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Ship Technology

Ship Technology Basics

The module is directed at newly employed or laterally hired personnel in the maritime industry without prior technical knowledge. The functioning of combustion engines and other important components on board will be explained and presented in the context of ship operations.

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Classification and Preparation of Newbuilding Surveys

The module provides basic knowledge of managing newbuildings. Special emphasis is placed on approval of materials and components, yard deliveries, sea trials, surveys and certificates.

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Shipbuilding Basics

The module supplies a basic introduction to the structure of a ship, the processes leading to its construction and the basic problems faced in naval architecture.

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Medium Voltage Installations on Seagoing Ships I - Basics

In the case of Medium Voltage (MV) installations on board relevant staff shall provide evidence especially that they are trained on the special arrangement of MV installations.

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Ship Structural Design

This module reviews basic aspects of ship structural design, focusing on a qualitative but comprehensive understanding needed for structural design.

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Design for Production

This module reviews aspects of design for production for ships.

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Medium Voltage Installations on Seagoing Ships II - Practical Training

At least one crew member shall have successfully participated in a training course with theoretical and practical elements. This module in addition to module I meets these demands.

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Managing Newbuildings

The module provides basic and detailed knowledge of procedures through to the delivery of newbuildings.

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Damages to Machinery and Repairs

Course participants will receive tips on structured damage analysis, an overview of general requirements for "hot" repair work in the driving chambers of diesel engines, of significant damage on diesel engines caused by the manufacturer, engine operation or engine design, of applicable repair methods (temporary and permanent repairs) from a classification company's point of view, and of new repair methods using the example of a crosshead pin. Practical exercises complete the module.

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Damages to the Hull Structure

The participants will get an overview of certain problem areas (increased risk of crack formation), of significant damages and various repair methods in the area of hull structures and equipment.

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Consideration of Local Ship Vibration in the Design Process

The module starts with a general introduction into ship vibration. It is described how different vibration phenomena are considered in the design process and an overview of relevant guidelines is given.

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Bridge Design, Equipment and Arrangement

The module introduces various regulations regarding bridge design. Important topics will be explained using the relevant regulations and examples.

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Hull Monitoring

The course gives an introduction to the basics of hull monitoring.

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Practical Aspects of Corrosion Protection for Shipping Companies and Shipyards

Participants learn the various methods of surface preparation as well as the relevant coating systems in shipbuilding today, and the consequences of their improper application will be discussed using the examples of actual damages.

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Certified Coating Inspector according to IMO PSPC

The module has been specifically developed for the shipping industry in order to train coating inspectors in agreement with the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).

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Fatigue Assessment of Ship Structures

Ship and other marine structures are affected by stresses varying over time to a large extent. These cyclic stresses are mainly caused by the seaway, but also by propulsion plant excitation forces as well as by changes in loading conditions.

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Planning and Production in a Modern Shipyard

Based on the specifics of a modern shipyard, this module starts with a look at the suitable management and organisation structure. Planning, control and logistic concepts are explained by means of workflow for the main processes acquisition, production planning and manufacturing.

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Maintenance of Life-Saving Appliances and Fire-Fighting Equipment on Board Seagoing Ships

This module provides an overview on the legal framework and gives advice on the practical implementation of provisions for the maintenance of life-saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment on board seagoing ships.

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Fuel Saving

This seminar is designed to give an overview of fuel saving options in design, re-design and operation of ships.

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IMO PSPC - Content and Technical Background Information for Shipping Companies and Shipyards

Participants learn the various methods of surface preparation as well as common coating systems and application methods in shipbuilding today, especially with reference to the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (IMO PSPC).

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Extended Dry Docking

Surveys in dry dock at certain intervals are mandatory (SOLAS) for every vessel. For the first time some flag states and GL are offering the opportunity to extend this interval up to 7 1/2 years.

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