Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) are vital for efficient maintenance management onboard merchant ships. This introduction provides an overview of the key aspects of PMS, including equipment identification, maintenance task planning, scheduling, work order generation, execution, and performance monitoring. Implementing a well-designed PMS ensures increased reliability, enhanced safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective asset management.

The online course on planned maintenance systems for merchant navy ships is designed for technical professionals in the maritime industry who are involved in the maintenance and operation of merchant vessels. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of planned maintenance systems, their importance, and their implementation on merchant navy ships. Participants will learn the fundamentals of planned maintenance, explore various maintenance strategies, understand the role of technology in maintenance management, and gain practical insights into optimising maintenance processes.

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Fairwater Education

Fairwater Education provides expertise in education, specialising in all aspects of maritime education and training needs across the sector. With experience across all educational settings, Fairwater Education aims to support the development of all individuals and organisations wishing to engage with continuous professional development. In order to achieve this, our team includes qualified and experienced educators, maritime industry backgrounds, qualifications to Masters Level and professional body Fellowships.

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