Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All relevant ship or shore-based personnel requiring an introduction to ship safety equipment and procedures.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to describe the life-saving, fire safety and navigational safety control measures associated with ship safety, explain the importance of a safety culture and describe the environmental impact from shipping.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an understanding of ship safety equipment and processes as well as environmental awareness to reduce the risk of incidents

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedure

The Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

IMO Guidelines for Voyage Planning

IMO Recommendation on Weather Routing

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

The International Bulk Chemical Code (IBCC)

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%. 

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic Personal Safety and communication knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner a basic understanding of what personal safety means and how it may be improved, looks at safe work practice awareness and the importance of good work relations, and deals with personal responsibility in relation to rest, sleep and intoxicants.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of  what personal safety means and how it may be improved.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Personal safety and social responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant ship or shore-based personnel requiring an introduction to ship safety equipment and procedures.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to identify the conventions and regulations related to ship safety and to describe the safety issues related to the structural integrity and stability of ships.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with a general understanding of ship safety enabling them to competently identify the required safety regulations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The ISM Code

• The STCW

• The SOLAS Convention

• MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is the course for?

This course is intended for Deck Officers, Ratings and Cadets.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with information about the stowage, offloading and safety aspects of shipping bulk chemicals.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring the safe transportation of bulk chemicals.

What standards are referenced in the course?

 IBC International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic personal survival knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner a basic understanding of the correct behaviour in the event of emergency and an overview of the different types of rescue craft, life rafts, and lifeboats as well as personal lifesaving appliances and emergency alert devices.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the  correct behaviour in the event of emergency and an overview of the different types of rescue craft, life rafts, and lifeboats as well as personal lifesaving appliances and emergency alert devices.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1).

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.