Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the safe use of respiratory protection.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course ensures that personnel are aware of the safe use of respiratory protective equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

• The US Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards

• Working Environment Act

• Internal Control Regulations

• Regulations concerning Action and Limit values

• Regulations on the Performance of Work

• Regulations on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

• EU framework directives

Is there an assessment?

There is an assessment with a 70% pass rate with 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

To provide knowledge of Portable Fire Extinguishers

How will the course benefit my company?

To aid in the reduction of fire incidents on vessels.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS 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 this course for?
This course is for deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard.

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

How will this 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 this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with mooring deck safety and mooring operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
• SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 on Towing and Mooring Equipment

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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

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?

Any crew who requires a basic overview of helicopter operations at sea.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will give learners an overview of helicopter operations at sea, including standard passenger/pilot transport rescue and MEDIVAC.

How will this course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referred to in this course?

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

The International Safety Management Code (ISM)

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

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) publication Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations

CAP 437 – Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods by Air

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel on ships.

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 overview of the hazards associated with cargo handling.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of safe cargo handling.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

• International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (ISMBC) Code

• International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the general safety hazards and risks of cargo operations

• Identify the ship type specific hazards and risks of cargo operations, and the accompanying legislation for such cargo types

• Recognise the term ‘hazardous cargo in packaged form’, and the requirements for its safe handling

• Recognise the stages of general cargo operations and how to safely prepare for, load, unload and secure marine cargoes

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all personnel on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

The learner will be able to identify the requirements of the MARPOL Convention and the impact of pollution on marine ecosystems.

How will this course benefit my company?

Learners will have a knowledge of the international pollution prevention requirements required for all personnel.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

Is there an assessment?

Course assessment with a 70% pass mark and two attempts.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals required to board vessels, whether offshore or at the quayside.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the different transfer methods used by ships and offshore facilities and the risks involved with each.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are familiar with the risks and hazards of personnel transfers.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention Chapter XV
• The International Code for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel
• IMO Circular MSC.1/1331 Guidelines for construction, installation, maintenance and inspection of means of embarkation and disembarkation
• SOLAS Chapter II-1 / 3-9 Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships

Is there an assessment?

Yes, there is a course assessment with a 70% pass mark and two attempts.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel involved in maintenance operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with the knowledge of the risk of hand-arm vibration.

How will the course benefit my company?

To assist in the reduction of hand-arm vibration injuries.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

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 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:

JAN-901B/901M – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

JAN-701/701B – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

JAN-2000 – 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?

All personnel involved in the planning, execution or supervision of onboard rigging operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with a comprehensive overview on relevant safety for the use of rigging equipment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By reducing incidents and near misses through ensuring relevant personnel are aware of the required safety measures for rigging operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

Is there an assessment?

Yes