Formation of Training Cadre in the Company
Recognizing the newer opportunities for the employees in a dynamic operating environment, the company has instituted a Training cadre for Instructors, in Jun 21. The volunteers from Instructors can strive to join the Training cadre by qualifying through a Faculty Qualifying Board. The Training cadre is recognised by a certificate from the company and monthly Training Allowance. The Training cadre Instructors will be suitably employed as the trainers for various courses from time to time. The first selection in Training cadre was held by the Faculty Qualification Board from 06 – 09 Jul. 12 Instructors have qualified in the Training cadre.
By: Dahra Global | Date: July 2021 | Topic: News, Award of Trainer Cadre Certificate
DNV Annual Recertification Audit - April 21
Dahra Global is a DNV certified Maritime Training Provider since Feb 2020, the only one of its type in the Gulf region. During their annual audit in April 21, the DNV auditor from Hamburg, Germany carried out verification through MS records sampling, internal audit records and interviews at various levels of management system. In his report, he appreciated the noteworthy efforts of the company in continuing the training with adequate precautions through Covid 19, switching over to effective online classes, regular monitoring and review through progress sheets, strong internal skills development mechanism and envisaged cooperation with Plymouth University, UK, to support academic work and provide credibility to Training.
By: DNB , UK | Date: April 2020 | Topic: News, DNV Annual Recertification Audit
Dahra Global becomes first in Qatar to achieve ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organisational Management System (EOMS) certification
Dahra Global created history in Qatar Education & Training sector, when the Naval Warfare & Operations Training Centre (NWOTC), Navy School and the Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Naval Academy, all managed by Dahra Global, obtained the latest Educational Organisational Management System Certification ISO 21001:2018 EOMS in April 21. ISO 21001:2018 is the latest standard to provide specific requirements for the management system of an educational organisation:
- To demonstrate its ability to support the acquisition and development of competence through teaching, learning or research.
- To enhance satisfaction of learners, other beneficiaries and staff through the effective application of EOMS, including processes for improvement of the system and assurance of conformity to the requirements of learners and other beneficiaries.
The Training centres managed by Dahra Global are the first to receive the ISO 21001 certification in the Gulf region. With this achievement, the NWOTC & Navy School have excelled over their earlier certification of ISO 29990:2010, which they had achieved in 2018. For the Naval Academy, this is the first ISO certification received over and above the accreditation of its Naval Cadets Training Course by Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMAREST), UK in 2019.
By: EOMS (Educational Organisational Management System) | Date: 09-12 Feb 2019 | Topic: News, Achieve ISO 21001:2018
Projects Executed
HIGH MAST WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION AT SHIPYARD
High-mast lighting poles are used to provide high beam, high intensity lighting over a large area at shipyards and other places. These High mast poles vary in height from 25-30 meters. The high mast generally consists of geared motor, lifting ropes with pulleys, rigging mechanisms for pole and luminaries’ fixtures. Dahra Global has recently undertaken major repairs on one such 30-meter-high mast for one of our clients involving replacement of wire ropes and overhaul of the rigging mechanism.
Our team undertook initial site visit to ascertain the maintenance scope requirements and also to understand the HSE requirements for shipyard works. The major factor, as a road block observed was replacement of wire rope which could not be undertaken without lowering the tower pole. Another, hold up was the high wind speed prevalent at the Shipyard. The window for replacement was mere 2 days as wind speeds permissible were below 15 knots for such heavy lift operations. Dahra Global team obtained all necessary clearance & permits via preparation of Risk Assessment & Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documents.
Post LOTO & PTW being received at site, our team lowered the pole using a heavy-duty crane with proper supports on the ground level. The lifting slings & gears used were all certified as per international standards. The team undertook replacement of all 04 wire ropes along with servicing of the rigging mechanisms & levelling of the luminary lights ring.
The lowering/ lifting of the high mast along with the maintenance of associated system, all of which were high-risk operations, was successfully undertaken without any mishap within a duration of 02 days.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ON WORKSHOP MACHINERIES
Corrective maintenance is the category in which the tasks are performed to restore a faulty system or a defective equipment back to normal working state. Herein, glimpses of corrective maintenance undertaken on a workshop machinery viz. Lathe for a client in Qatar are shared. One of our clients at Qatar projected the following issues with respect to a new lathe machine: –
- Heavy vibrations observed on the chuck of Lathe during operation
- Abnormal noise during operation
After detailed inspection of gear train, our team could localize the defect to lock/check nuts securing the tapered roller bearings were not secured tightly & found to be loose. The check nut was tightened to the required torque and clearances and backlash were checked and found correct. Further trials were undertaken and the lathe was observed to be running satisfactory without any vibrations.
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING OF WATER MAKER
The process of Installation & commissioning involves activities such as site survey, site preparation, verifications, tests, evaluation of functional requirements essential for the new plant for routine operation. Dahra Global team recently completed an installation and commissioning of Water Maker (HP SC440-4 RP TRONIC) onboard a vessel at Doha.
Scope of the Work entailed: –
- Site survey to identify the requirements of the client and to check the feasibility of incorporating these requirements
- Removal of old existing plant and undertake requisite modifications to the foundation & systems
- Identifying correct reliable equipment to fulfill client requirements according to site conditions
- Scheduling of activities for each stage of installation and commissioning
- Preparation of commissioning check list
- Training on operation and maintenance
The new equipment is fully automatic and needs fresh water during initial starting for few seconds and the ship system does not feed water to this plant directly. This problem was resolved by taking additional line from ships system with some modifications. Another teething issue that came up was that the vessel had a 230V control supply system and the OEM provided plant works on 110 V. This was overcome by installation of an OEM approved Transformer. Dahra Global technical team completed the installation and commissioning in time with customer satisfaction and also provided training on Operation & Maintenance with all relevant documentation.
INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING OF ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM
Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Protection prevents marine fouling inside and outside Marine Vessels. Here-in, our team has recently supplied, installed & commissioned a ground-breaking “Ultrasonic” transducer system, that has grown into a complete range of fit-and-forget antifouling solutions for any solid surface that is exposed to marine fouling for the waterjets of a vessel.
Applications – Hulls, Shafts, Propellers, Waterjets, Stern Drives & Steering Gear, Sea-Chests, Pipework, Intakes & Valves, Tanks, Keel-Coolers, Box-Coolers.
The procedure involved initial vessel checks for transducer locations for installation to final commissioning and training of the crew on the anti-fouling system. Our team interacted with the end-user at every milestone, be it during vessel docking, cleaning or final commissioning & undocking. We also prepared an extensive “User Manual” with the maintenance schedules for the system, to enable the crew to operate the new equipment seamlessly. The efforts on the same has been appreciated by the end-user.
The close monitoring and constant interaction with the end-user & vessel crew ensured that the system was installed & operationalized in a short period of 03 days without affecting the “Operational” requirements of the client.
MAINTENANCE, OVERHAULING & LOAD TESTING OF ELECTRICAL HOISTS
In a recently concluded project, our team undertook the maintenance & certification of Hoists for a client. All hoists and load carrying appliances are required to be load tested post overhaul / servicing and certified by a Third Party to ensure safe operations. The lifting equipment/ gears are required to be maintained and regularly load tested in accordance with BS 2853/ ASME 30.16.
Our team identified various defects during site survey and proposed a suitable innovative plan including strip-down inspection followed by load testing witnessed by a Third Party. To obviate impact on the on-going operations of the running equipment and movement of hoists, the work was executed utilising mobile scaffolding system.
Scope of the Work entailed: –
- Dismantling of 5T electric hoists (4nos) from beams at a height of 12–15-meter height including strip down inspection followed by overhauling at Workshop
- Dismantling/removal followed by installation of new festoon system for cable
- Surface preparation & painting of runway beams
- Load testing & TPI certification of hoists along with beam at site witnessed by BV inspector
- Testing/ inspection of loose lifting gears used at the site and certification
Post overhauling & load testing of the hoist’s, the system was operationalized & all certificates handed over to the client in good order. Dahra global team is confident of undertaking similar works for repairs, maintenance overhauls of various hydraulic/electric systems for any client in Qatar.
SERVICES FOR ENGINE ROOM CONTROL, AUTOMATION SYSTEMS DEFECTS
Dahra Global Technologies undertook defect analysis and rectification services for Engine & Boiler controls, Switchboard earthing fault & HVAC controls onboard Bulk carrier vessel sailing under Flag of Marshall Islands at Mesaieed port. The turnaround call for the vessel was 24-hours only. Our team of automation engineers attended the call and aided in defect identification and subsequent rectification of following defects: –
- Alarm monitoring system for Engine Control System
- Boiler low-low level alarm
- Engine room & AC room ventilation fan control
- Main engine exhaust gas temp. & viscosity controller sensor feedback to ECR
Our engineers attended the defects and provided a detailed report on the nature of defect, defect remedial methodology & spares required. This report enabled the crew to source the correct spares and rectify above control defects. Our automation engineers are capable of correct fault diagnosis leading to expeditious defect rectification with their vast marine experience, enabling the vessel & sea farers to meet their operational roles.
17-18 Nov 2021
Quarterly HR Interaction between employees and HR was scheduled on 17th and 18th Nov 2021. Agenda points for discussion was the New HR policy, existing HR guide lines and Training on New online Ticketing system for IT and Maintenance.
18 Nov 2021
“On the occasion of Oman National Day, the representatives of Dahra Global, Mr. Sajan Babu K and Ms. Aikerim Isaeva met the representatives of Oman Embassy and Exchanged Greetings and Sweets”
3rd - 6th October 2021
"As a part of Sports Calendar 2021, Dahra Global conducted maiden Badminton Championship. 03 teams viz. Falcons, Oryx, Hawks consisting of only company employees competed with each other. Team Oryx emerged Winner and team Falcon was declared Runner-up."
21st September 2021
“Dahra Global had an interactive session with CEO of Metocean Telematics, Mr. Tony Chedrawy during his visit to Qatar.
Dahra looks forward to promoting Metocean’s products with the Qatar Military & Coastguard viz. ”
18th September 2021
“Dahra Global welcomes a 05 members foreign delegation headed by Lieutenant General Vinod G. Khandare (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, SM.”
31st August 2021
“Let us celebrate the Independence day of Kyrgyzstan and wish new achievements, fortune and success to all Kyrgyz people. Happy independence day of Kyrgyzstan!”
30th August 2021
“Dahra Global welcomes the incoming Director of KOTRA, Qatar - Mr. Hanseung Kim. Dahra looks forward to a long-term & fruitful collaboration with South Korean companies & promote their products in the Maritime & Security sector within Qatar.”
24th August 2021
“Dahra Global sincerely congratulate all Ukrainians on this special day and wish them peace, happiness, joy and prosperity!”
8th July 2021
“Trainer Cadre certificates were awarded to the qualified Instructors in a ceremony”
3rd July 2021
“Dahra Global family wishes the Belarus Embassy and people of the Republic of Belarus a very Happy Independence Day”
17th June 2021
“Maiden Dahra Global Company Awards event was conducted and employees were awarded in 06 award categories to acknowledge their hard work and team spirit”
10th June 2021
“Dahra Global representatives Mrs. Kim & Mr. Allen Liwanag visited the Embassy of Philippines at Doha, Qatar, to extend felicitations on behalf of the Company on the occasion of the country’s 123rd Independence Day. They were received by the First Secretary and Consul General, Mr. Roussel R. Reyes”
