AMC first year engineering gets practical

It's fun, different and gets students into real world scenarios.

Students undertaking Bachelor of Engineering degrees at AMC participate in engineering activities that enhance their learning from day one.

AMC's Engineering & Hydrodynamics staff are dedicated to producing the very best learning outcomes so they develop activities to give first year students hands-on experience, enhancing their understanding of the theory and principles taught in first semester.

Ports and Shipping staff go the extra mile to enhance the Maritime Engineering student experience - typical of the commitment you can expect from AMC.

Equilibrium and inclination experiments aboard FTV Reviresco

Students investigated conditions of equilibrium for the vessel through the movement of onboard masses, angles of heel and the forces and moments which may apply to a floating object. Students investigated and discussed of centre of gravity and free body diagrams applying to various structures.. Direct links between generic statics and hydrostatics were demonstrated.

Speed trials over water - FTV Bluefin

Students conducted a set of speed trials to determine the maximum speed that the AMC vessel Bluefin can attain over a measured distance. The key to success here was planning - students needed to consider what equipment is available on the bridge for recording position and speed, what ship details need to be noted and what environmental variables need to be measured.

Practical ship design aboard the Stephen Brown

Students were required to gather information onsite to perform design work as if they were field engineers. They gathered information and presented diagrams on the various components that make up the ship's structure in way of the hull cross section, and an overview of the powering and propulsion systems.

Marine engine systems on the Stephen Brown

Pathway of the fuel oil system was identified and flow diagrams developed to indicate fuel flows and devices encountered along the way to the combustion chamber. Students also measured shaft defections of the engine crank.

Students learn how to survive at sea

Students completed Elements of Ship Board Safety Training in order to take part in the activities aboard AMC vessels, giving a unique insight into non-technical aspects of the engineering industry such as Occupational Health and Safety, fire awareness and survival training.