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Hull and Structures

Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP): Qualified Inspector

This three-day course prepares participants to perform hull inspections in support of the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP).

  • 3 days
  • Virtual Class
  • Course code C-AIS008
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About this Course

This three-day course prepares participants to perform hull inspections in support of the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP). Designed for full-time owner employees serving as qualified inspectors, it builds practical knowledge of hull structure behavior, inspection planning, damage recognition and reporting requirements.

What you'll Learn

  • Explain the purpose and requirements of the ABS HIMP.
  • Recognize loads imposed on hull structures through vessel operations.
  • Describe how hull structures respond to operational loads.
  • Identify critical structural areas and common in-service failures.
  • Interpret shipyard drawings to support inspection planning.
  • Apply zoning methodology and inspection criteria.
  • Grade structural conditions using established criteria.
  • Plan and conduct effective hull inspections.
  • Follow essential safety practices, including confined space entry awareness.
  • Enter inspection data and support accurate reporting using ABS Nautical Systems Hull Inspection software.

Who should Attend

This course is for full-time owner employees designated to perform HIMP inspections, as well as others involved in hull inspection and maintenance activities, including those who conduct or support visual examinations of vessel hull structures, participate in hull maintenance planning, inspection reporting or structural condition assessment, or manage inspection teams responsible for inspection execution and follow-up.

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