This course is intended for marine engine officers and electrical officers. It is designed to provide basic understanding of the design, principle and safety requirements in handling Marine High Voltage installation onboard ships.

 The aim of this course is to give seafarers responsible for the safe control and management of high voltage power systems the essential education and training in high voltage installations to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part in Table A-III/2 of STCW Code.

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, participants should be able to gain practical understanding on the following:

• manage high voltage operations on board a ship,
• explain the high voltage system and the maintenance of distribution capability
• identify, faults within a high voltage system and reconfigure the system to maintain supply.

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:  
This course essentially deals with the following subject and training areas:

1. High Voltage Technology & Shipboard Safety

• High Voltage Fundamentals
• Arrangement HV Installations
• Elect Hazards with HV
• Safety Regulations and Permits
• PPE
• HV Test Instrument
• Requirement for Test and Maintenance Works
• Risk Management
• Safety Precautions

2. Maintenance & Testing in High Voltage Installations

• High Voltage Switchgears
• Circuit Breakers
• Earthing of line and release of key
• Draw out of HVS breaker
• Control of Voltage Tester
• Earthing of reefer transformers
• Earthing of shaft motor and belonging equipment

Entry Requirement / Target Group:

ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP:
Entry to this course is open to all engineer officers as well as electricians