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?

Deck Management, Deck Crew, Engine Management and Shore based Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining the maritime Oil Record Book.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the need to complete the Oil Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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 deck personnel.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of the safety requirements for anchoring operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• Requirements of Class

• The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

• The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) 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 Maritime Engineering Officers.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules.

How will the course benefit my company?

Reduction of Electrical incidents and accidents

What standards are referenced in the course?

SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part D Electrical Installations

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60092

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 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?

Any personnel operating galley equipment, such as Cooks or Stewards.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with clear guidance for the safe operation of galley equipment to minimise the chance of injury or damage.

How will the course benefit my company?

By minimising the risk for galley equipment related accidents and increasing the safety of a crucial part of each vessel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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 the course for?

Personnel responsible for cooking, preparing or handling food and others working in the kitchen/galley/dining areas.

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 introduction to industry best practice in relation to food safety, health and hygiene.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an introduction to industry best practice in relation food safety, health and hygiene and help reinforce the importance of good food safety practices in the workplace.

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 the course for?

Deck and Engine Room Ratings and any other personnel with responsibility for carrying out surface preparation and coating applications.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out painting operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

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 the course for?

All personnel that come into contact with compressed air through maintenance or usage.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to encourage the safe use of compressed air and describes the ways in which compressed air can be dangerous as well as how to minimise the risks of such dangers occurring.

How will the course benefit my company?

To reduce compressed air incidents and accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standard or regulations are referenced in this course

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 maintenance personnel on board who are involved in performing isolations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an overview of how to use mechanical isolations to ensure safe working.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that the risk to personnel working on the various systems on board the ship are reduced by the use of mechanical isolations.

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 the course for?

Any personnel who requires an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with merchant shipping waste and how these wastes can be managed.

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 understanding of the types of waste generated by shipping, how these wastes impact the environment and the methods that can be used to reduce and manage waste.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973 - Annex IV

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations

Deposits in the Sea (Exemption) Order

Landfill Directive

Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations

Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations

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?

Officers and Crew.

Is previous experience required?

No, but basic maritime engineering knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you an understanding of the operation and use of an exhaust gas cleaning system (Scrubbers).

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will provide the learners with basic knowledge about scrubbers and scrubber operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• MARPOL Annex VI

• OCIMF guide for Implementation of Sulphur Oxide Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

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%.