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Providing Services and Products to the maritime industry Maritime training. Technical & Naval architect services. Inspections, Surveys on Panama Flag Vessels Maritime Software . Quality Maritime Service (QMS) S.A. Maritime training Christou Associates S.A. Technical services Two companies, One Aim CHRISTOU ASSOCIATES S.A. Exclusive Representatives in Greece of Panama Maritime Surveyor Bureau Inc EUR.ING. KALLIOPE C. LYRINTZIS, C. ENG, MRINA Christou Associates S.A. 139 Doiranis & Skra str. 176 73 Kallithea, Athens, Greece Tel. (Switchboard): (+30) 210 9530680, Fax: (+30) 210 9531120 / 9531121, E-mail: christou@qms-christou.gr Web site: www.qms-christou.gr Kallithea, October 17, 2003 To: All Costumers Subj: New Mandatory Requirements for Vessels Transiting the Panama Canal. On April 22, 2003 the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) adopted a number of new requirements for vessels transiting and/or trading in the Panama Canal waters, which shall enter into force gradually as of January 1, 2004. The regulatory framework for the new requirements is contained in ACP s Advisory to Shipping No. A-28-2003 (as revised by Advisory to Shipping No. A-38-2003 on October 13, 2003), while Advisory to Shipping No. A-30-2003 clarifies certain aspects regarding their implementation. The above mentioned official documents can be obtained from the web site of the Panama Canal Authority (www.pancanal.com) under the category Maritime Operations Advisories to Shipping. Since these new requirements will affect almost the summary of the world merchant fleet, we would like to inform you on the following three key matters relating to their implementation: (1) Applicability: The new regulations apply to vessels carrying 400 metric tons or more of oil as cargo and/or bunkers. For the implementation of the regulations, the term oil includes all substances listed in Appendix I to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, which among others include Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil and Lubricating Oil. (2) Requirements for vessels: Each vessel to which the new regulations apply (according to the above paragraph) shall conform to the following three requirements: (2.1) She must be provided with and carry onboard a Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) developed specifically for the vessel. The PCSOPEP should be submitted to the ACP for approval every two years and it can be developed according to the following two alternatives: - as a stand alone manual, or - as an appendix to the existing SOPEP/SMPEP of the vessel. (2.2) Vessel s owner or operator shall proceed to an agreement with an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). The OSRO should be a company based in Panama and complying with the OSRO four-tired classification requirements, which have been already set by the ACP. (2.3) Vessel s owner or operator shall designate a Qualified Individual (QI) and an alternate QI, which will be the vessel s representatives to the ACP when a pollution incident occurs. The QI and Alternate QI should reside in Panama, be bilingual (Spanish & English), have a general knowledge in incident management systems and should have full authorization to activate the OSRO services and to access the account of vessel s ownerer/operator in order to allocate funds for OSRO services. CHRISTOU ASSOCIATES S.A. Exclusive Representatives in Greece of Panama Maritime Surveyor Bureau Inc EUR.ING. KALLIOPE C. LYRINTZIS, C. ENG, MRINA Christou Associates S.A. 139 Doiranis & Skra str. 176 73 Kallithea, Athens, Greece Tel. (Switchboard): (+30) 210 9530680, Fax: (+30) 210 9531120 / 9531121, E-mail: christou@qms-christou.gr Web site: www.qms-christou.gr (3) Implementation schedule: Implementation Dates: Amount of Oil Carried (mt) PCSOPEP QI OSRO 400 up to 1000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/10/2004 as Tier S 1001 up to 7000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 7001 up to 15000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/7/2004 as Tier 2 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 and Tier 2 more than 15001 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/7/2004 as Tier 2 and Tier 3 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 and Tier 2 and Tier 3 Christou Associates S.A. can undertake the development of the PCSOPEP in accordance with the two alternative formats accepted by the ACP (as a stand alone manual or an appendix to the existing SOPEP/SMPEP). The manual will be meeting the quality standards that our experience in developing similar IMO required manuals warranties, while the involved cost will be the most costeffective solution for your vessels. Finally, we would like to inform you that since these regulations are relatively new, there is not any company classified as an OSRO by the Panama Canal Authority until today. We believe that we will be able to provide you with further details/assistance regarding this matter as well as the appointment of a QI in due time. CHRISTOU ASSOCIATES S.A. Exclusive Representatives in Greece of Panama Maritime Surveyor Bureau Inc EUR.ING. KALLIOPE C. LYRINTZIS, C. ENG, MRINA Kallithea, October 17, 2003 To: All Costumers Subj: New Mandatory Requirements for Vessels Transiting the Panama Canal. On April 22, 2003 the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) adopted a number of new requirements for vessels transiting and/or trading in the Panama Canal waters, which shall enter into force gradually as of January 1, 2004. The regulatory framework for the new requirements is contained in ACP's Advisory to Shipping No. A-28-2003 (as revised by Advisory to Shipping No. A-38-2003 on October 13, 2003), while Advisory to Shipping No. A-30-2003 clarifies certain aspects regarding their implementation. The above mentioned official documents can be obtained from the web site of the Panama Canal Authority (www.pancanal.com) under the category Maritime Operations / Advisories to Shipping. Since these new requirements will affect almost the summary of the world merchant fleet, we would like to inform you on the following three key matters relating to their implementation: (1) Applicability: The new regulations apply to vessels carrying 400 metric tons or more of oil as cargo and/or bunkers. For the implementation of the regulations, the term "oil" includes all substances listed in Appendix I to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, which among others include Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil and Lubricating Oil. (2) Requirements for vessels: Each vessel to which the new regulations apply (according to the above paragraph) shall conform to the following three requirements: (2.1) She must be provided with and carry onboard a Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) developed specifically for the vessel. The PCSOPEP should be submitted to the ACP for approval every two years and it can be developed according to the following two alternatives: - as a stand alone manual, or - as an appendix to the existing SOPEP/SMPEP of the vessel. (2.2) Vessel's owner or operator shall proceed to an agreement with an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). The OSRO should be a company based in Panama and complying with the OSRO four-tired classification requirements, which have been already set by the ACP. (2.3) Vessel's owner or operator shall designate a Qualified Individual (QI) and an alternate QI, which will be the vessel's representatives to the ACP when a pollution incident occurs. The QI and Alternate QI should reside in Panama, be bilingual (Spanish & English), have a general knowledge in incident management systems and should have full authorization to activate the OSRO services and to access the account of vessel's ownerer/operator in order to allocate funds for OSRO services. (3) Implementation schedule: Amount of Oil Carried (mt) Implementation Dates: PCSOPEP QI OSRO 400 up to 1000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/10/2004 as Tier S 1001 up to 7000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 7001 up to 15000 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/7/2004 as Tier 2 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 and Tier 2 more than 15001 1/1/2004 1/7/2004 1/7/2004 as Tier 2 and Tier 3 1/10/2004 as Tier 1 and Tier 2 and Tier 3 Christou Associates S.A. can undertake the development of the PCSOPEP in accordance with the two alternative formats accepted by the ACP (as a stand alone manual or an appendix to the existing SOPEP/SMPEP). The manual will be meeting the quality standards that our experience in developing similar IMO required manuals warranties, while the involved cost will be the most cost-effective solution for your vessels. Finally, we would like to inform you that since these regulations are relatively new, there is not any company classified as an OSRO by the Panama Canal Authority until today. We believe that we will be able to provide you with further details/assistance regarding this matter as well as the appointment of a QI in due time. Christou Associates S.A. Christou Associates S.A employs qualified personnel to provide Services and products to the maritime industry worldwide. Such Services include but are not limited to naval architecture, marine engineering, maritime economics consultation, etc Christou Associates S.A. will continuously improve the quality level to meet the needs and expectations of clients at competitive prices. Christou Associates S.A. was founded in 1982. click for more information Quality Maritime Services, S.A (QMS) provides maritime training activities as Maritime Training Center (MTC). QMS also provides Services, which are oriented towards consultancy, management systems, safety and environmental protection. QMS was found in 1997. Both companies are ISO 9001 certified, and QMS - MTC is also DNV certified as Maritime Training Center Managing Director and owner: Mrs Kalliope C. Lyrintzis holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Deputy Managing Director / Training Director: Vice Admiral (Ret.) Stavros Kechris H.N. Staff members: the companies employ 22 full time associates. ?he location: 139 Doiranis & Skra str. - GR-176 73 Kallithea (GREECE) Contacts: Telephone : Switchboard (+30) 210 9530680 Telefax : (+30) 210 9531120-1 New Mandatory Requirements for Vessels Transiting the Panama Canal February, 2003 Security Code Information Alert No 5 January, 2003 Security Code Information Alert No 4. January, 2003 Security Code Information Alert No 3. January, 2003 Security Code Information Alert No 2. January, 2003 Security Code Information Alert No 1. Maritime Training Center QMS-MTC was founded in 1997 in order to provide efficient, systematic and recognized Maritime training with quality standards. This quality is assured as per ISO 9002 requirements and DNV rules for maritime Training Centers. We provide courses in accordance to the STCW 78/95 requirements based on the IMO model courses, as well as other courses/seminars in order to broaden the officers' knowledge on subjects concerning safety, quality, and environmental protection. Instructor/Assessors Training 5 Days Radar Navigation/plotting Use of ARPA 4 Days+ 1 day Exams GMDSS Global Maritime Distress & Safety System 9 Days+ 1day Exams Advanced Cargo Handling, Oil tankers (with simulator) 6 Days Oil Tanker familiarization 5 Days Liquified Gases Cargo Handling 6 Days Chemicals Cargo Handling 6 Days RO-RO Passenger Ships Special training for personnel 5 Days ECDIS Electronic Chart Display & Information System 3 Days Medical Care 8 Days First Aid 3 Days Bridge Resource Management (extensive) 5 Days Bridge Resource Management (limited) 3 Days Bridge Resource Management (Practice) 2 Days Bridge Resource Management Theory 3 Days Engineroom Resource Management 3 Days Crisis Management & Human behavior 2 Days ISM code implementation 2 Days Damage Stability & residual strength 2 Days Pollution & Environmental Awareness 2 Days Management Communication & Human behavior 3 Days Maintenance & Inventory control 2 Days Shipyard Repairs & Drydocking Implemetation & management 3 Days ISO 14000 Implementation 2 Days ISO 9000 Implementation 2 Days Public & Media dealing in emergency situations 1 Day Modern methods of Investing & Financing in the shipping industry 4 Days Inspections & controls Tanker Safe operation Instructors and Assesors training Course Description Five-days course designed to cover through extensive use of exercises and videos Course topics The Learning System Course design and development Development of a teaching strategy Planing, organization and conduction of a course or seminar Evaluation of a course or seminar Assessment of the trainee base theory and use of Radar and ARPA. Course Description Four Days + One Day exams. Provides training in the base theory and use of Radar and Arpa. Course topics How radar information is obtained and displayed Limitations and accuracy of delivered information Operational controls-display modes Use of Radar for safe navigation and collision avoidance. Application of COLREG How ARPA acquires and tracks targets Use of ARPA for collision avoidance Course Description Nine Days + One Day exams. Provides training in the basic theory and use of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Course topics GMDSS Concept Antennas, transmitters and receivers GMDSS distress and safety communications DSC procedures for VHF-MF and HF Telex (NBDP) procedures Non DSC terrestrial distress Radiotelephony procedures Inmarsat C, B/M Emergency Radio Beacons SART Portable VHF transceivers Power supplies False alerts in the GMDSS The role of the RCC in the GMDSS Overview of GMDSS frequencies Advanced cargo handling, Oil tanker with simulator Course Description Six-days Advanced training with a cargo-handling simulator for officers/crew onboard oil tankers responsible for: loading, discharging, care in transit and handling of cargo. Course topics Chartering, oil cargoes. Type of oil tankers Chemistry/physics Rules and regulations- publications. General safety and check lists Ffire fighting operation and equipment Pipelines on oil tankers, etc. Course Description Five - days course with the use of cargo-handling simulator for officers and key rating who have not previously served on board and Oil Tanker as part of the regular complement.. Course topics Oil Tanker introduction. Oil Cargo containment and handling Type of cargo pumps Petroleum properties and hazards. Oil Tanker operation Marine Pollution Safety Gas Carriers Cargo handling with simulator Course Description Six - days Advanced training with a cargo-handling simulator for officers/crew onboard gas carriers responsible for: loading, discharging, care in transit and handling of cargo. Course topics Type of Liquefied gas cargoes and gas carriers. Cargo Handling equipment auxiliary systems. Safety and Environment. Gas Measurement. Cargo pumps. Cargo handling Calculation. Cooling processing and Calculation. Insulation and heat transfer. Chemicals Carriers Cargo handling with simulator Course Description Six - days Advanced training with a cargo-handling simulator for officers/crew onboard chemical tankers responsible for: loading, discharging, care in transit and handling of cargo. Course topics Transportation of chemicals Special training for personnel on RO-RO passengers ships Course Description Five -days course covering minimum requirements for training and qualifications of Masters, officers, rating, and other personnel on Ro-Ro passenger ships Course topics Crowd Management Familiarization Communication Life-saving appliances Passenger & cargo safety & hull integrity Crisis management and human behavior Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems Course Description Three - Days course providing training in the basic theory and use of Electronic Chart Display and Information systems (ECDIS) for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS Course topics Introduction of ECDIS Chart accuracy and data quality Datum and datum shift Sensor inputs ECDIS generated warnings Electronic positioning fixing system Passage Plannig Notes Route programming Selection of information overlays Route evaluation Simulator exercise Medical first aid on board of ships (8 Days) Course Description 8-Days course providing minimum requirements for training and qualifications of Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ships. Course topics Examination of the patient Care of casualty General nursing care Communicable diseases Sexually transmitted diseases Other diseases and medical problems Pregnancy and women's medical problem Childbirth Death at Sea Hygiene Disease Prevention Keeping Records External Assistance Medical first aid on board of ships (3 Days) Course Description 3-Days course providing minimum requirements for training and qualifications of Seafarers designated to take charge of medical first aid on board ships. Course topics First Aid Kit Body structure and Functions Toxicological Hazards aboard ship Examination of patient Spinal injuries Burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries Medical care of rescued persons,including distress, hypothermia and cold exposure Radio medical advice Pharmacology Sterilization Cardiac arrest, drowing and asphyxia Bridge Resource Management (extensive course) Course Description Five days BRM /Bridge Simulator course A DNV and PANAMA approved course, with the extensive use of a Bridge Simulator Course topics How Bridge-watch resources are being allocated and used, based on Bridge Resource Management principles Plan a voyage and conduct navigation Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures Maintain a safe navigational watch Respond to emergencies Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions Bridge Resource Management (limited course) Course Description Three days BRM course with limited Bridge Simulator Practice.with limited use of a bridge simulator Course topics How Bridge-watch resources are being allocated and used, based on Bridge Resource Management principles Plan a voyage and conduct navigation Maintain a safe navigational watch Manoeuvre the ship Bridge Resource Management (Supplementary practice course) Course Description Two full days Bridge Simulator Practice for the holders of a BRM theoretical course Course topics How Bridge-watch resources are being allocated and used, based on Bridge Resource Management principles Plan a voyage and conduct navigation Maintain a safe navigational watch Maneuver the ship Bridge Resource Management (Supplementary practice course) Course Description Three days BRM course to cover the theory under IMO and STCW requirements DNV approved course Course topics Situational Awareness Recognition of the Error Chain Communications / information exchange Bridge Team Management Utilization of recourses Passage planning Emergency ship-handling Engine Resource Management Course Description Three-days course designed to cover the managerial aspects of Engineroom operations, concentrating particularly in situation awareness, human behavior, communication and response, when dealing with emergencies and other under stress situations. Course topics Situation Awareness and error chain Communications and Interactions Stress and Emergencies Team Work and Management Engineroom safety/Training procedures Human element factor Crisis Management & Human behavior Course Description Two-days course designed to cover through extensive use of exercises, videos and examples crews response to crisis situations Course topics Awareness of: life saving appliance & control plans Mustering Procedures Assisting passengers en Route to Muster & embarkation stations Control response to shipboard emergencies Establish and maintain effective communication ISM code implementation Course Description Two - day course providing with all the necessary information to guide you with practical steps through the implementation phases with documents, procedures and actions to be followed for the certification, as well as describing audits and training as major tools for a valid Safety Management System. Course topics An Introduction to ISM Relationship of ISM with STCW, MARPOL and SOLAS 13 Elements of ISM Required Documentation Training - Audits Certification Damage Stability & Residual Strength Course Description Two-days course designed to cover Emergency Preparedness and damage stability calculations. Course topics Marine Casualties Legislation Naval architectural calculations Software Programs for loading & damage control plans & booklets Practical Examples Concluding remarks Environmental Awareness (Pollution control) Course Description Two-days course designed to make the crew aware, through extensive use of exercises, videos and examples, of environmental protection requirements. Course topics Compliance with environmental Regulations, shipboard pollution Prevention applications: Handling Ship, Generated waste, oil Pollution prevention, Handling Hazardous Materials, Ballast Water Management, Smoke emission Management Communication & Human Behavior principles Course Description Three-days course designed to cover through extensive use of exercises, videos and examples of how the course topics influence the personnel and their working environment Course topics Principles of Management Communications Interpersonal relations Human Behaviour Principles Actions & interactions Quality as a major factor in providing services Shipboard Maintenance & Inventory control Course Description This 2 day course is intended for technical managers of shipping companies, superintendent engineers and also for chief engineers and their assistants. Course topics Maintenance organization and management Basic maintenance and procedures Economics of maintenance Computerized maintenance and inventory Shipyard Repairs& Dry-Docking: Implementation & management Course Description This 3-day course is intended for the Engineering and the Management personnel of both shipping companies and shipyards, involved in any activity related to ship maintenance and repairs. Course topics Planning for dry-docking and repairs Preparing repairs specification and other documentation Cost estimating for repairs Time scheduling for repairs Repair contract management Handling work changes at shipyards Handling disputes and conflicts of shipyards ISO 14000: Implementation / internal auditor Course Description Two - days course providing with the all the necessary information, in order to guide the company, using practical examples, through the ISO 14001 requirements, the implementation phases, the ISO documentation and the actions to be followed for the certification Course topics An Introduction to ISO 14000 The 5 elements of ISO 14000 and their requirements Implementation Phase/ Procedures Required Documentation Audits / Corrective Actions Certification / Follow-up Actions Response to the media during an emergency situation Course Description One-day seminar providing information on how the public views a company and its response to an emergency situation or disaster. Course topics How public views a company and its response to an emergency situation Dealing with the media Plan for handling the Media in order to prevent loss of goodwill Investing & Financing in the shipping industry Course Description Four -Days seminar designed to cover the modern method of investment and financing approach in shipping industry Course topics Money, Finance Function Shipping Finance Stock Exchange Derivatives Mutual Funds Trusteeship Risk Management Hedging Futures Options Venture Capital Procedures and practices of shipping companies placement in the stock Tanker safe operation, Inspection & control Course Description Three - Days course designed to meet the International legislation and industry requirements in order to put focus on the relation between human attitude and a safe and efficient operation of oil & chemical tanker and gas carriers. Course topics Certification & Documentation Communications Navigation Accommodations External Machinery Maritime Training Center QMS-MTC was founded in 1997 in order to provide efficient, systematic and recognized Maritime training with quality standards. This quality is assured as per ISO 9002 requirements and DNV rules for maritime Training Centers. We provide courses in accordance to the STCW 78/95 requirements based on the IMO model courses, as well as other courses/seminars in order to broaden the officers' knowledge on subjects concerning safety, quality, and environmental protection. 1. QMS-MTC Training Strategies. To develop effective and proper training It is our target to offer quality, effective and proper training to broaden the subjects and means of instruction to maximum extent with : Experienced and qualified internal and external instructors and assessors. Modern equipment like network connected PCs and printers, image Scanners video and overhead projectors. Computer based training tools An excellent learning environment combined with first - class accommodation and training faciliites To implement simulators training To this end QMS-MTC has acquired A NORCONTROL POLARIS full mission Bridge Simulator A NORCONTROL CHT 2000 Cargo Handling and Engine room Simulator A NORCONTROL CAPPELA GMDSS simulator To maintain our Quality Assurance System We have obtained since 1997 an ISO 9001 certificate and we are certified by DNV as a qualified training center, in accordance to the DNV rules for Maritime Training Centers. To be recognized by various Administrations We are duly recognized and accredited by the Bahamas, Liberia, Malta, Marshals Islands and Panama Flag Administrations under the STCW standards and under their process to the IMO White List. We have also applied for similar accreditation by Cyprus Flag Administration. 2. Certification database In case that the training is part of the requirements for maritime certification under the provision of the STCW 95 the MTC issue the relevant certificates and forwards them to the required maritime authority requested by the candidate, for endorsement. The certificate identification number and the corresponding trainee's personal data are registered in the MTC database and are available for verification. Training tools The following training tools are available to help shipping companies to fulfil their responsibilities to cover The ISM and STCW 95 requirements for effective training on board and competence assessment: ?Computer Based Training (CBT) CD-ROM modules: These CBT modules provide active training to the seafarer by testing his knowledge and skills in all kinds of shipboard operations. ?Computer Evaluation Programs (CES 3000): This program provides an evaluation report through its competence evaluation for seafarers program. This report can be evidence on the seafarer's training level. It also gives your company proof of a properly organised on board training program. The ISF Marlins English language test: This a computer-based assessment package using CD-Rom technology to assess seafarers' understanding written and spoken English in compliance with STCW 95 sections A-II/1 and A-III/1. The British maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) has certified our Maritime Training Centre to provide the Greek shipping community with the ISF Marlins English language test for seafarers. Marlins self study packs system: This system focuses on teaching English within a maritime context.22 The study pack 1 is an elementary level of English language training course designed for independent study by seafarers. The study pack 2 is a comprehensive English language training course designed for independent study for seafarers. Training facilities. Our Maritime Training Centre provides a learning environment combined with first class accommodation and training facilities, including two classrooms (21 and 16 persons) with separate brake-time areas and especially designed classroom, which serve a full mission Bridge simulator. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Our professional consulting team can help your company Create and develop an effective management system in order to obtain the initial certificate for any of the following codes/standards: ISM : Safety Management ISO9001/2000E : Quality Management ISO14001: Environmental Management Our approach includes: Evaluation of Company's policies and procedures in respect with the requirements of the standard Locating of weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Development of the company's manual. Review of company's manual. Training on the content of the manual. Testing/monitoring of documented procedures and activities. Implementation of the system, collecting of records. Preparation of the company and selection of certifying body. Maintain the existing management system by: Performing internal safety/quality audit of the existing system. Revising the existing safety/quality system in order to: Correspond to the amendments and changes effected to existing standard(s). Improve practical understanding and effective implementation of the system. Reduce the operational cost(s) associated with the system. Preparing your company for the next audit. Expand the existing management system to incorporate other standards Your benefit Avoiding the consequences of expiration or withdrawal of the existing certificate. Increased competitiveness of the Company. Better control of Company's operation. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Our professional consulting team can help your company Create and develop an effective management system in order to obtain the initial certificate for any of the following codes/standards: ISM : Safety Management ISO9001/2000E : Quality Management ISO14001: Environmental Management Our approach includes: Evaluation of Company's policies and procedures in respect with the requirements of the standard Locating of weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Development of the company's manual. Review of company's manual. Training on the content of the manual. Testing/monitoring of documented procedures and activities. Implementation of the system, collecting of records. Preparation of the company and selection of certifying body. Maintain the existing management system by: Performing internal safety/quality audit of the existing system. Revising the existing safety/quality system in order to: Correspond to the amendments and changes effected to existing standard(s). Improve practical understanding and effective implementation of the system. Reduce the operational cost(s) associated with the system. Preparing your company for the next audit. Expand the existing management system to incorporate other standards Your benefit Avoiding the consequences of expiration or withdrawal of the existing certificate. Increased competitiveness of the Company. Better control of Company's operation. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES QMS has no current involvement in marketing of any oil spill manager in USA. However, it has an extensive experience in many aspects of the oil spill business including technical competence. Its shares its knowledge with its clients and offer to act as advisors to clients who do not have the in-house understanding to avoid future problems. QMS recommends that ship owners / operators, among other things, should: Obtain clear statements from their P&I clubs describing what liabilities are covered and under what circumstances they are covered, and seek all information concerning oil response contracts Request the spill managers to provide all information concerning their sub-contractors. Exercise control on oil spill management operations and activities. QMS can support its clients by providing information, document preparation (SOPEP and approval, revisions), training, technical support (emergency response, damage stability) in order to assist them to face the problems during such cases. Provides technical services to ship operators and shipyards; Attendance, monitoring and control new buildings, Ship repairs, Surveys and specifications preparation Naval architecture Engineering evaluations and business consultation New Buildings Repairs - modifications Condition Surveys Emergency response Marine Engineering IMO technical studies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software for the maritime industry Provides cost effective software applications, especially built for the mariner, user-friendly, reducing paperwork on board and at the office. Maintenance (office version) Maintenance (vessel version) Noon Reports Voyage calculations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection & Certification of Panamian flag vessels Christou Associates S.A. represents Panama Maritime Surveyor Bureau Inc. (P.M.S.B.) which is an Organization fully authorized by the Republic of Panama, Department of Consular and Maritime Affairs, to perform surveys, issue statutory and governmental certificates and approve the relevant plans as required of Panamanian flag vessels in a professional and cost effective manner. Certifications NEW BUILDING Development of specifications Improvements of already existing specifications based on ship owner requirements Contractual alterations for the ship owner profit Surveillance on the contract implementation MODIFICATIONS REPAIRS Plan studies preparation Attendance at Ship Repairs Surveys Organizing, follow-up and supervision of a ship's repair / conversion / modification CONDITION SURVEYS Naval architecture calculations, engineering evaluation and business consultation Pre-purchase surveys, locally and abroad Issuance of pre purchase reports Surveys for on hire / off hire purposes Bunker surveys Follow up on ship classification matters Condition of all types of vessel on behalf of owners / managers, P & I Clubs, underwriters and individuals SHIP EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICE Our Approach Assembling a qualified, dedicated emergency response team; Availability of all necessary communication and computer facilities; Development and establishment of a versatile Response System easy to fit to all ship types; Preparation, validation and storage of computerized ship models using HECSALV engineering software; Supply of easy-to-use Emergency Response Manual for each ship enrolled in the Service; Participation in exercises to prove or test Emergency Preparedness and to familiarize personnel with relative procedures; Provision of Training Courses on Emergency Response for personnel involved in; Provision of a dedicated, 24 hour, 365 days a year, worldwide professional Service. Legislative Requirements covered MARPOL Regulation 26; OPA 90; The ISM Code, Chapter 8; ISM/STCW 95, Regulation II. Technical Services Damage stability and residual longitudinal strength analysis; Oil outflow and water ingress estimation; Free-floating and grounding scenarios; Tide cycle effects estimation; Providing in depth engineering assessments during a salvage operation. This support enables ship operators to make informed decisions regarding: Initial stabilizing measures (ballasting and internal transfer of ballast, oil cargo or fuels); Actions to assist in freeing a stranded ship; Off-loading sequences to minimize longitudinal stressing. MARINE ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE STUDIES Trim And Stability Booklet /Loading Manual, Development / Approval (using advanced Engineering Software) Damage Stability Booklet, Development / Approval (using advanced Engineering Software) Verification of Ullage Measurements Development of the Loading Sequence Documentation Deeper Draft Calculations VECS Manual Preparation Overfill Alarm System SBT Tanker Conversion (Study and Class entry documentation) Hydrostatic Balance Loading, Study and Manual Preparation Structure Strength Calculations of the fore holds (Bulk Carriers) Study for Conversion of Twin Deck to Single Deck Grain Loading Manual Other Studies TECHNICAL STUDIES REQUIRED BY IMO Ballast Water Management Plan, development SMPEP Manual, development Safety Training Manual, development Cargo Securing Manual, development Garbage Management Plan Manual, development International Tonnage Calculations Load Line 1966 Calculations Updating of Fire Control / Life Saving Plan Panama Canal Universal Measurement for Net Tonnage Calculations Panamanian Governmental Certificates: Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation (CICA) Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (Vessels under 300 GRT) Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Vessels Under 500 GRT) Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate Safety Inspection Certificate For Pleasure Yacht Statutory (Trading) Certificates on Behalf of Panama Administration: Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (CSSR) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (CSSE) International Load Line Certificate (LLC) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate (CSSC) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP) International Pollution Prevention Certificate For The Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Document Of Compliance For The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) Document Of Compliance For The Carriage Of Solid Bulk Cargo International Tonnage Certificate (ITC-69) Sewage Pollution Prevention (Statement Of Compliance With Annex IV Of MARPOL) Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate Certificate Of Fitness For The Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals In Bulk Garbage Pollution Prevention (Statement Of Compliance With Annex V Of MARPOL) Courses / Seminars June 2004 Time 4 Days Company and Ship Security Officer Training (CSO/SSO) Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 9:00-15:00 1 Day Hazmat Tuesday 2 9:00-14:00 3 Days VLCC Ship Handling with Bridge Simulator Tuesday 2 - Thursday 4 14:00-18:30 3 Days ISPS Internal Auditor & Training Drills Workshop Monday 7 - Wenesday 9 9:00-15:00 5 Days BRM (Bridge Ressource Management) with simulator Monday 7 - Friday 11 9:00-14:30 4 Days BRM (Bridge Ressource Management) Theory Monday 7 - Thursday 10 9:00-16:00 3 Days practical oil/tanker training Monday 14 - Wenesday 16 9:00-14:30 5 Days ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems) Monday 14 - Friday 18 9:00-15:00 5 Days STCW 95 PANAMA updating training for retired Greek Deck & Engineer officers, to obtain/renew their Greek or Panamian Certificates of competence STCW 95 Monday 14 - Friday 18 9:00-14:00 6 Days update preparation for retired Masters, Chief Engineers & Officers willing to take exams for Cyprus Certificate of competency. Monday 14 - Monday 21 9:00-14:00 4 Days Company and Ship Security Officer Training (CSO/SSO) Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 9:00-15:00 3 Days Environmental Awareness Wenesday 16 - Friday 18 9:00-14:30 2 Days ISM Internal Auditor Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 9:00-14:45 5 Days BRM (Bridge Ressource Management) with simulator) Monday 21 - Friday 25 9:00-16:00 4 Days BRM (Bridge Ressource Management) Theory Monday 21 - Thursday 24 9:00-14:30 3 Days ERM (Engine Room Resource Management) Wenesday 28 - Friday 30 9:00-14:00 2 Days Risk Assessment & Risk Management in Shipping Thursday 24 - Friday 25 9:00-14:45 3 Days VLCC Ship Handling with Bridge Simulator Monday 28 - Wenesday 30 9:00-14:30 2 Days Tanker Vessel Pollution Prevention Tuesday 29 - Wenesday 30 9:00-14:00 4 Days Company and Ship Security Officer Training (CSO/SSO) Tuesday 29 - Friday 2 (July) 9:00-15:00 MARLINS Approved English Language Assessment - Test for Mariners Monday through Friday starting: 14:00 Two companies, One Aim. Christou Associates S.A. / Quality Maritime Services S.A (QMS)