Course Prospectus

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

In order to sit the examination for the Cargo Surveying Diploma, Specialist Modules (A-M) must be studied.

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Core Modules

The Marine Environment & the Marine Surveyor

Module One

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) 

 

Part 2: Marine Surveying - Its role and its management

• Surveys and Survey Organisations
• Management & Organisational Functions
• The Professional Surveyor
• Investigations & Consultancy

 

Survey Practice for the Marine Surveyor

Module Two

• Defining a Marine Surveyor
• Types of Surveyors
• Subjects of Survey
• Types of Surveys

 

A Guide to Writing & Reporting for Surveyors

Module Three

• Effective Writing & Reporting
• Information Technology in Marine Surveying

 

Legal & Insurance Matters

Module Four

• Professional Negligence
• Maritime Law
• Marine Insurance

 

Mechanics, Materials and Structures

Module Five

• Force, Stress and Strain
• Materials
• Structural Configuration

 

Breakdown of Materials

Module Six

• 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

 

Business Management for the Marine Surveyor

Module Seven

• Preparing a Business Plan
• Marketing Strategy
• Selling Your Services
• Customer Services and Dealing with Complaints
• Finance & Accounting

 

 

Specialist Modules

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

Module A

Author - Capt Stan Bowles

 

• The Nature of Gas Cargoes and the Background to Cryogenics
• Safety and Safe Practices
• Ship Types
• Cargo Problems
• Quantity Calculations
• Sampling
• Documentation
• CDI inspections and the CDI System
• Vetting

 

Chemicals in Bulk

Module B

Author - Capt 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 Oils

Module C

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 Inspections and the SIRE System

 

Bulk Veg/Animal Oils & Fats

Module D

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 E

Authors - Mr Allan Ashby and Mr Colin South

 

• The Nature of the Cargo and their Specific Hazards
• Safety and Safe Practice
• Ship Types
• Cargo Problems
• Quantity Calculations
• Sampling
• Documentation
• BIMCO, GAFTA and the Role of the Trade Associations

 

Containers

Module F

Author - Mr David Whittaker

 

• 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 G

Author - Mr Richard Lawton

 

• 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 H

Author - Mr David House

 

• What is a Heavy Lift or 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 I

Author - Capt Matthew Greenen

 

• What is a General Cargo Ship
• Types of Ship and Areas of Trade
• Loading and Securing
• Stowage and Separation
• 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 J

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 K

Author - Capt David Green

 

• Introduction to Ship Construction
• Understanding Basic Ship Stability
• The Theory of Draught Surveying
• The Practical Draught Survey

 

Marine Cargo Damage Claims

Module L

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

Module M

Author - Mr Mike Wall

 

• The Role of Marine Surveyors with Respect to Hatch Covers
• Hatch Cover Designs
• Sealing and Cleating Methods
• Care & Maintenance
• Traditional & Modern Methods of Testing

 

 

 

For further information on the Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying or any other diplomas please contact Michelle West on 01252 732227 michelle.west(at)mpigroup.co.uk 

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