Ship New Constructions Training Course
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship New Constructions Training Course | 17 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 | Register |
| Ship New Constructions Training Course | 04 Oct 2026 | 08 Oct 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | $ 4,500 | Register |
Ship New Constructions Training Course
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship New Constructions Training Course | 17 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 |
| Ship New Constructions Training Course | 04 Oct 2026 | 08 Oct 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | $ 4,500 |
Introduction
A "Ship New Construction Course" teaches the technical aspects, management, and regulations for building ships, covering everything from design principles, materials, and hull structures to shipyard practices, quality control, inspections (hull, machinery, sea trials), and contract management, essential for owners' representatives, surveyors, and engineers to oversee new builds from design to delivery. Courses range from basic fundamentals (parts, stability, terminology) to advanced site supervision, focusing on class/statutory compliance, project control, and practical skills for managing shipyard operations.
Objectives
- Fundamentals: Ship parts, terminology, materials, basic stability, structural components, and design principles.
- Shipyard Practices: Fabrication methods, welding, hull construction, machinery installation, and workshop testing.
- Project Management: Site team roles, contracts, scheduling, quality control, reporting, and communication.
- Regulatory Compliance: Classification society rules, statutory requirements, plan approval, and international standards.
- Inspections & Testing: Hull inspections, machinery tests, sea trials, and final delivery procedures.
- Cargo Systems: Cargo hold preparation, stowage, ventilation, and handling of different cargo types (for relevant vessels).
Training Methodology
Participants to this training course will receive a thorough understanding on the subjects covered by the course outline with the trainer utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Course methodology includes professional schematics, videos, case studies surrounding the topic which will enable the participants to have an in-depth understanding of the topic as well as practical skills to implement the learning into real life strategies.
Who Should Attend?
- Shipowners' new construction teams, supervisors, and project managers.
- Marine surveyors and quality assurance personnel.
- Naval architects, marine engineers, and shipyard personnel.
- Deck officers upgrading their qualifications (e.g., Able Seafarer to OICNW).
Course Outline
The course covers a range of technical content including:
- Steel preparation, fabrication and block erection
- Typical defects in steel ship construction
- Basic non-destructive testing
- Main engine installation
- Shaft alignment
- Rudder and propeller fitting
- Electrical installation and testing
By the end of this course you will be able to
- Oversee key stages of the new build process
- Understand the processes concerned, and ask pertinent questions when required
- Evaluate the situation critically
- Contribute more effectively to ship new construction projects
- Help safeguard your company’s capital investment.

