[PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: Interested in taking the ABS "Classification of Submersibles" course?

[irox <irox@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi,

since I didn't get any takers on this, I'll rephrase the question.

Why aren't you taking this course?

Cheers!
  Ian.

-----Original Message-----
>From: irox <irox@ix.netcom.com>
>Sent: Jun 24, 2010 2:02 PM
>To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
>Subject: Interested in taking the ABS "Classification of Submersibles" course?
>
>
>Hi,
>
>The American Bureau of Shipping runs a course called:
> "Classification of Submersibles".  
>
>I've include the course description/highlights below.  The course
>is a two day course, it will cost $1000 per person and be taught
>in Huston, Texas.  If you are (seriously) interested in taking the
>course, please contact me off list, please include a list of time
>frames you can take the course.  We need a minimum of four people (so
>I am looking for three others - although we can accommodate more).
>Once we have enough people signed up I will schedule the course with ABS.
>
>If I don't find enough people I still plan on taking the course some
>how.  ABS offered to try and get me into the course being taught to
>the Navy, but it clashes with this years psub convention.  I might
>be able to get in on another Navy course (yet to be scheduled) later
>this fall.
>
>Thanks,
> Ian.
>--
>
>Course:
> Classification of Submersibles     (REG015)
>
>
>Course Objectives and Benefits
>------------------------------
>
>This course is intended to enhance participants’ familiarity with
>submersible design concepts, the requirements of the ABS Rules for
>classification of submersibles and relevant industry standards.
>This includes review of the factors that must be considered in
>designing a system and specifying the components for compliance
>with the ABS requirements.
>
>Course Highlights
>-----------------
>
> * Introduction
> * Engineering aspects of
>    o Pressure Hull and Exostructure
>    o Windows and Viewports
>    o Piping and Life Support Systems
>    o Electrical Systems
>    o Buoyancy - Emergency Ascent and Stability
>    o Fire Fighting
>    o Navigation and Communication Equipment
>    o Propulsion Systems and Steering Equipment 
> * Surveys during construction
> * Surveys after construction for maintenance of classification throughout service life
>    o Periodical surveys
>    o Unscheduled surveys 
>
>Who Should Attend
>-----------------
>
>System designers, site teams and owners technical and maintenance engineers.
>




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