HVA512 STCW High Voltage Vessel Systems - Operational
Electrical
A course by
NMIT
Gain the theoretical knowledge and safety principles for working with high voltage (>1000V) installations on board ships and prepare for operational responsibilities in marine electrical power plants over 1,000V.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
Core skills this course teaches
Define high voltage in marine environments
State that more than 1000V is usually called high-voltage.
Purpose and use of high-voltage installations on ships
State how and why high-voltage installations are used on board ships.
Identify typical high-voltage levels at sea
State what voltages are mostly used as high voltage on board ships.
What You're Signing Up For
This course equips students with the knowledge and safety principles necessary for working with high voltage vessel systems (over 1,000V). It covers operational responsibilities in a marine electrical power plant and meets the requirements of STCW 1978 as amended, A-III/1. Students will understand the configuration and operating principles of high voltage installations on board sea vessels.
Course Content
- Definition of high voltage in maritime context
- Use and application of high-voltage installations on board ships
- Common voltages classified as high voltage at sea
- Types of equipment/installations: generator, distribution board, motors
- Characteristics/features of high-voltage vs. low voltage installations
- Earthing via resistor and earthed neutral systems
- Indications of earth faults in high voltage systems
- Safety precautions for working on high voltage electrical equipment
- Remote operation procedures to maintain safe distance
What you need to know first
A passport photo must be provided or emailed prior to course commencement.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Maritime
Marine Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Operational roles in marine electrical power plants (>1,000V)
Maritime engineer
Shipboard electrical officer