Course Prospectus

The Core Modules (MA-MF) are compulsory and are to be studied by all candidates.

In order to sit the examination for the Marine Surveying Diploma, Specialist Modules in either Cargo (C1-C13) Engineering (E1-E4) and Industry (IN1-IN10)  must be studied.

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Compulsory Core Modules

Marine Surveying Practice

Module (MA)

Part 1: The Marine The Surveyor's Customer Base

• The Structure of the Surveying Industry
• Safety
• Health & Safety for the Marine Surveyor, Customer Relations & Courtesy
• Quality & Audits
• Port State Control - The Role of Flag & Port Legislation in the Yacht Industry
• Risk Management & Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) 
• Surveys and Survey Organisations
• Management & Organisational Functions
• The Professional Surveyor
• Investigations & Consultancy
• Defining a Marine Surveyor
• Types of Surveyors
• Subjects of Survey
• Types of Surveys

 

Basic report Writing

Module (MB)

• Effective Writing & Reporting
• Information Technology in Marine Surveying

 

Law and Insurance

Module (MC)

• Professional Negligence
• Maritime Law
• Marine Insurance

 

Basic Naval Architecture

Module (MD)

• Shape and Size Definitions
• Tonnage
• The Calculation of Areas and Volumes
• Moments and Centres
• Elementary Stability
• Resistance and Propulsion

 

Mechanics, Materials and Structures

Module (ME)

• Force, Stress and Strain
• Materials
• Structural Configuration
• Breakdown of Materials

 

Health and Safety

Module (MF)

• Health & Safety for the Marine Surveyor
• What is Health and Safety?
• Duties and Obligations to Oneself and Others
• Safe Working Practice and the Safe Working Platform
• The Law of Health and Safety
• Legal Duties and Responsibilities
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• The Effective Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Practical Application to the Workplace

 

 

Specialist Modules - Cargo

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) & Liquid Petroleum (LPG)

Module (C1)

Author - Capt Stan Bowles 

• The Nature of Gas Cargoes and the background to Cryogencis
• Safety and safe Practices
• Ship Types
• Cargo Problems
• Quantity Calculations
• Sampling
• Documentation
• CDI inspections and the CDI System
• Vetting 

 

Chemicals in bulk

Module (C2)

Author - Captain Stan Bowles

• The Nature of the Cargo and Types of Hazards
• Safety and Safe Practices
• Quantity Calculations
• Cargo Problems
• Sampling Procedures
• Documentation
• CDI Inspections and the CDI System
• Vetting

 

 

 

Petroleum Products Crude and Refined Oil

Module (C3)

Author - Capt Stan Bowles

• The Nature of the Cargo and Types of Hazards
• Safety and Safe Practices
• Ship Types
• Cargo Problems
• Quality and Quantity
• Cargo Calculations
• Sampling
• Documentation
• SIRE Inspectors and the SIRE System

 

Bulk Veg/Animal Oils & Fats

Module (C4)

Author - Capt Stan Bowles 

• The Nature of the Cargo and Types of Hazards
• Safety and Safe Practices
• Ship Types
• Quantity Calculations
• Cargo Problems
• Sampling
• Documentation

 

 Dry Bulk Cargoes

Module (C5)

Author - Mr Colin South

• The Nature of Cargo and their Specific Hazards
• Safety and Safe Practice
• Ship Types
• Carglo Problems
• Quantity Calcuations
• Sampling
• Documentation
• BIMCO GAFTA and the role of the Trade Associations.

 

Containers

Module (C6)

Author - Mr David Whittaker, Edited by Lee Warltier

• Types of Containers
• Types of Container Ships
• The East/West Trade and the North/South Trade
• Container Construction and Securing
• Container Stuffing and Cargo Securing
• Problem Areas - Ship, Cargo and Container

 

Refrigerated Transport

Module (C7)

Author - Mr Richard Lawson

• Ship or Container
• Ship Features and Problems
• Container Types and Problems
• Particular Trades and their Problems
• Record Keeping and Troubleshooting

 

 

Heavy Lift and Project Cargoes

Module (C8)

Author - Mr David House

• What is a Haavy Lift of Project Cargo
• Ship Types - Heavy Lift, Semi-Submersible
• Load Out and Preparation Surveys
• Loading
• Securing
• Voyage Planning
• Reports and Reporting
• Project Example

 

General Cargo

Module (C9)

Author - Capt Matthew Greenen

• What is a General Cargo Ship
• Types of Ship and Areas of Trade
• Loading and Securing
• Stowage and Seperation
• Ventilation
• Hatch Opening and Arrival Surveys
• Discharge and Damage Surveys
• The Role of Mates receipts and the Bill of Lading in Practical Terms

 

Dangerous Goods

Module (C10)

Author - Capt Stan Bowles

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (The Blue Book)
• S.O.L.A.S Annex III
• B.C.Codes
• Class VII
• Ship Types

 

 

Draught Surveying

Module (C11)

Author - Capt David Green

• Intorduction to Ship Contruction
• Understanding Basic Ship Stability
• The Theory of Draught Surveying
• The Practical Draught Survey

 

 

 

Marine Cargo Damage Claims

Module (C12)

Author - Capt Barry Thompson

• The Nature of a cargo Claim
• The Role of Surveyors and Adjusters
• the Claims Process
• Claims Adjustment
• Documentation Hatch Cover Testing

 

Hatch Cover Testing

Module (C13)

Author - Mr Mike Wall

 

Specilaist Modules - Engineering  

Auxiliary Machinery

Module (E1)

Author - Mr Geoff Waddington

• Windlasses
• Winches
• Bow Thrusters
• Cranes
• Passarelle
• Side Gangway

 

Steering Systems

Module (E2)

Author - Mr David House

• Typical Rudder Arrangements
• Activated and Multi Rudders
• Bearing
• Rudder Activation
• Rotary Steering Systems
• Hydraulic, Chain or Wine

 

Electrical Generation and Distribution Systems

Module (E3)

Author - Mr Steve Hunt

• Distribution Systems
• Voltage and Frequency
• Cables, Circuit Breakers and Associated Equipment
• Switch Boards and Earth Testing
• Batteries and Chargers
• Diesel Electric Drives

 

Electronic Systems (General)

Module (E4)

Author - Mr Steve Nicholas

• Principle of Operation of the Electronic Cell
• Typical Electronics Circuits
• Advantages of Electronics
• Typical Control Circuits
• Alarm Systems and Engine Controls
• Lightning Protection Systems

 

Heli Decks & Ancillary Equipment

Module (E5)

Author - Lt Dave Simms, RN & Lt Cdr Kev Mathieosn, RN, Rtd

• Decks
• Equipment
• Training
• Offshore Vessels and Platforms
• Surveying Small Ships Flight Decks
• Defining Standards

 

Specialist Modules - Industry

 

Marine Engineering Surveys

Module (IN1)

Author - Geoff Waddington

• Diesel Engines
• Steam Machinery
• propellers
• Stern Tubes and Bearings
• Deck Machinery
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Gearboxes
• Steering Gears
• Heat Exchangers
• Evaporators
• Thermal Boilers
• Electrical Systems

 

Marine Incident Investigation

Module (IN2)

Author - Mr Ian Biles

• Introduction to Incident
• Investigation
• The Nature of Evidence
• Gathering Evidence
• Analysing teh Evidence
• Case Studies
• Interviewing Techniques
• Memory Cognitive Interviewing

 

Warranty Surveys

Module - (IN3)

Author - Capt Michael Hancox

• Warranty Insurance
• Warranty Clauses - Their Meaning
• Warranty Companies and their Role
• Appointing a Warranty Surveyor
• Approval Certification
• A Review Of Types of Warranty Surveys
• Tugs and Towing Equipment
• Mooring Operations

 

The International Safety Management Code

Module (IN4)

Author - Capt Bertrand Appery

• Preamble of the Code
• Operatin of SMS Ashore
• Operation of SMS on Board
• ISM Training
• Internal Assessment
• the Internal Audit
• Compliance Assessment
• Efficiency of The ISM Code
• the Future

 

Flag & Port State Control

Module (IN5)

Author - Capt Gavin Brown

• Introduction to Port State Control
• The Need for Control
• Convention Requirements
• Documentation
• Inspection
• Actions by Port State

 

Classification Surveying

Module (IN6)

Author - Mr Peter Broad

• History of Ship Classification Societies
• IACS it's History organisation and Activities
• General Rules and Definitions
• The Role of a Society
• Ship Registries
• Classification Related Activities
• Interaction with Other Organisations
• Class Surveys
• Hull Construction  and Equipment
• Statutory Certification
• Quality Systems Certification
• Audit and registration of SMS Sytems
• Technical Services
• Emergency Technical Assistance
• Advanced Technology
• Class Publications
• Research

 

Specific Surveys

Module (IN7)

Author - Capt Allen Brink

• Condition
• Pre-purchase Surveys
• On/Off Hire Surveys
• Bunker Surveys
• Container Inspection
• Stuffing and Unstuffing Containers

 

Marine Corrosion & Coatings

Module (IN8)

Author - Mr Peter Morgan

• Basic Corrosion
• Forms and Mechanisms of
• Corrosion
• Prevention
• Methods of Corrosion Control
• Identifying Corrosion Defects
• Survey Equipment and Methods
• case Studies

 

Superintending for Dry-Docking and Ship Board Maintenance

Module (IN9)

Author - Mr David House

• Dry Dock Types
• The Procedure to Dry Dock Ships
• Dry Dock Stability
• Dry Dock Operations
• Dry Dock - Safety Procedures
• Dry Dock legislation and Associated Industries

 

Insurance Damage Surveys for Hull Surveyors

Module (IN10)

Author - Capt Barry Thompson

• The Claims Process
• Claims on Commercial Vessels
• Claims on Pleasure Craft
• Marine Hull Insurance
• The Marine Insurance Act 1906
• Commercial Vessel Insurance
• Pleasure Craft Insurance

 

For further information on the Marine Surveying or any other diplomas please contact Michelle West on 01252 732227 michelle.west(at)mpigroup.co.uk 

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