Unique electrical power management courses running this summer
In a proactive move to address the ever present possibility of blackouts at sea, Portsmouth based VT Flagship has designed and is now delivering courses for Electrical Power Management and Emergency Distribution (EPMED) and Electrical Power Management for Operators and Watch Keepers (EPMOW).
From a Portsmouth location, the four day Advanced EPMED has been developed for senior engineers or maintainers working with, or on, any ship's switch boards (IEP included) who need more advanced knowledge in order to increase their competency and problem solving skills. It takes place in both classroom and on an electrical switchboard simulator, and since its pilot course in January 09, has been refined and developed to meet and exceed industry expectations.
As any mariner knows, blackouts at sea can occur and aside from loss of propulsion, dealing with frightened passengers who are liable to panic - especially if the incident takes place at night - is not a situation which any crew wants to find themselves within. The cost of extended blackouts can be extensive and far outweigh the initial training investment.
The new three day EPMOW has been designed to show operators and watch keepers how stepping back from the switchboard can speed up the solution. It all sounds fairly straightforward, but deconstructing incident patterns into small chunks allows the engineers a better understanding of how automatics work.
Alex, a second engineer from a crude oil tanker, recently attending the course said "It's an excellent opportunity to refresh your knowledge on the electrical side of a ship. It will help communicating issues with the electrical officer onboard. It offers a practical, realistic experience in dealing with a range of scenarios that could happen on the ship and the equipment is excellent as is the opportunity to work in small groups."
The Electrical Power Management and Emergency Distribution (advanced EPMED) costs £850 (exc VAT) and the Electrical Power Management and Emergency Distribution (watch keepers and operators) costs £650 (exc VAT). Places are filling fast so for more information call 023 92 339149 or go to http://www.vtflagship.co.uk.
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