COURSE OVERVIEW:

Marine Maintenance Planning and Reliability is a strategic program designed to optimize the performance and lifespan of both shipboard machinery and port infrastructure. This course examines the evolution of maintenance strategies, moving from reactive "run-to-fail" models to sophisticated Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM). It provides a technical framework for managing the complex assets found in the maritime sector, including propulsion plants, container cranes, and automated terminal equipment.

The scope of this training involves the detailed use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track asset health and plan work orders. Participants will explore the principles of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), vibration analysis, and thermography as tools for early fault detection. The program emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

Coverage includes the logistical challenges of spare parts management, dry-dock planning, and the coordination of maintenance during short port stays. The course addresses the human element in maintenance, focusing on competency, safety during complex repairs, and the prevention of maintenance-induced failures. By mastering these reliability techniques, maritime professionals will be equipped to reduce operational downtime, lower lifecycle costs, and ensure compliance with class and statutory requirements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Distinguish between Preventive, Predictive, and Corrective maintenance.
2. Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) for critical assets.
3. Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on maritime systems.
4. Utilize CMMS software for effective work order management and tracking.
5. Apply Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) techniques like oil analysis.
6. Interpret vibration and thermographic data to identify early faults.
7. Calculate and analyze reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, Availability).
8. Develop comprehensive dry-docking and major overhaul specifications.
9. Manage the logistics of the spare parts inventory and global supply chain.
10. Oversee the maintenance of specialized port equipment like STS cranes.
11. Audit maintenance records for compliance with IMO and Class standards.
12. Implement "Root Cause Analysis" (RCA) to prevent recurring failures.
13. Lead a maintenance team with a focus on safety and resource efficiency.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Technical Superintendents, Chief Engineers, Port Engineers, Maintenance Managers, 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.