Course catalogue

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 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 & 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

Who is this course for?

The course is for any onboard personnel who are part of a safety committee.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete the course.

How will this course benefit me?

By giving you a good understanding of how to fulfil your responsibility as a safety committee member and contribute to a positive collaboration within the committee.

How will this course benefit my company?

By giving learners a good understanding of how to follow the guidelines of The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006).

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards on board.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Decision-making involves identification of the issue, analyzing and weighing alternative courses of action and their potential consequences. Decision-making involves the selection of a specific action among the available alternatives based on all accessible information. It constitutes of timely, transparent and planned activities that allow to see and avoid mistakes or unnecessary risks. 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 this course for?

This HSE Introduction course is for all personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of HSE roles, responsibilities and duties in Norway.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Health, safety and environment (HSE) considerations are vital to every organisation. Moreover, HSE requirements in the workplace are laid down in a range of laws, regulations and guidelines.

The employer has the primary responsibility for providing a suitable, safe working environment – and for ensuring sufficient training. This course aims to provide you with the baseline knowledge to be able to manage HSE challenges in your daily work.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have sufficient knowledge of relevant HSE requirements, laws, regulations, guidelines and best practice.

What standards are referred to in this course?

NA

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel who work with machinery, tools and appliances.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and how they apply in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies’ by providing personnel with an awareness of PUWER. 

What standards are referenced in the course?

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

Health and Safety at Work Act

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

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 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?

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?

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 this course for?
This course is aimed at all personnel involved in mechanical isolations.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with an overview of best practices in mechanical isolations.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of mechanical isolation best practices, which will reduce accidents and injuries at work.

What standards are referred to in this course?
The United Kingdom’s UK’s Health and Safety Executive’s Regulation 253 ‘The safe isolation of plant and equipment’.

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%.