Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

This course is for personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by ensuring that personnel have an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

•The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

•The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

•Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

•Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

•Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

•Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

•International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•Norwegian Marine Authority Regulation No. 31 on cranes used on ships in open waters for loading and unloading

Is there an assessment?

Yes, 70%

Who is this course for?

All seafarers who may encounter, stowaways, refugees or migrants.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

Learners will gain insights into the risks associated with encountering stowaways, migrants, and refugees onboard vessels. They will learn how to assess potential threats, implement security measures, and respond effectively to different situations to ensure the safety and security of both themselves and those they encounter.

How will this course benefit my company?

Seafarers who are aware of potential risks and know how to respond appropriately can help mitigate risks effectively, protecting the company's assets, reputation, and personnel. This course will aid a company to comply with relevant international conventions, laws, and regulations governing migration, asylum, and maritime operations, minimising the risk of legal issues or penalties.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Based on parts of the UN Refugee Convention 1951, and the Protocol of 1967.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All officers, crew members and shore staff.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides an insight into the importance of reporting near misses.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will help to ensure safer operations by explaining how reporting near misses can reduce the frequency of accidents and serious incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

IMO MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.7

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel who have a role working on a ship.  

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing an overview on medical examinations and medication use for seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners understand what to expect at a medical examination.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) convention

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

The International Labour Organization (ILO)

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Anyone likely to be responding to a casualty.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the materials and first aid equipment onboard and guidance for diagnosing and treating illness and injuries.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing a comprehensive introduction to first and the techniques for administering basic first aid.

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:

EC-8000/8500 – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

EC-8100/8600 – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

EC-8100/8600K – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

EC-8000/8500K – 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

Who is this course for?

This course is for all seafarers working in machinery spaces. 

Is previous experience required?

This course is targeted at all seafarers working in machinery spaces and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an overview of how to minimise the risks of machinery space fires and how to tackle them if they do occur.  

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring that all personnel are familiar with the actions needed to minimise the risk of machinery space fires and the steps needed to control them if they do happen.

What standards are referred to in this course?

•    STCW
•    SOLAS
•    ISM Code

Is there an assessment?

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

Who is this course for?

Any deck officer or deck rating involved in cargo operations on timber carriers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding of safety regulations and stability considerations for timber carrier operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring crew involved in timber carrier operations are aware of relevant regulations, precautions and loading requirements to ensure that cargo operations are safe and successful.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Code of Safe Practice for Ships carrying Timber Deck Cargos (TDC Code)

International Convention on Load Lines (Load Lines Convention)

Intact Stability Code (IS Code)

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

Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)

IMO ‘Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual’

Is there an assessment?

Yes

In an environment with a speak-up culture, everyone is free and safe to express themselves and feel appreciated for doing so. When you encourage your crew to speak up — and therefore promote a speak-up culture — you empower them, keep them involved and feel confident that their input is valued.

This course explains the effects of silence, the barriers to speaking up, and how to break silence using two tools. It also presents examples of how to use these tools on a group or an individual.

Reference: Based on parts of STCW Table A-II/2, A-III/2 Leadership and managerial skills; OCIMF Human Factors Approach

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%.