Training

Further to the success of the conduction of the on-line course “Engine Department Introductory Course” last year, Institute of Seatransport will be holding the 2nd round of the course online in 2021.

Date: 26th May 2021 to 28th July 2021 (10 Consecutive Wednesdays)Time: 18:30 PM – 21:30 PMCourse fee : $4,000 per participant

“MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related) under ProTERS”

– successful applicants will be refunded 80% of the fees for completing pre-approved courses/examinations, subject to a cap of $18,000. No entry standard is required, however, those working in the field of Ship’s Owning, Ship Management, Broking, Port agency or Operating vessels are highly recommended. Online Registration link: https://forms.gle/RhfP2yEf57iNZ6vV8Please submit your application before or by 19th May 2021.

Topics:General Introduction to Engine Room and Machineries in relation to ship on 26 May 2021 (Wednesday):• – Layout – Engine Room , Engine Control Room, Steering Room, BoilerPropulsion on 2 June 2021 (Wednesday):• Main Engine• Drive Shaft• Propeller• Bearing SystemShip Control on 9 June 2021 (Wednesday):• Steering gear – Hydraulic System – Rudder – TelemotorAuxiliary Machinery (I) on 16 June 2021 (Wednesday):• Fuel Oil System• Bunkering, sampling method etc• Lub oil system• Cooling system – sea water – fresh waterAuxiliary Machinery (II) on 23 June 2021 (Wednesday):• Electricity Generation System – Generators – Emergency Generator – Batteries – UPS –• Electricity Distribution System• Pneumatic System – Air start, Pneumatic actuators, Valves• Ventilation systems Hotel Services / Life Support on 30 June 2021 (Wednesday)• Domestic Water system – Hydrophors, Water Generation• Sewage / waste water handling system• Food – Galley + Refrigeration + Garbage + Incinerator• Air conditioning + Heating systemPollution Prevention Systems / MARPOL requirements on 7 July 2021 (Wednesday)• Bilge Water System• Waste Oil System• OWS – Incinerator• Sewage Systems• Ballast & Air PollutionSafety systems on 14 July 2021 (Wednesday)• Fire fighting system – Sea water, CO2, Fixed Foam, Sprinklers• Prevention – Construction , Design, Detection systems• Flooding – bilge alarmsDeck Machinery on 21 July 2021 (Wednesday)• Hatch covers• Winches / Windlass / Anchors• CranesManning, Watchkeeping and Maintenance on 28 July 2021 (Wednesday)• What to monitor?• What do watch keepers do?• What is UMS• Maintenance – Planned / Condition / Breakdown; requirements, limitations• Drydocking

INSTRUCTOR : SHARAD GUPTAFICS, FIMarI(I), MIMarEST, MHKIMT, CEng Chartered ShipbrokerSharad brings nearly 25 years of maritime experience with him. Having started as a shipboard engineer in 1995 with Chevron Transport Corporation, he rose to the rank of Chief Engineer before settling ashore in 2006 with Mediterranean Shipping Company as a Technical Superintendent. While progressing through the shore-based career in a technical role, Sharad worked on developing and expanding his skill-set. In 2012, he was awarded the Membership of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. In 2017, he also completed an Executive Leadership Programme with Stanford University, California. A firm believer in Hong Kong’s potential to become even more important on the maritime map of the world, Sharad has been an active participant in the HK Maritime Week, a regular teacher at ICS Preparatory Course as well as a guest faculty with the MPPF Classes for budding mariners in HK. Sharad is also a regular contributor to maritime publications and a regular speaker at industry seminars.