COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Inspection, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Marine Structures course is an engineering-focused program designed to extend the service life of aging coastal and offshore assets. This course examines the degradation mechanisms of steel, concrete, and timber in the aggressive marine environment, including carbonation, chloride ingress, and galvanic corrosion. It provides a technical framework for assessing structural integrity and implementing modern restoration techniques.

The scope of this training involves the use of advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and underwater inspection technologies to map structural defects. Participants will explore the design of repair strategies, ranging from cathodic protection and jacketed piles to specialized epoxy injections and carbon fiber reinforcement. The program emphasizes the transition from reactive patching to a holistic rehabilitation approach that considers the environmental load and future operational requirements of the structure.

Coverage includes the management of repair projects in the intertidal zone, the logistics of underwater welding, and the selection of high-performance marine coatings. The course addresses the structural analysis required before and after rehabilitation to ensure safety and compliance with international building codes. By combining material science with structural engineering, this course equips professionals with the expertise to revitalize piers, jetties, breakwaters, and offshore platforms.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the primary causes of deterioration in marine concrete and steel.
2. Conduct systematic visual and technical inspections of maritime assets.
3. Utilize NDT tools like Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement and Half-cell Potential.
4. Evaluate the structural significance of cracks, spalling, and section loss.
5. Design effective repair solutions for piles, beams, and deck slabs.
6. Implement cathodic protection systems to mitigate galvanic corrosion.
7. Oversee the application of specialized marine repair mortars and grouts.
8. Manage underwater repair activities, including commercial diving tasks.
9. Execute pile rehabilitation using FRP jackets and concrete encasement.
10. Select and verify the application of high-durability marine coatings.
11. Develop long-term structural maintenance and monitoring plans.
12. Audit the quality of repair works against international engineering standards.
13. Formulate cost-effective rehabilitation versus replacement strategies.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Civil Engineers, Structural Superintendents, Port Maintenance Managers, Marine Surveyors, and Asset Integrity Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.