Presentation
This training course provides a general introduction to Naval Architecture, the art and science of building ships.
Objectives
On completion of the training, students will be able to:
Understand the ship design process and the main terms and definitions used, including the lines plan, the form coefficients used in ship design, and the area and volume properties.
Know the basic concepts of intact and damage stability.
Get familiar with the main aspects of marine hydrodynamics acting on ship resistance, propulsion and seakeeping.
Understand the basic principles of ship structures, structural design, scantling determination and typical structural arrangements of different ship types.
Know the most common failure modes and structural defects.
Get familiar with shipbuilding technology processes, materials used and shipyard layout
Program
Module 1 – Ship Geometry
Module 2 – Ship Stability and Trim
Module 3 – Damage Stability
Module 4 - Load Lines
Module 5 – Ship Resistance, Propulsion and Seakeeping
Module 6 – Introduction to Ship Structures
Module 7 – Structural Arrangement of Different Ship Types
Module 8 – Structural Design, Analysis and Classification Rules
Module 9 – Failure Modes and Structural Defects
Module 10 – Introduction to Shipbuilding
Certificate
On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:
Certificate of Introduction to Naval Architecture awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
The Certificate of Introduction to Naval Architecture, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.