Dynamic Positioning Maintenance Kongsberg K-POS
Objective
Provide participants with knowledge of how to identify and exchange faulty units with spares from stock on board to bring the Kongsberg K-POS system back into operation. Participants will also gain sufficient knowledge of the system documentation so that they can perform correct periodic maintenance and ease communication with Kongsberg Maritime service personnel when assistance is needed.
This course complies with the requirements of IMCA document M117 section 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9.
“They should hold formal, appropriate, current qualification to an approved STCW convention standard and should have attended a manufacturer’s/supplier’s training course on any integrated Dynamic Positioning (DP)/power
management control system.”
Participants
The course is designed for marine engineers and ETO’S who are responsible for the on-board maintenance of K-POS dynamic position equipment.
Course Content
Training is delivered in partnership, using experienced instructors from Perth Simulation Centre (PSC) and Kongsberg Maritime. The course provides operational understanding of all K-POS system components to enable effective on-board maintenance.
Theory and Practical
- Introduction to DP technology and principles.
- System arrangement and DP class requirements.
- Cable layout on own vessel.
- General information, sensors, position reference systems, thrusters, power.
- Main functions and practical use.
- Analysis and interpretation of DP trends.
- Operator station, function, backup/restore, alarm system.
- Process station, function, system interface, network, practical exercise.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance.
Course Pre-requisites
Participants must have a general knowledge of electronics and computer-based control systems
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets, procedures, and safety information as provided to operators. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms. The course is
delivered in English.
Assessment & Competency Achievement
There is no formal assessment carried out at the completion of the course. 100% attendance and participation in the course is required. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Training on completion of the course.
Course Duration
5 Days:
Day 1 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 2 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 3 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 4 8:30am to 4:30pm
Day 5 8:30am to 3:00pm
Number of Participants
Minimum 4 participants
Maximum 6 participants
Course Fee and Additional Service Costs
$8,810.00 + GST
This course fee includes lunch, and morning tea at the center.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
Course participants are required to agree with the Term and Conditions of enrolment. These terms and conditions are available on request from Perth Simulation Centre staff.