COURSE OVERVIEW:

Technical Report Writing for Marine Engineers and Superintendents is a specialized communication course designed to bridge the gap between technical discovery and management decision-making. This course examines the art of documenting complex mechanical failures, dry-docking progress, and shipboard audits with clarity and precision. It provides a technical framework for structuring reports that are objective, evidence-based, and legally defensible.

The scope of this training involves the mastery of "Root Cause" documentation, the use of "Technical Nomenclature," and the presentation of "Data and Trends." Participants will explore the mechanics of writing "Executive Summaries" that capture the attention of stakeholders and "Condition Assessment Reports" (CAP) for aging assets. The program emphasizes the role of the writer in translating "Oily Rags and Steel" into professional "Proposals and Claims."

Coverage includes the techniques for taking "Photographic Evidence," the management of "Variation Claims" in shipyard reports, and the avoidance of "Ambiguous Language" in safety investigations. The course addresses the nuances of "E-mail Etiquette" for superintendents and the legal implications of technical disclosures. By focusing on both structural logic and linguistic accuracy, this course equips marine professionals with the expertise needed to produce reports that drive action and protect the company’s interests.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Identify the core principles of effective technical communication.
2. Structure a "Formal Technical Report" for maximum readability.
3. Write clear "Executive Summaries" for senior management.
4. Document "Machinery Failures" using systematic logic and RCA.
5. Utilize "Technical Illustrations" and data charts to support findings.
6. Avoid common "Grammar and Syntax" errors in engineering reports.
7. Manage "Objectivity" and avoid emotional or speculative language.
8. Create "Dry-docking Reports" that track budget and progress.
9. Draft "Insurance Claims" that provide clear technical substantiation.
10. Execute "Audit Reports" that are constructive and action-oriented.
11. Manage the "Peer Review" process for critical technical documents.
12. Utilize "Standard Templates" for consistent fleet-wide reporting.
13. Lead the "Technical Team" in maintaining professional documentation standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Chief Engineers, Technical Superintendents, Marine Surveyors, HSEQ Officers, and Technical Managers.

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.