Course catalogue

Course Description:-

This course consists of 2 modules. This gives an insight as to what to expect during a Class/Flag annual inspection. 

The Course is surely not exhaustive, but it surely will empower the candidate on how to deal with a Class/Flag Inspector professionally and how to handle the situation maturely and answer correctly.

It also serves as a refresher training before the actual Class/Flag inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence. 

In this course,  

1) You will be guided on what to expect during a Class/Flag inspection, the precautions to take, the various types of deficiencies and ship categories. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. 

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests and tests in the same way a Class/Flag inspector would check your vessel; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Keep all the required documents and certificates ready for an inspection prior to the Class/Flag inspector boarding the vessel.

3) List the various parameters/points on how a boat and fire drill is evaluated by the Class/Flag inspector and can prepare the crew accordingly.

4) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

5) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory, Flag state and Class requirements 

6) Confidently carry out any test or reply to any question asked by the Class/Flag inspector, which in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Well-being in the workplace refers to a situation where employees feel physically and mentally well to contribute to their maximal potential at work.

This training is meant for:

• Anyone

Holding a meeting without a clear agenda is like taking a trip without a map.

-Marsha Egan, A success strategist and CEO of The Egan Group 

Did you know that the average American professionals attend over 60 meetings a month? About 39 percent of the meeting attendees doze off during these meetings. Another source claims that 50 percent of meeting time is wasted. These statistics probably don’t surprise you. In fact, they might even confirm some of the reasons you dread meetings. You may also have been a part of meetings that have discussions on unrelated topics. This course will help you learn how to make meetings productive.

• Create a meeting agenda 

• Identify the influence of the agenda during and after the meeting

Presentation 

This training course provides a general overview of the requirements of the AFS Convention and the anti-fouling systems used for new constructions and during ships operational life.

Objectives

On completion of the training, students will be able to: 

Understand the aim of the anti-fouling systems and their impact on the environment. 

Know the requirements of the AFS Convention. 

Be familiar with the applicable documentation and related certificates. 

Program 

What is fouling and how do anti-fouling systems work 

Influence on the environment 

Composition of anti-fouling systems 

The AFS Convention and regulations 

Applicability of AFS Convention for new and existing ships 

Regulation (EC) No. 782/2003 

Survey and certification 

o Types of surveys 

o Scope of Initial surveys for new and existing ships 

o Other surveys 

o Certificate issuance 

o The validity of the IAFS Certificate 

o Type approval certificates

Certificate 

On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded the following qualifications:

Certificate of Anti-Fouling Systems awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Anti-Fouling Systems, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.

Who is this course for?

All personnel who work with chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation
The GB CLP Regulation
The Norwegian CLP Regulation, or
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

Is there an assessment?

Yes