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Introduction to Small Craft Surveying

Learning Outcomes:

Define a small craft
Identify the characteristics of a small craft
Identify what parties are involved in the small craft industry
Know what regulatory bodies and organisations are involved in the small craft industry
Identify small craft types.

Introduction to the maritime small craft industry (*define what a small craft is and when it is pleasure, or commercial / commercial recreational craft, number of small boats / work boats)
Introduction to Parties involved in the small craft sector
Types of contracts
Regulatory & Statutory bodies and Organisations
- Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  - Structure
  - MGN
  - MSN
  - MEPC
- International Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
- International Labour Organisation (ILO)
- SCMS Society Consulting Marine Engineers & Ship Surveyors
- YBDSA: The Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association
- RYA
- Overseas (America, Australia, Europe, Middle East, Far East & Africa)
- Classification Societies
- Port State Control (PSC)
- International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- Flag State
- Coastal State
- Inland waterways (Examples for Germany France Australia and UK)
- Charitable bodies
Small Craft Service types

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Naval Architecture for Small Craft

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the term “Naval Architecture”
Identify the extent of involvement with Naval Architecture expected of a Small Craft Surveyor
Explain why knowledge of Naval Architecture is important to the Small Craft Surveyor

Introduction to small craft naval architecture
Small Craft types
- Mono-hull
- Multi-hull
- Materials
- High-speed craft
- Light ships
Areas of operation (UK Chart only )
Basic buoyancy & stability introduction
Strength-giving structural components
Principal dimensions
- Frame numbering
- Scantlings
- LOA, LBP, Load Line Length, Registered Length
- Gross tonnage, Net tonnage, Dead weight,
- Displacement
Primary and secondary Small Craft structures
External coatings
Watertight and weathertight integrity
Supporting structure for deck equipment
Engine power curves and propulsion curves
Rudder designs and Types

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Small Craft Engineering & Systems

Learning Outcomes:

Explain why design review is an important aspect of marine engineering
Identify and discuss the main components of an engine
Explain the design of, and fittings included in, a compressed air system
Discuss fuel tank filling and venting arrangements
Explain why lubrication oil systems on small craft are seldom complex

Introduction to small craft engineering
Types of engines and components
Water Heaters / Boilers
Compressed Air System
Fuels and fuel systems
Lubricants and lubricating systems
Cargo Systems
Ballast System (emergency systems throughout)
Bilge Systems (emergency systems throughout)
Exhaust systems
Domestic systems
Electrical and lighting systems (emergency systems throughout)
Design review and equipment approval
Fire Fighting systems (emergency systems throughout)
Steering Systems (emergency systems throughout)
Propulsion systems (emergency systems throughout)
Communication systems (emergency systems throughout)
Refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation
ISO standard requirements (ISO standards Kitemark & Wheel Mark)
Deck machinery and equipment
Starting systems (*air, Batteries and hand)
Controls & Monitoring systems (rev counters remote gauges etc…)

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Stability of Small Craft

Learning Outcomes:

Explain the concept of stability in small craft
Understand the effects of weather / sea state & wind on stability
Discuss stability at dry docking and undockings

Introduction of stability and buoyancy of small Craft
Intact stability
Damage stability
Survivability
Stability book
Down flooding angles
Stability criteria including free surface effect
None-approved Modification
Inclining experiments (*IACS Recommendation 31)
Freeboard and Draught
Load line assignment
Metacentric height
VCOG
LCOB
VCOB
GZ
KM / KB
Effects of cargo
Effects of weather / sea state & wind (*sail effect)
Stability at dry docking and undocking (* on/off blocks)

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Small Craft Surveys and Repairs

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the role of the small craft surveyor
Understand the various surveys available (e.g. towing surveys, condition surveys, coating surveys)
Explain the difference between approved modifications & non-approved modifications

Role of the small craft surveyor
- Difference between a survey, inspection, auditing and consulting
Use of third parties during survey
Types of surveys
- Documentation reviews
- Pre-purchase
- Damage surveys
- Fitness for purpose
- Insurance policy surveys
- Towing surveys
- Condition surveys
- Hull structure including bottom
- New construction surveys
- Machinery surveys
- Class Surveys
- Equipment surveys
- Coating surveys ((* good, fair & poor defections (light ships)) External / Internal Coatings)
- Pollution prevention (Waste management section of survey)
- Life Saving appliances surveys
- Specialist: Radio installation survey, compass, NDT, destructive testing
- Code of practice surveys
- Assisting accident investigators
Common areas to check (*damage examples)
Regulations
- Minimum manning requirements
- Mandatory equipment
Approved Modifications & Non-Approved Modifications
Deck equipment

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Survey Management and Reporting

Learning Outcomes:

Understand how to prepare for a survey and know what information to gather beforehand
Explain how to conduct a survey
Discuss how to write an effective survey report

Preparing for a survey
- Information to gather before a survey
  - Location
    - Drydock / afloat
  - Hazards (*Including confined space but talk about under safety)
  - Visas / Travels & Health arrangements
  - Dock security clearance (ISPS)
  - Ship Security clearance (ISPS)
  - Who are you working for
  - Agents
  - Responsibility for safety
  - Understanding trading arrangements
  - Third parties entitled to information / confederal clauses / legally privileged information (More under surveyors and Law)
  - Other agencies including Class & PSC etc.
- Terms & Conditions
Parties involved
How to conduct a survey
- Opening meetings /closing meetings
- Threats
- Bribes
- Interacting with crew members / owner representatives
- Suspending refusing and abandoning a survey
- What to do if you find observations and deficiencies & raising recommendation
Report writing
- Presentation
- Style
- Technology
- Disclosure, non-disclosure
- Negligence
- Prejudice and non-prejudice reports
- Scrutiny and cross examination
- Clients influence of reports
Survey Equipment & Usage (*PPE to point to safety of surveyors)

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Health & Safety for Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:

Explain who has responsibility for surveyor’s safety and understand the issue of
Learn how to carry out risk assessments
Explore the various health and safety issues in surveying e.g. confined spaces, working at height, ship-to-ship transfer

Maritime safety introduction
Responsibility for surveyor’s safety / transfer of responsibility
PPE
Safety on the dock / Port and other work areas
Working at Heights (*IACS Recommendation 78 & 136)
Working over water
Confined space entry (*IACS Procedural Requirement R No.37 and Recommendation 72 )
Hazardous materials including asbestos (*IACS Recommendation 130)
Shock / electrical
Overhead cables
Movable objects
Risk assessments (*IACS Recommendation 141 & 127)
Dangerous cargo
Engulfment
Slips trips and falls
Vibration (*IACS Recommendation 132)
Noise
Dock side traffic
Lifted cargo / dropped objects
Environment / weather, extremes of heat and cold
Unsafe access
Rotating machinery
Pressurised systems
Fumes
Aggression
Ship to ship transfer (*IACS Recommendation 134)
Working with equipment under test
Sea trial
Use of small boats / rafts for survey (*IACS Recommendation 39)
ms

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Marine Law relating to Surveying & Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the influences of international regulations on national law
Know how regulations are enforced
Enforcement of international regulations
Discuss the relationship of the surveyor with the legal profession

Surveyor's Terms & Conditions
Influences of international regulations on national laws
Enforcement of international regulations
Intervention by law enforcement agencies / solicitors and courts
The relationship of the surveyor with the legal profession

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Marine Insurance for Surveyors

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the role P&I clubs play in marine insurance
Explain how third party liability insurance works in practise
Discuss how to deal with claim disputes

P & I Clubs
H & M Clubs
Insurance companies
Re-insurance companies
Professional indemnity insurance for surveyors
Third party liability insurance
Employers liability insurance
Other insurances
UK Insurance Act 2015
Dealing with insurance claims for a client
Dealing with claim disputes (*latest Northern damage to dock / case study)

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Business Skills for the Surveyor

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the various types of marketing used in business
Explore the role quality management plays in business
Discuss how to write an effective business plan

Setting up a business introduction
Understanding the differences between different types of companies and organisations
Marketing
- Target audience
- Types of Marketing
  - Traditional publications
  - Electronic
  - Online web presence and social media
  - Search Engines
  - Monitoring
  - Person to person / business to business
  - Campaigns
Business plan
- Assets
- Personnel
- Finances
- Short-term planning / long-term planning
Tax (*corporation tax, VAT etc. in different countries)
Registering for VAT or CIF / Tax equivalent in various countries (*America, France, Netherlands, UK Australia
International banking
Quality management systems
Time management
Available assistance (*Grants / DTI Exporting Advice)
Communication

SPECIALIST MODULE - A

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Inland Waterways and Canal Craft

Learning Outcomes:

Analyse the application of the rules, codes and directives for inland waterway and canal craft
Identify the construction and materials used
Explain the gas systems and ventilation used on inland waterways and canal craft

Regulations
Initial details
- Craft details
- Craft type
- Survey location and conditions
- Craft history
Construction and materials
Areas of anticipated hull and stern gear problems
Safety equipment
Machinery spaces
Fuel systems and storage
Fresh water and heating systems
Sewage disposal arrangements
Mooring equipment
Control systems
Gas systems and ventilation

SPECIALIST MODULE - B

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Power Leisure and Sail Leisure Vessels

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the procedures for preparing and carrying out a survey of power and sail leisure vessels
Describe how a surveyor should conduct a survey for each of the types of hull structure
Evaluate how a damage survey should be conducted

How a survey is carried out
The practical work of surveying
Setting up a survey
Construction materials
Dismantling and opening up for a survey
The hull
The deck and deck fittings
Interior components
Machinery
Spars, rigging and sails
Dinghies
Problems and common mistakes
Helpful hints
Illustrations of defects found when surveying
Types of surveys
Damage of surveys

SPECIALIST MODULE - C

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Fishing Vessels

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the rules, codes and directives that apply fishing vessels including work equipment regulations
Identify the different hull structure for fishing vessels
Analyse how regulations relating to lifting gear apply to fishing vessels
Describe the piping arrangements on fishing vessels

Construction and materials
Fishing methods
Regulations
Health and safety
Risk assessment
Lifting operations and lifting equipment
Work equipment
Pipe work
Noise, vibration, carcinogenics and mutagens and working height

SPECIALIST MODULE - D

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Small Commercial Craft

Learning Outcomes:

Analyse the construction and materials used on small commercial craft
Describe the various vessel types and the uses that fall into the category of small commercial craft
Identify the propulsion, machinery, mooring and safety equipment used on small commercial craft
Describe the requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods

Construction
Special purpose vessels (tugs, pollution control, pilot vessels etc.)
Health and safety
Lifting and towing gear
Standards
Fire insulation and fire fighting equipment
Safety equipment
Survey regimes
Areas of operation
Dangerous goods
Materials
Propulsion

Diploma in Small Craft Surveying

Aimed specifically at surveyors of small commercial and leisure vessels - training course by distance learning

Starts 20 April 2021

Delivered by tutored distance learning

During the course you will study the following modules:

A broad and comprehensive range of core modules coupled with a detailed specialist module makes this course ideally suited to the aspiring small craft surveyor."

G Freeman,

During the course you will study the following modules:

A broad and comprehensive range of core modules coupled with a detailed specialist module makes this course ideally suited to the aspiring small craft surveyor."

G Freeman,

Apply before 19 February 2021 for a 10% discount!