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OFFSHORE ROV PILOT COURSE (NON-IMCA)

This 2-week course is designed for individuals intending to work in the inshore underwater inspection industry. Potential career paths include:

Ship inspections, Dam and bridge inspections, Port inspections, Water tank inspections, Search and rescue operations, Crime scene investigations, Film and documentary production, Aquaculture, Environmental surveys of reefs

Course Overview

The Inshore ROV Pilot Course is tailored for learners seeking to enter the inshore ROV industry. The course will cover, Port and harbor inspections, Ship hull inspections, Dam and bridge inspections, Tank and ballast tank inspections, Crime scene investigations, Fishing boat inspections, Accident investigations, Sewage tank inspections, Power plant inspections, and Search and rescue missions. The simulator missions are specifically selected to enable learners to perform these tasks with precision.

Objectives

The goal of this training program is to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to perform their duties effectively and efficiently according to international standards. This training will help learners gain expertise in underwater robotic operations in line with offshore project requirements.

Learner Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Validity

Unlimited.

Duration

2 weeks.

Training Program ModulesTheory
1. Introduction to ROVs
2. Types of ROVs
3. Applications of ROVs
4. Basics of Electricity
5. AC/DC Current
6. Transformers
7. Brushless DC Motors
8. Voltage, Amperage, and Resistance
9. Basic Electric Circuits
10. Short Circuits and Earth Faults
11. Single Phase and Three Phase Power Supply
12. Lithium-Ion Batteries
13. Sonar Theory

Practicals
1. How to Use a Multimeter
2. How to Use an Amp/Clamp
3. Soldering Wires with Heat Shrink/Electrical Splicing
4. Wire Crimping
5. Soldering Wires on DB-9 and DB-15 Connectors

Simulator Missions
1. Swimming Pool Mission
2. Lake Search and Rescue Mission
3. Sewage Tank Inspection
4. Crime Scene Inspection
5. Power Plant Inspection
6. Fallen Shipping Container Inspection
7. Super Tanker Inspection
8. Harbor/Port Inspection
9. Municipal Sewer System Inspection
10. Mooring Anchor Inspection
11. Helicopter Crash Black Box Recovery

BLUEROV2 ROV Practical Flying
1. Introduction to BLUEROV2
2. Pre and Post-Dive Checklists
3. Setup and Launch Procedures
4. Roles of Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring, including Tether/Cable Management
5. Communication Between Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring
6. Swimming Pool Missions Using a Grabber Arm to Pick Objects

Theory and Practical Assessment
1. Theory Exams (Multiple Choice Questions)
2. Practical Lab Work Assessment
3. Simulator Mission Assessment
4. Practical ROV Flying Assessment
5. Ingenuent Inshore ROV Pilot Certification

This revised structure enhances clarity and corrects any errors, making it easier to understand and engaging for potential learners.

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