Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

This is course is aimed at all personnel involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to working at height.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide all personnel with an understanding of the dangers, legislative requirements, and general principles for more safely working at height onboard.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safey Management (ISM) Code

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

• Maritime Labour Convention 2006

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, 2024 Edition, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK

Is there an assessment? 

This course has an assessment with a 70% pass mark and 2 attempts.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all shipboard and shore-based personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an introduction to the management of occupational health and safety management in the maritime industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course ensures that personnel are aware of how occupational health and safety management systems relate to ISO 45001 and the ISM Code. It also raises awareness of the importance of following shipboard safety procedures and keeping accurate records on health and safety issues.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

• ISO 45001

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?

This course is for all maritime professionals both at sea and ashore.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The course promotes mental and physical wellbeing to ensure maintaining performance in a work environment.

How will this course benefit my company?

Promoting a mentally and physically well workforce ensures a safe and healthy environment to work in, reducing lost time due to injury or stress.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)

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?

Deck & Engine officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge to describe how to improve teamwork and employee engagement, give examples of leading through difficult times and describe how to facilitate conflict resolution.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to be leaders with excellent leadership skills that can promote teamwork, to have an empowered and collaborating crew and reduce the risk of accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code

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?

All crew/personnel who are assigned rescue or fast rescue boat duties onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with awareness in rescue or fast rescue boat operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practices as detailed in relevant legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including use of the Rescue Boat.

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes. Course assessment has 2 attempts with a 70% pass mark.

Who is this course for?

This course is for vessel masters, engineers and other shipboard personnel handling oil or chemicals.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will make you aware of the actions to take when reporting an oil pollution incident as required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and how to reduce or control the discharge of oil or chemicals following a spill.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the procedures to be followed by the Vessel Master, or other persons in charge of a ship, when reporting an oil pollution incident, as required under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) through the use of a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). It provides an overview of the actions to be taken by personnel on board to reduce or control the discharge of oil or chemicals following a spill; and the procedures and points of contact for coordinating shipboard reporting actions with national and local authorities.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for 

   Seafarers (STCW)

• Oil Pollution Action (OPA) (US)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic Medical First Aid 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 the basic understanding of the general principles of first aid. It includes general body physiology, a look at various injuries and how to deal with them, and an overview of infectious diseases and how to prevent them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the general principles of first aid.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

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 the course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will raise your awareness of acceptable social media practice.

How will the course benefit my company?

Providing personnel with clear guidance on the safe and appropriate use of social media can reduce the risk of reputational damage and data protection breaches.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All crew.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping onboard a vessel.

How will the course benefit my company?

Poor standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping can spread disease and create an uncomfortable environment for all crewmembers. Making personnel aware of how to look after themselves, their cabins and the communal spaces onboard can help to create a happier, healthier and more productive crew.

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%.