Courses

Bargemaster / Jacking Engineer on Jack-up barges

STC B.V. is a full subsidiary of

the STC-Group and provides

training to all professions in the

world of shipping, ports, port

related industry, intermodal and

multimodal transport and

logistics as well as consultancy

and operational research within

these fields. The STC-Group

utilizes state-of-the-art simulators

and a highly skilled and

experienced staff. Most activities

are tailor-made to the specific

requirements of the customer.

Many offshore construction operations require the use of a stable platform to

perform activities like foundation and wind farm installation. Self-elevating

platforms, both non-propelled and self-propelled jack-up barges, provide

such a flexible and safe working environment. The jack-up barge industry is

set to grow significantly as investments in offshore (renewable) energy

generation increases. Efficiency and safety depends greatly on the knowledge,

skills and competences of the persons in charge of managing the operation

of the jack-up barge, such as positioning and the jacking process of the

platform.

STC B.V. provides a training program which is based on guidelines from both the industry and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The course ‘Marine Operations of Jack-up Barges’ is based upon IMO resolution A.891(21) regarding the recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units. Furthermore the industry is close-ly involved through the International Jack-up Barge Owners Association (IJUBOA). Industry guidelines have been developed by the IJUBOA and are laid down in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) which form the core of the course.

This course fulfils the need to develop skills and knowledge within jack-up barge utilising companies. The offshore industry requires more and more proof of the use of competent personnel on board when tendering for a project. This course offers your company a competitive advan-tage as it can be used as proof for such training demands. Also persons in charge for procuring and contracting jack-up equipment can enhance their know- ledge through this course to understand jack-up barge operations which opens the way to achieve offshore construction projects successfully.

Marine Operations of Jack-up Barges

Courses

Bargemaster / Jacking Engineer on Jack-up barges

Lloydstraat 300 Port number 2303024 EA RotterdamThe NetherlandsP.O. Box 631403002 JC Rotterdam The NetherlandsT +31 10 44 86 000F +31 10 44 86 020

Wilhelminakade 701Port number 12473072 AP RotterdamThe NetherlandsP.O.Box 512903007 GG RotterdamThe NetherlandsT +31 10 48 66 654F +31 10 48 46 071

Course available at STC B.V.

The marine operations of jack-up barges

The course is targeted at persons who have the ambition to become a jacking engineer or barge master or managers which are in charge of employing jack-up equipment. Persons already working in the field (such as captains and officers) or those who are new to these working surroundings are welcome to apply for this course.

As the course is set up in a modular order, together with you we will determine which module will benefit you the most. Each module is focussed on a specific function which plays an important role in the process of utilising a jack-up barge: Captains / officers Jacking Engineer Barge Master Contract and Procuring Managers of organisations employing jack-up barges

Flexibility

The course has a modular setup and can be adjusted to the requirements of each individual client. As the offshore industry is at times challenging with regards to oppor-tunities, planning and resources, starting dates and duration can be tailored to your wishes to offer you the required flexibility and assistance with preparing the arrange-ments Course objective

The course objective is to provide partici-pants with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of jack-up barges construction, safety, terminology used to describe the hydrostatic and stability characteristics of floating bodies with respect to mobile offshore units / self-ele-vating units.

Topics covered in the course

The topics covered in the course are accord-ing to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) of the IJUBOA. The following NOS are now the official industry standard of compe-tence and knowledge:

Prepare the jack-up barge for offshore operation Transit the (non-propelled) jack-up barge to and from the operational site Position and re-float the jack-up barge Maintain the stability and effectiveness of the jack-up barge at the operational site

Typical topics covered are:

Introduction and design of jack-up barges Jack-up barge jacking systems Stability of jack-up barges Navigation Transit towing operations Station keeping, Mooring and DP Site Specific Assessment (SSA) Jack-up barge elevated operations Emergency procedures

Teaching method

The training consists mainly of theoretical lessons alternated with discussions.

Qualification information

The course is set up and maintained according to the NOS of the IJUBOA. When the course is successfully completed a certificate of attendance will be awarded to the participant. A competence logbook can be requested from the IJUBOA organ-isation to log the competences build up in practice.

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