Ballast Control Simulator Course (stability 3)
Availability
Date | Time | Cost | Venue | Places | |
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06 Jun - 08 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 5 | |
27 Jun - 29 Jun 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 5 | |
18 Jul - 20 Jul 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 | |
29 Aug - 31 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 | |
19 Sep - 21 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 5 | |
10 Oct - 12 Oct 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 | |
31 Oct - 02 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 | |
21 Nov - 23 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 | |
12 Dec - 14 Dec 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,645.00 + VAT | Marine Training Centre | 6 |
About this course
Target Audience
Personnel who have completed the requirements of Stability 1 and 2 for the training for Ballast Control Operators.
Key Learning Outcomes
Develop the skills and knowledge in the handling of Ballast Control operations in simulated, normal and emergency situations.
Course Content
Comprehensive stability instruction utilizing full-motion simulators to replicate extreme wind and sea conditions and emergency situations. The course covers:
- Collision
- Loss of watertight integrity
- Blackout (local and total)
- Equipment failure
- Shift of cargo
- Severe weather
- Mooring failure
Assessment
Each delegate will undertake a practical exercise to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes listed above.
Delivery
The majority of this course is practical hands on training delivered by fully qualified and experienced ex industry personnel using equipment replicated from the onshore and offshore oil and gas working environment. This course uses a high fidelity simulator which uses the latest technology linked to hydraulically actuated motion providing exceptional realism to practical training.
Certification
ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy Certificate internationally recognized by the offshore industry. An ASET/IADC DIT Certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course. The course meets the final part of the previous IADC Comprehensive Stability Programme ‘A’ and an IADC Drilling Industry Training certificate will be issued. The certificate issued complies with the requirements of the United Kingdom and Canada, US Coast Guard (USCG) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
- Class 1 (Master Mariner) or Class 2
- ASET / IADC approved Training Instructor
Min/Max Delegates
3/6, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.
Special Requirements
Delegates must submit a copy of Stability 2 Certificate prior to acceptance on the course.
Notes to Customers
- This course complies with the IADC/NI Guidelines and the IMO Requirement A.1079(28) for the selection and training of Ballast Control Operators. This certificate will comply with regulations in the United Kingdom and Canada, US Coast Guard (USCG) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- To set up a course specifically for your company, or if the dates above are not suitable, please contact the ASET Customer Service Team for additional dates.

Excellent materials provided, delivery of content excellent – clear and concise.
Brendan Farren
Private Delegate
Course was very good. Would recommend to others
Kyle Doig
RelyOn Nutec
arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.
Tomasz Bak
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
Petrofac
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec
Very good course – lots of practical work.
James Stewart
RelyOn Nutec
The plant area is an excellent training area. Useful for training in a safe and clean environment.
Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy
The changes to this course very welcome. Ian has time to explain best practice and even corrected a few bad habits he noticed. Very happy this is probably the best course associated with my job.
Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling
The course instructor was highly knowledgeable, described all methods of the course in a very easy way to understand. Overall excellent.
Ryan Maloney
RFL Electrical
Toby has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of DP. He delivers the course very well.
Ryan Palmer
Trinity House
Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
Mark Johnston
MJ HVAC ltd
Excellent set up and scenarios. Very experienced Instructors.
James McGinley
NIIT
Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
Craig Mackay
Hexion UK
“Highly professional course, very helpful instructors who have delivered substantial relevant knowledge within the scope of all discussed issues/topics and were always there to answer any questions and clarify any uncertainties. I will definitely recommend this course and ASET Training Academy to all my friends and also will be very happy to refresh the course in five years time.
Piotr Kopec
Private Delegate
Well structured. Excellent feedback and advice from the assessor.
Dale Checksfield
Chrysaor E & P Services UK
Good course produced, great setup of facilities and the instructor was very knowledgeable of all tests received.
Alan Sinclair
Sparrows Group
Good well instructed course. Team were excellent and made me fully at ease.
John James Penman
CNR International
Excellent course – by far the best I have been on. Good mix of practical and theory. Instructor very knowledgeable and good training method.
Gareth Weston
Dana Petroleum
Instructor very experienced and knowledgeable. Good set up in Switch room/training area.
Stuart Mulpetre
RelyOn Nutec
Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
RelyOn Nutec
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the way it was ran. Plenty of opportunities to work as a team and experience the new simulator.
Graham Morgan
Private Delegate
A well run course with the mix of theory and practical. Totally met my expectations. Facilities was very good with plenty of equipment & tools.
Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT
The course was excellent in delivery and content and I will recommend others for the course.
Stephen Ray
RelyOn Nutec
Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
Robert Briant
RelyOn Nutec
Very enjoyable course. Learnt and refreshed a lot of knowledge. Ian explains things very well and makes it easy to understand.
Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling
Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.
Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services
Course was very well presented. All tutors were very helpful and friendly.
Michael Rae
NG Bailey Limited
Excellent course, well presented by the Instructor. Course certainly makes you think (which is good).
Ken Nisbet
RelyOn Nutec
Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
Allen Price
TAQA Bratani Ltd
Excellent course which was both interesting and essential to my offshore role, would definitely recommend.
Darren Mcdonald
CNR International
Course was organised very well. Tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bart Leyland
Private Delegate
Excellent and informative.
Kevin Mcintosh
Private Delegate
Found this course very beneficial and I feel I will benefit from the knowledge gained from the instructor on this course in my workplace. Would definitely recommend to others.
William Hadden
Macduff Shellfish Ltd
Good course and made very enjoyable through the amount of hands on experience we got.
Cieran Geddes
RelyOn Nutec
A very competent and experienced team. Assessor was first class and his previous experience was very clear. I will recommend ASET to my team and my company for OIM Assessment.
Ryan Fiske
SHELL UK
Instructors were excellent from start to end. Course was enjoyable – would recommend.
Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum