Hatch Covers - Masterclass (Antwerp)

Date to be announced

Course name Hatch Covers - Masterclass
Training objective The IMCS TRAINING ACADEMY developed an in-depth training program in cooperation with Mr SAM PIPANO, who has more than 25 years experience with hatch cover design, maintenance and repair.
During our 2 day course, you will expand your knowledge on hatch covers, enabling you to apply in day to day ship operations.
You will obtain a more profound knowledge and understanding on a wide variety of hatch cover related subjects and practical approach to hatch cover repairs
Prerequisites Familiar with the English language, both spoken and written
Duration 2 days
Trainers Sam Pipano + Walter Vervloesem (FNI)
Course format PowerPoint – DVD/video – workshops
Course language English
Supporting information Course syllabus + book “Hatch Cover Inspections” by W. Vervloesem (FNI), published by the Nautical Institute
Pre-course training Relevant experience with hatch covers OR having completed the SDT-IMCS Hatch Cover Course - Level 1
Max. number of delegates 12
Target group/delegate profile Inspectors, surveyors, superintendents, hatch cover repair personnel/service engineers, shipyard personnel, ship’s staff
Venue Hilton Old Town
Groenplaats 32
2000 Antwerp - Belgium
Cost Public training : 1150 EUR/person (excl. VAT)

Unless otherwise mentioned on the (pro-forma) invoice, the full amount of the (pro-forma) invoice is payable prior to the course’s start date.
All local bank charges are for delegate’s account.

In-house training : organised at lump-sum cost in function of number of candidates and location of the training. For details please contact us on training@imcs.be.
KMO Portefeuille / SME e-wallet Only for companies in the Flemish region : save upto 30% on your training cost - registration number DV.O247789
Certification An IMCS Training Academy certificate + a certificate of Continuous Professional Development of the Nautical Institute will be issued at the end of the course
Registration Please fill out the registration form or send an email with the participant’s name, company details, email address and mobile phone number to training@imcs.be
Registrations are made on a first entered (and paid), first booked basis.

Day 1 Day 2

08.15 – 08.30 registration/morning coffee
08.30 – 08.45 welcome and introduction to the training course
08.45 - 10.00 hatch cover main components
10.00 – 10.30 coffee break
10.30 - 12.00 repair procedures (sealing) - workshop 1
12.00 - 13.00 lunch
13.00 - 15.00 repair procedures (mechanical-hydraulic)
15.00 - 15.30 coffee break
15.30 - 17.30 drydock planning
17.30 – 18.00 debriefing - closing training day 1

08.15 – 08.30 registration/morning coffee
08.30 – 08.45 welcome and introduction to the training course
08.45 - 10.00 hydraulic functions & simulation exercise
10.00 – 10.30 coffee break
10.30 - 12.00 problem solving - workshop 2
12.00 - 13.00 lunch
13.00 - 15.00 dealing with common mistakes
15.00 - 15.30 coffee break
15.30 - 17.30 combination exercise & group discussion
17.30 – 18.00 debriefing – certificates of attendance - end of course