About the Course:
The course is presented through classroom lectures, Participants participation in projects and practical application exercises. The course addresses the deck plate level of practical operation needed by the dock operator and the universally accepted mathematical calculations required to carry out operations in accordance with established sound engineering practices. The course has accreditation with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and the Royal Institution of Naval
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to know:
- Dry docking terminology
- Calculations
- Vessel stability and construction
- Dry dock planning
- Dry docking planning / procedures
- Hull @ structural surveys
- Preparation for departure
- Final analysis
- Lay period
- Undocking procedures
- Working Safely in Dry docking environment
- Incidents/accidents
The Course is designed for:
The course will benefit all personnel involved in dry-docking ships and vessels. Attendees include:
- Dock Masters
- Docking Officers
- Dry-dock crews
- Engineers
- Naval Architects
- Port Engineers
- Program/Project Mangers
- Marine Surveyors
- Owners Representatives
- On-site Representatives
- Consultants
- Others involved/interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels
Course Outline:
- INTRODUCTION
- MATH REVIEW
- SHIP STABILITY
- SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS
- ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION
- Gathering pertinent information
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- Important dry dock references
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- Determine docking position of the vessel
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- Determine physical location of basin blocking
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- Metric to standard calculation sheet
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- Seismic / hurricane considerations
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- Blocking preparations and construction
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- Establishing dock / vessel communication
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- Physical inspection of the vessel
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- READINESS OF PERSONNEL, GEAR AND SERVICES
- Systems in support of the docking / undocking operation
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- Work force support systems
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- Commands to line handlers
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- WORKING SAFELY IN DRY DOCKING ENVIRONMENT.
· Fire hoses connected to shore hydrants are laid on deck and pressurized.
· Precautions are taken to avoid tools or other materials from falling from the sides of the ship.
· Safety helmets are a must.
· Cables or hoses do not obstruct excess to passageways.
· Fire extinguishers are made available near welding sites.
· For long stay or cold climates, water in engines or pipes has to be drained away to prevent freezing.
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- Critical stages in the docking process
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- Summarized actions to be taken
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- Steps for a typical docking procedure
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- LAY PERIOD OF SHIP IN DOCK
- Assigned responsibilities
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- Check list for the preparation of undocking
- External Structural Integrity.
- Internal Structural Examination.
- Cargo Tank Internal Examination
- Watertight Integrity. Rudders, Propellers, and Tail shafts
- Valves and Through-Hull Fittings
- Ground Tackle
- Underwater Survey Program
- Review of Application for Underwater Survey
- Special Criteria for Passenger Vessels
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- Weight control accounting
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- Final check of the dock basin
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- Final preparation for undocking
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- Ballasting and lift off of the ship
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- The ship is hauled out of the dock
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- De-ballast and inspect dock
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- Dock list control during undocking
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- SPECIAL DRYDOCKING SITUATUIONS
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- Hauling a ship in off-center
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- Self-docking dry-dock section
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- DOCKING INCIDENTS/ACCIDENTS
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