Vehicle propulsion module training
PUBLIC CONCERNED
Seagoing personnel involved in vessel operation
PREREQUISITES
Completion of the CREwWIND online module (free of charge), presentation of the training completion certificate issued at the end of the module. Connection address: http://crewwind.wind-ship.fr/
OBJECTIVES
– To gain a thorough understanding of the various shipboard technologies developed for cargo ships, and in particular their operation, adjustment and maintenance.
– To understand the new risks associated with the use of very large rigs and sails.
– Know how to plan a route and a voyage to optimise the efficiency of the propulsion system.
DURATION
From 12 to 16 May
40 hours of training
REFERENCE
No regulatory reference
TRAINING LOCATION
12 – 13 May: ENSM Nantes
14 May: Pornichet
14 to 16 May: ENVSN Quiberon
NUMBER OF TRAINEES
Minimum: 16 trainees
Maximum: 16 trainees
PROGRAM
Day 1: Knowledge and choice of technology, maintenance, safety at height
Day 2: Routing, polar optimisation, choice of route
Day 3: Practice with rigid rigging from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, safe manoeuvres. Then transfers to Quiberon
Days 4 and 5: Practice in Quiberon, ship balance, positioning on the water, strategic choices and routing, hydrodynamics, safety manoeuvres.
Lectures and practical sessions, followed by practice on sailboats and demonstrators.
SUPERVISORS
Christophe VANHORICK, ENSM
Pierre CHIFFOLLEAU, ENSM
Far Wind
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
D-ICE Engineering
ENVSN Quiberon
END OF COURSE TEST
Yes, assessment of trainee attendance
END-OF-COURSE CERTIFICATE
Yes
RATE
1,100 per trainee * subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
-ENSM does not cover the cost of transport to and from the course venue. Trainees must arrange their own transport between course sites.
-Accommodation and catering costs are not included in the price and are the responsibility of the trainee.
Contacts
Booking and information:
T. +33(0)9 70 00 03 22 or +33 (0)6 64 49 13 56
Mail: cemafor@supmaritime.fr
Pierre Chiffolleau, lecturer in Nautical Sciences and the Construction, Safety and Operation of Merchant Ships, comments:
“As a teacher and committed observer of developments in the maritime sector, I fully welcome the ENSM’s initiative in launching its course dedicated to veal propulsion. It comes at a key time for maritime transport, where operational performance must now go hand in hand with energy efficiency and environmental transition.
Designed to meet the real needs of shipowners, sailors, design offices and engineers, this course will enable you to master the most recent propulsion technologies, while integrating them into the actual operation of a ship. The course combines theory, strategic analysis and practical application in the field, offering a complete immersion in the world of wind-assisted cargo ships.
Supervised by experts in the sector, trainees acquire in just a few days :
An in-depth technical understanding of onboard wind-powered systems: rigid rigging, automated sails, maintenance and adjustments.
A command of the safety issues specific to this new equipment, particularly when manoeuvring or working at height.
The ability to optimise routes and fuel efficiency through polar analysis, weather routing and strategic route planning.
The great strength of this training lies in its practical and operational approach: after an initial learning period on the Chantiers de l’Atlantique site, trainees continue their training under real conditions in Quiberon. There, they put into practice what they have learned: navigation adjustments, balance of the vessel, choice of route, hydrodynamics, safety manoeuvres. These are all situations in which they can immediately transfer their knowledge to the real world.
At the end of the 5 days, a certificate from ENSM officially recognises the skills acquired. But beyond the diploma, the trainees leave with real professional added value. For sailors, it’s new, practical skills that can be put to use on board. For shipowners, it’s a guarantee that they will have trained crews, capable of making the most of the solar-powered systems to reduce consumption and anticipate regulatory requirements. For design offices and engineers, it’s a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the interactions between technological innovation and maritime operations.
In short, this course is a real lever for the future for those who want to play an active part in the transformation of maritime transport. More than just a course, it’s a gateway to more sustainable, efficient and resilient operation of the ships of tomorrow.”