Basic training in High Voltage on board ships

The basic training in High Voltage on board ships is intended for any sailor exercising the functions of officer in charge of the fourth engine, Second Engineer and Chief Engineer on board commercial or recreational vessels with more than 750 kW of propulsion.

Since 1 September 2020, these provisions apply on board armed fishing vessels.

Hold a seafarer’s doctor’s certificate stating seaworthiness less than 12 months old

To acquire the basic skills in High Voltage electrical systems for all installations where the voltage produced and distributed, distributed is greater than 1000 Volts alternating or 1500 volts continuous and less than 15000 Volts.

16 hours

– Order of 12 April 2016 on high voltage training on board ships
– Amendments 2010 manila Convention STCW International Convention on Standards of Training of Seafarers Table A-III/1,2 and 6

Design and operation characteristics of high voltage installations:
– Definition and interests presented by the HT
– Description of the installation and its main components (generator, switchboard, engine)
– Lack of isolation
– Relationship to structure
– Applicable regulations

Hazard Assessment and Precautions for Operating Electrical Systems Over 1000 Volts:
– Risks of remote electrification, electric shock
– Effects of electrification, difference between low and high electrification
– Warning signals
– Risk of ignition and electric arc propagation
– Basic Electrical Arc Parameters
– Causes and Risks of Operating Electrical Circuits

Organization of electrical work precautions and safety procedures:
– IEC 600092-509
– Vocabulary of installations, personnel, organization of communication to zones, works, protections
– Electrical piping, personal operations safety, organization…
– Standard Driving Procedures
– Electrical Work Procedure
– Maintenance operation
– Definition of French regulations

ENSM site of Marseille, site of Le Havre and site of Saint Malo

– Marine Teachers
– Marine Technical Teachers
– Temporary

Yes.

The training certificates are dematerialized, and accessible directly on your sailor portal as soon as the successful follow-up of the training.
These certificates have a validity of 12 months, period allowing you, via the appropriate CERFA, to renew your certificates with Maritime Affairs.

The certification/attestation rate for this internship is 95.15%

When asked about their training at the ENSM, the trainees were satisfied with 99.02% (2023)

485€