OVERVIEW

The course aims at presenting the world of shipbuilding through in-depth analyses of Italian and international shipyards. At the coourse conclusion, educational vists to the shipyard will be planned.

moreover, hints on the leisure boat industry will also be provided during the course.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge of shipyard organisation and of the technologies adopted in the various shipyard workshops.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to analyze in detail the design and management of a shipyard, as well as the organization of different workshops. Furthermore, they will acquire the ability to examine the facilities and technologies used in individual workshops, identifying innovative solutions and evaluating their impact on production and the quality of final results.

PREREQUISITES

none 

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching methods of the course include classroom lectures, during which students will have the opportunity to receive direct instruction from the teachers. Additionally, educational visits are planned, which will allow students to learn through practical experiences and field observations, providing a more concrete and applied approach to the topics covered in the lectures.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Below are all the topics that will be covered during the course:

• ILCLUSTERMARITTIMO.
• COMPETITIVE FACTORS.
• MANUFACTURING COST AND final PRICE 
• RETURNS / UPDATING / INCOME / FINANCIAL CHARGES / ESTIMATE.
• LIFE CYCLE OF THE ORDER.
• THE CONTRACT.
• THE SHIP BUILDING PROCESS.
• COMPANY STRUCTURE (CORPORATE, MANAGEMENT, SHIPS, SHIPYARD).
• THE FLOW OF INFORMATION
• BASIC DESIGN, FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, DETAILED DESIGN.
• ORGANIZATION OF THE TECHNICAL SECTOR.
• FLOW OF DESIGN ACTIVITIES.
• LAYOUT OF THE SHIPYARD
• OFFICES AND WORKSHOPS (ADM, PER, COP, PRG, NAV, MON, BOR, SGE…).
• MANPOWER
• STEEL PLATE TRACKING.
•  STEEL PLATE CUTTING.
• HULL MANUFACTURING CENTER.
• NAVAL WORKSHOP.
• PREFABRICATION WORKSHOP (FLAT PANELS, CURVED PANELS, FLAT BLOCKS, CURVED BLOCKS….).
• THE INDICATORS (NON-QUALITY).
• ASSEMBLY CENTER.
• HULL PREASSEMBLY AND EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP.
• HULL ASSEMBLY WORKSHOP.
• SERVICE WORKSHOP.
• PIPE WORKSHOP.
• INDICATORS (NON-QUALITY).
• BOARD CENTER (ENGINE SYSTEM WORKSHOP, OUTSIDE ENGINE SYSTEM WORKSHOP, ELECTRICIANS WORKSHOP, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION WORKSHOP, SAFETY SYSTEMS WORKSHOP).
• THE INDICATORS (NON-QUALITY).
• PAYABLE LOAD (HOTEL, LNG, SDC, RO -‐ RO… ..).
• MECHANICAL WORKSHOP.
• HANDLING AND LIFTING.
• GENERAL SERVICES.
• WAREHOUSES
• WELDING (DEFINITIONS, PROCEDURES, WELDING, TREATMENTS).
• WELDING (PREPARATION OF THE EDGE, CHECKS, DEFECTS).
• WELDING IN NAVAL CONSTRUCTION.
• TIPOLOGY OF LAUNCH STRATEGY
• CALCULATION OF LAUNCH
• SAFETY ON SITE.
• COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT, PROCESS, MANAGEMENT.
• THE P.E. (PRODUCTION ENGINEERING).
• PAINTING.
• INSULATION / INSULATION.
• TESTS OF SHIPS (TESTS AT MOORINGS).
• SEA TRIALS
• THE STABILITY TEST.
• THE SHIP REPAIR SITE.
• THE QUALITY (QUALITY CERTIFICATION, THE QUALITY BODIES, THE QUALITY PLAN OF THE ORDER, THE TOTAL QUALITY).
•  BENCHMARKING.
• EFFECTIVENESS OF MANAGEMENT.
• MARINE RESEARCH.
• PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES.
• THE ORDER PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
• THE WBS (WORK DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE).
• RETICULAR TECHNIQUES.
• THE GANTT AND THE PERT AND CPM.
• THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (THE REPORT ON OPERATIONS, THE INCOME STATEMENT, THE BALANCE SHEET, THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE REPORT OF BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS).
• THE SHIPYARD FOR YACHTING.
• GLOSSARY.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

lecture note provided during the corse

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LUIGI MOR (President)

SILVIA DONNARUMMA

TATIANA PAIS (President Substitute)

CESARE MARIO RIZZO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/8722/p/studenti-orario

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of an oral test composed of three questions, each focusing on one of the topics covered during the course.

The first question will be of a general aspect, focusing on the economic, financial, and market elements associated with the shipbuilding industry. The second question will require a detailed description of a workshop within the shipyard, including an analysis of the machinery and technologies used within it. Finally, the third question will be about a specific technology used in the industry.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assignment of the exam grade will take into account:
1) knowledge and understanding of the covered topics;
2) ability and clarity of exposition;
3 ability to solve problems related to the covered topics;

Exam schedule