Marine Coatings
5 Days /40 Hours, includes Written Exam & Hands-on Skills Assessment
Cost: $995, Non-Member $1,195
Credits: 3.8 CEU’s
Written Exam Retake Fee - $100
Contact Dee Boyle to schedule
412.281.2331, Ext 2202 • boyle@sspc.org
Course Description
A five-day fundamental training program that covers the practical aspects of the selection, specification and use of coatings in a safe, effective, and economical manner to protect structures in harsh marine environments.
Course Content
-Introduction to Marine Coatings
-Elements of Marine Corrosion
-Coating Fundamentals
-Marine Coating Systems
-Antifouling Coatings
-Surface Preparation
-Coating Application
-Quality Management
-Coating Failures
-Assessing Marine Corrosion
-Safety and Environmental Issues
Structures Covered
-Ocean Vessels (Blue/Deep Water)
-Inland Vessels (Coastal, Brown Water, Shallow Draft)
-Offshore Structures
-Coastal Marine Structures
Other Areas Covered
-New Construction Painting
-Maintenance Painting
-Dry Docking
-Crew Maintenance
-Ride-Along Painting Crews
-The use of world-wide standards in the marine industry
Benefits of Attending
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the nature of corrosion in the marine environment.
- Describe the world-wide standards and organizations pertinent to marine coatings.
- Identify the coating materials used in marine environments.
- Employ proper coating application practices to protect marine structures.
Course Format
Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual that includes a glossary of terms, references for additional reading, and copies of relevant handouts, standards, and regulations.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. To receive a certificate and CEU's, you must attend all 40 hours of the course and attain a 70% or better score on the exam.
Who Should Attend
Contractors, engineers, inspectors, consultants, facility owners, technical services and sales reps. |
