BASIC DRY DOCK TRAINING COURSE

3 -7 March 2008 - London, UK

By Mr Joe Stiglich

Benefits of Attending

This five-day course covers the fundamentals and calculations of dry docking. The course begins with the basics and safety concerns, and progresses through all phases of dry docking: preparation, docking, lay period, undocking. and ends with a discussion of Accidents and Incidents.

It's designed to be relevant to Dock Masters, Docking Officers, Engineers, Naval Architects, Port Engineers and others involved in the dry docking of ships and vessels. The course is presented through classroom lectures, student 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.

Content

Topics to be covered include:

Basic dry docking community terminology
Calculations
Safe dry docking procedures
Lay period
Undocking evolutions
Docking Plans
Docking and undocking conferences
Hull boards
Vessel stability
Incidents/accidents

Programme & Registration

If you would like to register for this conference, either

Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.

Call the Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, for further information.

About the Course Leader

Joe Stiglich is a retired Naval Officer, qualified NAVSEA Docking Officer and holds a Masters Degree from MIT in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Responsible for over 250 safe docking and undocking operations. He currently runs a series of conference and training courses for personnel involved in all phases of the drydocking industry and acts as a consultant for ship repair companies.

Limited Places Available

Please note that there are a limited number of places available on this course and any registrations made will be treated ona first come, first served basis. RINA expects to re-run this event in 2009. If you wish to receive details regarding this course or make a provisional advanced booking, please tick the box on the form provided.