Course catalogue

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide an overview of best practice in relation to drug and alcohol awareness in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?
This course provides drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

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?

This course is for officers and crew on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit seafarers by increasing mental health and wellbeing awareness on ships by managers and crew alike. 

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by cultivating a strong mental health awareness culture onboard ships.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in the course. 

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Maintenance crew.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of pump construction and operation.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an awareness of pump construction and operation to ensure that pumps are maintained in a good condition

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?

All personnel who work with chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry.

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 in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

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

• EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation

• The GB CLP Regulation

• The Norwegian CLP Regulation, or

• The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

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?

All seafarers on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an understanding of the importance of the company’s safe management system and the means to conduct risk assessments.

How will the course benefit my company?

By creating a strong safety culture onboard and thus maximising overall safety on the ship.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Based on parts of SOLAS Chapter IX and the ISM Code.

Who is the course for?

All deck personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course is intended to ensure all deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard are provided with an understanding of safe line handling during mooring, docking and berthing operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with mooring deck safety and mooring operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• SOLAS Reg.II-1/3-8

• DNV_GL_TecRegNews_No_13_2020

• MSC.1-Circ.1175-Rev.1

• MSC.1-Circ.1619

• ISO-3730-2012

• MSC_Res_474_102____SOLAS_amendments_2024

• MSC.1_Circ.1362_Rev.2___UI_Of_Solas_Chapter_II_1_

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel who work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

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 80%.

Have you ever been tired to the extent that it impacts your physical or mental capabilities? Fatigue; the state of feeling tired, weary or sleepy is a major concern. However, with strong awareness and proper management of fatigue, you can prevent, eliminate and reduce any risk that it may pose not only to your own safety and health but also to those around you.

This course discusses the common causes and proper management of fatigue. It also covers the regulations on rest hours for seafarers.

Who is the course for?

Maritime professionals or people seeking to become professionals in the maritime sector.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

The course will introduce key concepts and definitions of International Safety Management System terms and the role of human factors in maritime safety.

How will the course benefit my company?

Human factors have been shown to be the primary contributing cause for up to 70% of maritime accidents (Galieriková, 2019). Understanding of how the human factors are able to contribute in such a way, and identify where they occur is the first step to reducing the number of accidents and incidents, creating a safer and more efficient environment onboard.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

•UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency MGN 520(M) – HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in Maritime Safety

•The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All members of the crew and personnel employed on a vessel with free-fall lifeboats.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is necessary to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give learners an awareness of free-fall lifeboat operations, including how the equipment is operated correctly and safely and maintained.

How will this course benefit my company?

​The course aims to ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including use of the Rescue Boat

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

• The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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

• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO)

Is there an assessment?

Yes