H852 – HV SAFETY MANAGEMENT STCW – MCA/NMA/ILT

Ensure your engine and electro-technical personnel meet the necessary HV requirements for the safe and efficient operation of your fleet’s high voltage equipment and systems.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Empower your engineering and electro‑technical teams to work safely, confidently, and fully in compliance with international regulations through the ABB Marine Academy H852 – HV Safety Management (STCW – MCA/NMA/ILT Approved) course. This essential high‑voltage safety program gives crew members the knowledge and hands‑on experience they need to protect themselves, their colleagues, and your vessel’s critical electrical systems.

 

Built around real marine operating environments, the course helps participants understand how to recognize and control the unique risks of high‑voltage equipment—from arc‑fault dangers and switchgear hazards to the safe use of PPE and proper isolation procedures. Participants also learn how to troubleshoot and restore HV installations quickly and correctly, reducing downtime and strengthening the vessel’s overall electrical reliability.
 

The course has been specifically structured to satisfy the HV requirements laid out in the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), Manila Amendments, and is approved by the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency as satisfying the requirements laid out in MIN 494 (M) and Netherlands Authority (ILT).
 

Delivered at ABB training centers in Helsinki, Genoa, Singapore, and Rotterdam, the course makes it easy to access certified, world‑class instruction that strengthens operational safety and helps ensure your vessel remains compliant, efficient, and protected in every situation.

Information on H894 – Marine Automation Training

  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Venue: Genoa, Italy.

Prior to the course, trainees must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Prior electrical or electro-technical experience in a shipboard environment, or,
  • Have completed 12 months sea time as EOOW, or,
  • Part of an initial electro-technical training program

Additional information: Minimum 6, maximum 8 participants
 

Student profile: Marine engineers and electro-technical personnel at the support and operational level

 

Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Manage a high voltage installation
  • Troubleshoot and restore marine HV systems to an operating condition
  • Meet requirements laid down in the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies for High Voltage installations set out in Tables A-III/2 (part) of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended

The course covers:

  • Safety rules on marine HV environment according to current regulations and recommendations (STCW, SOLAS, UK HSE etc.)
  • Marine HV safety aspects and safe working procedures
  • Special considerations for offshore electrical installations
  • Dangers of electricity and arc-faults in switchgears
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Marine Electrical, Propulsion and Distribution Systems
  • Protection system of electrical installations
  • Accident analysis workshop
  • Practical exercises

Methods of learning in this course include:

  • Highly interactive lectures with group work and case studies
  • Practical exercises and assessments

COURSE OUTLINE

<p>The course runs over five days and an example of the typical agenda can be seen below:</p>

Day 1

<ul> <li>Welcome &amp; Agenda for the week</li> <li>Safe Steps for working on HV equipment</li> <li>International Requisites for HV Work On-board</li> <li>Grounding Network Simulation Exercise</li> <li>First exam</li> </ul>

Day 2

<ul> <li>Safe Working Procedures</li> <li>PPE and Tools for HV Work</li> <li>Practical Exercise</li> </ul>

Day 3

<ul> <li>International Technical Standards</li> <li>HV Equipment Safety Guidelines</li> <li>Dangers of Electricity</li> <li>Second Exam</li> </ul>

Day 4

<ul> <li>Arc Faults in Switchgear</li> <li>Important Considerations in Marine Electrical Installations</li> <li>Individual Accident Analysis</li> <li>Group Work Case Analysis</li> <li>Protection Relay Exercise</li> <li>Third Exam</li> </ul>

Day 5

<ul> <li>General Protection and Power Plant Regulation</li> <li>Switching Exercise</li> <li>Final Exam</li> </ul>

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

<p>Learn more about how the H852 – HV Safety Management STCW – MCA/NMA/ILT can benefit your fleet with our frequently asked questions.</p>

H852 is ABB Marine Academy’s STCW‑approved high‑voltage (HV) safety course designed to help marine engineering and electro‑technical personnel work safely, confidently, and fully in compliance with international HV standards. It meets the requirements of the STCW Manila Amendments and is approved by the UK MCA, Norwegian Maritime Authority, and Netherlands Authority (ILT).

Participants learn how to manage, troubleshoot, and safely restore marine HV systems, including:

  • Applying safe working procedures and HV regulations
  • Identifying and mitigating hazards such as arc faults and switchgear failures
  • Selecting and using PPE correctly
  • Understanding protection systems and marine electrical architectures
  • Performing HV isolation, switching, and fault response
  • Conducting accident analysis and preventive safety planning

These skills directly improve onboard safety, reduce risk exposure, and enhance system uptime.

High‑voltage systems power propulsion, distribution, and critical onboard equipment. Improper handling can result in severe injury, equipment damage, or vessel‑wide outages. H852 ensures crews understand how to work safely, avoid HV-related incidents, and maintain compliance with STCW and flag‑state regulations.

Yes. H852 includes interactive lectures, group work, case studies, and practical exercises, allowing trainees to practice safe HV procedures in a controlled environment before applying them onboard. This improves knowledge retention and real‑world readiness.

H852 is approved by:

 

  • UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) – MIN 494 compliance
  • Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA)
  • Netherlands Authority (ILT)
  • It fully satisfies HV requirements under STCW Manila Amendments

Participants must meet at least ONE of the following:

  • Prior electrical or electro‑technical experience onboard
  • 12 months sea time as EOOW
  • Enrollment in an initial ETO training program

These prerequisites ensure trainees have the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in advanced HV training.

Crew trained in H852 can:

  • Identify hazardous HV conditions early
  • Prevent arc‑faults and electrical accidents
  • Respond quickly to HV faults
  • Reduce downtime and avoid costly equipment failures
  • Maintain compliance with STCW and flag‑state regulations

This leads to safer operations, fewer incidents, and greater confidence among crew.

Any crew member who:

  • Handles HV switchgear
  • Works with propulsion/distribution systems
  • Supervises electrical operations, or
  • Performs HV isolation or troubleshooting
  • Is required to hold STCW‑aligned HV safety certification

If your vessel uses HV systems, H852 is essential.

Shipowners see improvements in:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety culture and reduced incident risk
  • Faster troubleshooting and system restoration
  • Lower likelihood of costly electrical failures
  • Higher vessel availability and operational confidence

Investing in H852 training protects both your people and your assets.

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