Course syllabus for Offshore operations

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Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameOffshoreoperationer
  • CodeSJM125
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 75131
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0117 Examples class, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0217 Written and oral assignments, part B 2 c
Grading: TH		 2 c
0317 Laboratory, part C 1 c
Grading: UG		 1 c

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes on the following courses:

LNC301 Manouvering and controlled navigation
SJO596 Navigational systems A
SJO302 Navigational systems B

Aim

The aim with this course to give the students an introduction to the offshore segment in relation to different vessels/installations, working practice, different types of operations, HSE (Health Safety and Environment), ice operations and to DP (Dynamic positioning). This as a foundation of understanding for the students to develop in and in the end contribute to safer operations offshore for junior officers.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Offshore operations
  1. Understanding about the offshore area and different operations
  2. Basic understanding about different frameworks and guidelines that exist within the offshore industry
  3. Apply advanced manoeuvres with different propulsion systems
  4. Understanding of the concept of safe operations through increased HSEQ knowledge
DP Induction course (According to Nautical Institute) 
At the end of the course the student should have acquired knowledge of the principles of Dynamic Positioning, be able to set up a dynamic positioning system and have an understanding of the practical operation of associated equipment, including position reference systems. He/she should be able to recognize and respond to the various alarms, warning and information messages.

He/she should also be able to relate the DP installation to the ship system, e.g. power supply, maneuvering facility, available position reference systems and nature of work. He/she should also be able to relate DP operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current and vessel movement 

Content

Offshore operations
  • General introduction of the offshore sector and description of the different types of vessels, operations and installations. 
  • A general description of the different regulatory frameworks and guidelines that the sector is affected from
  • HSE (Health, safety and environment) safe operations in the offshore industry
  • Operations and manoeuvres and the use of different propulsion 
DP Induction course will include:
  • General principles of dynamic positioning
  • The elements of a DP system:
  • Computers and control elements
  • Position reference systems
  • Heading reference
  • Wind sensors and other environment reference
  • Power generation elements. The UPS system
  • Thrusters and maneuvering systems
  • Position reference systems and other sensors; their principles of operation, their use, operational merits and limitations
  • Practical demonstration and operation of a typical DP system
  • DP vessel operations. Hazards associated with certain types of operation, e.g. shallow water and strong tides
  • Power generation, distribution and management
  • DP watch keeping and watch handover procedures. Documentation. Communications.

Organisation

The course will involve two parts. The first part addressing offshore operations in general and the second and the second part will focus on the DP indiction course.

Offshore operations will consist of lectures, mandatory assignments and some simulator exercises.

The DP induction will last 5 days; the course will be held with a mixture of theoretical lessons and practical exercises. This course is the first step in the Nautical Institute training scheme be become a certified DP Operator (DPO). The Department of Applied Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) at Chalmers is responsible for delivering the course according to Nautical Institute requirements and standards. 
At the end of the course the student will decide if they would like to undertake a DP online test which is a requirement if the student would like to be approved on the DP course. If the student undertake the test he or she must purchase the DP logbook and Chalmers M2 will issue a course certificate. If the student dosen't take the test, he or she will still be approved on the whole course if all mandatory parts are completed.      

Literature

DP Operations Handbook 
See course home page.

Examination including compulsory elements

The final grade will be based upon the hand-in assignment for offshore operations

Offshore operations
  • Hand-in assignment, examine L1, L2 and L4 (Graded: Not-approved, 3, 4 and 5)
  • Mandatory presence on simulator exercise, examine L3
DP Induction course
  • Online examination against Nautical Institute. (Approved or not-approved) 
  • Mandatory presence on all lectures and practical exercises.

STCW

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2020-10-01: Examinator Examinator changed from Monica Lundh (moan) to Mats Gruvefeldt (sk98grma) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]