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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Introduction to Ships & Shipbuilding

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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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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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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Hull Monitoring

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

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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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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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Dry Docking - Planning and Preparation for Superintendents

This two-day practical course starts with a basic introduction to drydocking and then takes you through the whole planning, pre-arrival stages to the actual docking and repair process before settling with the invoice and most importantly the final "Drydock Report".

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