Presentation
This training course provides general information on the ship’s propulsion system and its main components, the Rules’ requirements for design and survey of propeller and shaft installations, the requirements and methodology for the assessment on board of shaft alignment, and an overview of tailshaft survey requirements.
Objectives
On completion of the training, students will be able to:
Know the main propulsion shaft components
Understand the design requirements for propellers and propeller shafts
Get familiar with the arrangements and installation on board of propellers and propeller shafts
Understand the main requirements for shaft alignment
Understand the survey requirements for propeller shafts and other propulsion systems.
Program
Main components of propulsion shafting
Design and construction of propulsion shafting
o Rules requirements
o Shaft alignment software
o Documentation to be submitted
o Materials
o Couplings
o Scantlings
o Lubrication system
Arrangement and installation – Shaft alignment
o Alignment calculation
o Shaft alignment sighting
o GAP and SAG method
o Bearing loads
o Alignment checking after chocking
Material tests, workshop inspections and testing, certification
Propellers
o Classification requirements
o Propeller types
o Geometry of propeller
o Materials
o CPP control system
o Arrangement and installation
o Testing and certification
Tailshaft surveys
o Survey schemes
o Periodicity
o Scope of surveys for traditional propeller shafts
o Scope of surveys for other propulsion systems
Certificate
On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:
A Certificate of Propeller and Shaft Installations, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
The Certificate of Propeller and Shaft Installations is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.