Marine Coating Application Course

Develop specialist skills and knowledge for applying protective coatings in demanding marine environments, from surface preparation and coating systems to onboard maintenance and tank lining.

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Who is this course for?

This course is designed for protective coating applicators who already hold a Train the painter Bronze card or equivalent and want to develop specialist knowledge of marine coating application.

It is ideal for applicators working, or looking to work, within shipyards, dry docks, marine maintenance and other environments where correct surface preparation and coating application are essential to long-term protection.

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Lloyd’s Register Accreditation

Train the painter is accredited by Lloyd’s Register, providing independent recognition of the programme and reinforcing its value as a professional training route for protective coating applicators.

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Course Content

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Ship Design and Vessel Types
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Marine Corrosion and Coating Protection
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Surface Preparation Methods
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Onboard and Ballast Tank Maintenance
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Marine Coating Systems and Dry Docking
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Tank Preparation and Lining

Prerequisites

Train the painter Bronze (or equivalent).

Course Details

Contact your local Train the painter Accredited Training Centre for further information on course content, duration, price, and availability.

Certification

Upon completion of this course a Marine Coating Application ID card will be issued.

LLoyd's Register approved

How The Course Works

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Course Syllabus

Marine Coating Fundamentals

Modules included:

Design of a Ship and Type of Ships
Why We Paint Ships
Protective Coating Types and Application

Develop an understanding of ship design, why marine assets require protective coatings and the coating systems used to control corrosion in marine environments.

Surface Preparation & Standards

Modules included:

Methods of Surface Preparation on Ships
Mechanical and Hand Preparation Standards
Visual (Photographic) Standards

Learn about the preparation methods and recognised industry standards used to prepare and assess marine surfaces before coating application.

Shipbuilding & Maintenance

Modules included:

Ship New Build – Coating Operations
On Board Maintenance
Ballast Tank Maintenance
Understand how coating work is carried out during new ship construction and how protective coating systems are maintained while vessels are in service.

Marine Coating Systems

Modules included:

Outside Shell Coating Systems
Cargo Tank Coating Systems
Cargo Hold Coating Systems
Superstructure Coating Systems
Main Deck Coating Systems

Explore the different protective coating systems used across key areas of ships and how coating requirements vary depending on exposure and service conditions.

Dry Docking & Coating Application

Modules included:

In-Docking, Specification and Surface Preparation
Coating Application and Undocking

Understand the typical dry-docking process, from specifications and surface preparation through to coating application and vessel undocking.

Tank Lining & Specialist Marine Surfaces

Modules included:

How to Prepare and Line a Tank
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

Develop knowledge of tank preparation and lining procedures alongside the specialist preparation and coating requirements for GRP marine vessels.

Strengthen Your Marine Coating Application Skills

Develop specialist skills for working in challenging marine environments, where effective surface preparation and coating application are essential for protecting vessels and marine assets.

Build on your existing applicator knowledge and broaden your capabilities for work across shipyards, dry docks, vessel maintenance, tank lining and marine coating projects.

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