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Hands on training taking place on board one of our training vessels in Plymouth UK

Practical INS training on one of our vessels in Plymouth UK

What we offer you

Highly experienced instructors, each with many years Sonardyne knowledge
Small and focussed class sizes – usually no more than six attendees
Practical, in-water training element to many of our courses
Bespoke courses can be designed to meet your project’s needs

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We believe product delivery is just the start of the story. Making sure that you get the very best out of your investment in our technology, once it is installed and commissioned, is a key part of our customer support programme. From scheduled courses run at our dedicated sea trials and training centre in the UK or regional offices, online training & webinars, to bespoke training courses on a client’s vessel designed to duplicate the exact scenario that operators will encounter on a project, our professional training programme is expansive and ever evolving.

*** NEWS – We are currently delivering a series of exciting FREE live webinars on the subject of Underwater Positioning Systems. Details on the Free Webinar Series menu below

***NEWS – COVID-19 has meant we have had to stop face-to-face practical training for a while; so we’re going online. See the Remote Online Training menu below.

See our brand new Sonardyne Training YouTube video below:

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*** NEWS – Due to the ongoing worldwide COVID19 outbreak face-to-face practical courses are currently on hold. We will soon be announcing details of how you can book and undertake Sonardyne Product courses online.

***NEWS – We are currently running some FREE live online webinars (see Free Webinar Series menu bar below).

All operator courses include the basics of sub-sea acoustics and the principles supporting Sonardyne’s 6G and 6G+ acoustic positioning technologies.

Our in-water training is delivered at our Sea Trials and Training Centre in Plymouth. Training here enables course delegates to better prepare for off-shore operations and become confident in how to diagnose and overcome environmental issues.

At our regional training centres you will receive the same excellent instruction, delivered by the professional trainers from Plymouth, utilising our very latest version of 6G+ Simulator to drive the product software and mimic real-life environmental conditions.

The maximum course size is 6 people (4 for INS courses), thus ensuring that attendees get the ideal opportunity to develop their operating skills on our products with expert support from the Trainer.

Available courses include; Fusion 2 6G+ INS Operator Training, Fusion 1 (6G) LBL Operator Competency, Fusion 2 (6G+) LBL Operator Competency, Fusion 1 to 2 LBL Top Up course, Fusion 1 & 2 LBL Competency Requalification, SPRINT (USBL aided & Range Aided), Ranger2 USBL, MiniRanger2 USBL, Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar, Marksman LUSBL, DPINS, PIES, Monitor & AMTs and Connect Metrology. In addition we run 1-day practical workshops (technology taster sessions) on USBL, LBL and INS.

In addition to our face-to-face training we also offer online WEBEX tuition; these low cost half-day sessions are a convenient way of avoiding skill fade or picking up useful tips in the comfort of your own home or office. Follow Plymouth Training Dates tab above for details of planned online sessions.
Depending on the course attendees might include:

• Captains
• DPOs
• BCOs
• Electrical Technicians
• Party Chiefs
• Hydrographic Surveyors
• Survey Engineers/Technicians
• Project Managers
• Rig Managers
• Drilling Superintendents
• ROV Crew

Many clients ask us to train a project team on a specific job prior to mobilisation and deployment. This cost-effective bespoke service has proved very helpful in identifying and avoiding potentially costly issues downstream, and gives the team the opportunity to use the equipment in the context of their project. Using a combination of live equipment and simulators we can closely emulate the hardware setup, environment and conditions expected and tailor a training package to support the job specifics. With direct access to Sonardyne training and support staff, the project team can discuss optimum configurations and settings and establish a good working relationship to ensure the project runs smoothly.

BOOKING A COURSE

See the training dates tabs for the details of planned courses. To reserve a place on a scheduled course in Plymouth please email [email protected] Contact your local regional training centre to arrange or book a course there if required.

If the published course dates do not fit with your preferred schedule contact us to discuss your requirements and we will do our best to arrange training to suit your availability. Please see the Ts & Cs tab for full Terms and Conditions.

Free Webinar Series

The Sonardyne Training Team are proud to announce a new weekly FREE Live Interactive Webinar Series discussing the principles of our Underwater Positioning Systems.

During these informative and engaging sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and grow your understanding of how one can confidently position structures and navigate vehicles at the bottom of our oceans.

NOT YOUR USUAL WEBINAR! This is a fully interactive “virtual classroom” experience where you will be able to use the tools in the video-conferencing app to engage with the host and the other Sonardyne trainer supporting the session.

Due to nature of these webinars, spaces are limited to 30 per session. However, due to high demand we will be repeating the series, and recordings will be posted on our YouTube channel for those who prefer to box-set binge!

There will be four chances to catch each webinar every week with timings to suit your time-zone.

When you click to register you will be directed to the Eventbrite page where you can book your space for that session. Make sure you enter your email address and you will receive a ‘ticket’ confirming your place on the session.

A day before the session ticket holders will receive an email from us with the link to the webinar.

Sonardyne Underwater positioning systems live webinar series – topics & Dates

Webinar 1. Acoustic Positioning Duration 60mins

Gain an overview what underwater Acoustic Positioning is, why we need it and what the various systems. It also takes a quick look at sound itself and the acoustic signals we use in Sonardyne to provide high precision underwater positioning.

Choose one of the following sessions:

14 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

15 April 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

16 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

17 April 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

Webinar 2. Principles of Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) Duration 60mins

Take a closer look at the USBL Acoustic Positioning system; the equipment that comprises the system, how it works, the various modes of operation and a quick look at how the system is calibrated.

Choose one of the following sessions:

21 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

22 April 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

23 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

24 April 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

Webinar 3. Principles of Long Baseline (LBL) Duration 60mins

Get familiar with the LBL Acoustic Positioning System; how the equipment is deployed and calibrated, what acoustic communications are used during both calibration & tracking and, of course, how the system derives a position underwater.

Choose one of the following sessions:

28 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

29 April 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

30 April 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

1 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

Webinar 4. Principles of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) Duration 60mins

Learn what an Inertial Navigation System is, how it works, what information it can give us and how/why it used in partnership with acoustic positioning systems.

Choose one of the following sessions:

5 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

6 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

7 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

7 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

Webinar 5. Sparse LBL Duration 45mins

Build on topics discussed in Webinars 3 & 4 to understand what “Sparse LBL” is, what are its benefits & challenges and when it is used.

Choose one of the following sessions:

12 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

13 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

14 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

15 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) ***Few spaces remaining*** Click to register

Webinar 6. SLAM Duration 45mins

You may have heard of ‘SLAM’. Here you’ll learn how it applies to underwater positioning with INS and Sparse LBL.

Choose one of the following sessions:

19 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

20 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

21 May 4pm UK (3pm CET, 10am Houston, 11pm Singapore) Click to register

22 May 10am UK (9am CET, 4am Houston, 5pm Singapore) Click to register

If you have questions about the above, or suggestions for future topics, please email [email protected]

We are able to offer guided remote practical training on our most popular products using video conferencing applications and our in-house simulators. During these courses the theory elements will be delivered using our live interactive “virtual classroom” techniques which can be done as a group; these are receiving highly positive feedback for the way participants are able to engage with the trainer and the material. The hands-on practical sessions will be conducted on a one-to-one (or at most two-to-one) basis where you will be able to operate our product software remotely, and run through simulated scenarios under the guidance and support from our trainer.

We will soon be posting scheduled dates and prices for Remote Online Training Courses for our most popular products.

In the meantime if you are interested in any of the online training courses below please email [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss details:

Fusion 1 LBL Competency

Fusion 1 to 2 LBL Top Up

Fusion 2 LBL Competency

Fusion 2 INS & SLAM

Ranger 2 USBL

Mini/Micro Ranger 2 USBL

Remote Online Training Courses

Due to the ongoing worldwide COVID19 outbreak we are unable to deliver face-to-face practical training courses until further notice so we are going online!

REMOTE ONLINE Training

Coming very soon!

We are in the final stages of converting our coveted practical product courses to an exciting modular online format and as soon as they are ready to book we will post full details here.

What we can say is that each course will comprise scheduled remote 1-2-1 hands-on sessions with our software, under the expert guidance of one of our training team.

In this way you get the same content and quality of training you’d expect if you were attending in person.

The courses we will be offering in this format are:

Fusion 1 LBL Competency

Fusion 1 to 2 LBL Top Up

Fusion 2 LBL Competency

Fusion 2 INS & SLAM

Ranger 2 USBL

Mini/Micro Ranger 2 USBL

Contact us to express an interest and receive direct notification of the course details, or to discuss your training requirements [email protected]

UK Training

Plymouth, Aberdeen and blackbushe Training

*** NEWS – Due to the ongoing worldwide COVID19 outbreak we are unable to deliver face-to-face practical training courses until further notice. We will be announcing some LIVE online training and information sessions in the next few weeks and we will post full details here on our website. In the meantime we wish all our customers well and hope you are all staying safe and happy during this challenging period.

Houston Training

2020

In normal times we schedule courses out of our Houston office on the following systems:

Marksman L/USBL & MRAMS – 2.5 days

DPINS Add-on Module – 0.5 day

Fusion 1 LBL – 4 days (including competency assessment)

Fusion 1-2 LBL Top Up – 1 day

Fusion 2 LBL – 3 days (including competency assessment)

Fusion 2 INS – 2 Days (Classroom based)

Acoustic BOP – 1 day

Other courses available upon request: Legacy SPRINT (USBL or Range Aided), Ranger 2 USBL, Marksman L/USBL, Marksman Riser Angle Monitoring Systems (MRAMS), Acoustic BOP, PIES, AMTs and Monitor

Additionally, courses in repair to board level and maintenance of Sonardyne equipment can be arranged covering, ROVNAV, 6G & 6G+ Compatts, WSM6+ & Nano Beacons, OBC and SIPS systems, RT6 Releases.

The cost of all training courses for 2019/20 is $800/day per student. This includes course instruction and materials, lunch, and refreshments.

A list of recommended accommodations and other services is available upon request from Sonardyne.

Other dates are available for on-demand and bespoke training courses. Places for each course are limited so to enquire about remaining places, pricing or to make a booking for a listed course, please email:[email protected]

Additional Information:

– Classes will start at 8.30am – 4pm each day.
– A maximum of eight places are available on all courses except Fusion courses (LBL or INS) where there is a maximum of six places; allocated on a first come first served basis.
– Courses may be cancelled if insufficient numbers are attending.
– Additional courses may be arranged or the existing dates changed to accommodate demand.
– Accommodation can be arranged but Sonardyne prefer that attendees settle their own accounts.

Singapore Training

2020 Singapore Training Course dates

7-10 September – Fusion 1 LBL – 4 days (including competency assessment) £2200

11 September – Fusion 1-2 LBL Top Up – 1 day £550

14-16 September – Fusion 2 LBL – 3 days (including competency assessment) £1650

17-18 September – Fusion 2 INS – 2 days (Classroom based) £1100

30 November – 3 December – Fusion 1 LBL – 4 days (including competency assessment) £2200

4 December – Fusion 1-2 LBL Top Up – 1 day £550

7-9 December – Fusion 2 LBL 3 days (including competency assessment) £1650

10-11 December – Fusion 2 INS 2 days (Classroom based) £1100

Other courses available upon request include Marksman L/USBL, legacy SPRINT, 6G Multi-user, Connect Metrology, AMTs and Monitor, PIES

Prices are exclusive of GST @7%

Places for each course are limited so to enquire about remaining places, pricing or to enquire about on-demand and bespoke training, please email: [email protected]

Brasil Training

2019/2020 Brasil Training

In normal times the courses available upon request include; Fusion 2 INS, Legacy SPRINT INS, Fusion 1 LBL (Legacy), Fusion 2 LBL, Marksman L/USBL, Ranger 2 USBL, Connect Metrology

Places for each course are limited so to enquire about remaining places, pricing or to enquire about on-demand and bespoke training, please email: [email protected]

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What we offer you

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BOOKING A COURSE

Free Webinar Series

Sonardyne Underwater positioning systems live webinar series – topics & Dates

Remote Online Training Courses

REMOTE ONLINE Training

UK Training

Plymouth, Aberdeen and blackbushe Training

Houston Training

Houston Training

2020

Singapore Training

2020 Singapore Training Course dates

Brasil Training

2019/2020 Brasil Training

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