Course catalogue

This course is designed to teach maritime security professionals how to properly apply handcuffs to both compliant and non-compliant individuals.

This course covers mandates in the ISPS Code and SOLAS (Chapter 13 - Training)

Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the purpose and terminology of handcuffs. We shall discuss how to preload handcuffs and the importance of carrying preloaded handcuffs. Upon completion, the student will have learnt how to properly hold and apply handcuffs to both compliant and non-compliant individuals. The dangers and challenges of handcuff application are covered. Care and maintenance of handcuffs are also outlined.

This class was specifically designed for passenger vessels.

Who is this course for?

Questo corso è rivolto a velisti principianti.

Is previous experience required?

Non è richiesta alcuna esperienza precedente per completare questo corso.

How will this course benefit me?

Questo corso mi sarà utile per fornire agli allievi una panoramica dei nodi essenziali che ogni velista dovrebbe conoscere.

How will this course benefit my company?

Questo corso sarà vantaggioso per le aziende in quanto fornirà ai marinai una panoramica completa di tecniche e raccomandazioni utili in qualsiasi situazione.

What standards are referred to in this course?

In questo corso non si fa riferimento a norme o regolamenti.

Is there an assessment?

Valutazione del corso con un punteggio minimo del 70% e due tentativi.

Hensikten med kurset er å gi blivende riggere en god teoretisk grunnopplæring i sikker bruk av: Fallsikringsutstyr og enkle løfteinnretninger (enkle travers- og søylesvingkraner, håndtaljer, luft- og eltaljer og transportable vinsjer.Opplæringen gir kandidaten god innsikt i prinsippene for fallsikringsutstyrs, enkle løfteinnretningers og transportable vinsjers konstruksjon, virkemåte, bruk og vedlikehold, slik at uhell og ulykker i forbindelse med riggeoperasjoner unngås.

Deltakeren må ha fullført G11 stroppekurs før kursstart.

Opplæringen dekker den nødvendige teoretiske som er nødvendig for å kunne gjennomføre det praktiske riggekurset, Modul O 3.2.

Kurset avsluttes med en teoretisk prøve. 

Kursinnhold
- Fallsikringsutstyr
- Travers- og søyle- svingkraner
- Håndtaljer, luft- og el-taljer
- Transportable vinsjer
- Avsluttende teoretisk prøve

This course is only available in Norwegian.

This course combines self-study by e-learning and classroom training with demonstrations and examples which is useful when working in explosive atmospheres.

The concept intrinsic safety is unlike the other Ex protection concepts as it is a system concept. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the system as a whole, how the environment and individual components affect the system to maintain the integrity of the intrinsically safe system.

2 Dagers kurs

Kursstart   kl. 08.00 - ca. 14.30

BIKS KURSSENTER

Vågsgaten 6, 5160 Laksevåg/Bergen

Tel: 55 70 70 55

www.biks.no E- booking@biks.no

The objective of this training is to provide truck operators a basic theoretical and practical training in safe use of forklift, so that incidents and accidents are avoided

Introduction

Laws and regulations

Working environment, responsibilities and consequences

External environment

Safety regulations for use of working equipment

Dangerous goods – labeling and handling

Requirements for operator

Truck types, truck accidents, construction & use

Inspection and reports

Stability

Goods handling 

Operation and safety regulations

Practical basic training/driving technique 

Theoretical exam

Who is the course for?

Officer and crew serving as lookouts or watchkeepers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course introduces the legislation and guidance available for Bridge Watchkeeping. The learner will explore the fundamental principles of watchkeeping as well as the equipment and personnel available during the watch.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will cover legislation and guidance for completing bridge watchkeeping duties. It will also cover personnel and bridge equipment with emphasis on techniques for a safer bridge watchkeeping journey.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter 5

• International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)

• The ILO Maritime Labour Convention

• Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

• International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) Volume III

Assessment Details

Course assessment of 70% pass rate with two attempts.

The shipping industry is one of the most international industries in the world. It embraces virtually every nationality and culture, and the adoption of a recognized safety management system (SMS) is crucial to provide the assurance to administrations, the public and customers on a global scale. A SMS is developed and maintained by people and the result is depending on the human factor of those involved.

The aim of this ISM Code—Safety Management course is to give the SMS involved personnel an understanding of the background, purpose, and aspects of the international safety management standard for the safe operation of ships and for the prevention of pollution at sea (ISM Code).

You can access the course textbook, reading plan with references in the folder named “Support Materials” inside your course area on the web training portal. When you have gained the understanding of the reviewed topics, proceed to the course summary module before completing the multiple-choice test for the course. You can download your course diploma from your training portal course area, after your multiple-choice test are completed and approved.

Under the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers [Chapter 13.3 Company Duties], the Company must appoint a Safety Committee. The purpose of a Vessel Safety Management Committee is to ensure the safe working practices are being carried out on each vessel, and that there are the relevant personnel appointed responsibilities under the Section [13] and that all the relevant standards and practices are observed and maintained.

About Vessel Safety Management Committees

Standard A4.3, paragraph 2(d), requires the establishment of a safety committee and the appointment or election of safety representatives on board ships on which there are five or more seafarers. Please note that the Ship’s Master is counted as a seafarer. The Safety Committee is a forum for consultation between the master, safety officials and others of matters relating to health and safety. It may be used by individual employers for consultation with the Company and seafarers. Its effectiveness will depend on the commitment of its members, in particular that of the Master.

The Aim of the Course

The aim of this Fully Online, Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee is to instruct the learner in the Companies duties,  the Employer’s duties, the various personnel, and their positions [of authority] and associated responsibilities of the Committee and the development of a positive ‘safety culture’ within the operation of the vessel.

Regulations Addressed

The Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee Course has been developed with the following considerations:

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers [Chapter 13]

Awarding Body

Learners who successfully complete this short, online course will receive a Certificate of Completion from VIRSEC.

Certification Renewal

There are no expiry dates placed on Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee Course certificates. Learners do not currently have to undertake a refresher of this course unless directed to do so by the company they are working for.

Have you ever experienced any difficulties during SIRE and CDI vetting inspections? Would you like an experienced master to share his knowledge with you?

In the course «Practical advice on SIRE and CDI vetting inspections» we have collected basic information on the passage of SIRE and CDI Vetting, the goals and requirements of the programs.

In a program:

● General explanations on SIRE and CDI Vetting.

● Aims of the SIRE & CDI Programs.

● Background, Procedure and Rules of SIRE Programm.

● Procedure of Remote Vetting inspections (due to COVID19).

● Proper behavior during Vetting inspection. Pre-vetting preparations.

● Practical advice on SIRE Vetting inspections.

● SIRE requirements regarding:

– Crew Management.

– Navigation and Communication.

– Get ready to ECDIS questions.

– Safety Management requirements.

– Cargo and Ballast systems – Petroleum.

– Cargo and Ballast systems – Chemical.

● SIRE requirements regarding:

– Mooring standards.

– CDI Background and Schemes.

– CDI Pre-vetting preparations.

– Practical advice on CDI Vetting inspections.

– TMSA – Tanker Management and Self Assessment.

Bonus: Vetting preparation MATRIX

Objective:

The aim of the course is to share many years experience of Superintendents / Masters in order to reduce the amount of observations during Vetting inspections.

Understand the purpose and background of Vetting E inspections.

Understand the process of Vetting inspections, from the view of all parties involved.

Identify the areas that need particular attention.

Share many years experience in order to reduce the number of observations during Vetting inspection.