Course catalogue

This course was first developed in 2014 by the laboratory company Kystlab AS, which was our company name back then. The scaling and development of our company have included both mergers and shareholder changes, and our name is now Nemko Norlab AS – a part of renowned Nemko Group. We are still the largest, Norwegian owned laboratory company, and “Clean water offshore” is still based on our company´s year-long experience with water laboratory analysis, including potable water offshore. In Nemko Norlab the scientific know-how is further strengthened, and the service portfolio to the offshore segment expanded significantly. All together we now conduct over 100.000 routine analyses annually related to drinking water.

New in the 5th Edition

- As with the Covid-19 virus, the focus on the lethal shower microbe Legionella is increasing offshore due to the risk of disease outbreak. The training course has therefore been further strengthened to prevent Legionella disease.

- The course is also updated according to new recommendations for the annual sampling program, changes that potentially will lower analysis costs.

- This edition has also been updated in accordance with current regulations, including an important change in authority responsibility. The Institute of Public Health is no longer responsible for anything offshore.

General course info

 - The course is well illustrated to provide the best possible understanding and interpretation of the comprehensive regulations.

- There are intuitive and useful exercises throughout the course. The course is available in both Norwegian and English.

- Based on «Safe, Sufficient and Good Potable Water Offshore», the course highlights situations the participant typically may encounter in everyday work.

For more info:

- Contact your Mintra Key Account Manager to order course licenses.

- Contact anne.kristin.gussias@nemkonorlab.com for professional inquiries.

Please note: this course is also available in an Norwegian-language version.

The course is delivered by the accredited laboratory NEMCO NORLAB AS. 

The course covers the following topics:

- Duties for safety representatives
- Tools
- Safety inspections
- Management and support

At the beginning of the course you can take a pre-test, where you get the opportunity to show your skills. If you pass the pre-test, you do not have to go through the entire course.

Who is the course for? 

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required? 

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to enhance individual safety behaviours in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to increase and enhance the safety of the workplace to allow us to operate in the safest possible environment.

What standards are referenced in the course? 

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning Objectives:

- Recognise the term ‘human error factor’ in maritime incidents and accidents

- Identify behaviour based safety and why it is important

- Recognise applied behaviour analysis, and the models used in it

- Identify the means by which a behaviour based safety program can be enacted onboard

Who is the course for?

All relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Assessment 80% pass mark with two attempts.

Who is this course for?

This is course is aimed at all personnel involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to working at height.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide all personnel with an understanding of the dangers, legislative requirements, and general principles for more safely working at height onboard.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safey Management (ISM) Code

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

Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, 2024 Edition, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK

Is there an assessment?

This course has an assessment with a 70% pass mark and 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

This is a comprehensive introduction to first aid and the techniques for administering basic medical care for anyone likely to be responding to a casualty scenario.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience of first aid is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of first aid principles and techniques and acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary to respond effectively to various casualty scenarios.

How will the course benefit my company?

Sufficient training in first aid serves as a legal safeguard for companies in the event of workplace accidents. Employees equipped with first aid skills actively enhance workplace safety and respond more effectively to medical emergencies.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course is based on parts of the Ship Medical Guide.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Assessment Details

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

Who is the course for?

All Maritime Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course intends to provide seafarers with the knowledge to prevent violence and harassment and respond to it.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will help to eliminate violence, harassment and bullying within Shipping Companies and ensure crew’s competence on this matter is aligned with table A-VI/1-4 of STCW.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes - The assessment pass rate is 70% with two attempts.

Who is the course for?

All personnel on ships.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

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?

Personnel who have the responsibility for carrying out hazard identification and risk assessments in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with hazard identification awareness, which will enable them to evaluate hazards quickly and effectively.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with the knowledge to quickly identify hazards and implement controls to manage them and promote safety in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes