Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Any deck officer or deck rating involved in the maintenance of mooring systems.

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 correct mooring system maintenance including its documentation and procedures.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring crew in charge of mooring system maintenance understands the importance of maintaining each part of the system in accordance with standards and company processes.

What standards are referred to in this course?

IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1619 ‘Guidelines on the design of mooring arrangements and the selection of appropriate mooring equipment and fittings for safe mooring’

IMO MSC.1/Circ.1620 ‘Guidelines for inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including lines’

IMO MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 ‘Revised guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment’

OCIMF ‘Mooring Equipment Guidelines’

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All seafarers and shipboard personnel who require an overview of environmental management and ISO 14001.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to ISO 14001 and environmental management in the maritime industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of operations and contribute to improved environmental performance.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS Convention)

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will the course benefit me?

The course looks at the purpose of the ISM code which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM code.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISM 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?

All crew and personnel involved in recovering persons from the water.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of responsibility on board and the actions and aftercare involved in recovering a person from the water.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will ensure that learners are following best practices as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide, 6th Edition

• The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)

• The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Any personnel who require an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with offshore waste and how these wastes can be managed.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an understanding of the types of waste generated offshore, how these wastes impact the environment and the methods that can be used to reduce and manage waste.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive

• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973 - Annex IV

• Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations

• Deposits in the Sea (Exemption) Order 

• Landfill Directive 

• Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations

• Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations

• The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 

• Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Radioactive Substances Act

• Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Waste (Scotland) Regulations 

• Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Zero Waste (Scotland) Regulations

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 this course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel involved in shipboard garbage management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARLPOL)

• Resolution MEPC.314(74) Amendments to the Annex of MARPOL

• Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

Personnel joining a vessel for the first time as part of induction.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to familiarise learners with the behaviours expected onboard in the accommodation areas to ensure the safety of seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide basic information relating to safety onboard vessels.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to any specific legislation.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?
Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Ship's Master and Officers, Deck and Engine Ratings, Galley and Catering Staff, Office Operations Staff

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

How will this course benefit me?
Awareness of Best Management Practices to assist companies and ships in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of best practices in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

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 this course for?

This course is for all personnel that could be part of an accident and incident investigation. Including all ranks of onboard crew and shore-based company management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation to ensure correct execution of investigations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an understanding of investigation goals including the root cause analysis, thus increasing the effect such investigations have on increasing safety.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

• United Nations Convention of Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS)

• Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation 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?

Deck Management, Deck Crew, Engine Management and Shore based Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining the maritime Oil Record Book.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the need to complete the Oil Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

International Safety Management (ISM) 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%.