Training

Ship new constructions

This three day course covers the key practical aspects of modern shipbuilding, including shipyard practices, contracts, major inspections and tests, and the associated technical requirements. It will also enhance your understanding of the roles, responsibilities and organisation of a site team overseeing the building of a ship on behalf of an owner.

Who will benefit?

This course is for everyone who is involved in the technical aspects of the new construction of 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 shipbuilding.

Through individual and group exercises, discussions and presentations from experienced new construction project managers, you will learn about and understand:

Shipbuilding contracts and the associated issues that can arise
New building site team organisation and the fundamentals of project control
Key processes, inspections andtests in hull new construction
Machinery new construction, installation and testing
Sea trials and related issues
Delivery and post-delivery matters.

The course covers a range of technical content including:

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

Regardless of engineering background and previous shipbuilding experience, you will leave the course well briefed on what your responsibilities are likely to be in the shipyard.