Course syllabus for Technical aspects of advanced ship operations

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameAvancerade fartygsoperationer och dess tekniska aspekter
  • CodeSJO788
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • 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 76140
  • Maximum participants30 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0120 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c7.5 c0 c0 c0 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

All required courses in grades 1-3, and if you read the 4 year program, course Operational electrical engineering to be approved

Aim

Give students an introduction to advanced ship operations and technical systems in the offshore industry.

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

- Categorize different types of offshore operations and relate to the different regulations that the offshore industry is covered by. 
- Identify different types of engine systems due to a offshore vessels operating profile. 
- Explain how a DP (dynamic positioning system) works in an electrical and mechanical engineering perspective 
- Give examples of different technical solutions in a engine system that are common in the offshore industry 
- Use checklists due to operation of an offshore vessel 
- Be able to apply function to electrical engineering systems in an offshore vessel
 - Be able to understand and apply basic FMEA methodology used in the marine industry. 
- Explain general terms, working methods and operations in the offshore industry 
- Summarize how to work on board an offshore vessel and state which factors are fundamental for safe operations and a good working environment - Identify requirements and methodology for the implementation of fire safety plans 
- Identify requirements for the construction of vessels based on SOLAS regulations 
- Be able to prepare for, organize and perform inspections for class certificates and convention certificates. 
- Provide suggestions on how to implement a classification engine system on different ship types. 
- Give suggestions on how to carry out a classification of hulls on different types of vessels.

Content

The content will be covered by a theoretical basis with practical exercises and can be divided into five different main elements:

Part 1 - General introduction of the offshore sector, how it works, the structure 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
Part 2 - HSE (Health, safety and environment) with focus on human factors, risk management and safe operations in the offshore industry
Part 3 - Operations and maneuvers, basic knowledge about the DP system, the use of different propulsion systems and planning and maneuvers at offshore installations
Part 4 - Arctic operations offshore with focus on ice management offshore
Part 5 - Focus on the future and the working market

In these moments will student obtained the knowledge that they need to analyze the different case / assignments which forms part of the examination in the course.

Organisation

 The course consists of lectures, practical sessions and moments in simulators. The course is subject to mandatory attendance at practical sessions in the simulator and in addition some of the lessons.

In the engine room simulator there will be exercises both individually and in groups of two students. The exercises must be presented orally and in writing.

Literature

- Offshore Support Vessel a practical Guide ISBN 978 1 870077 88 0
- User manuals and documentation from IMCA (Download from course homepage Ping pong)
- GOMO Guidelines
-IMO Documentation
- lecture material

Examination including compulsory elements

 To reach a final grade for the course requires that all parts are submitted according to the course guide and exercise book. 

Assignment
Assignments reported according course guide and participation in all mandatory elements for this task
 
Guest lectures
Mandatory participation in all guest lectures in this course
 
Laboratory/Simulations
Mandatory participation in laboratory work in the engine room simulator and written presentation of the labs.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.