Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel involved in shipboard garbage management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARLPOL)

• Resolution MEPC.314(74) Amendments to the Annex of MARPOL

• Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel. 

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give you an understanding of why, when and where personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn. The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities and if you are required to carry out a task using specialised PPE. It will also indicate your responsibilities for taking care of PPE.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of how different items of PPE protect you, you can take appropriate precautions to avoid injury while working. This will help to reduce incidents at your workplace and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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 maritime personnel involved in risk assessment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of risk assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By improving employees’ risk awareness and ensuring the correct handling of risk assessment, reducing the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the safe use of respiratory protection.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the use of respiratory protection equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel on ships.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of the hazards associated with cargo handling.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of safe cargo handling.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

• International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (ISMBC) Code

• International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

• Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the general safety hazards and risks of cargo operations

• Identify the ship type specific hazards and risks of cargo operations, and the accompanying legislation for such cargo types

• Recognise the term ‘hazardous cargo in packaged form’, and the requirements for its safe handling

• Recognise the stages of general cargo operations and how to safely prepare for, load, unload and secure marine cargoes