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“Educating your crew to open up

the full potential of your vessel
and equipment”

• trainers with extensive experience in the field

• over 5,000 people trained worldwide
• up to date in line with the latest marine technology
• special focus on safety and the environment
• training materials and simulators developed in house.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
07 HOW WE WORK

07 FOR WHO

08 OPEN COURSES

09 CUSTOMISED TRAINING

CUSTOMISED TRAINING
10 TSHD ON-THE-JOB OPERATOR TRAINING

12 CSD ON-THE-JOB OPERATOR TRAINING

14 CSD MAINTENANCE TRAINING

16 TSHD MAINTENANCE TRAINING

18 CSD SIMULATOR TRAINING

20 TSHD SIMULATOR TRAINING

22 PRODUCTION ESTIMATION TRAINING

24 SAFETY TRAINING

26 PUMPS AND SLURRY TRANSPORTATION

TRAINING

28 HYDROGRAPHY IN DREDGING TRAINING

30 PORT MAINTENANCE TRAINING

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 BRIEF HOW FOR
INTRODUCTION WE WORK WHO

An opti mum operati on requires a well-educated crew. The IHC Training Insti tute off ers a variety of training We off er courses for operators, technicians and engineers
The IHC Training Insti tute provides a full range of high- methods. Depending on your personal needs and of cutt er sucti on, trailing sucti on hopper and backhoe
quality courses in the fi eld of dredging for operators, circumstances, these methods are applied in our dredgers. Parti cipants can work for contractors,
technicians, project engineers and managers. We train standardised open courses or the customised programmes. governments, port authoriti es, equipment and service
contractors, governments, port and in-land water The below training methods can be taught as standalone providers, and other organisati ons in the dredging
authoriti es, equipment and service providers, and other courses or combined in a blended learning programme. industry.
organisati ons in the dredging industry.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Tailored to the equipment and requirements of our • given by experienced dredge masters
customers, we provide worldwide, local and on-the-job • on-board training.
training. Our portf olio ranges from introducti on courses to
highly specialised masterclasses. Training is also provided SIMULATOR TRAINING
at our facility in The Netherlands, which is equipped with • practi ce real-life scenarios in a controlled environment
state-of-the-art dredge simulators. • CSD, TSHD and backhoe simulator
• combinati on of theory and practi ce. OPERATORS TECHNICIANS
We have built a team of lecturers, spanning a variety of To increase production To ensure uptime
operators can be trained to technicians can learn ti ps and
disciplines, who combine practi cal knowledge from the CLASSROOM SESSIONS
enhance their skills to techniques on how to
fi eld with the latest technical developments. • interacti ve workshops opti mise dredge acti viti es and maintain and troubleshoot
• customer case studies enhance producti on levels. equipment.
• technical lectures.

WEB-BASED TRAINING
• at home or your offi
ce
• at any ti me.

CONSULTING
• advice from industry-leading experts
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE • soluti ons for complex dredging challenges.
Improve your performance with our diverse training PROJECT ENGINEERS MANAGEMENT
portf olio. COMPENTENCE MANAGEMENT To reduce risks To support decision making
engineers will be instructed management can be trained
• full-scale HR partner
on how to eff ecti vely plan, to eff ecti vely manage and
• use of Dredge Operator Competence System (DOCS). prepare and execute a monitor dredging
dredging operati on. organisati ons and increase
company results.

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 OPEN
COURSES
We regularly organise open courses that are accessible to
individual participants. These standardised training courses
enable contractors, port authorities, NGOs, equipment
providers, governments and research institutes to cost
effectively get their employees trained on dredging
operations and equipment.
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CUSTOMISED
TRAINING
The following open courses are given once or twice yearly: FUNCTION-RELATED COURSES DREDGER OPERATOR COMPETENCE SYSTEM
• introduction to dredging Most of our customers have very specific requirements for (DOCS)
• general dredging the contents of the courses they are looking for. DOCS is a methodology geared towards the assessment of
• soil mechanics in dredging Depending on their needs, we can either develop a a group of dredging operators on their competences. It
• pumps and slurry transportation completely new programme or tailor an existing one. gives an insight into their dredging competences and how
• Beaver® engineer training Our customers can configure their courses and choose: they perform compared to the general standard – on an
• radioactive concentration • subjects and training goals individual or group basis. The result of DOCS provides a
• CSD operator training • training methods baseline of the training needs for each individual operator
• TSHD operator training • type of equipment and per job group.
• project staff training. • duration
• location After implementation, DOCS is also used for crew selection
For more information about the courses, including dates • group size. on different projects. Based on the competences of
and prices, please consult our training calendar on personnel, specific crews can be selected for particular
www.royalihc.com or contact us directly: projects. Additionally, the system allows for the
training@royalihc.com EQUIPMENT-RELATED COURSES identification of sub-par competences for future projects.
For customers with dredging equipment manufactured by
Royal IHC, we can arrange equipment-related courses that
are tailored to the design and application of the new
machinery. The IHC Training Institute will ensure the crew
is familiarised with the newly-acquired equipment.
SPECIALIST COURSES
Our open courses usually cover the fundamental topics.
However, we also have the knowledge to train our
customers in more specialist areas. Among others, we
provide tailor-made courses on pumps, cutter technology,
environmental aspects of dredging, and wear and tear.
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 TSHD ON-THE-JOB OPERATOR
TRAINING

The course involves the operati on of your own dredging TARGET AUDIENCE
equipment. Highly-skilled and experienced Dutch dredge
masters will provide practi cal instructi ons on board the
vessel.

This training will strengthen and consolidate the

theoreti cal and practi cal knowledge and skills of the
mariti me offi cers and pipe operators. They can then bring
their knowledge and skills into practi ce during their daily OPERATORS
duti es and improve the overall effi ciency of the dredger.

TRAINING TOPICS
The daily training programme will depend on the type of
project, the situati on on board and your individual training
needs. Potenti al subjects include:
• desk controls
• start-up and shut-down procedures
• manoeuvering procedures
• dredging procedures
• dredging in diff erent soil types
• operati onal opti misati on for challenging situati ons
• producti on opti misati on
• safety procedures
• use of dredging automati on
• maintenance of dredging installati on.

TRAINING GOALS TRAINING METHODS

An experienced IHC dredge master will visit your vessel
• enhanced ability to operate dredgers and outline the latest ti ps and techniques on how to
• improved understanding of the practi cal aspects in dredge operati ons operate your dredger effi ciently. The trainee will practi ce
• increased knowledge to opti mise producti on these operati onal procedures and the progress will be
reported in the training logbook.
• enhanced operati onal safety.

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 CSD ON-THE-JOB OPERATOR
TRAINING

IHC’s on-the-job training programme will strengthen and TARGET AUDIENCE

consolidate the knowledge and skills of att endees. The
dredge operators can then put what they learn into
practi ce on a daily basis and improve the overall
producti on and effi ciency of their dredger.

TRAINING TOPICS
The exact training programme will be determined on OPERATORS
board the vessel and depends on the type of dredger, the
skill level of dredge masters and the current project.
Possible topics include:
• desk controls
• basic dredge procedures, swinging and stepping
• dredging procedures
• dredging in diff erent soil types
• operati onal opti misati on for challenging situati ons
• producti on opti misati on of pump vacuum limitati on,
pump pressure limitati on, cutt er limitati on or swing
winch limitati on
• working procedure of dredge and booster pumps
• safety procedures on board
• use of dredging automati on
• daily inspecti on of dredging equipment
• maintenance of dredging installati on.

TRAINING METHODS
TRAINING GOALS The course involves the operati on of your own dredging
equipment. Highly-skilled and experienced dredge masters
• learn to operate the dredger will provide practi cal instructi ons and off er industry
• increased dredger producti on leading advice on board your vessel.
• enhanced operati onal safety
• improved understanding of dredging operati ons
• opti mised dredging processes.

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 CSD MAINTENANCE
TRAINING

The IHC Training Insti tute off ers a maintenance training TARGET AUDIENCE
programme for the owners and crew of cutt er sucti on
dredgers. It covers all aspects of dredging equipment, such
as electric installati ons and hydraulic systems. The course
focuses on planned maintenance, conditi on-based
monitoring and troubleshooti ng (correcti ve maintenance).
This technical training can be provided for both technicians
and operators.
OPERATORS TECHNICIANS

TRAINING TOPICS
The exact training programme will be determined aft er
consultati on with the customer. Possible topics are:
• the design features of IHC equipment
• maintenance
• measuring – and reporti ng – wear and tear
• hydraulic systems
• mechanical systems and components
• electrical and/or PLC systems
• troubleshooti ng.

TRAINING METHODS
The course includes presentati ons, discussions and
workshops. Trainees will perform practi cal assignments
onboard the dredger during the training programme. In
additi on, ti me is allocated for parti cipants to discuss their
queries or the challenges they might face in the fi eld.
TRAINING GOALS
• learn to perform inspecti ons
• preventi ve maintenance skills
• enhanced troubleshooti ng skills
• increased technical knowledge
• learn to read dredger schemati cs.

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 TSHD MAINTENANCE
TRAINING

The upti me and availability of your equipment are criti cal TARGET AUDIENCE
to achieving producti on targets. The deck and engine room
crew must be familiar with the electrical, mechanical and
hydraulic equipment on board.

During IHC’s TSHD maintenance training programme, the

initi al operati onal procedures will be outlined and
parti cipants will be familiarised with the basic practi cal
aspects of operati ng and maintaining the machinery on TECHNICIANS
board.

TRAINING TOPICS
The exact training programme will be determined aft er
consultati on with the customer. Possible topics are:
• dredging installati on
• main engines
• thermal oil, oil separators and boosters
• cooling water and fuel transfer systems
• propulsion systems
• hydraulic installati ons
• bilge, ballast and fi refi ghti ng pumps.

TRAINING METHODS
The TSHD maintenance training programme is a practi cal
course containing theoreti cal sessions. The schedule will
cover a mixture of technical presentati ons and practi cal
TRAINING GOALS exercises that will be carried out in the classroom and on
board your vessel. Ideally, parti cipants should have a
• familiarisati on with manuals/document structure technical educati on and a good grasp of English.
• enhanced ability to read technical drawings
• increased ability to fi nd the fault of most common alarms
• how to fi nd the maintenance interval in the documentati on
• general troubleshooti ng and maintenance.

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 CSD SIMULATOR
TRAINING

IHC cutt er sucti on dredger simulator (CSD) course gives TRAINING METHODS
trainees a unique opportunity to enhance their skills using Theoreti cal and practi cal training will take place in the
state-of-the-art dredge technology. Theoreti cal classes are classroom and on a simulator. The course is held in The
combined with this powerful simulati on tool to make sure Netherlands, and is performed with the use of realisti c 3D
parti cipants learn about dredge operati ons. This simulators providing underwater views.
programme has been designed for operators of CSDs but
many superintendents, works managers and project
engineers are also trained to develop a fi rm grasp of the TARGET AUDIENCE
nature of operati ons on board CSDs.

TRAINING TOPICS
The following topics will be addressed during simulator
classes:
• basic procedures, swing, step, spud operati on
• start-up and shut down procedure OPERATORS TECHNICIANS
• breaking in procedure
• (re) anchoring procedure
• relati on between swing width, dredging depth
• and step size
• opti mizati on of dredging process
• emergency procedures.

The following subjects can be addressed during classroom

sessions:
• cutti
ng technology and hauling
• sucti on processes and discharge processes
• dredge plan, setup and constructi on
TRAINING GOALS • process limitati ons in relati on to working methods and
working parameters
• improved skills for the technical and economical use of your CSD • producti on opti misati on
• enhanced knowledge for operati onal preparati ons • soil mechanics in relati on to the dredging process
• in-depth knowledge to opti mise producti on • working methods
• pump and slurry transportati on process
• skill development for diff erent dredging procedures • use of booster stati ons
• ability to dredge in challenging situati ons. • daily reporti ng (delays, effi ciency, up and down ti me)
• maintenance (the advantages of diff erent maintenance
• management methods in relati on to the operati on).

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 TSHD SIMULATOR
TRAINING

During this training programme, mariti me offi cers and pipe TRAINING METHODS
operators of TSHDs will have the unique opportunity to Theoreti cal and practi cal training will take place in both
further enhance their skills on advanced state-of-the-art the classroom and on a simulator. The course is held in The
dredge simulators. Trainees can train on real-life scenarios Netherlands and performed with the use of realisti c 3D
in a controlled environment without risk of hazardous simulators providing underwater views.
situati ons or loss of producti on. In additi on, offi ce staff can
be trained on the simulator to develop an understanding
of the operati on on board a TSHD. TARGET AUDIENCE

TRAINING TOPICS
The following topics will be addressed during simulator
classes:
• practi cal aspects
• desk controls
• basic dredging exercises OPERATORS TECHNICIANS
• startup and shut down procedures
• sett lement processes
• sucti on processes
• dumping processes and procedures
• emergency procedures.

The below subjects will be addressed during classroom

sessions:
TRAINING GOALS • functi ons on board
• excavati on process (cutti
ng, erosion, jetti
ng)
• increased ability to perform basic dredge operati ons • pumping processes
• familiarisati on with modern TSHD automati on and control • trip opti misati on
systems, such as SCADA, STPM and DLM • working procedures on board
• inspecti on of dredging installati on
• improved understanding of the processes and skills required for • essenti als of soil mechanics
hopper operati ons • project approach and work methods.

• opti misati on of dredge producti on

• ability to dredge in challenging situati ons.

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 PRODUCTION ESTIMATION
TRAINING

Tendering for a dredging project requires you to propose TARGET AUDIENCE

realisti c producti on esti mates. This course covers all
relevant aspects, which must be taken into account when
preparing them. It deals with the theoreti cal producti on
calculati on method based on producti on models and
historical performance method.

TRAINING TOPICS OPERATORS TECHNICIANS PROJECT

ENGINEERS
The following subjects will be addressed:
• tender documents
• geotechnical investi gati ons
• bathymetry/volume esti mati ons
• equipment selecti on
• pumps and slurry transportati on (theoreti cal)
• producti on calculati on for CSDs and TSHDs
• esti mati ons of dredge effi ciency.

TRAINING METHODS
A mixture of presentati ons, discussions and individual
assignments will be carried out in the classroom. The
parti cipants will also be required to work out multi ple
cases. Equipment performance graphs of the customer's
own vessels will be used, and practi cal assignments in the
IHC soil lab are included.

This training is practi cal, but enough ti me is allocated to

TRAINING GOALS discuss any queries and challenges parti cipants might face
in the fi eld.  
• analysing project constraints
• selecti ng the correct equipment
• giving realisti c producti on esti mates of CSDs
• providing realisti c producti on esti mates for TSHDs
• making basic cost esti mates.

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 SAFETY
TRAINING

The safety training can help to reduce the number of TARGET AUDIENCE
accidents, ensure compliance with industry regulati ons
and transform the safety culture within your company. It
will also prepare a crew for emergencies and minimise
employee exposure to hazardous situati ons.

TRAINING TOPICS
The following subjects will be addressed: OPERATORS TECHNICIANS PROJECT
ENGINEERS
• safety regulati ons and safety certi fi cates
• safe working routi nes and conditi ons for working on
board a dredger
• safety observati on on board
• safety checks on certi fi cates of equipment and
personnel
• hazard identi fi cati on meeti ngs (HAZID)
• personnel protecti ve equipment (PPE)
• safety equipment installed on board
• safety documents and a reporti ng system for safety
• simulati on of accidents occurring on board (safety drill).

TRAINING METHODS
The trainer will assess the safety situati on on board the
vessel and focus on any situati on needing att enti on. The
fundamentals of safe operati on of machinery and safety
equipment are explained in a classroom. The course will be
concluded with a safety drill.
TRAINING GOALS
• refresh knowledge and skill to eff ecti vely follow safety procedures
• identi fy dangerous situati ons in an early stage
• knowledge of the current safety regulati ons
• contribute to the company ‘safety culture’.

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 PUMPS AND SLURRY TRANSPORTATION
TRAINING

Pumping slurry is a complex and important process. During TARGET AUDIENCE

the training course, emphasis is put on the hydraulic
transport of solid-water mixtures with centrifugal pumps
and through pipeline systems. The programme is aimed at
project offi ce engineers, and R&D and design engineers.

TRAINING TOPICS
The course will focus on diff erent aspects of the pump and PROJECT
ENGINEERS
slurry process, such as:
• dredge pump and drive characteristi cs
• dynamic eff ects (pump and drives)
• pipeline systems
• the interacti on between pump, drive and pipelines
• the infl uence of solid parti cles
• dynamic eff ects in the pump – pipeline systems
• the fundamentals of hydraulic transportati on and
dredge pumps.

TRAINING METHODS
This course is practi cal and case-driven. Practi cal problems
are used to teach the theoreti cal background of the pump
and slurry transport processes. Cases are also used to
improve the problem-solving skills of att endees.

TRAINING GOALS
• analysing the processes involved in hydraulic slurry transport
• performing pump calculati ons
• assessing the interacti on between pump, drive and pipelines.

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 HYDROGRAPHY IN DREDGING
TRAINING

The course focuses on the tuiti on of hydrography and its TARGET AUDIENCE
relevance to dredging. Hydrographic surveying is used for
hydrographic X-Y-Z measurement of the sea or river fl oor.
The survey data is processed to obtain depth contour
maps and carry out volume calculati ons. The hydrography
and dredging training will result in bett er measurements,
presentati on and interpretati on of soil conditi ons. This will
ulti mately improve the effi ciency of the dredging
operati on. OPERATORS PROJECT
ENGINEERS

TRAINING TOPICS
The following topics will be addressed:
• survey in dredging (pre, intermediate and post)
• horizontal positi oning
• verti cal positi oning
• data processing
• data presentati on
• practi cal instrument and soft ware checks, and
start-up
• practi cal sensor handling
• practi cal instrument calibrati on
• practi cal sailing patt erns.

TRAINING GOALS
TRAINING METHODS
• explain the diff erent measuring methods The programme consists of two parts – classroom-based
• interpret collected hydrographic data training to cover the fundamentals of hydrography and a
• explain the link between dredging and bathymetry two-day fi eld course, when hydrographic instruments are
used on board a survey vessel.
• understand the stati sti cal data processing methods
• read the presented survey data
• upload the profi les into existi ng representati on soft ware
on board a dredger.

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 PORT MAINTENANCE
TRAINING
TRAINING GOALS
• bett er understanding of port design in relati on to shipping, nauti cal
depth and soil conditi ons
• explain the diff erent dredging equipment types and boundaries of use
• increased insight into the costs involved in dredging projects
• enhanced knowledge of risk allocati on and risk management strategies
• environmental aspects of dredging acti viti es.
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The course is dedicated to the operati onal and strategic TARGET AUDIENCE
management involved in port development. It allows the
parti cipants to expand and improve their skill sets in
managing and controlling dredging in their port.
TRAINING TOPICS
The following subjects will be addressed:
• dredging equipment types and project overview PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ENGINEERS
• diff erent dredging applicati ons within a port
• scoping the site
• fundamentals of hydrographic surveying
• design of navigati on projects
• dredging strategies for the operati on of maintenance
dredging
• dredging market
• procurement strategies
• risk allocati on and risk management strategies
• contract administrati on
• claim preventi on and confl ict management
• master planning of port maintenance.
TRAINING METHOD
The training course is highly practi cal and case-driven.
Theoreti cal knowledge of maintenance dredging is applied
to practi cal challenges from the fi eld, and successful cases
from various ports are used to highlight diff erent
scenarios. Brainstorming sessions in small groups are
planned to develop alternati ve strategies for the operati on
of maintenance dredging in each parti cipant’s own port.
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