Shipbuilding Training

Lesson 1 • Shipyard Organization and Stakeholders

Explains shipyard departments, ownership structures, and external stakeholders. Connects organizational roles to production responsibilities.

Lesson 2 • Vessel Types and Classifications

Covers major ship categories by function, size, and classification society rules. Enables correct identification of vessel types encountered in production.

Lesson 3 • History and Evolution of Shipbuilding

Traces shipbuilding from ancient craft to modern steel construction. Provides context for current methods and materials used in the industry.

Lesson 1 • Stability Fundamentals

Covers buoyancy, center of gravity, metacentric height, and righting levers. Connects stability theory to safe loading and construction decisions.

Lesson 2 • Reading Shipbuilding Drawings

Teaches interpretation of general arrangement, structural, and outfitting drawings. Directly enables accurate execution of fabrication and assembly tasks.

Lesson 3 • Ship Geometry and Dimensional Terms

Defines length, beam, draft, freeboard, and related dimensional terms. Provides vocabulary essential for reading all subsequent technical documents.

Lesson 4 • Structural Design Principles

Introduces longitudinal and transverse framing systems and load distribution. Prepares students to understand structural drawings used in fabrication.

Lesson 1 • Material Testing and Certification

Covers mill certificates, destructive and non-destructive testing methods for incoming materials. Ensures students can verify material compliance before production begins.

Lesson 2 • Corrosion Mechanisms and Prevention

Explains electrochemical corrosion, erosion, and microbiological attack in marine environments. Connects corrosion knowledge to coating and cathodic protection decisions.

Lesson 3 • Structural Steel Grades and Properties

Covers mild steel, high-tensile steel, and low-temperature grades used in hulls. Links material selection to structural performance and classification requirements.

Lesson 4 • Pipe, Fitting, and Outfitting Materials

Identifies materials for piping systems, valves, and deck equipment by service environment. Ensures correct material selection for corrosive and high-pressure applications.

Lesson 1 • Thermal Cutting Processes

Covers oxy-fuel, plasma, and laser cutting principles, parameters, and quality checks. Students select the correct process for plate thickness and edge quality requirements.

Lesson 2 • Plate and Profile Straightening

Addresses flame straightening and mechanical pressing to correct distortion. Prepares students to restore dimensional accuracy after cutting and forming.

Lesson 3 • Marking and Template Preparation

Teaches lofting, template making, and nesting for efficient material use. Accurate marking is the foundation of all subsequent cutting and forming operations.

Lesson 4 • Dimensional Inspection of Cut Parts

Covers measurement tools, tolerance standards, and inspection records for cut components. Links part accuracy to downstream assembly quality and rework reduction.

Lesson 1 • Welding Distortion Control

Addresses pre-setting, back-step sequencing, and heat input control to minimize distortion. Directly reduces rework and maintains structural alignment during assembly.

Lesson 2 • Weld Defects and Non-Destructive Testing

Identifies common weld defects, their causes, and applicable NDT methods for detection. Students apply visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle testing correctly.

Lesson 3 • Joint Design and Weld Symbols

Covers butt, fillet, and groove joint configurations and standard weld symbol notation. Enables accurate interpretation of welding requirements from structural drawings.

Lesson 4 • Welding Procedure Qualification

Explains welding procedure specification development and qualification testing requirements. Connects procedure qualification to classification society approval and production readiness.

Lesson 1 • Hull Fairness and Dimensional Control

Addresses fairness checking, optical and laser measurement, and correction of hull deviations. Connects dimensional control to hydrodynamic performance and outfitting fit-up.

Lesson 2 • Panel Line Fabrication

Covers automated panel line processes for flat and curved panel production. Links panel line output quality to block assembly accuracy and schedule performance.

Lesson 3 • Block Division and Planning

Explains how hulls are divided into blocks based on crane capacity and production flow. Students develop block division plans that optimize parallel construction schedules.

Lesson 4 • Keel Laying and Block Erection

Covers keel block positioning, erection sequence, and alignment procedures on the building berth. Students manage block mating accuracy to control overall hull geometry.

Lesson 1 • Main Machinery and Propulsion Installation

Explains engine seating, shaft alignment, propeller installation, and coupling procedures. Connects precise alignment to vibration performance and bearing longevity.

Lesson 2 • Piping System Fabrication and Installation

Covers pipe spool fabrication, routing, support design, and installation in ship compartments. Ensures students can install piping systems that meet pressure and flow requirements.

Lesson 3 • Outfitting Planning and Zone Method

Introduces zone outfitting strategy to maximize pre-erection work and reduce berth time. Students create outfitting schedules aligned with block construction milestones.

Lesson 4 • Electrical and Automation System Installation

Covers cable routing, penetration sealing, switchboard installation, and automation panel wiring. Students apply marine electrical standards to ensure safe and compliant installations.

Lesson 1 • Coating Application and Inspection

Covers spray, brush, and roller application techniques and dry film thickness measurement. Links application quality to coating performance and warranty compliance.

Lesson 2 • Surface Preparation Methods

Covers abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, and surface cleanliness standards for marine coatings. Proper preparation is the primary factor in coating adhesion and service life.

Lesson 3 • Marine Coating Systems

Explains primer, intermediate, and topcoat systems for hull, ballast tank, and cargo hold areas. Students select coating systems based on service environment and owner specifications.

Lesson 4 • Inclining Experiment and Stability Verification

Explains the inclining experiment procedure to determine lightship weight and center of gravity. Results validate the stability booklet used throughout the vessel's operational life.