Certificate
On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:
→ A Certificate of Introduction to PSPC, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
The Certificate of Introduction to PSPC, is obtained after completing the course and passing the online test.
Presentation
This training course provides a general introduction to the Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).
Whom the course is for
The course Introduction to PSPC is aimed at anyone interested in understanding the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings. This may include Ship Managers, Technical Superintendents, Ship Masters, Officers and Seafarers; Offshore Units Operators and Technical Staff, Shipyards Technical Staff; Surveyors; P&I and/or Insurance Inspectors; etc.
Objectives
On completion of the training, students will be able to:
- Understand the main objectives of the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings.
- Know the Statutory and Classification requirements for new constructions.
- Know the requirements for in-service maintenance, repair and re-coating.
- Know the key Stakeholders and their roles.
- Understand the contents of the Coating Technical File.
Course Contents
Why was the performance standard needed?
Objectives of the PSPC
Key dates
Statutory and Class requirements
Primary surface preparation and shop priming
Steelwork and edge preparation
Surface preparation and shop primer removal
Coating
Erection
Key stakeholders
- Shipowners
- Shipbuilders
- Paint Manufacturers
- Classification Societies
Coating technical file
- Contents
- Review
- Maintenance and repair