Ship Engineering Course

Lesson 1 • Ship Structure and Hull Geometry

Introduces hull forms, structural members, and load-bearing principles. Connects geometry to stability and strength concepts.

Lesson 2 • Marine Engineering Systems Overview

Maps the major onboard engineering systems and their interdependencies. Provides context for deeper study in later chapters.

Lesson 3 • Regulatory and Safety Framework

Explains international maritime safety conventions and classification rules. Grounds engineering decisions in compliance requirements.

Lesson 1 • Dynamic Stability and Seakeeping

Examines vessel motion in waves and dynamic righting energy. Connects static stability to real sea-state performance.

Lesson 2 • Trim, List, and Loading Calculations

Applies hydrostatic data to calculate trim and list from cargo shifts. Prepares students for practical loading plan development.

Lesson 3 • Static Stability and Metacentric Height

Analyses righting levers, metacentric height, and stability criteria. Directly supports loading and ballasting decisions.

Lesson 4 • Damage Stability and Subdivision

Covers flooding scenarios, subdivision requirements, and survivability standards. Applies regulatory criteria to hull design decisions.

Lesson 1 • Propulsion System Performance and Optimisation

Applies sea trial data and performance curves to optimise engine-propeller matching. Supports fuel efficiency and emissions management.

Lesson 2 • Propellers and Shafting Systems

Analyses fixed-pitch, controllable-pitch, and azimuthing propellers. Covers shaft alignment, bearings, and seal arrangements.

Lesson 3 • Propulsion Fundamentals and Resistance

Explains hull resistance components and propulsive power requirements. Establishes the link between hull form and machinery sizing.

Lesson 4 • Marine Diesel Engines

Covers two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engine design and thermodynamic cycles. Diesel engines are the dominant marine prime mover.

Lesson 1 • Motors, Drives, and Control Systems

Covers AC and DC motors, variable-frequency drives, and automation interfaces. Applies to pumps, fans, and propulsion drives.

Lesson 2 • High-Voltage Systems on Ships

Introduces high-voltage distribution for large vessels and offshore units. Addresses additional safety and design requirements above standard voltage.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Distribution and Switchboards

Explains bus arrangements, switchboard design, and load distribution. Connects generation capacity to consumer demand management.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Protection and Safety

Analyses fault detection, protective relaying, and earthing systems. Ensures personnel and equipment protection under fault conditions.

Lesson 1 • Pumps, Compressors, and Heat Exchangers

Covers centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, air compressors, and heat exchanger types. These are the core components of all fluid systems.

Lesson 2 • Ballast, Bilge, and Firefighting Systems

Covers ballast water management, bilge pumping, and fixed fire-fighting systems. Addresses both operational and safety-critical functions.

Lesson 3 • Fuel Oil and Lubrication Systems

Explains fuel storage, transfer, purification, and lubrication oil circuits. Directly supports engine reliability and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 4 • Cooling Water and Steam Systems

Analyses seawater and freshwater cooling circuits and auxiliary steam generation. Supports engine thermal management and hotel services.

Lesson 1 • Fatigue and Fracture in Ship Structures

Analyses cyclic loading, stress concentration, and crack propagation in welded joints. Supports inspection planning and life extension decisions.

Lesson 2 • Finite Element Analysis in Ship Design

Introduces FEA methodology for local and global structural models. Connects analytical methods to modern computational design tools.

Lesson 3 • Structural Loads on Ships

Identifies static, dynamic, and wave-induced loads acting on the hull. Establishes the load cases used in structural analysis.

Lesson 4 • Hull Girder Strength Analysis

Applies beam theory to calculate hull girder bending stress and shear flow. Core method for longitudinal strength assessment.

Lesson 1 • Condition Monitoring Techniques

Covers vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis for machinery health. Enables early fault detection without unnecessary disassembly.

Lesson 2 • Dry-Dock and Underwater Inspection

Details dry-dock planning, hull inspection, and underwater survey procedures. Addresses classification society survey requirements.

Lesson 3 • Failure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation

Applies systematic failure analysis methods to machinery and structural failures. Supports continuous improvement and accident prevention.

Lesson 4 • Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection

Analyses electrochemical corrosion mechanisms and protection methods. Directly impacts hull life and structural integrity.

Lesson 1 • Systems Integration and Commissioning

Explains integration testing, commissioning procedures, and system handover. Ensures all onboard systems function together as designed.

Lesson 2 • Project Management in Ship Engineering

Applies project management tools to shipbuilding and repair projects. Addresses scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder coordination.

Lesson 3 • Sea Trials and Performance Verification

Details sea trial programmes, speed trials, and machinery performance tests. Verifies that the vessel meets contractual and regulatory requirements.

Lesson 4 • Ship Conversion and Life Extension

Covers structural modifications, system upgrades, and regulatory compliance for conversions. Applies engineering judgement to ageing vessel assessments.