Asset Management/FICAP
Improving
Critical Assets at
Port Houston
Port Houston is developing an asset program and is currently focusing on performing condition assessments on the Port’s critical assets within its infrastructure. These assessments are the basis for decision support to determine the future of these assets at any point in its lifecycle.
Asset Management Goals & Objectives
Asset management enables Port Houston to realize the value from its assets in order to achieve the Port’s Infrastructure strategic objectives. Overall, asset management is about enabling the Port to make quality and informed business decisions, so we understand where future investments need to be made and create the appropriate asset management strategies needed to improve the overall business. Currently, Port Houston has approximately $1.7 billion book value in capital assets and approximately $8 billion in actual value.
Facilities Inspection and Condition Assessment Program (FICAP)
The Facilities Inspection and Condition Assessment Program (FICAP) is currently underway. Its main goal is to establish the existing condition of Port Houston’s marine assets (i.e. Wharves and Docks), addressing asset concerns early, saving on significant future repairs in the long term to maximize corporate value.
Port Houston’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team, a subgroup of the Asset Management department, provides support for geographic visualization and analytical tools for qualitative decision making to support the asset management strategies and ultimately, visualizing the Port’s critical asset infrastructure. Our Enterprise GIS program interacts with organizational asset management systems to perform advanced visual analysis and deliver powerful insights used at any organizational level to support decision making at any point during the asset’s lifecycle.
FICAP Interest Form
Please complete the FICAP interest form below:
FICAP Categories
- FICAP Marine Structures
- FICAP Corrosion
- FICAP Electrical Utilities
- FICAP Pavement FICAP Building
- FICAP Channel Assets
- FICAP Land and Container Yard
- FICAP Railroads
- FICAP Cranes
Here are the links to download the FICAP training materials to help you prepare for the certification.
Marine Structures Training Videos
Presentation Slides to coordinate with Marine Structures Training Videos
| Module No. | Description | Video Link |
| 1.0 | Course Overview, FICAP Elements, Inspection Types and Reports | https://youtu.be/xyJE4R3dtJI |
| 2.0 | FICAP Practical Exercises | https://youtu.be/VjFgXU22C5I |
| 3.0 | Condition Assessment of Components and Maritime Assets | https://youtu.be/lydDYIYmUR8 |
Corrosion Manual Training Videos
Presentation Slides to coordinate with Corrosion Manual Training Videos
| Module No. | Description | Video Link |
| 1.1 | Intro and Course Overview | https://youtu.be/tBQbO7HSVfQ |
| 1.2 | Intro to Corrosion Manual | https://youtu.be/KiQRXj7iOGk |
| 1.3 | Intro to Inspection and Assessment Approach | https://youtu.be/-j47no0N9uY |
| 2.1 | PH Asset Types | https://youtu.be/O4IBsYQhXJ0 |
| 2.2 | Component Groups | https://youtu.be/__0rnzQdHgE |
| 2.3 | Elements | https://youtu.be/bo3VwZikjCE |
| 3.1 | Inspection Types and Reports | https://youtu.be/JQQRRIpUvsc |
| 3.2 | Inspection Documentation | https://youtu.be/q4sNzxrlx9I |
| 4.1 | Element Conditions and Condition States | https://youtu.be/9OYN5GHH6dI |
| 4.2 | Documenting Element Condition States | https://youtu.be/ykUW_5Xod3o |
| 5.1 | Baseline Inspection Planning | https://youtu.be/2CEv0gbTAj0 |
| 5.2 | Routine Inspection Planning | https://youtu.be/K-Uq2PFjlf4 |
| 6.1 | Condition Assessment and Rating Approach | https://youtu.be/1ZT1Sb2wSas |
| 6.2 | Corrosion Protection Component Ratings | https://youtu.be/m_wD-JmnJCc |
| 6.3 | Base Metal Component Ratings | https://youtu.be/B5Ak0D-ku8M |
| 6.4 | Asset Corrosion Condition Rating | https://youtu.be/nWKqi1d1eLU |
| 7.1 | Recommended Follow-Up Actions | https://youtu.be/NhZ12-hzJRA |
| 8.1 | Overall Documentation & Reporting Requirements | https://youtu.be/oRQMKkJSznI |
| 8.2 | Database Entry | https://youtu.be/OVbjEs4lZHE |
Electrical Utilities Training Videos
| Module No. | Description | Video Link |
| 1.1 | Intro and Course Overview | https://youtu.be/8hx9jgPTjMM |
| 1.2 | Intro to Electrical Distribution and Communications | https://youtu.be/bQ6AyfoXXRs |
| 1.3 | Inspection & Assessment Approach | https://youtu.be/cVuK78wwbyQ |
| 2.1 | Electrical Utilities Asset Types | https://youtu.be/1wNk695lczY |
| 2.2 | Electrical Component Groups | https://youtu.be/cRk92xn9MLk |
| 3.1 | Electrical Inspection Types and Reports | https://youtu.be/OJ32yVWSMxY |
| 3.2 | Inspection Documentation | https://youtu.be/S3AULmS2Tqs |
| 4.1 | Element Conditions and Condition States | https://youtu.be/0n5wInDXv5I |
| 4.2 | Documenting Element and Condition States | https://youtu.be/0dlSNfVM2r8 |
| 5.1 | Condition Assessment and Rating Approach | https://youtu.be/PL8FX_5R3yk |
| 5.2 | Electrical Component Rating | https://youtu.be/sxwJDNEyANg |
| 5.3 | Asset Condition Assessment and Rating | https://youtu.be/NgNbj1b6LME |
| 6.1 | Recommended Follow-Up Actions | https://youtu.be/2U4MpCvN7l0 |
| 7.1 | Overall Documentation and Reporting Requirements | https://youtu.be/rvRd-EftZS8 |
| 7.2 | Database Entry | https://youtu.be/auGKjupvMKQ |
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