Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Deck Officers, Maintenance Ratings and Able Seamen.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

The course provides an introduction to the different types of hatch covers used on bulk carriers (including folding, side rolling, lift away, piggy-back, single flap and stacking), and their inspection and maintenance.

How will the course benefit my company?

Personnel will have a greater understanding of the different types of hatch covers (including folding, side rolling, lift away, piggy-back, single flap and stacking) used onboard, and the importance of inspecting and maintaining them.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

• The International Convention on Load Lines

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 ship officers and shore personnel who are involved in ship operations.

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me? 

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a management tool to assist shipowners, technical managers and the ship's personnel in managing the energy efficiency and air emissions of their ships. 

How will the course benefit my company? 

By ensuring you have an overview of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
• The IMO Fuel Oil Data Collection System (DCS)
• The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Regulation
• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• The IMO Guidelines for Voluntary Use of the Ship Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)
• The IMO Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
• The IMO Guidelines on Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators and the Calculation Methods (CII Guidelines, G1)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is the course for?

Ship to Ship Superintendents, Marine Superintendents and anyone with responsibility for safety.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of critical safety procedures.

How will the course benefit my company?

By improving safety culture and demonstrating the competency of employees.

What standards are referenced in the course?

MARPOL Annex I

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?
This course is aimed at all employees who require a general awareness of preventing bribery and corruption.

Is previous experience required?
No prior knowledge or experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?
The course will help learners become aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as providing an overview of the relevant legislation.  

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring learners are aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

• United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• UK Bribery Act 

Is there an assessment?
Course assessment in TrainingPortal, with 2 attempts to achieve 80% pass.

Who is the course for?

Personnel who have the responsibility for carrying out hazard identification and risk assessments in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with hazard identification awareness, which will enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with the knowledge to quickly identify hazards and implement controls to manage them and promote safety in the workplace.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) 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 personnel on board.

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 awareness on how to prepare for heavy weather and protect the safety of the ship and all personnel on board.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national and international legislation, as well as their company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)

The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide

Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS)

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 Officers, Able Seamen and Engineering Ratings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of shipborne cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving personnel’s awareness of how to maintain shipborne cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

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 for seafarers who are involved in tank cleaning and wall wash operation on board vessels.

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 awareness of tank cleaning and wall wash, as well as an overview of confined space entry and gas testing procedures.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring learners understand the importance of confined space entry and tank cleaning procedures and, in turn, will reduce related incidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

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

The International Bulk Chemical Code (BC) 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 this course for?
Any members of management, supervisor and shipboard management responsible for ballast water.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need any prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The primary goal of this course are awareness and knowledge of Ballast Water Management in accordance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, referred to as the BWM Convention.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with the best practices related to Ballast Water Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?
In compliance with IMOs Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 and industry best practice, and complying with US trade and US Coast Guard.

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 maritime personnel.

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 guidance and useful techniques to help you carry out effective toolbox talks.

How will the course benefit my company?

Communication is vital to workplace safety. This course aims to provide personnel with the knowledge and techniques required to carry out effective toolbox talks.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) 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%.