Maritime Further Education

Shipping skills

Medium Voltage Switching Authorisation

Objectives

To reach special skills in handling of such equipment

Contents

• Overview of electrical installations on ships
• Safety aspects
• Causes of accidents, statistics, faulty operations
• Rules / ordinances / regulations
• Authorisation for switch operation
• Dangers and effects of electricity
• Behaviour in case of electrical accidents
• Management policies and procedures
• Stay and work in electrical installations
• Work nearby electrical parts
• Personal safety equipment / tools (PSE)
• Demands on MV installations on ships
• Network protection and components
• Fault finding in MV installations
• Structure of a MV ship network
• Key interlock system for safe isolation
• Organisational structure during isolation
• Switching communication and guideline
• Practical exercises
• Insulation measurement in MV systems

Facts

Duration: 3 days | Language: English and German | Target group: chief engineers, engineers, electrical officers | Costs: on appointment | Availability: upon request