Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for personnel at all levels within an organisation.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The Code of Conduct course provides an overview of the common values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring awareness of common values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• The UK Bribery Act

• The OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials

• The UN Convention Against Corruption

• The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act

• The EU antitrust law

• The US antitrust law

• The Norwegian Transparency Act

• The International Bill of Human Rights

• The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

• The International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

• The UK Modern Slavery Act

• The UK Employment Act

• The UK Equality Act

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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 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 fire safety 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 various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)

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?

Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

Previous navigational knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By enabling you to confidently assess navigational situations based on the involved vessels and making sound decisions to avoid collisions based on the appropriate rules.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring navigational officers are able to correctly handle close quarter situations and minimising the risk of collision and non-conformities of vessels.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea

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?

Personnel requiring an introduction to or awareness of the Maritime Labour Convention.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention and its importance to you as a seafarer or as a person with responsibilities relating to seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)

The ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low and high voltage installations.

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 this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in § 7 of the ""Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE"", that relevant personnel shall be given annual training and instruction in FSE. The course also provides the necessary training and instruction in first aid, focusing on electrical injuries, with the exception of the mandatory practical training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The regulations of various authorities make FSE applicable to all those working with electricity, whether on board ship, on platforms or on land. This course is suitable for all, regardless of which industry you work in. 

The authorities require that training in FSE and first aid in the event of electrical accidents is undertaken at least once a year. No more than 12 months shall elapse between training courses.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on low and high voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

 § 7 of the ""Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE""

Is there an assessment?

The fast track version of the FSE course starts with a pre-test which checks the participant's knowledge of FSE. Depending on the answers given, the participant will get a course that is tailored to the level of knowledge revealed in the pre-test. The fast track version of the course is suitable for all but is particularly practical for those undertaking refresher training in FSE. 

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 personnel who use the navigation systems aboard a vessel. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the practical issues surrounding the use of ECDIS.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel understand the fundamentals of ECDIS.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 

Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)

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.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the regulations of the Polar Code and how the code helps to address the exceptional circumstances of polar regions.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters and comply with its requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•  International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

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

• International Convention for the Prevention of -Pollution from Ships (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 this course for?

This course is for all personnel involved in the planning, execution or supervision of gas measurement on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to dangerous atmospheres on board, how to detect and measure toxic and flammable gases, and the precautions and procedures to follow when entering confined spaces, enhancing their safety mindset.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide information about the types of gases found in the maritime industry, the hazards involved when dealing with these substances and provides a general knowledge of how these gases are detected and measured in order to reduce incidents related to gas measurement.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

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%.