BASIC DRY DOCK TRAINING COURSE AUSTRALIA

7-10 September 2009, Brisbane

Overview

DM Consulting's Basic Dry Dock Training is a 4-day course that 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, and undocking. The course 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: Submarine dry dock

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

Please note that the course will begin with a safety and security induction which will start at 8am on the 7^th. Everyone must attend this induction to be allowed onsite.

Also, it is required that long trousers, long sleeves and closed shoes are worn.

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.

Programme and Registration form

Please click here to download the Basic Dry Dock programme and registration form or please contact the conference department on + 44 (0) 20 7235 4622, email:

Please note that there are a limited number of places available on this course and any registrations made will be treated on a first come, first served basis.