Naval Ship New Construction

This course covers the key practical aspects of modern naval shipbuilding, including shipyard practices, major inspections and tests, and the associated technical requirements. This course is designed to also enhance your understanding of the roles, responsibilities and organisation of a site team overseeing the building of a naval ship.

You will receive a certificate upon successful completion
of the course.

Course duration

Classroom based: 4 days

Virtula delivery: 6 days (max 6hours per day)

Who should attend?

This course is for Naval designer and/or build yard who is involved in the technical aspects of the new construction of naval ships. Suitable for those with a basic understanding of ships and associated engineering disciplines, it will be particularly valuable for prospective site team members with operational experience but limited direct contact with naval shipbuilding.

Key content

The course covers a range of technical content including:

• Steel preparation, fabrication and block erection
• Typical defects in steel ship construction
• Basic non-destructive testing
• Main engine installation
• Shaft alignment
• Rudder and propeller fitting
• Electrical installation and testing

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will have an understanding of:

• Explain the organization and roles within a new shipbuilding site team, including the fundamentals of project control relating to naval platforms.
• Define shipbuilding terms and military specific items
• Identify and describe key processes, inspections and tests in hull new construction
• Outline the procedures for machinery new construction, installation and testing procedures
• Discuss the objectives and challenges associated with sea trials
• Detail the process involved in delivery and post-delivery activities.