DIPLOMA

IN MARINE
SURVEYING
The leading international marine
and ship surveying training course
by distance learning
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DIPLOMA IN MARINE SURVEYING
ABOUT THIS COURSE

As the first international professional development course for marine Course highlights:
surveyors when launched in 1998, the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy
• Delivered by experts in
and North Kent College Diploma in Marine Surveying has benefited
the field – Course Director:
over 3,500 participants from all corners of the globe. Today it
Allan Larsen
remains acknowledged as the world’s leading education solution
• Duration: 12 Months
for professional development in marine surveying and continues to
educate existing surveyors seeking career development, potential • Delivery: Online
marine surveyors and associated maritime professionals. After many • Award: Diploma
updates in content and delivery style, plus the addition of new modules,
we are proud to still offer the leading course on the subject.
Ideal for:
In a major enhancement in the recognition of the professionalism of marine
• P
 rofessionals involved
surveyors, we are also proud that the Diploma has been recognised by
as official investigators,
Middlesex University (London) for advanced entry standing to an MSc
representatives of ship owners
Marine Operation (Marine Surveying) and an MBA in Marine Surveying
or operators, shipbuilders and
by distance learning. Graduates of this Diploma, and it’s partner course
equipment manufacturers
in Small Craft Surveying, are the only ones who have the opportunity to
apply for this programme and continue their studies to gain an academic • S
 hip’s officers, ship managers,
postgraduate qualification after additional advanced study in marine superintendents, DPAs plus
surveying, strategic and management skills plus an in depth research health & safety officers
project. The course is also recognised by RINA and IMarEST for CPD. responsible for implementing
recommendations
Marine surveyors continue to be in demand and play a vital and
• M
 arine surveyors, auditors,
prestigious role in the maritime industry. As shipping has developed,
port state control and
so has the role of the surveyor, and today’s incumbents need more
vetting inspectors wishing
knowledge of technical systems, surveying skills, legal and regulatory
to develop best practice
issues, safety issues, commercial matters and reporting. It is widely
acknowledged that the most successful marine surveyors must invest in • N
 ational maritime administration
their professional development to stay at the forefront of their important personnel, trade union
role. The Diploma in Marine Surveying is acknowledged as the best representatives, lawyers and
professional development solution for new entrants to the profession consultants involved in incident
and for existing surveyors to update or maintain their knowledge. response and implementing
corrective actions
• S
 eafarers and/or military
personnel looking to
enter the field of marine
accident investigation
• Independent Surveyors
• S
 hip Surveyor
• Engineers
• C
 aptains / Masters
• C
 hief officers
• S
 eafarers / Crew
• C
 oast Guard
• N
 aval Architects

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What You Will Learn:

During the 12 months of this tutored distance learning course you will be able to:
1. Discuss
 the different types of marine 5. Demonstrate understanding of the core
surveys in detail along with the roles and business, financial and report writing
responsibilities of the marine surveyor skills required by a surveyor
2. Outline
 the required knowledge of associated 6. Describe the methodology required to prepare
international regulations and conventions for and perform various types of marine survey
3. Analyse
 the role of the marine surveyor in relation 7. Explain the marine surveyor’s role in
to clients, insurance companies, cargo owners, relation to specific cargoes or vessels
classification societies and regulatory bodies
4. Discuss
 the technical skills required for hull,
structural and engineering surveys, and the
surveyor’s role in incident and accident investigation
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COURSE LEADERS

EurIng Allan T Larsen CEng CMarEng FRINA FIMarEST FCMS. “Participating in this course
Allan Larsen is a registered European Engineer (EurIng) with the allows me to understand the
European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI), various functions and techniques
which is a federation of professional engineers that unites national
engineering associations from 34 European Higher Education Area
of the surveyor from different
(EHEA) countries. Allan is also a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marine perspectives, and I am more
Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, competent for the work of the
the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and of
the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers & Ships Surveyors.
surveyor.”
Allan commenced his career in 1987 as Marine Engineer cadet and Max Huang,
this career has spanned seagoing positions, machinery and ship repair, Jong-Shin Shipbuilding
ship design and commissioning and marine surveyor / auditor.
Allan was employed by the IACS member classification Society Bureau
Veritas from 2001 to 2016 during which time he trained and operated
as a class and statutory ship surveyor (all marks and all notations),
condition assessment surveyor, offshore surveyor, auditor and trained
trainer. For his last seven years with Bureau Veritas Allan was employed
simultaneously as Head of Section for Damage Repair, and Head of Section
for Offshore Units in Service, based at the societies Head Office in Paris.
Currently, Allan is Managing Director / Principal Surveyor of Larsens
Marine Surveyors & Consultants Ltd and Director / Vice President of
the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors.

How You Will Learn:

Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate
your learning process through diverse learning activities:
• Work through your instructional material online
• Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through the online forum to
discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners
• Investigate relevant, real-world case studies
• Apply what you learn each week to ongoing project submissions
• Tailor the course with your choice of specialist module

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KEY INFORMATION

When does it start and how long is the course?

The course is 12 months long and the modules are
released online, one every month. Please go online
to see the next available start date.

What are the entry requirements?

Participants should be able to prove a minimum
achievement of A-Level or equivalent (High School)
plus at least one year of industry experience in a
similar or related field. However those without formal
qualifications who demonstrate a number of years of
relevant industry experience are welcome to apply.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY: The course is conducted
entirely in English. Applicants must have an adequate
command of English in order to meet the demands of
the course.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through a mixture of
written course work and online tests. Written
assignments are submitted online and written
feedback is provided by the marker.

How much does it cost?

Please go online to
www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ms
and see the Fees page for full details.
An interest-free instalment plan is available.
Please contact us for more details.

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INTRODUCTION TO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN

MARINE SURVEYING SURVEYORS AND THEIR CLIENTS
Module 1 Module 2

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the structure of the • Evaluate clients’ needs and advise them
maritime industry on suitable services and surveys
• Explain the regulatory and • Demonstrate customer communication skills
Classification control of ships • Monitor and control customer satisfaction
• Evaluate the role of the surveyor in and level of service provided
various scenarios and survey types
Indicative Structure:
Indicative Structure: PROFESSIONAL STATUS
THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION
MARITIME INDUSTRY
RECOMMENDATIONS
THE WORLD FLEET
BUILDING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST
REGULATION OF THE INDUSTRY
REFUSING OR ABANDONING SURVEYS
THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME
REQUESTS FOR SURVEY
ORGANIZATION (IMO)
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
MARINE SURVEYORS, SURVEY
ORGANISATIONS AND HOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SURVEYS
YOU DEFINE THEM DELIVERY OF SERVICE
KNOWING YOUR CUSTOMERS PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
TYPES OF SURVEYS QUALITY OF SERVICE AND
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG QUALITY ASSURANCE
MONITORING OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS

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BUSINESS SKILLS LAWS AND CONVENTIONS

FOR SURVEYORS RELATING TO MARINE
Module 3 SURVEYING
Module 4
Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:
• Produce an effective business plan • Discuss the legal aspects of
• Analyse figures to produce financial forecasts the role of the surveyor
• Write a professional report • Describe the relationship between
surveyors and the legal profession
Indicative Structure: • Demonstrate an understanding of the
MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT surveyor’s obligation to courts of law
PRODUCING A BUSINESS PLAN
Indicative Structure:
OBTAINING FINANCIAL SUPPORT
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SURVEYOR
SURVEY REPORT WRITING WITH THE LEGAL PROFESSION
PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY THE LAW OF CONTRACT
AND ITS STAFF
THE LAW OF TORT (NEGLIGENCE)
FINANCIAL SKILLS FOR SURVEYORS
LIABILITY AND ITS EXTENT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
ACTS OF OTHERS
REGISTRATION AND
CONVEYANCE OF SHIPS
ADMIRALTY COURT JURISDICTION
COLLISIONS AND SALVAGE
TOWAGE AND PILOTAGE
POLLUTION
SHIPPING LAW
CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE, BAILMENT
AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
CHARTERPARTIES
• Time
• Voyage
• Bareboat
LAW OF EVIDENCE

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MARINE SURVEYING THE SURVEYOR’S ROLE IN

AND INSURANCE INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT
Module 5 INVESTIGATION
Module 6
Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:
• Explain the various insurance policies • Demonstrate an understanding of the
utilised in the maritime industry roles of official investigating bodies
• Describe how the ISM Code influences • Discuss the requirements of the IMO
maritime surveying and insurance Casualty Investigation Code
• Discuss the operation of P&I clubs and • Explain the purpose and objectives
their significance to the surveyor of accident investigation

Indicative Structure: Indicative Structure:

PERSONAL LIABILITY THE BACKGROUND TO MARINE
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
MARINE INSURANCE LAW
THE CASUALTY INVESTIGATION CODE
INTERACTION OF MARINE POLICIES
• The role of investigating flag states
CARGO - CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA
• The role of substantially interested states
HULL AND MACHINERY
• Mandatory standards
OTHER POLICIES
• Recommended practices
CARGO
COOPERATION OF INTERESTED PARTIES
• Freight demurrage LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE SURVEYOR
• Loss of hire WHEN BEING INTERVIEWED
• P&I LEGAL RIGHTS OF WITNESSES
P&I WHEN BEING INTERVIEWED
• Introduction to P&I Clubs THE HUMAN FACTOR IN
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
• Scope of cover
INITIAL ACTIONS IN THE INVESTIGATION
• The ‘pay to be paid’ rule
MANAGING THE INVESTIGATION
• People claims (personal injury)
WITNESSES AND INTERVIEWS
• Collisions and salvage
COLLECTING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
• Fixed and floating objects (FFO)
ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE
• Towage and pilotage
HUMAN FACTORS
• General average
ANALYSIS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
• Pollution DEVELOPING CONCLUSIONS AND
LIMITATION AND FORUM SHOPPING MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
SHIP INSPECTION REGIMES WITNESS INTERVIEWING
ISM CODE/EVIDENCE • Interviewing skills
DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE COGNITIVE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS SYSTEMATIC NATURE OF INCIDENTS
THE DOMINO EFFECT OF INCIDENTS
CASE STUDIES

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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE FOR MARINE ENGINEERING AND

MARINE SURVEYORS SYSTEMS FOR SURVEYORS
Module 7 Module 8

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss ship structures using naval • Describe the various engineering
architecture nomenclature systems onboard ships
• Include correct structural • Identify critical equipment and the surveyors
terminology in reports interaction with such equipment
• Explain ships’ structural strength, areas • Discuss various maintenance
of highest stress and structural details methods for shipboard equipment
• Advise on matters affecting structural Indicative Structure:
strength and ships stability INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ENGINEERING
Indicative Structure: MARINE ENGINEERING NOMENCLATURE
INTRODUCTION TO NAVAL ARCHITECTURE SHIP DESIGN AND ENGINE ROOM LAYOUTS

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF NAVAL DIESEL ENGINE WORKING PRINCIPLES

ARCHITECTURE SLOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH SPEED ENGINES
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE NOMENCLATURE DIESEL ENGINE PARTS
SHIPS PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS OTHER MAIN MEANS OF PROPULSION

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STRUCTURE POWER TRANSMISSION

BOILERS
STRENGTH GIVING STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS FEED SYSTEMS
• Structural failures and their causes PIPING SYSTEMS AND PUMPS
HIGHLY STRESSED AREAS PURIFIERS
OF THE STRUCTURE GAS EXCHANGE SYSTEMS
RUDDERS FUELS AND FUEL SYSTEMS
BUOYANCY LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICATING SYSTEMS
STABILITY COOLING SYSTEMS
STARTING AIR SYSTEMS
STRENGTH AND SCANTLINGS
SHAFTING AND PROPELLERS
DRAUGHT AND AIR DRAUGHT
REFRIGERATION, AIR-CONDITIONING
RESISTANCE AND PROPULSION
AND VENTILATION
IMPACT OF THE COMPUTER
DECK MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS STEERING GEAR
AREA AND VOLUMES ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
MOMENTS BRIDGE CONTROL AND
APPROXIMATE INTEGRATION EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
DAMAGED VESSELS SAFETY AND OPERATION
OF DIESEL ENGINES
MAINTENANCE OF SHIP’S MACHINERY

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HULL AND SAFETY AND

STRUCTURAL SURVEYS SECURITY SURVEYS
Module 9 Module 10

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the requirements of a • Discuss the importance and
hull structural survey relevance of realistic safety drills
• Describe the common findings • Explain the purpose of SOLAS and
of hull structural surveys COLREGS and how survey procedures
• Identify and analyse structural promote safety and ensure compliance
corrosion patterns • Describe and complete the necessary
documentation needed to record processes
Indicative Structure: regarding safety standards and compliance
INTRODUCTION
Indicative Structure:
SHIP AND LARGE YACHT STRUCTURES
ONBOARD ALARMS
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
SAFETY DRILLS
PRIMARY HULL-GIRDER AND LOCAL LOADS
• Fire
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA
• MOB
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
• Abandon Ship
DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS
• SOPEP / SMPEP related
WELDING
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS
PREPARATION FOR SURVEYS
INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY SURVEYS
FAILURES OF SHIPS’ STRUCTURE
THE ROLE OF THE IMO
PERIODIC SURVEYS OF SHIPS’ HULLS
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENTS
INSPECTIONS OF THE SHIP’S STRUCTURE
SOLAS AND COLREGS
AREAS OF INSPECTION
SURVEYS AND CERTIFICATION
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES AND IACS
PUTTING THEORY TO PRACTICE
HARMONISING SURVEYS
DAMAGE REPAIR SURVEY
AND CERTIFICATION
CORROSION
DOCUMENTS OF COMPLIANCE
COATING CONDITION
REPORTS AND RECORDS
SUB-STANDARD SHIPS
PORT STATE CONTROL
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES
FIRE PROTECTION, DETECTION
AND EXTINCTION
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS AND EQUIPMENT

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You can tailor the course to your own area of interest with your choice of
specialist module. You must choose at least one and can add further specialist
modules if you would like to study more areas. See online for full details.

NON-LIQUID LIQUID CARGO

CARGO SURVEYS SURVEYS
Specialist Module A Specialist Module B

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the need for and the • Describe how the changes in cargo quality
different types of cargo surveys can occur and the methods of detection used
• Explain the common causes of cargo damage • Explain the regulations and guidelines
• Describe the role of the cargo covering cargo stowage
surveyor with specific cargoes • Evaluate cargo calculations which include
vapour as well as liquid quantities
Module Content
• General principles Module Content
• Origins of damage • An introduction to liquid cargo surveys
• Storages • Origins of damage
• Lashing/securing • The stowage of liquid cargoes
• General cargo • Liquid volume measurements
and on-board cargo care
• Heavy lifts
• Crude mineral oil
• Unitised cargoes
• Petroleum products
• Bulk cargoes
• Bulk chemical cargoes
• Hazardous cargoes
• Liquefied gas cargoes
• Deep tank cargoes
• Animal/vegetable oils and fats
• Specific surveys
• Damage and loss surveys

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SUPERYACHTS MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL

SURVEYS SURVEYS
Specialist Module C Specialist Module D

Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the different types and basic • Describe the reasons why the shipping
requirements of each survey required industry needs to take action to
for ocean going superyachts comply with international legislation
• Recognise the importance of the survey regarding the environment
with regards to machinery breakdowns • Discuss the role of the environment
• State the common faults and defects marine surveyor
with regards to hull structures across • Discuss the different risks to the
the different yacht materials used marine habitat and the techniques
used to survey and monitor them
Module Content
OVERVIEW OF THE REASONS Module Content – Part One
FOR AND THE TYPES OF SURVEY Marine Environmental Surveying
REQUIRED BY SUPERYACHTS THE NEED FOR MARINE
• Class surveys ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING
• Tonnage measurement and THE MAIN CATEGORIES OF MARINE
registration surveys ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING
• Safety surveys SURVEYS, SURVEILLANCE AND
MONITORING TECHNIQUES OF MARINE
• Pre-delivery surveys
HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES
• Breakdown surveys
ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
• Damage surveys IMPACT OF POLLUTION INCIDENTS
THE SURVEY OF YACHT MACHINERY IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
AND EQUIPMENT • Oil
• Primary power plant surveys • Chemical
• Auxiliary machinery • Flotsam and Jetsam
• Electrical equipment • Air pollution
• Navigation and communication equipment • NOx pollution
• Safety and fire fighting equipment • SOx pollution
BREAKDOWN SURVEYS AND FAULT FINDING • Noise
• Main power plant faults ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE
• Pumping systems PORTS AND SHIPPING INDUSTRY
FAULTS AND DEFECTS – HULL AND DECK ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
• Surveying hull structures ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
• Defects in coatings IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF
NON-NATIVE MARINE SPECIES
CASE STUDIES

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MARINE ENGINEERING AND INTERNATIONAL SAFETY

SYSTEMS SURVEYS MANAGEMENT (ISM)
Specialist Module E CODE SURVEYS
Specialist Module F
Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the scope and techniques used • Evaluate the different types of
for marine engineering surveys audit for the ISM Code
• Evaluate the merits of the independent • Describe how to build a safety
marine engineering surveyor over the management system
surveying powers of the Chief Engineer • Discus the relationship between
the legislation connected to and
Module Content
influencing the ISM Code
INTRODUCTION
• Scope of marine engineering surveys Module Content
• Preparation for survey AUDITORS QUALIFICATIONS
• Techniques STUDY, INTERPRETATION
AND ENFORCEMENT
THE ROLE OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
• Thirteen lessons with examples
• Ensuring that the ship and machinery comply
TECHNIQUES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
• Classed and non classed items
OF A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Class approved service providers (SMS) IN A SHIPPING COMPANY
• Diving companies INITIAL ASSESSMENT, ACTION PLANS FOR
• NDT companies CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING A SMS
• Radio survey companies OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM ASHORE
SURVEYING POWERS OF AND ON-BOARD AND TRAINING
THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE ENTIRE PERSONNEL
• Prevention of detention by Port State Control ASSESSMENT AND PRESENTATION
• Type approval of equipment FOR CERTIFICATION
• Class approved ISM AUDIT
• Marine Equipment Directive • Special ISM audit techniques
THE WORK OF THE INDEPENDENT CONTINUOUS COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT
MARINE ENGINEERING SURVEYOR MISCELLANEOUS
• Discussions with engine room staff • How to present your system to
• Main propulsion machinery the possible customer
• Handling of equipment • How to restart a dormant existing system
• Prime movers and power transmission • Theoretical efficiency of the ISM Code
• Auxiliary machinery (inc HVAC systems) • Necessary and probable improvement
of management of safety
• Pumps and pumping systems
• Electrical equipment
• Deck machinery

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MARINE WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL SAFETY

SURVEYS MANAGEMENT (ISM)
Specialist Module G CODE SURVEYS
Specialist Module H
Learning Outcomes: Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the relationship between warranty • Describe the difference in regulations
surveys and marine insurance principles between MODU’s and ships
• Discuss who is deemed competent and • Explain how the operational requirements
suitable to carry out warranty surveys of a MODU differ from that of a Ship
• Explain the role of the warranty surveyor • Recognise and analyse the surveying
and the purpose of such surveys techniques and regimes for MODU’s
• Discuss the auxiliary equipment
Module Content
specialist to a MODU
INTRODUCTION TO WARRANTY SURVEYS
BACKGROUND TO MARINE INSURANCE Module Content
ROLE OF THE WARRANTY SURVEYOR INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE OFFSHORE
DRILLING UNITS (MODU)
• Selection
REGULATORY CONTROL
• Appointment
AND CERTIFICATION
COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL
CONSTRUCTION, STRENGTH
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN:
AND MATERIAL
• Warranty surveyor
SUBDIVISION, STABILITY AND
• The client FREEBOARD OF MODU
• The underwriting market MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS
ONBOARD MODU
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED
MACHINERY SPACES ONBOARD MODU
FIRE SAFETY
LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES ONBOARD MODU
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION
LIFTING DEVICES, PERSONNEL
AND PILOT TRANSFER
HELICOPTER FACILITIES OF MODU
MODU OPERATIONS

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