program. Remember, good ERM practices can save personnel and vessels from unwanted risks.
The course complies with the standards of Regulation III/1, III/2, III/6 and VIII/2 of STCW Convention, Section A-III/1, III/2, III/6, A-VIII/2 and B-VIII/2 of STCW Code and SIRE requirements.
The course is aimed at officers of the engineering watch (operational level), 2nd Engineer and Chief Engineer (management level).
The course is a mix of theory case studies and simulation exercise covering topics below. The following are the four main areas to cover in an ERM training:
RESOURCE ALLOCATION: Effective resource allocation including crew, plant, equipment, and information management.
LEADERSHIP: The leadership responsibilities of the Chief Engineer, including staff training and motivation, preventing crew fatigue, and conducting appropriate drills
TEAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The roles and responsibilities for both individuals and team. Planning and execution must be reviewed with past experiences with the aim of reducing human error using situational awareness and closed loop communication.
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: A study with a thorough review of equipment functions, standard operating procedures including safety procedures.
Designing your ERM Training with SERS
In this section, we provide a guidance on how to design an IMO ERM training with step by step approach. We hope that it helps you provide an effective training for your cadets or engineers already working onboard.
1. Certification of the Simulator
Certification of the simulator is highly important. You must ensure that it has all capabilities to provide the capabilities training based on STCW 2010. As for the ERM training, the simulator must be capable of demonstrating the IMO Model Course (2.07) exercises.
GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator (SERS™) is a Training Simulator System with a Full Mission (Class A) type approval certificate obtained from ClassNK. ClassNK is an IACS affiliate Classification Organization. Certificate of SERS™ lists the IMO STCW 2010 competencies, as provided in Table 1, which includes the compliance to IMO STCW Tables A-III. The class certification of SERS includes the IMO Model Course 2.07 (207) Ed.). The trainee is able to perform all exercises contained in the IMO Model Course 2.07. All exercises were demonstrated during the Class Type Approval.
Table 1: SERS™ Certification Items for STCW Training Competencies.
IMO STCW-2010 Reference
Competence
Table A-III/1.1
Maintain a safe engineering watch
Table A-III/1.2
Use English in written and oral form
Table A-III/1.3
Use internal communication systems
Table A-III/1.4
Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems
Table A-III/1.5
Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems
Table A-III/1.6
Operate electrical, electronic and control systems
Table A-III/1.10
Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
Table A-III/1.11
Maintain seaworthiness of the ship
Table A-III/1.12
Prevent, control and fight fires on board
Table A-III/1.16
Application of leadership and team working skills
Table A-III/2.1
Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
Table A-III/2.2
Plan and schedule operations
Table A-III/2.3
Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary Machinery
Table A-III/2.4
Manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations
Table A-III/2.5
Manage operation of electrical and electronic control equipment
Table A-III/2.6
Manage troubleshooting restoration of electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition
Table A-III/2.8
Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults
Table A-III/2.10
Control trim, stability and stress
Table A-III/2.11
Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment
Table A-III/2.14
Use leadership and managerial skills
Table A-III/4.2
For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures
Table A-III/6.1
Monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems
Table A-III/6.2
Monitor the operation of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Table A-III/6.3
Operate generators and distribution systems
Table A-III/6.4
Operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000 volts
Table A-III/6.5
Operate computers and computer networks on ships
Table A-III/6.7
Use internal communication systems
Table A-III/6.9
Maintenance and repair of automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Table A-III/6.12
Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
2. Simulator Detail Specs
This is probably the most tricky part. Some simulators could be cheap (!) and may be simulating the systems at a very high level. Does it have a main engine lubricating oil system? Probably yes. Does it satisfy the IMO competencies. Well this is the tricky part. It must have the LO Temperature Control System appropariately and realistically simulating the systems. We gave a simple example. Most trainers learn the specifics of the simulator after some experience of using it and become aware of the isues that prevent providing an efficient engine room simulator training. This may not be of an issue for a freshman level students; however, it becomes important when trainees are already completed their training onboard a ship and that they completed their marine engine engineering courses (Diesel Engines, Ship Auxiliary Engines, Electrical Systems, Automatic Control Systems, etc.). Additionally, the models and simulated systems has critical importance when the trainees are the personnel already have experience onboard a ship. Usually, the trainees in an ERM course will be watchkeeping officers or even chief engineers and they will probably critisize the training if the simulations are not realistic!
We have written the full specifications list for an engine room simulator, generalized with a focus on how it must help the instructors in the training. We went through each section of both the IMO STCW 2010 and IMO Model Course 2.07 and ensure the full list is at hand with the training in focus. Do not hesitate to request a copy if you are establishing an engine room training facility. We will be glad to help as trainers with ERS training experience of more than 20 years.
We should warn you that you must prepare the requirements for purchasing an Engine Room Simulator not the manufacturer.
3. Simulator Configurations
The training area must be organized with a focus into the training goals and objectives. The number of students to train at once is also an important element.
There are two examples of simulator configırations shown with the following figures. You must define your objectives first and ensure that a satisfactory number of stations and area is provided during the training.
FAA provides guides for exlaining the equipment process in the guide document called “THE FAA AND INDUSTRY GUIDE TO PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (CPI Guide), 3rd Ed.”. The document intends to inform the industry with the certification process to improve safety, teamwork, planning, accountability, quality, and continues improvement.
This post is to summarize the important sections of this document for an overview. The complete manuscript should be referred for formal studies and initiations.
The most important message given in this document is that the certification process requires partnership for ensuring the safety. Elements of ensuring safety is self evaluating the compliance level through Compliance Maturity and arranging partnership with FAA through the Partnership for Safety Plan as layed out in the aforementioned document.
Compliance Maturity
FAA desribes the compliance maturity as a measure of the ability of an Applicant to perform the required compliance activities with a minimum level of FAA involvement. It provides the FAA with the assurance that they can move from direct involvement on most project tasks to an oversight role. There is an expectation that Industry will embrace a compliance maturity culture of ever advancing compliance competencies.
Partnership for Safety Plan
The PSP is a written “umbrella” agreement between the FAA and the Applicant that focuses on high level objectives such as open and effective communication, key principles including effective certification programs utilizing the Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP), designee utilization if applicable, issue resolution, continuous improvement, general expectations, and other agreements reached between the Applicant and the FAA that further Applicant maturity.
The PSP also helps define the general discipline and methodology to be used in planning and administering certification projects using appropriate procedures. Although the stated procedures are not required, the procedures provide a means to help the Holder/Applicant move toward a more systematic process for conducting projects that the FAA can rely on without having to do direct oversight of the projects.
Partnership for Safety Plan is an umbrella agreement that covers the following specific activity areas:
Continued Operational Safety
Project Specific Certification Plan
Risk Based Level of Project Involvement
Continuous Improvement
Issues Resolution Process
Other as defined by the PSP
Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP)
Developed based on the needs of the project as defined in paragraph 2-3.d of FAA Order 8110.4, the PSCP must provide clarity for how the Applicant will comply with the regulations. The PSCP is a key tool in meeting the 14 CFR part 21 requirements for the certification and approval of a product.
Test Standard: RTCA-DO-160G
RTCA-DO-160G is the current test standard version to use for equipment certification testing. Everything airborne from small general aviation aircraft and rotary aircraft to large airliners and transport planes must go through DO-160 testing. The DO-160 standard and the EUROCAE ED-14 standard are identically worded. DO-160 standard procedures van be used in either FAA or EASA certification projects. The catergories, procedures, and test parameters are derived from FAA regulations and for most of the procedures there is a direct reference.
DO-160 testing involves a wide range of factors, from humidity and temperature to electrical interference and shock resistance. The standard is intended to cover almost anything that can disrupt the performance of an airborne electrical or electronic device. By undergoing the certification and testing process, a DO-160 compliant device can deliver reliable and accurate operation in any flight condition.
GDS Engineering R&D provides training on the RTCA-DO-160G testing. Part 21 process and all tests in DO-160 are covered in this short two and a half day training.
GDS Systems Engineering V&V Training Courses Event Calendar
We announce upcoming training on these pages. Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, we offer only ONLINE training courses for the time being. Please communicate with us if you need a group training, which could be scheduled based on your plans and schedules.
Select the best training from below list that fits to your training needs.
SERS, which is currently being used in both distance and face-to-face training in a training center established in Malta, ITU Northern Cyprus Department of Marine Engineering, and Yıldız Technical University Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime Studies in Ship Engine Room Simulator courses, has also started to be used in an educational institution in Malaysia. SERSTM, which will begin being used in the Engine Room Team Management training of personnel currently working on ships in Malaysia this summer, will be used in training 3rd and 4th-year maritime candidates at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester. For SERS, which is planned to be installed in stages, a system was established on June 22, 2022, where six students can receive training, and the installation will continue by increasing the number of students.
SERS™, which was successfully installed via remote access to an educational institution in Malaysia, has also become the new favorite of maritime trainers in Malaysia. According to Çağrı Berk Güler, who coordinated the stages during the installation and is part of the group that developed SERS™, one of the biggest reasons for the preference of educational institutions and companies abroad is that remote installation can be carried out and the program is elementary to ensure compatibility with Windows-based systems.
The simulator, made ready for use with full remote access at the educational institution in Malaysia, was installed on the educational computers and then used in training. The institution said they decided to use SERS™ remotely and liked it very much. After the pilot class application, they planned to use the software for all laboratory classes.
Chief Engineer Nazir Hamzah converted the classroom into an Engine Room Team Management Training Lab using SERS™. More components and licenses will be added incrementally. This is a great approach for starting education and training.
About SERS
SERS™ covers all training given using an engine room simulator, as specified in IMO STCW 2010 qualification tables. Also covering IMO Model Course 2.07 (2017) Applications, SERS™ has started to make a name for itself, especially abroad, and has attracted the attention of the maritime sector in the Turkish market, as it offers many academic and practical applications that are not available in simulators currently used in training institutions. The essential features of SERS™, which is developed in a modular structure that can be installed in many different configurations and supplied with various budgets, its advantages and differences from competitor products and application configuration types are explained in detail on the GDS company website.
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GDS Engineering R&D provides online international focused training on
MIL-STD-810H: Training on Environmental Qualification Testing of Military Equipment and Products
RTCA-DO-160G: Training on Environmental and EMI/EMC Testing of Airborne Equipment and Products
MIL-STD-461G: Training on EMI/EMC Testing of Military Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Devices
Requirements Management (Systems Engineering Process followed by FAA/EASA, DOD)
MIL-STD-704F Training on Aircraft Electrical Interface
Filename
File Description
Download Link
RTCA-DO-160G Training Description.PDF
Training Description Document for Training on Environmental and EMI/EMC Testing of Airborne Equipment and Products
A usual 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
1st Day: 09:00 – 13:00
2nd Day: 09:00 – 17:00 (Lunch Break between 12:30 and 13:30)
3rd Day: 09:00 – 17:00 (Lunch Break between 12:30 and 13:30)
Time zone: Central Daylight Time (US CDT, UTC-5)
Ending time may vary+/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
Course Material: English
Comm. Language: English
Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
Attendees will receive a Training Certificate.
Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition type fun way or learning.
GDS Systems Engineering V&V Training Courses Event Calendar
We announce upcoming training on these pages. Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, we offer only ONLINE training courses for the time being. Please communicate with us if you need a group training, which could be scheduled based on your plans and schedules.
Select the best training from below list that fits to your training needs.
Please fill out the following form for asking your question or with a registration request. Thank you for your interest in our training programs.
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About the Instructors
The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE) who is also a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assists the trainings. Our experienced test personnel also becomes avialable for demonstrations and discussions.
A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) iaw FAA/EASA and with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the avionics systems chief engineer in product development of avionics systems. He is also experienced in the product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.
Our experienced personnel also support our training programs. They are actively participating in the environmental testing of products.
Dr. Ismail Cicek studied PhD in Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas Tech University in Texas, USA. He study included random vibration. He has both industrial and academic experience for over 30 years.
He gained engineering and leadership experience by working in the United States Department of Defence projects and programs as systems development engineer for 15 years. He led the development of various engineering systems for platforms including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J. Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft.
Dr Cicek worked as the lab chief engineer for five years at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab at WPAFB, OH. He received many important awards at the positions he served, due to the excellent team-work and his detail oriented and energetic personality. These included Terra Health’s Superior Client Award in 2009 and Engineering Excellence Award in 2010 as well as an appreciation letter from the US Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), signed by the commander in charge.
Dr Cicek also established a test lab, called Marine Equipment Test Center (METC) and located at Istanbul Technical University, Tuzla Campus, for testing of equipment per military and civilian standards, such as RTCA-DO-160. Providing engineering, consultancy, and training services to many companies and organizations, Dr. Cicek has gained a great insight into the tailoring of standard test methods in accordance with military standards, guides, and handbooks as well as Life Cycle Environmental Profile LCEP) developed for the equipment under test.
Dr. Cicek also completed various product and research projects, funded in the USA, EU, and Turkey. He is currently teaching at Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, Tuzla/Istanbul. He is the founding manager of the METC in Tuzla Campus of ITU. Meanwhile, he provided engineering services, consultancies, and training to many organizations for product development, engineering research studies such a algorith development, test requirements development, and test plans and executions.
Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.
Read DAU Paper: “A New Process for the Acceleration Test and Evaluation of Aeromedical Equipment for U.S. Air Force Safe-To-Fly Certification”. Click to display this report.
