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Training programs offered under
NUSI Saksham Initiative

Zero Cost Courses

Subsidised Courses

Training programs offered under NUSI Saksham Initiative

Zero Cost Courses

Pumpman Skill Enhancement Training (PMET): 10 Days

Safety & Hazards on Tankers (Static Discharge).
Role of Pumpman and Tanker Construction.
Component of Pipeline, Types of Valve & Gasket making.
Tanker Cargo and Ballast Operation (Principles and Practical).
Tank Cleaning Machines (Principles & Practical).
Types of Pumps (Principles & Practical).
Work Ethics
Basic Lathe & Welding Skill, Use of Measuring & Other Workshop Tools.

Basic of Corrosion Control & Painting (BCCP): 02 Days

Corrosion principles and safe handling of paints and associated materials.
Surface preparation using abrasive blasting, hydro blasting and power tools.
Coating system/paint application & technical data of paints & MSDS.
Enclosed space entry precaution for paint application & techniques.
Uses & maintenance of airless spray painting equipment.

Basic Welding Skill & Certification Program (BWCP) (3G): 06 Days

Health & safety issues associated with welding and hot working, with specific reference to the hazards/risks and precautions to be observed while working on board vessels.
Familiarization and overview of welding machines, their operations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification record (PQR) and welder performance qualification (WPQ).
Practical training in welding work on plates/pipes, including SMAW processes up to 3G qualification.
Weld defects-causes, identification and rectification. Basic Non- Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and remedial actions to be taken for the prevention of welding defects.
Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) certification is subject to passing the radiography test of welding.

Lathe & Welding Skill Training (LWST): 06 Days

Overview of lathe and welding machines and their operations.
Safety aspects, types, characteristics, maintenance troubleshooting associated with lathe and welding machines.
Machining skills on the lathe, including facing, turning, threading, taper turning, boring, knurling, drilling, parting and step turning.
Welding in SMAW processes to develop proficiency ranging from 1G to 4G and 1F to 4F positions (depending on entry-level skill).
Measuring equipment for machined and welded jigs, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Gas cutting and brazing.

Deck Rating Skill Training (DRST): 06 Days

Safe working on board (hazard and risk assessment).
Permit to Work System, and life-saving and fire-fighting systems.
Bridge watchkeeping, steering and lookout duties.
Refresher on basic seamanship, mooring and surface preparation for painting.
Cargo, crane work & ISPS requirements on board.
Basic carpentry, plumbing and use of tools.
Electrical safety and use of power/pneumatic tools.
Elements of social responsibility on board.

Engine Rating Skill Training (ERST): 06 Days

Safe working on board (hazard and risk assessment).
Life-saving and fire-fighting systems and permit to work.
Engine watchkeeping, maintaining logbook & oil record book.
Electrical safety & safe use of hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
Enclosed space entry, toolbox talk and handling emergencies on board.
Safe bunkering operations and gasket making.
Operation & maintenance of engine room machinery, including different types of valves, pumps, generator cylinder head mountings, air compressors & purifiers (theory and practical).
Overhauling of pumps, engine head, compressor and purifier.
Elements of social responsibility on board.

Hydraulic Driven Submerged Pumps (FRAMO): (Basic - 02 Days, Advanced - 03 Days)

Basic concepts of hydraulics and centrifugal pumps. Components of hydraulic systems and their representative symbols in circuit drawings.
Speed control valve - operation.
Advantages of using submersible pumps on commercial tankers.
Description of a typical hydraulic-driven submersible pump system with all its components, their purpose and pump design, including safety devices/emergency overrides.
Cargo pump performance curves (HQ curves).
Various cargo operations using a hydraulic-driven submerged pump system.
Basic troubleshooting during operations, purging routines and analysis of results.
Use of portable pumps in emergencies and related precautions.
Practical demonstration of operating a hydraulic-driven submersible pump system during loading/discharging/stripping/purging, etc.
Planned and breakdown maintenance of FRAMO pumps.

Offshore To Main Fleet Bridging Course - Deck/ Engine (OBCD / OBCE): 06 Days

Understanding of steering orders and compass points; steering systems including emergency steering systems.
Substantial hands-on steering practice in open and congested waters.
Basics of bridge watchkeeping and cargo-related emergencies.
Soft skills aspects, including the importance of mental health.
Power tools and safe practices while handling power tools, including hydro- blasting and spray-painting machines; permit-to-work systems and best practices for rope care.
Enclosed space procedures (theory + mock-up practicals).
Introduction to the Maritime Labour Convention.
MARPOL (handling spills, SOPEP, SMPEP, garbage management, etc.).
Cargo systems of different types of main fleet vessels and basic operations on main fleet crane simulator.
Basic bridge equipment familiarisation (assisting OOW for lookout duties).
Briefing on pilot ladders, combination ladders and accommodation ladders. Mooring and anchoring best practices and safety during the same.
Boilers, incinerators, and hot wells - basic working and usage.
Introduction to ballast water treatment systems, inert gas generator and fresh water generator.
Propulsion types, including various fuels and a brief idea on scrubbers.
H.O. purifier, two-stroke/four-stroke engines (theory + practical).
Maintenance aspects of machinery.

Subsidised Courses

Advance Welding Skill & Certification Program (AWCP) (6G) (LR Class Certification): 12 Days

Health and safety issues associated with welding and hot working.
Various welding techniques, their characteristics and working principles, associated tools and measuring equipment.
Basic understanding of welding procedure specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).
Practical training in welding work on plates/pipes, including SMAW processes up to 6G qualification.
Weld defects - causes, identification and rectification. Basic non- destructive testing (NDT) techniques and remedial actions to be taken for prevention of welding defects.
Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) certification will be issued by Lloyd's Register, subject to passing the radiography test of welding.

NUSI - FOSMA Pumpman / Fitter Skills Development Induction Program (PFIP): 08 Weeks

Safety and hazards on tankers (static discharge).
Role of pumpman and tanker construction.
Components of pipelines, types of valves and gasket making.
Tanker cargo and ballast operations (principles and practical).
Tank cleaning machines (principles and practical).
Types of pumps (principles and practical).
Work ethics.
Overview of lathe and welding machines and their operations.
Safety aspects, types, characteristics, maintenance and troubleshooting associated with lathe and welding machines.
Machining skills on lathe, including facing, turning, threading, taper turning, boring, knurling, drilling, parting and step turning.
Welding in SMAW processes to develop proficiency ranging between 10 to 4G and 1F to 4F positions (depending on skill at entry level).
Use of measuring equipment for machining, making of jigs for pipe welding, including non-destructive testing (NDT).
Plasma cutting, gas cutting and brazing.

Structural Marine Fitter Training (SMFT): 06 Weeks

Lathe and welding machines and their operations, including safety aspects, types, characteristics, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Machining skills on the lathe, including facing, turning, threading, taper turning, boring, knurling, drilling, parting and step turning.
Welding in SMAW processes to develop proficiency ranging from 10 to 4G and 1F to 4F positions (depending on skill at entry level).
Use of measuring equipment for machining and making of jigs for pipe welding, including non-destructive testing (NDT).
Plasma cutting, gas cutting and brazing.

Plasma Arc Cutting Training (PACT): 02 Days

Safety precautions during PAC.
Process and theory of PAC (gases used, system components and types of arc).
Practice of PAC for gouging, straight cut, square cut, V-shape cut and circle cut (manual).

Offshore Crane Operator Induction Course (COPI): 05 Days

Crane terminology
Roles and responsibilities
Crane cabin control
Crane strength and stability configurations
Safety devices and operational limitations
Wire rope construction and use
Maintenance and inspection requirements
Safe lifting operations
Hands-on practice sessions

Crane Operator Personnel Transfer Training (COPT): 03 Days

Crane terminology
Personnel transfer system
Risk assessment
Simulator exercises

Offshore DP Courses

Basic (DPBC): 05 Days

Introduction and basic concepts of DP
Components of DP
Types and equipment classes of DP
Position reference systems and various sensors used in DP
Operational activity planning
Failure modes, effects and critical analysis
Thruster, manoeuvring and power management systems
Basic DP operation and control modes
DP bridge procedures

Advanced (DPSC): 05 Days

Operational activity planning
Position reference systems and various sensors used in DP
DP systems and equipment classes
Thrusters, manoeuvring and power management systems Heading, motion, and environmental sensors
DP control modes
DP vessel operation - advanced
DP system alarms and DP failures

Revalidation (DPRC): 05 Days

Position reference systems
DP system types and equipment classes
Capability plots, footprint plots, consequence analysis and failure mode effects and analysis
DP bridge procedures and sensors
ASOG-TAM-CAMO (Operational activity planning)

Vessel Maintainer (DPVM): 05 Days

Types of DP vessels
DP class/equipment classes - IMO guidelines and classification society rules
The power system of a typical DP vessel
Bus-tie requirements per IMO/Class/FMEA
Electrical systems and cabling
Power management system custom setups and IMO DP equipment class 2/3 requirements
Position reference sensors
Planned maintenance system

Training programs offered under NUSI Saksham Initiative

Zero Cost Courses

Subsidised Courses

Zero Cost Courses

Pumpman Skill Enhancement Training (PMET): 10 Days

​Safety & Hazards on Tankers (Static Discharge).

Role of Pumpman and Tanker Construction.

Component of Pipeline, Types of Valve & Gasket making.

Tanker Cargo and Ballast Operation (Principles and Practical).

Tank Cleaning Machines (Principles & Practical).

Types of Pumps (Principles & Practical).

Work Ethics

Basic Lathe & Welding Skill, Use of Measuring & Other Workshop Tools.

Basic of Corrosion Control & Painting (BCCP): 02 Days

Corrosion principles and safe handling of paints and associated materials.

Surface preparation using abrasive blasting, hydro blasting and power tools.

Coating system/paint application & technical data of paints & MSDS.

Enclosed space entry precaution for paint application & techniques.

Uses & maintenance of airless spray painting equipment.

Basic Welding Skill & Certification Program (BWCP) (3G): 06 Days

Health & safety issues associated with welding and hot working, with specific reference to the hazards/risks and precautions to be observed while working on board vessels.

Familiarization and overview of welding machines, their operations, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Basic understanding of welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification record (PQR) and welder performance qualification (WPQ).

Practical training in welding work on plates/pipes, including SMAW processes up to 3G qualification.

Weld defects-causes, identification and rectification. Basic Non- Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and remedial actions to be taken for the prevention of welding defects.

Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) certification is subject to passing the radiography test of welding.

Lathe & Welding Skill Training (LWST): 06 Days

Overview of lathe and welding machines and their operations.

Safety aspects, types, characteristics, maintenance troubleshooting associated with lathe and welding machines.

Machining skills on the lathe, including facing, turning, threading, taper turning, boring, knurling, drilling, parting and step turning.

Welding in SMAW processes to develop proficiency ranging from 1G to 4G and 1F to 4F positions (depending on entry-level skill).

Measuring equipment for machined and welded jigs, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

Gas cutting and brazing.

Deck Rating Skill Training (DRST): 06 Days

Safe working on board (hazard and risk assessment).

Permit to Work System, and life-saving and fire-fighting systems.

Bridge watchkeeping, steering and lookout duties.

Refresher on basic seamanship, mooring and surface preparation for painting.

Cargo, crane work & ISPS requirements on board.

Basic carpentry, plumbing and use of tools.

Electrical safety and use of power/pneumatic tools.

Elements of social responsibility on board.

Engine Rating Skill Training (ERST): 06 Days

Safe working on board (hazard and risk assessment).

Life-saving and fire-fighting systems and permit to work.

Engine watchkeeping, maintaining logbook & oil record book.

Electrical safety & safe use of hydraulic and pneumatic tools.

Enclosed space entry, toolbox talk and handling emergencies on board.

Safe bunkering operations and gasket making.

Operation & maintenance of engine room machinery, including different types of valves, pumps, generator cylinder head mountings, air compressors & purifiers (theory and practical).

Overhauling of pumps, engine head, compressor and purifier.

Elements of social responsibility on board.

Hydraulic Driven Submerged Pumps (FRAMO): (Basic - 02 Days, Advanced - 03 Days)

Basic concepts of hydraulics and centrifugal pumps. Components of hydraulic systems and their representative symbols in circuit drawings.

​Speed control valve - operation.

Advantages of using submersible pumps on commercial tankers.

Description of a typical hydraulic-driven submersible pump system with all its components, their purpose and pump design, including safety devices/emergency overrides.

Cargo pump performance curves (HQ curves).

Various cargo operations using a hydraulic-driven submerged pump system.

Basic troubleshooting during operations, purging routines and analysis of results.

​Use of portable pumps in emergencies and related precautions.

Practical demonstration of operating a hydraulic-driven submersible pump system during loading/discharging/stripping/purging, etc.

​Planned and breakdown maintenance of FRAMO pumps.

Offshore To Main Fleet Bridging Course - Deck/ Engine (OBCD / OBCE): 06 Days

Understanding of steering orders and compass points; steering systems including emergency steering systems.

Substantial hands-on steering practice in open and congested waters.

Basics of bridge watchkeeping and cargo-related emergencies.

Soft skills aspects, including the importance of mental health.

Power tools and safe practices while handling power tools, including hydro- blasting and spray-painting machines; permit-to-work systems and best practices for rope care.

Enclosed space procedures (theory + mock-up practicals).

Introduction to the Maritime Labour Convention.

MARPOL (handling spills, SOPEP, SMPEP, garbage management, etc.).

Cargo systems of different types of main fleet vessels and basic operations on main fleet crane simulator.

Basic bridge equipment familiarisation (assisting OOW for lookout duties).

Briefing on pilot ladders, combination ladders and accommodation ladders. Mooring and anchoring best practices and safety during the same.

Boilers, incinerators, and hot wells - basic working and usage.

Introduction to ballast water treatment systems, inert gas generator and fresh water generator.

Propulsion types, including various fuels and a brief idea on scrubbers.

H.O. purifier, two-stroke/four-stroke engines (theory + practical).

Maintenance aspects of machinery.

Training programs offered under
NUSI Saksham Initiative

Safety & Hazards on Tankers (Static Discharge).

Speed control valve - operation.

Use of portable pumps in emergencies and related precautions.

Planned and breakdown maintenance of FRAMO pumps.

Process and theory of PAC (gases used, system components and types of arc).

Wire rope construction and use

Safe lifting operations