diploma in marine surveying of offshore units

Professional development for operational, management, technical and investigative roles in the offshore surveying industry, including FSO, FPSO, MODUs and ship conversions.

DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING OF OFFSHORE UNITS

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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING OF OFFSHORE UNITSABOUT THIS COURSE

The offshore industry is served by a substantial number of specialist vessels and units which are highly complex but, despite being an international business, the operations and applicable regulations are not always homogenous in approach across the globe. Local, national and international requirements must be observed and complied with, and national legislation may exceed that required by international organisations and have a process of enforcement at national and local government levels. The industry requires continued and improved control methods to be observed either on a voluntary basis by companies or through legislation ratified by national governments.

This unique international course is aimed at anyone wishing to develop a career in the offshore surveying sector, or existing surveyors who wish to expand their knowledge and work successfully in the industry. The course includes coverage of floating offshore units such as MODU and ship conversions such as Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs) as well as the support vessels necessary to service this vital industry.

Course highlights:

• Delivered by experts in the field – Course Director: Allan Larsen

• Duration: 12 months

• Delivery: Tutored distance learning

• Award: Diploma

Ideal for:

This course is for anybody seeking expertise in surveying offshore units. Recommended to both new and experienced surveyors.

• Existing ship surveyors looking to expand their expertise to cover the offshore energy sector

• Marine engineers, mechanical engineers and technical superintendents preparing to expand their capability in the offshore sector

• Classification and regulatory personnel plus insurance, legal and financial representatives working within the offshore industry

• Underwater inspection personnel investing in their professional development

• Marine operations and QA specialists in offshore exploration and production wishing to develop their knowledge

• Other marine professionals seeking to develop their knowledge of surveying in the offshore sector

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What You Will Learn:

1. Explain the nature of the offshore survey business.

2. Identify the professional skills required by the offshore surveyor for various survey types.

3. Analyse the role of the offshore surveyor in relation to owners, clients, oil majors, classification societies, insurance companies and regulatory bodies.

4. Describe the methodology required to prepare for and perform various types of offshore survey.

5. Demonstrate a clear, logical approach to performing offshore surveys.

6. Explain the financial aspects of managing an offshore survey company.

7. Discuss a surveyor’s interaction with asset owners, operators, cargo owners, classification societies, flag states and accident investigators.

8. Demonstrate the ability to produce a detailed and accurate professional survey report.

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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING OF OFFSHORE UNITSCOURSE LEADER

EurIng Allan T Larsen CEng CMarEng FRINA FIMarEST FCMS.

Allan Larsen is a registered European Engineer (EurIng) with the European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI), which is a federation of professional engineers that unites national engineering associations from 34 European Higher Education Area (EHEA) countries. Allan is also a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marine Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers & Ships Surveyors.

Allan commenced his career in 1987 as Marine Engineer cadet and this career has spanned seagoing positions, machinery and ship repair, ship design and commissioning and marine surveyor / auditor.

Allan was employed by the IACS member classification Society Bureau Veritas from 2001 to 2016 during which time he trained and operated as a class and statutory ship surveyor (all marks and all notations), condition assessment surveyor, offshore surveyor, auditor and trained trainer. For his last seven years with Bureau Veritas Allan was employed simultaneously as Head of Section for Damage Repair, and Head of Section for Offshore Units in Service, based at the societies Head Office in Paris.

Currently, Allan is Managing Director / Principal Surveyor of Larsens Marine Surveyors & Consultants Ltd and Director / Vice President of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors.

How You Will Learn:

Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

• Work through your instructional material online

• Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through the online forum to discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners

• Investigate relevant, real-world case studies

• Apply what you learn each week to ongoing project submissions

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Continuation route to MSc Marine Operations

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When does it start and how long is the course?

The course is 12 months long and the modules are released online, one every month. Please go online to see the next available start date.

What are the entry requirements?

Participants should be able to prove a minimum achievement of A-Level or equivalent (High School) or those who demonstrate a number of years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply. You must have an adequate command of English in order to meet the demands of the course.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through a mixture of written course work and online tests. Written assignments are submitted online and written feedback is provided by the marker.

How much does it cost?

Please go online to www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/sof and see the Fees page for full details.An interest-free instalment plan is available.Please contact us for more details.

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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING OF OFFSHORE UNITSSYLLABUS

INTRODUCTION TO OFFSHORE SURVEYINGModule 1

The first module introduces the offshore industry and sets the scene in which numerous and various individuals, organisations and technical operations must cooperate. The topics introduced are later expanded and explained in greater detail as the course progresses.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the structure and arrangement of the offshore industry.

• Explain in basic terms the regulatory and classification society control of offshore floating units.

• Explain the methods of control in use, other than classification rules.

• Evaluate the role of the surveyor in various scenarios and survey types.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the safety of surveyors.

Indicative Structure:

THE OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT• Air• Sea• Seabed and seabed substrate• On-board floating offshore structures• The environment

THE GLOBAL OFFSHORE INDUSTRY, PURPOSE AND PRODUCTION• Offshore and onshore services• Skilled and non-skilled personnel• Measuring production – Barrels

of Oil Per Day (BOPD)• Oil production

THE STRUCTURE OF THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• Owners• Operators• Classification• Flag State Authorities• Coastal State Authorities• Charterers• Surveyors

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

REGULATION OF THE INDUSTRY• International Convention for the

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)• Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Code

THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)• The Committees

OFFSHORE SURVEYORS, SURVEY ORGANISATIONS AND HOW YOU DEFINE THEM• Classification Societies• Statutory survey bodies• Independent surveyors• Warranty surveyors

SAFETY OF SURVEYORS IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• Responsibility• Safety on-board


FLOATING OFFSHORE UNITS, MODU AND OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELSModule 2

This module provides the knowledge to recognise various types of offshore floating units and the support vessels which serve them. The module also introduces the main regulations relating to support vessels and how these vessels may be controlled by a third-party survey arrangement.

Learning Outcomes:• Discuss the various types of offshore

floating units in use in the offshore industry and the machinery involved.

• Explain which statutory regulations apply to offshore floating units.

• Explain the differences in regulations and operational requirements between offshore floating units and ships.

• Identify how surveying techniques and regimes differ.

Indicative Structure:OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Regulatory Control and Certification• Offshore Floating Storage and

Offloading (FSO) Units• Offshore Floating Production, Storage

and Offloading (FPSO) Units• Buoys• Tension Leg Platforms (TLP)• Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)• Floating Accommodation Units• Jack-up Units

OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELS• Regulatory Control and Certification• Standby Vessels and Guard Ships• Supply Vessels• Semi-submersible Vessels• Anchor Handling Vessels• Hydrographic Survey Vessels• Shuttle Tankers• Dive Support Vessels• Other Relevant Vessels


CONSTRUCTION, STRENGTH AND MATERIALS• Introduction• Means of Access• Design Loads• Materials• Asbestos• Protection of Wetted Areas• Welding

SUB-DIVISION, STABILITY AND FREEBOARD• Sub-division• Stability• Freeboard

MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION• Machinery• Electrical Installations

PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED MACHINERY SPACES• Tank Overflow• Fire Situations• Flooding

FIRE SAFETY AND LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES• Fire Safety• Life-saving Appliances

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION• Licences

LIFTING DEVICES, PERSONNEL AND PILOT TRANSFER• Lifting Devices• Personnel and Pilot Transfer• Hoist Arrangements

HELICOPTER FACILITIES• Helipads• Landing

MODU OPERATIONS• Operating Manuals


CLASSIFICATION AND REGULATORY CONTROL OF OFFSHORE UNITSModule 3


This module provides existing surveyors, or those wishing to develop their career further by entering the offshore survey arena, with the cardinal information required to understand the technical and legislative aspects of the classification and regulatory control of offshore floating units.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the origin and role of classification societies.

• Understand and discuss the requirements of classification societies.

• Discuss the role of flag state authorities and coastal state authorities, including in the MODU Code.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of safety cases.• Confidently advise on asset integrity

management and life extension studies.


CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES, ORIGIN AND THEIR ROLE IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• The Origin of Classification Societies• The Need for Control• Lloyd’s Coffee House, London, Great Britain• Mr Edward Lloyd• Classification• Classification in the Offshore Industry• Classification Society Rules for

Offshore Floating Units• Offshore Floating Vessels – Non-MODU

FLAG STATE ADMINISTRATIONS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• Flag State Administration• Flags States and the International

Maritime Organization (IMO)• Flag States and the International Convention

on The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)• Propelled or Non-propelled – Why the

Role of Flag State is Confusing

COASTAL STATE AUTHORITY AND THEIR ROLE IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• Coastal State – Zones• The United Nations Convention on

the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)• Coastal State Regulations• Safety Cases• Manning of Mobile Offshore

Drilling Units (MODU)• The Code for the Construction and

Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

USE OF THE MODU CODE IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• The intentions of the International

Maritime Organization (IMO)

ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT AND LIFE EXTENSION STUDIES• Life Extension Studies• Asset Integrity Management


STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENTS AND LOADING OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITSModule 4

This module discusses the structural arrangements and loading of offshore floating units. It introduces the student to the nomenclature of the offshore industry, the design of offshore floating units and, how the loading of these affects both their strength and stability.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the design and construction of the various types of offshore floating unit.

• Discuss offshore floating units using the correct nomenclature.

• Explain the aspects of loading sequences of offshore floating units.


NOMENCLATURE• Classification Societies• Other Nomenclature in Use

OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT• Waves• Wind• Salt and Sea Spray in the Splash Zone• Salt and Sea Spray in Ballast Tanks• Sea Water Temperature• Loading

OFFSHORE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS• Buoys (SBM/SPM)• Floating Liquid Natural Gas (FLNG) Units • Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) Units • Floating Production Storage and

Offloading (FPSO) Units

• Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)• Semi-Submersible Units• Spar• Tension Leg Platforms (TLP

OFFSHORE OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS• Shoreside Support• Classification Societies’ Role in

Offshore Design and Construction• Intact Stability• Damage Stability• Inclining Experiments• Deadweight Surveys• Severe Storms Effect on the Unit• Subdivision and Compartmenting• Effects of Snow and Ice• Wind Forces• Openings in the Internal Structure• Openings Through the External Structure• Weathertight Integrity• Ambient Air and Water Temperature• Possibility and Effects of Earthquakes

on Units in Operation• Fatigue Evaluation• Slamming Effect (in Waves)• Global Strength of the Unit

LOADING OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)• Bending Moments (BM)• Shear Forces• Loading Cases



SHIP CONVERSIONS, MAINTENANCE AND LIFE EXTENSION STUDIESModule 5


This module focuses on the conversion of ships to offshore floating units which are “ship shaped”, their maintenance considerations and how life expectancy can be determined, and longevity of service ensured.

Learning Outcomes:• Discuss ship conversions to enable

use as offshore floating units.• Discuss the maintenance of

offshore floating units.• Describe the use of life extension studies

(LES) for offshore floating units.

Indicative Structure:THE PROCESS OF CONVERSION FROM SHIP TO OFFSHORE FLOATING UNIT• The Conversion Decision• The Classification Decision• Yard Selection• Owner’s Representative• Conversion Design• Conversion Works• Transit to Station

SELECTION OF A VESSEL SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION• Cost and Availability• Fatigue Studies

CONSIDERATIONS IN VESSEL SELECTION• History• General Ship Condition• Ballast History• Cargo History• Crude Oil Washing History

TANKER PHASE OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Tankers• Loads and Forces• Survey and Repair Schedule

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Maintenance Problems

• Examples• Maintenance Requirements

SURVEYS AND MAINTENANCE OF COATINGS• Coatings• Coating Survey – First Application• During the Application• In Service Inspection of Coatings

SURVEYS AND MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Surveys• Surveys and Maintenance• Surveys and Maintenance at

Time of Conversion

SURVEYS AND MAINTENANCE OF PROCESS PLANTS• Topsides• Maintenance of Topsides

OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MAINTENANCE PLANS• Operations and Maintenance• Unexpected Breakdowns• Maintenance Schedule• Planned Maintenance System• Operational Considerations

PLATFORM AND ACCOMMODATION PLANT• Introduction• Process Plant• Platform/Accommodation Plant• Conversion Period

LIFE EXTENSION STUDIES (LES) FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• The Purpose• The Process• The Process in More Detail• Final LES Report

OTHER SURVEYS RELATING TO LIFE EXTENSION STUDIES• Supporting Surveys and Services• Team of Experts


LAWS AND CONVENTIONS RELATING TO MARINE SURVEYINGModule 6


A surveyor needs to understand the fundamental principles of law and maritime law, and to know specifically the legal grounds on which claims are based and treated.

Learning Outcomes:• Discuss the legal aspects of

the role of the surveyor.• Describe the relationship between

surveyors and the legal profession.• Demonstrate an understanding of the

surveyor’s obligation to courts of law.

Indicative Structure:THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SURVEYOR WITH THE LEGAL PROFESSION• Different legal systems• Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

THE LAW OF CONTRACT• Main Concepts• Express Terms in a Contract• Implied Terms in a Contract• Failure to Perform the Contract

– Breach and Remedy• Time Limitation of Claims• Use of Limitation Clauses, the

Unfair Contract Terms Act• Arbitration

THE LAW OF TORT (NEGLIGENCE)• Definitions• Three Conditions for an Action in Tort• Remedies in Tort• Third Parties• Surveyors Negligence – Practical Elements

LIABILITY AND ITS EXTENT• Extent of Liability• Liability to Third Parties• Limitation of Liability• Offshore Contracts – Specific

Features Related to Liability• Convention on Limitation of Liability

for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC)

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTS OF OTHERS• Applicable Principles• Existence of a Tort• Relationship between Employer and Employee

REGISTRATION AND CONVEYANCE OF SHIPS• What is a Ship?• Ownership, Registration and Flag• Sale and Purchase of a Ship

ADMIRALTY COURT JURISDICTION• Actions In Rem/In Personam• Ship Arrest – Overview of the Procedure• Applicable Regulations• Application of Admiralty law to Offshore units

COLLISIONS AND SALVAGE• Collision• Salvage• Conflicts with Other Types of Operations

POLLUTION• The Legal Framework• The Compensation Regimes• Other Instruments in the Context

of Marine Pollution• Specific Regimes Applicable to Oil

Rigs and Other Offshore Structures


LAWS AND CONVENTIONS RELATING TO MARINE SURVEYING CONTINUEDModule 6

SHIPPING LAW AND THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY• Types of Contracts• Some Terms Common to all

Types of Contracts

CONTRACTS OF CARRIAGE AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS• Free On Board (FOB) and Cost,

Insurance, Freight (CIF) Contracts• Bill of Lading• The Hague and Hague-Visby Rules

CHARTERPARTIES• Different Types of Charterparties• Some Concepts Common to Charterparties• Voyage Charterparty• Time Charter• Demise Charter

THE LAW OF EVIDENCE• Legal Framework• Facts vs Opinion• Sanctions and Immunity• Procedure and Report• Use of Digital Evidence

In the seventh module we introduce and explain the different types of offshore survey which are commonly executed, how to complete these surveys, and then suggest the best means to report on the survey findings.

Learning Outcomes:• Explain the requirements of a

hull structural survey.• Describe the common findings

of hull structural surveys.• Identify and analyse structural

corrosion patterns.• Produce a professional, accurate

and detailed report.

Indicative Structure:SAFETY DURING OFFSHORE SURVEYS• What is Safety?• The Surveyor at Work• Inspection Process

TYPES OF OFFSHORE SURVEYS• Structures (Including In-water Surveys)• Substantial corrosion• Coatings• Machinery• Lifting Devices• Electrical Installations• Life-Saving Appliances (LSA)• Pollution Prevention• Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction• Radio Communications and

Navigation (Self-propelled Units)• Helicopter Facilities

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG• The Macondo Incident• Other Disasters

OFFSHORE SURVEYING PRACTICES AND EFFECTIVE REPORT WRITINGModule 7



SETTING UP A BUSINESS AS AN OFFSHORE SURVEYOR• Legal Structure• Sole Trader• Limited Companies• Limited Partnership and Limited

Liability Partnership• Unincorporated Association• Your Market• Organisational Structure

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION• Factors Affecting Selection of Materials• Classification of Materials• Thermo-mechanical Control Process Steel• Top Side Materials• Advanced Composite Materials

STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA• Classification of Offshore Structures• Loads on Offshore Structure• Operational Loads• Environment Loads• Conceptual Stages in Design• Design Regulations• Design of Structures• - Codes and Standards

DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS• Types of Metal Deterioration• High-temperature Corrosion• Corrosion in Offshore Industry• Detection of Metal Deterioration

and General Damage

WELDING ON-BOARD UNITS IN SERVICE• Classification Society Approval• Selected Materials

FAILURES OF OFFSHORE UNITS• The Worldwide Offshore Accident

Databank (WOAD)• Human Errors as Part of Failure

in Offshore Industry

PERIODIC AND NON-PERIODIC SURVEYS OF OFFSHORE FLOATING UNITS• Periodic Surveys of Offshore Floating Units• Non-Periodic Surveys of

Offshore Floating Units

INSPECTIONS OF OFFSHORE UNITS• Inspection and Surveys During Construction• Inspection and Surveys After Construction• Areas of Inspection• Structural Strength• Corrosion• Inspection Technology

DAMAGE REPAIR SURVEYS• Repairs and Alterations• Keeping the Continuous Costs of

Maintenance and Surveys Down• Diver Certification

COATINGS AND COATING CONDITIONS• Regulatory Requirements• Inspection and Repair of Coating Systems

CATHODIC PROTECTION METHODS IN OIL PLATFORMS• The Impressed Current Cathodic

Protection System (ICCP)• Dimensionally Stable Anodes (DSA)

REPORT WRITING• What is a Report?• Define What the Report Will be Used for• Set out the Type of Report• Layout Your Report• Define Your Data and Evidence• Make a Draft Report• Proofread Your Report, Edit Your

Report, Then Proofread it Again• Final Stage

OFFSHORE SURVEYING PRACTICES AND EFFECTIVE REPORT WRITING CONTINUEDModule 7




MARINE AND OFFSHORE SURVEYING AND INSURANCEModule 8

This module turns attention to insurance related to marine and offshore surveying. It considers the policies and parties involved and considers the continuous evolution of the sector, which is still, in comparison to the marine (ships) industry, in its infancy.

Learning Outcomes:• Explain the various insurance policies

utilised in the offshore industry.• Discuss the various parties involved

in offshore insurance.

Indicative Structure:HISTORY OF INSURANCE• Insurance• Marine Insurance• Cargo Insurance• Hull Insurance• Offshore Marine Insurance

TERMS OF INSURANCE• Underwriting (Evaluating the Risk)• Personal Injury• Difference Between Insurance and Assurance• Difference Between Life Insurance

and Life Assurance• Incoterms• Limitations of Liability• The International Convention on Limitation

of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC)• The International Convention on Civil

Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC)• Loss of Hire• Forum Shopping• Insurance Subrogation• Litigation• Dispute Resolution• Definition of a Floating Offshore Unit

CARGO• Carriage of Goods by Sea• Freight Demurrage• Sue and Labour Clause

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE• Transfer of Class Agreement (TOCA)• Paris Memorandum of Understanding

PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY (P&I)

OFFSHORE POLICY GUIDELINES TO POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS FROM THE P&I CLUBS• Cover for contractual liabilities• Poolable Cover• Knock-for-knock• Third Party Liabilities• Limitation of Liability• Co-assured• Contractual Extension Clause• Industry Standard Wordings• Types of Cover• Collision Claims• Liability• Wash Damage• Pollution• Stowaways• Fixed and Floating Object (FFO) Claims



MARINE AND OFFSHORE SURVEYING AND INSURANCE CONTINUEDModule 8

SALVAGE• Introduction• Total Loss• Average• General Average• Average• Towage Claims• Knock-for-knock Terms• Dispute Resolution

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM)• The Purpose of the ISM Code• Amendments to the ISM Code

SHIP INSPECTION REGIMES• Harmonised System of Surveys

and Certification

INTERACTION BETWEEN MARINE AND OFFSHORE POLICES• P&I Insurance• Hull & Machinery• Collision Liability• Striking• Letter of Undertaking (LoU)

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS• World Concerns in the Offshore

Insurance Industry

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IN-COMPANY TRAINING Distance learning, face-to-face workshops, webinars and blended delivery.



In this module we turn our attention to some core business management skills for surveyors who operate in the sector. It initially explores business planning before looking at understanding financial forecasts, business report writing, business development and financial terminology.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain business planning and produce an effective business plan.

• Analyse figures to produce financial forecasts.• Write a professional report.


EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANNING• Business Planning in Larger Companies• External considerations

ANALYSE FIGURES TO PRODUCE FINANCIAL FORECASTS• The Profit and Loss (P&L) Account• Balance Sheet• Cash Flow Statement

WRITING REPORTS• Typical Report Sections• Report guide

MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT• Starting a New Business• Developing an Existing Business• Bringing your New or Existing

Business to Market• Webinars• Producing a Business Plan

OBTAINING FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Bank Loan• Crowdfunding• Unconventional Sources

SURVEY REPORT WRITING• The Focus of the Report• Preparation and Information Required• Gathering Information – Time Management• Practical Preparation Required

PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY AND ITS STAFF• Risk Assessed Action• Insurance• Pensions• Additional Employment Benefits

FINANCIAL SKILLS FOR OFFSHORE SURVEYORS• Budgeting• Cash Flow• Management Accounts• Other Financial Statements• Income and Expenditure

UNDERSTANDING OFFSHORE CLIENTS’ REQUIREMENTS• Establishing Detailed Needs

PLANNING FOR STAFF OPERATING OFFSHORE

PRODUCTION OF ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PLANS• Total Lifecycle Asset Management

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) FOR OFFSHORE SURVEYORS

BUSINESS SKILLS FOR OFFSHORE SURVEYORSModule 9


OFFSHORE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONModule 10

It is a sad fact, but one that we must face up to, accidents happen. In this module we consider the investigation of accidents, how they are followed up, and how we learn from the results.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of official investigating bodies

• Discuss the requirements of accident investigations

• Explain the accident investigation process• Explain the purpose and objectives

of accident investigation


DEFINITIONS• Accident• Incident• Investigation• Human Injuries• Ship Accidents

THE BACKGROUND TO OFFSHORE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION• Purpose and Overview of the

Casualty Investigation Code• The Casualty Investigation Code – Definitions

THE CASUALTY INVESTIGATION CODE• The Role of Marine Safety Investigating States• The Role of Substantially Interested States• Mandatory Standards of the

Casualty Investigation Code• Recommended Practices of the

Casualty Investigation Code

CO-OPERATION OF INTERESTED PARTIES• Co-operation of Other Parties• Legal Rights of Surveyors• Surveyor as a Witness• Expert Witness

LEGAL RIGHTS OF WITNESSES WHEN BEING INTERVIEWED• Interviewing Witnesses• Casualty Investigation Code

INITIAL ACTIONS AND MANAGING THE INVESTIGATION• Initial Actions• Managing the Investigation

COLLECTING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE• Examples of Evidence Gathering• Personal Injury Incidents

ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE• Facts Not Opinions

ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMS• A System to Control Vessel Speed• Feedback Control Paradigm• Training Paradigm• A System to Communicate the Defects in

CPP Control to Allow Rational Decisions• Conclusions from the Use of Paradigms

HUMAN FACTORS• Open-ended Questions• Closed Questions• Inappropriate Types of Questions

THE COGNITIVE INTERVIEW (CI)• What is the Cognitive Interview?• The Cl Techniques

DEVELOPING CONCLUSIONS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

SYSTEMATIC NATURE OF INCIDENTS

• CASE STUDIES



CASE STUDYModule 11

The Case study integrates learning from across the course and applies it to a relevant situation. An example is the creation of a ten year survey plan for a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) unit, with the plan needing to be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate that the integrity of the FSO can be ensured over the plan period, and explain the reasoning behind the proposal.


• Diploma in Marine Surveying• MSc in Marine Operations• Diploma in Marine Accident Investigation• Diploma in Ship Superintendency• Diploma in Marine Engineering• Diploma in Maritime

Management & Leadership• Diploma in Oil, Gas &

Petrochemical Shipping• Certificate in Naval Architecture• Certificate in Marine Warranty Surveying• Certificate in Marine Consultancy

• MBA Shipping & Logistics• Certificate in Energy Efficiency in Shipping• Certificate in Marine Drilling• Certificate in Essentials of

Marine Surveying• Certificate in Alternative

Marine Survey Practices• Certificate in Shipping Business• LLM/Postgraduate Diploma

in Maritime Law• Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance

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Australian Maritime Authority

BAE Systems

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BP Shipping • Brittany Ferries

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Disney Cruise Line

DNV Petroleum Services

Dobson Fleet Management

Dolphin Drilling Ltd

Dominica Maritime Administration

Dubai Drydocks

Emirates Shipping Company

Everards

Exxonmobil

Fincantieri SpA

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Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd

Grenada Port Authority

Halliburton (KBR)

Halul Offshore Services Company W.L.L

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HM Customs and Excise

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IMS Ship Management

Inspectorate Testing Services Ltd

Interglobal Shipping Ltd

INTERMAR

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International Register of Shipping (INC)

International Telecom Group

Ireland Blyth Ltd.

Irene Mare

Irish Coast Guard

Irish Ferries Ltd

Irish Naval Service

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(Dubai Ship Docking Yard)

Kenya Ports Authority

KPMG

Lekven Shipping Ltd

Lloyd’s Register

Maersk Marine Services

Malta Maritime Authority

Marine Logistics and Surveys Ltd

Maritech Management Pvt Ltd

Maritime Administration of Latvia

Maritius Port Authority

Meridian Shipping

Metropolitan Police

Mideast Shipmanagement

Ministry of Defence (UK)

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Moss Marine Construction Ltd

National Maritime Safety Authority

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Nordic Tankers A/S

Norfolkline Shipping B.V.

North of England P&I Association

Oceania Cruises

Offshore Marine Services

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Pacmarine Servises Pte Ltd.

P&O Ferries

Panama Canal Authority

Pandi General Surveyors

Petroships Pte Ltd, Singapore

Port Authority Jamaica

Port of London Authority

RNLI

Rolls-Royce Naval Marine

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Navy

Royal Caribbean Lines UK Ltd

Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Satarzs Investment Company

Saudi Arabia Coast Guard

Seafarers International Research Centre

Selene Ltd

Serco

Shell Tankers

Sierra Leone Maritime Administration

Steamships Ltd

Stena Line UK

Surface Tension Ltd

T.S.Hammas Nig.Ltd

Tanzania Ports Authority

Technip UK Ltd

TECTO

Teekay Shipping Ltd

The Shipowners Protection Ltd

Tidewater Marine International

Topaz Marine

TORM

Trident Offshore Ltd

Tritec Marine Consultants Ltd

US Shipping Partners

V-Ships Ltd

Vanuata

Vertech Group

PET Ltd Maritime Authority

Wallenius Marine

Watson Farley & Williams

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Norway) AS

Wilson Ship Management AS


DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING OF OFFSHORE UNITSWHO WE ARE

ABOUT LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy was born from Lloyd’s List.

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is the trusted brand for professional development, working with leading academic and industry bodies to provide accredited education and training where it is much needed.

We are stepping up investment in new learning management platforms, improved content and learner resources to enhance your experience and ensure maximum reward for the investment you make in your future.

We continue to research new topics to provide you with the qualifications needed for a successful career; supporting a safer, cleaner and more efficient shipping industry for decades to come.

We look forward to welcoming you onto one of our programmes.

WHY TAKE A LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY COURSE?

• Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection

• Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study

• Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors

• Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training

• Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge

• Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs

ASSESSED AND AWARDED BY NORTH KENT COLLEGE

North Kent College is a major UK college based on the River Thames providing further and higher education in the south east of England. The College caters for more than 4,500 students across two main campuses, with a wide variety of academic and vocational courses, as well as professional education and training via short courses, part-time study or distance learning. Full-time and part-time higher education programmes and foundation degrees are delivered via a partnership with the University of Greenwich.

The National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College is widely recognised within the maritime industry for providing sector-specific training within high quality industry-standard facilities.

The College is committed to helping students to achieve their ambition – whether they wish to gain their first job, achieve high-level professional qualifications, change career or prepare for their next promotion. The College takes pride in working in partnership with industry to provide the correct mix of knowledge and practical skills that are required to sustain the workforce.

North Kent College is a partner of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy in delivering this course and manages assessment, quality assurance and the award of the professional development Diploma.

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