Learn to operate DriX and earn exail certification

Drix Training

Become a certified DriX Engineer

DriX Engineer

The official training to obtain the certification to be part of the DriX team at sea.

Hundreds of lessons in rich content format to make you explore all there is to know about DriX.

Followed by 6 days of instructor-led hands-on training.

You will be taught how to handle the vessel, including routine maintenance, deployment & recovery. But also, mobilisation/demob and basic repairs.

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How it works

Onboarding

You sign up, we verify your project, credentials and, if applicable, the course pre-payment. You will need to sign an NDA. When the process is complete this course is assigned to you and you will be notified via email.
Theory

You will start learning the theory of the course on this e-learning platform, on your own time, prior to beginning the practical training sessions.
Practice

When a small group of participants is formed, a practical session is scheduled. The instructor and the participants will work together for 6 days of intensive hands-on training.

Theory

1. Welcome message from the instructor
2. How to use this e-learning platform
3. Course objectives, learning outcomes, skills pre-requisites and evaluation criteria
4. Plan of activities for the practice course
5. Pre-course survey
1. iX kind of magic
2. Vessel characteristics
3. General arrangement
4. The internal compartments
5. Video Tour of DriX
6. Structural design and material - Video
7. Overview of DriX operations
8. Levels of control and Operators' Roles
9. CortiX software - Overview
10. Introduction to PLC
11. The DriX Network
12. DriX Deployment System (DDS)
13. Universal Deployment System (UDS)
14. Test on DriX general presentation - Quiz 1
1. Objectives and limitations of radio devices
2. Radio Equipment Overview
3. Radio systems within LoS
4. Radio Systems for OTH
5. VHF Radio systems
6. GNSS for DriX and DDS
7. Important services to set up before a mission
8. Test on Comm.s - Quiz 2
1. Cameras and OAS sensors - Overview
2. Lidar & Radar
3. OAS IR Camera
4. All-around & Underwater Cameras
5. Internal Cameras
6. Cameras in action
7. Cameras - Disposition and troubleshooting
8. Test on Cameras and Lidar - Quiz 3
1. Overview of internal sensors
2. Internal compartment sensors
3. Engine telemetry
4. Keel positions sensors
5. Voltage and Current sensors
6. DDS sensors
7. UDS sensors
8. Test on internal sensors - Quiz 4
1. Overview of Actuators
2. Power Control
3. Propulsion
4. Steering and trim stabilisation
5. Lights and sound signalling devices
6. Safety equipment
7. Firefighting system
8. Moisture control and air circulation
9. Keel-lifting system
10. DDS actuators
11. UDS Actuators
12. Tips for using the SVP Winch
13. Test on Actuators - Quiz 5
1. DriX survey platform's main features
2. Payload integration options
3. Video Example - Payload integration - R2S 2024
4. Follow-AUV operation using Gaps
5. Test on Survey - Quiz 6
1. How to use the Remote Control
2. Remote control in action
3. UDS remote control
4. Test on Remote Control - Quiz 7
1. Over view of PLC main functions
2. Engine Start Control
3. Reverser and Trolling Valve control
4. RPM Control
5. Rudder Control
6. Light signalling
7. Foghorn signals
8. Ventilation control
9. Moisture control
10. Keel Control
11. Firefighting system control
12. Emergency Shutdown
13. Test on PLC - Quiz 8
1. Electrical Layout - Overview
2. Overview of the internal arrangement of elec. components
3. Power System
4. Alternators
5. Engine Cabinet
6. Rear Cabinet Overview
7. Navigation Block - overview
8. Survey block - Overview
9. Wiring of the Mast
10. UI for electrical distribution
11. DDS Electrical distribution - Overview
12. Summary: electrical power system
13. Summary: electrical distribution system
14. Summary: Smart Electrical Switches (SES) - Electronic Breakers
15. Low Power Mode
16. Tightening Torque Verification for the electrical equipment
17. Test on Electrical Architecture - Quiz 9
1. 1. HMI main panel - Overview
2. 2. HMI functionalities - Overview
3. 3. Diagnostics
4. 4. Mission Planning
5. 5. DriX Configuration
6. 6. Mission Playing
7. 7. Following mobiles
8. 8. Telemetry and Power Supply
9. 12. Virtual Remote Control & Keel Control
10. 14. DDS Monitor
11. 15. Quick tour of some User Interfaces commonly used
12. Test on HMI - Quiz 10
1. Pre-start checks
2. Cortix bonnectivity box - Set-up
3. Hoisting DriX
4. DDS/UDS deployment -Single lifting point
5. Launch and recovery using a Davit - 2 lifting points
6. INS initialisation and alignment
7. Obstacles Avoidance System (OAS) - Lidar
8. OAS Principles
9. Automatic Docking - DDS on tow
10. DDS Localisation for Auto-docking
11. DDS docking - GNSS, INS and HMI settings
12. Following the mother boat and hovering
13. Emergency recovery
14. Emergency recovery with DDS
15. Practical recommendations for vessel handling during a mission
16. Tips on Remote Control usage
17. Test on Operations within Line of Sight (LoS) - Quiz 11
1. Overview and Characteristics
2. Tour of the main parts
3. Fuel Circuit
4. Cooling system
5. Transmission
6. Engine Maintenance - Overview
7. Test of the Engine - Quiz 13
1. Maintenance schedule and tasks
2. Fuel pre-filter Replacement
3. Fuel Filter - Replacement
4. Purging lubrication fluids
5. Oil Filter Change
6. Reverser Oil-Filter replacement
7. Reverser heat-exchanger Inspection
8. Raw water filter inspection
9. Water Strainer inspection
10. Impeller replacement
11. Replacing the alternators' belts
12. Heat-Exchanger Inspection
13. Thermostat replacement
14. Inspection of injector spring
15. Replacing the propeller-shaft seal
16. Engine Alignment
17. Testing the engine after maintenance
18. Water-tightness seals - Checks
19. Keel pulley system - Checks
20. General care of pumps, filters and water flow systems
21. Routine checks for the ventilation and moisture-control systems
22. Routine checks for the steering and trim stabilisation systems
23. Long-term storage
24. Test on Preventive Maintenance - Quiz 14
1. Check list - DriX/DDS preparation for container packing
2. Prepping up DriX/DDS prior to container packing
3. Removing and Installing the payload
4. Removing and Installing the gondola
5. Prop - Installation and removal
6. Rudder - Installation and removal
7. Top of the mast - Installation and removal
8. Mast - Removal and Installation
9. Detaching the keel pulley system
10. Deck preparation before containerisation
11. How to dock DriX inside the DDS
12. Container packing with DDS
13. Container packing with UDS
14. Connecting the mast
15. Connecting the cables from the Mast to the equipment
16. Transport on Trailer
17. Test on Containerisation & Transport - Quiz 16
1. Damage assessment and diagnosis
2. Composite repairs
3. Changing the Crash Box
4. Test on material and composite repairs - Quiz 16
1. Final Theory Exam
1. Be ready for the practical sessions
2. Logistical details
3. DriX User Manual - Version Jan 2022
4. Tools inventory list
5. Pre-sail check lists
6. Diesel engine specs and user manual
7. Maintenance check list
8. Before you go...

185 lessons
10.5 hours of video content

Practice

Practical sessions last 6 days

After completing the theory modules online, during 6 intensive days, instructor-led hands-on training will cover all practical aspects of:

Piloting at sea (manual piloting and auto-piloting + Exam)

During these days participants will also learn via hands-on training:
- DriX Deployment
- Commissioning
- Payload Integration
- Electric circuitry
- Software
- Maintenance
- The diesel engine
- Diagnosis

Practice sessions are either run on exail premises or, if a client has their own DriX, on client’s premises. If you already have an account please do sign in below.

Participants' Reviews

Very detailed and complete course

Renato Moraes

The course is very well built to teach you all the general and specific aspects of DriX. Totally worth it and I feel like I am prepared to do the practical p...

The course is very well built to teach you all the general and specific aspects of DriX. Totally worth it and I feel like I am prepared to do the practical part of the course now.

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NOAA Gallagher

michael gallagher

The online training was very good prep for the in-person training. It is about the right length and level of detail. It ensures the student is ready for in...

The online training was very good prep for the in-person training. It is about the right length and level of detail. It ensures the student is ready for in-person training, but it doesn't overload the student with too much detail, which is best focused on during the in-person training.

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OI Drix Supervisor Course

William Dann

Extremely well presented

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DriX eCourse

Simon Peter Macaulay

Course gave a very good combination of text, video and diagrams to cover all the key elements of the DriX system. The frequent quiz questions were useful in ...

Course gave a very good combination of text, video and diagrams to cover all the key elements of the DriX system. The frequent quiz questions were useful in focusing the learner on the key areas.

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Excellent course

David Rennie

Comprehensive, well structured and clearly explained content.

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DriX Supervisor online course

DMITRIJS STOLAROVS

Very good and useful online course! User friendly. Very easy to navigate.

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Drix Supervisor Class

Matt Mooney

The class was very informative and I look forward to the hands on portion of the class.

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Onboarding

Theory

Practice

0 - Introduction

1 - DriX General Presentation

2 - Telecommunications Equipment

3 - Cameras and Lidar

4 - Internal Sensors

5 - Actuators

6 - Survey equipment and payload integration

7 - Remote Control

8 - PLC

9 - Electrical Architecture

10 - Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

11 - Operations within Line of Sight (LoS)

14 - The Diesel engine

14 - Preventive Maintenance

15 - Mobilisation, Container packing and transport

16 - Materials and Composite Repairs

Final Test

Taking the next steps