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New Courses: Offshore

Hazardous Areas

This course provides an insight into the development of hazardous areas on ships and offshore assets. It is intended that the participant becomes aware of the common principles behind the various codes and standards and how failing to address hazardous area issues early in the design can lead to problems with suboptimal solutions later. More

Classification of Drilling Systems

This course is intended to benefit participants through enhanced awareness of compliance requirements with the ABS Guide for the Classification of Drilling Systems (CDS) for new construction and throughout service life.  Drilling systems and equipment designed and manufactured in accordance with the main body of this Guide will comply with the applicable requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (API). More

Classification of Submersibles

This course is intended to enhance participants’ familiarity with submersible design concepts, the requirements of the ABS Rules for Classification of Submersibles and relevant industry standards. More

Classification of Diving Systems

This course is intended to enhance participants’  familiarity with the requirements of the ABS Rules for Classification of Diving Systems. This includes a review of the factors that must be considered when designing an ABS Classed Diving System and specifying the components to achieve compliance with the ABS Rule requirements.  More

New Courses: Shipowners

Train  the Trainer (USCG Accepted)

This course is intended to address the requirements of STCW Part B-I/6 – “… instructors and assessors are appropriately qualified and experienced… in instructional techniques” and the Level 4 requirements of TMSA Element 2 to “… promote appropriate interpersonal skills training. Courses include subjects such as … presentation skills …”  More

Effecting Cultural Change: Key Factors

This course is intended to aid shipowners in drawing attention to key factors in managing the marine business environment and developing a professional organization. Its’ objective is to aid in the process of changing company culture. The course brings into .. More

New Courses: Shipbuilders

Fundamentals of Structural Assessment for Floating LNG Terminals

This course is intended to introduce participants to the concept and practical application of the ABS structural assessment procedure applied to Floating LNG Terminals (loading, offloading and/or production) with a view to enabling self-execution of the assessment.  The procedure and software .. More

Ship Fabrication: Welding and Radiography

This course is intended to provide a review of the welding processes and radiography processes associated with the fabrication of steel ships from the perspective of the classification society. It introduces … More

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