MAR4/OS4 – The Safe Operation of Marine/Offshore High Voltage Power Systems (Full High Voltage Authorisation)

Description

This course provides an understanding of marine/offshore high and low voltage power systems including statutory regulations, safe operation, protection and fault diagnosis on a wide range of power equipment. It enables candidates to perform advanced HV switching operations on marine/offshore HV networks up to and including 15kV and prepare them for HV authorisation in accordance with their company’s safety rules/regulations. It includes both classroom theory and practical exercises. Upon completion, candidates will be assessed to a competency level suitable for switching and issuing documents for work on all types of circuit.

What you will learn

• Electrical hazards and precautions
• UK and International Marine health and safety regulations
• Understanding the arc blast hazard
• Operational and safety features of switchgear
• Arrangement of marine high voltage systems and switchrooms
• High voltage safety rules
• Key safes and multihasp systems
• Test equipment for proving dead
• Operational procedures
• Earthing of marine systems
• Application of electrical protection on marine power systems
• Control and synchronisation of generators
• Practical exercises