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ABB Marine & Ports Training Enhanced

H884 Azipod® Vessel Operation Onboard Training

One- or two-day ABB Marine Academy onboard workshop for deck and engine personnel on twin-Azipod® cruise vessel operation in normal and special conditions, tailored to vessel and crew.

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Description

H884 – Azipod® Vessel Operation Onboard Training is an ABB Marine Academy workshop delivered onboard for management and operational level (STCW) deck and engine personnel, covering twin-Azipod® cruise vessel operation in normal and special operating conditions.

Course details

  • Duration: 1 or 2 days
  • Venue: onboard the customer's vessel
  • Student profile: Azipod® vessel deck personnel and marine engineers at management level
  • Prerequisites: none; can serve as a refresher after simulator-based Azipod® Vessel Operation training at operational or management level

Learning outcomes

Operational principles of Azipod® with regard to vessel safety, passenger comfort, environmental and economic requirements, operating efficiency and maintenance needs.

Topics

Content is finalized according to the needs of the owner and participants, and may include:

  • Propulsion system behaviour in various situations
  • System functionalities, power plant and potential malfunctions
  • Vessel resource management and communication between bridge and engine room

Methods

Practical presentations and discussions in a training room, and hands-on exercises using the ship's bridge equipment.

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