Hull and Structures
Hull Inspections for Superintendents
This two-day course builds a practical understanding of how to structure and carry out an owner's hull inspection and maintenance program in alignment with the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP).
- 2 days
- Virtual Class
- Course code C-AIS007
About this Course
This two-day course builds a practical understanding of how to structure and carry out an owner's hull inspection and maintenance program in alignment with the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP). Participants learn to identify critical structural areas, apply effective inspection techniques and document hull conditions systematically to support periodic surveillance and ongoing maintenance planning.
What you'll Learn
- Explain the purpose and structure of a hull inspection and maintenance program aligned with ABS HIMP.
- Identify critical hull structural areas requiring periodic surveillance.
- Apply inspection criteria and planning methods for effective hull inspections.
- Use appropriate inspection techniques to assess hull condition.
- Recognize key safety practices, including confined space entry considerations.
- Apply zoning methodology to organize inspections.
- Grade structural condition and identify defects consistently.
- Prepare inspection reports that support maintenance planning and follow-up actions.
Who should Attend
This course is for professionals involved in vessel maintenance, repair planning and drydock execution, including those who serve as marine inspectors, surveyors or superintendents, oversee vessel repair periods, shipyard coordination or maintenance planning, support technical, operational or project management aspects of drydocking or participate in contract review, repair scope development or post-drydock reporting make risk-informed decisions.
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