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NABTEB course

Ship Building Craft Practice

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183 topics sit in this course for NABTEB.

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Common Materials Used
E.g., naval brass, wood, reinforced plastic, steel wire, rope, glass, and fibre glass.
Different Types of Ship
Including general cargo, bull carrier, oil tanker, container, submarine tags, trawler.
DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
This module explains the meaning of design and its basic elements. It covers applying design elements to various operations and understanding their impact on quality.
Definition of Listed Structures
Double bottom, framing, bulkhead, shell plating, decks, deck-house, pillars and girder, solid and bracket floor.
Types of Hand and Powered Tools
Used in the ship building yard, e.g., podger, spanner, guillotine, shears, sledge hammers, mallets, power hacksaw.
SHIP BUILDING TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

This module introduces various shipbuilding terms and abbreviations. It focuses on their application in day-to-day ship management and construction.

Naming Classification Societies

DTI, International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Labour Organization (ILO), Ministry of Defence (Naval).

TYPES AND PARTS OF SHIP

This module explains the various types and parts of ships. It covers their constructional differences, usage, and operational functions.

Various Design Principles

Including fairness division of lines, contrasted fairing, uniformity of form, and emphasis on movement of materials.

SHIP BUILDING MATERIALS

This module describes the various materials used in shipbuilding. It covers their properties, advantages, disadvantages, and major areas of application.

BASIC HAND TOOLS AND POWERED TOOLS

This module explains the features and usage of basic hand tools and powered tools used in shipyards. It also covers their basic maintenance and safety considerations.

Development of Simple Pattern Template

Using wooden board, thick paper, cardboard paper, thin sheet materials for ship parts.

Description of Simple Transformer Shape

E.g., square to square, square to round, rectangle to round aid off centre between planes.

PATTERNS AND TEMPLATES

This module explains the meaning of patterns and templates, covering methods of production and their application in marking out simple ship parts. It also introduces different development methods.

Co-efficient of Forms

E.g., block co-efficient, prismatic co-efficient, water plane area co-efficient.

SHIP STRUCTURE

This module lists parts of a ship's structure and identifies the reasons for their inclusion. It covers definitions and cross-sectional drawings.

FASTENING AND JOINING

This module describes various principles of fastening and joining ship parts of different shapes and sizes. It covers welding techniques, safety precautions, and soldering methods.

SIMPLE WORKING ON SHEETS PLATES AND ROLLED SECTIONS

This module focuses on working with sheets, plates, and rolled sections. It covers common metals, testing methods, and machines for bending, rolling, and stiffening materials.

SMITHING WORK AND RIVETTING

This module provides an understanding of smithing and riveting, including procedures for hand and drop forging. It covers tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

THEORY OF FLOATATION

This module explains the theory of flotation and Archimedes' principle as applied to floating bodies. It covers concepts like freeboard, coefficients of form, and reactions of liquid loads.

MODELS OF SHIP PARTS

This module covers identifying and describing various ship parts, their functions, and the development and construction of their models. It also introduces the principle of triangulation.

FASTENING AND JOINING - Advanced Topics

This module lists types of fastening methods and materials, emphasizing the use, care, and maintenance of tools like taps, wrenches, and dies. It also covers defects in welded joints and testing methods.

SHIP STRUCTURE - Internal & External Components

This module explains the features and uses of main ship structures. It defines various spaces, components like bulkheads, floors, beams, and framings, and their functions.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

This module details procedures for assembling ship structures, emphasizing the importance of alignment and processes that enhance structural rigidity. It also covers controlling distortion in welding.

SHIP BUILDING FACILITIES

This module describes various shipbuilding facilities and their purposes. It covers facilities for both new construction and ship repairs.

THERMAL CUTTING

This module describes the processes of thermal cutting and electric arc welding. It also explains factors influencing welding and the usage of equipment.

TEMPLATE/PATTERN MAKING AND LOFT WORK

This module explains procedures for producing templates involving complex shape designs and drawing templates using various lines and angles. It also covers different plans and their interrelationship.

BUILDING A SHIP

This module describes various shipbuilding terms and demonstrates practical knowledge of building operations. It covers the stages, material flow, and contract completion.

DECK COVERING AND TESTING

This module explains the reasons for fitting deck coverings, methods, and types of deck compositions. It also covers achieving water tightness and preventing corrosion.

SHIP FITTINGS

This module covers the identification and uses of various deck machinery and fittings, along with their location onboard a ship. It also lists and explains the usage of buoyant apparatuses.

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

This module describes the roles and functions of regulatory bodies and classification societies in the shipbuilding industry. It names international organizations involved.

SHIP STRUCTURE - Fore and Aft Arrangement

This module explains the detailed arrangement of fore and aft construction, shaft tunnels, stern tubes, and midship sections in various vessels. It also covers specific structural functions.