Presentation
This training course describes the classification and statutory certification processes and provides an overview of the class and statutory surveys.
Objectives
On completion of the training, students will be able to:
Understand the classification process and get familiar with classification terms, definitions and rules.
Understand the process of Statutory Certification and get familiar with Statutory Certification terms.
Know the scope of Classification and Statutory Certification
Program
Module 1 – Classification
History of classification
History of Bureau Veritas
Classification Societies and IACS
Definitions
Scope of classification: Classification tasks, responsibilities of other parties, classification certificate, request for intervention, surveyor's intervention, operation and maintenance of ships, flag and port state control inspections
Classification notations: Class symbols, construction marks, service notations, navigation and operating area notations, additional class notations
Classification process: Assignment of class for new buildings, classification after construction, class reassignment, maintenance of class
General principles of surveys: Survey procedure, definitions, survey preparation and conditions for surveys, terminology
Survey types: Class renewal surveys, other periodical surveys, occasional surveys
Suspension and withdrawal of class
Scope of surveys: Annual surveys, intermediate survey, class renewal survey, bottom survey, tailshaft survey, boiler survey
Module 2 – Statutory Certification
History of statutory conventions
Definitions
International conventions: SOLAS, COLREG, Load Lines, MARPOL, AFS, BWM
Recognitions and authorisations
IMO RO Code
Statutory surveys
Periodicity of statutory surveys
Survey findings
Types of statutory certificates
Issuance of statutory certificates
Certificate
On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:
Certificate of Introduction to Class and Statutory Surveys awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
The Certificate of Introduction to Class and Statutory Surveys, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.