Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at executives and managers to help them understand the strategic importance of CSR, align it with business goals, and make informed decisions related to sustainability and social responsibility.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Learners will acquire a thorough understanding of CSR principles and practices across social, environmental and governance dimensions. Participants will gain insights into global sustainability considerations, ensuring that they are well-informed about the broader impact of corporate activities.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course addresses undesirable activities and provides guidelines on ethical decision-making, helping a company mitigate potential legal, financial and reputational risks.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

• The International Labour Organization – ILO – Core Conventions

• The United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

• The Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)

Is there an assessment?

Exam in TP with 80% pass mark with two attempts. 

Who is the course for?

Engineers.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an awareness of how a hydraulic system operates.

How will the course benefit my company?

It is intended to provide the knowledge to carry out maintenance of the systems which will help reduce accident.

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?

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?

Junior Engineers and Electro-tech Officers, Engineering and Electrical Ratings, Engineering and Electrical cadets.

Is previous experience required?

Basic maritime electrical engineering knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

The course is designed to enable you to understand the basics around auxiliary generators and their uses.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will provide the learners with basic knowledge about auxiliary generators and their uses.

What standards are referenced in the course?

IMO SOLAS 1974

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%.

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low 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 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%.

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• STCW A-VI/5 Ship Security Officer certificate   

Failure to meet the above requirements will result in the training not approved.
   
STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA.  

Training includes:

• eLearning (90 min)
• Onboard practical training (12 hrs)
• Final exam (30 min)   

Read through the Evaluation Procedure for information prior to the training programme.

Please note: The checklist must not be printed or stored as hard copies as the document may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is this course for:

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months sea service as an officer onboard an ISPS vessel.

How will this course benefit me?

On completion, you are able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as per section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code.

How will this course benefit my company?

Qualified and certified Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW A-VI/5 and ISPS code section A/12.2.

Is there an assessment?

Final Exam (30min)

Certificate: Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee. 

Who is the course for?

Officer Cadets and Junior Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an insight into the various types of cargo insulation.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel understand safe operations on board a gas carrier.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC 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?

Any officer of the watch looking for an easy-to-follow supplement or refresher to the IMO generic course (IMO Model Course 1.27) and anyone requiring knowledge of the general features of ECDIS.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. Basic nautical knowledge including an understanding of terrestrial and electronic navigation is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with the general features of an ECDIS, its strengths and limitations and hands-on knowledge about the most common features and functionalities all ECDIS have.

How will the course benefit my company?

By improving the officer’s general understanding of an ECDIS as a computer-based navigation system and its role as part of a navigational watch, thus improving the performance and safety of navigation.

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 with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Assertiveness involves speaking up, challenging others by asking thoughtful questions and taking initiatives when working with others. It constitutes of a confident and self-assured attitude and behavior. This course presents the perfect opportunity for you as a seafarer to be proactive and showcase that you are ready to meet the industry's modern-day demands.

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

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 crew and personnel who operate and carry out maintenance on deck machinery.

Is previous experience required?

It would be an advantage, however, this course acts as a valuable introduction for personnel that are about to be trained in deck machinery and for those working onshore.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of deck machinery, how the equipment is used correctly and safely and how the equipment is maintained.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in relevant legislation as well as the company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including safe operation of equipment, training, and planned maintenance.

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

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)

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?

All trainee Maritime personnel working with fuel systems.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of fuel systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of fuel systems.

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?
This course is aimed at personnel who routinely process personal data, such as IT or HR staff.

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

How will this course benefit me?
Complying with the GDPR is mandatory for organisations processing personal data in the EU or EEA and for organisations processing the personal data of EU and EEA residents from abroad. This course introduces the principles and rights enshrined in the GDPR and the obligations organisations have to comply with it.  

How will this course benefit my company?
It will ensure you have an awareness of how you and your organisation must comply with the GDPR.

What standards are referred to in this course?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Is there an assessment?
Exam in TP with 80% pass mark with two attempts.

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• Certificate of Competency at minimum the same level as the applicant 

Failure to meet the above assessor requirements will result in the training not being approved.

STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA.

Training includes:

• eLearning (45 min)
• Onboard practical training (15.5hrs)
• Final exam (30 min) 

Please read the Evaluation Procedure.

Please note: The checklist must not be printed or stored as hard copies as the document may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

Who is this course for?

Persons conducting in-service assessments of the competence of onboard candidates.

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months sea service in an officer position. 

How will this course benefit me?

Enables you to supervise training and monitor the competence of seafarers. 

How will this course benefit my company?

Provides qualified and certified Onboard Assessors. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW Onboard Assessor (A-I/6)

Is there an assessment?

Final Exam (30min)

Certificate:

Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee. 

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how to use them.

How will the course benefit my company?

By increasing personnel’s awareness of the safe use and storage of hazardous substances.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and MARPOL Annex III

• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH) Regulation

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

• International Air transport Association (IATA), and

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (CDG)

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%.

Before enrolling, candidates must confirm access to a qualified Onboard Assessor holding:

• STCW A-I/6 Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate
• Crowd and Crisis (Passenger and Crisis) certificate (STCW A-V/2-1 and A-V/2-2) 

Failure to meet the above assessor requirements will result in the training not being approved.

STCW Training for courses approved by the NMA.

Training includes:

• eLearning (75 min)
• Onboard practical training (6.5hrs)
• Final exam (15 min) 

Please read the Evaluation Procedure for more information prior to starting the training programme.

Who is this course for?

All crew with responsibility for assisting with passenger and crisis management during an emergency.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience.

How will this course benefit me?

Provides training of management during an emergency.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel respond in an emergency to ensure passenger safety.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS) Code
• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

Is there an assessment?

Final Exam (15 mins)

Certificate:

Issued by The NMA which charge an additional fee.

Who is this course for?

All seagoing crew members on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course provides learners with an understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention and the fundamental rights of a seafarer.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course provides learners with an understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention and the fundamental rights of a seafarer.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• The Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

Is there an assessment?

Yes, there is an assessment with a 70% pass rate and 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require a basic understanding of the operation of diesel engines and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

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 how diesel engines operate, their components and their use within the industry. It will also outline the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of how diesel engines operate and the importance of maintaining good lubrication for their safe operation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Yes