COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Marine Inspector. It covers the role and responsibilities of a marine inspector including ship types and terminology; the regulatory framework for marine inspection covering IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW; the standard tools used in marine inspection; the pre-inspection documentation review and  communicating with ship crew and management; and creating an inspection checklist and implementing the safety protocols during inspections covering risk assessment, hazard identification, emergency procedures and handling dangerous goods and confined spaces. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the hull integrity and structural components; the proper deck and superstructure inspections, ballast and bilge system inspections, tank inspections and inspection of ship welding and repairs; recording and reporting structural finding; the components of marine engines; inspecting engine rooms and machinery spaces, signs of wear and overheating and performing maintenance records and performance logs; and the electrical systems, power generation, steering and propulsion systems, cargo handling, mooring equipment and fire safety systems. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the lifeboats and life rafts inspection procedures; identifying the functionality of emergency communication equipment and ensuring proper stowage and accessibility; the pollution prevention systems and navigational equipment; inspecting radars, ECDIS, and communication system; evaluating the bridge layout and ergonomics; verifying the STCW compliance for crew, safety training and drills; evaluating the crew competence in emergency situations; the port state and flag state requirements; the cargo and tanker operations including waste management and environmental protection; and the accident and investigation, advanced inspection techniques and specialized vessels inspections.