Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is for ship operators, owners and all crew employed on a vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with knowledge of vessel air pollution and how to achieve compliance with MARPOL Annex VI requirements.

How will this course benefit my company?

​This course will ensure that ALL crew members follow the MARPOL Annex VI requirements in order that the controls and limits on emissions can be achieved.

What standards are referred to in this course?

MARPOL Annex VI

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel involved in the handling of reefer containers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of reefer container operations, the different types of containers and how to handle and monitor them.

How will this course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in respect to carriage of cargo

• IMO Publication – Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)

• International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

• Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP)

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including safe handling of cargo

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in carrying out tasks under a Permit to Work system and those responsible for the Control of Work.

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 the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are familiar with the requirements and operation of a typical Permit to Work system.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP-UK MCA)

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% with 2 attempts.

Who is this course for?

All seafarers and shipboard personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an introduction to energy management systems, including ISO 50001 and SEEMPs.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the structure of ISO 50001 and SEEMPs, how it relates to reporting requirements and the importance of continuously improving shipboard energy efficiency.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships 

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

EU MRV Maritime Regulation

UK Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

ISO 50001:2018

IMO 2022 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in lifting operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of rigging and lifting operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

• Health and Safety at Work Act 

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all officers of the bridge team involved in ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel.

Is previous experience required?

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27, is highly recommended.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring ECDIS competence through interactive and practical training in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, covering the following equipment:

ECDISPILOT Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

ECDISPILOT Basic – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

MULTIPILOT Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

NACOS Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

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

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 1.27

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Harassment and bullying are unwanted behaviours that intimidate, humiliate, degrade or threaten a person. They should neither be accepted nor tolerated.

This course discusses harassment and bullying. It also gives you examples of these behaviours and some ways to help you stop them if you are the person being harassed or bullied, or the senior officer handling complaints.

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in lifting operations.

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 the Banksman and Slinger roles, and how to carry out lifting operations safely.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the Banksman and Slinger roles, to help ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely.

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 for maritime personnel, both onshore and offshore.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required for this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of how sewage and wastewater is handled and disposed on ships.

How will this course benefit my company?

​By ensuring that all personnel are familiar with how sewage and wastewater is handled and disposed on ships.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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