Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All ship personnel preparing, conducting, or supervising the inspection of a ballast tank.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with the knowledge for a safe and successful ballast tank inspection.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring ship personnel take the necessary safety precautions to avoid incidents during tank inspection and by providing them with the required knowledge to identify and record any issues with the inspected tank.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

International Safety Management Code (ISM)

ISO 4628 Paint and varnishes

ASTM D610 Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

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 maritime professionals.

Is previous experience required?

The course has been designed so that the participant can acquire the necessary knowledge and skills related to the requirements, qualifications and experience useful for the role of Competent Person.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and regulations governing ship recycling and helps them to identify and understand specific hazardous materials covered by relevant regulations. This course also equips learners with the knowledge to analyse and interpret sample results of hazardous materials, and how to document and report findings accurately.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course ensures that learners are well-versed in the standards and regulations of ship recycling and provides an understanding of ship structures and facilities, helping in efficient resource management, and the planning and execution of ship recycling.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course aims to respond to the needs highlighted by the Hong Kong Convention of 15/05/2009; by Regulation (EU) no. 1257 of 11/20/2013; by the Decree of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of 27/05/2019; from the IHM Guidelines (Inventory of Hazardous Materials), resolution MEPC.269 (68) of 15 May 2015.

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel involved in marine operations.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to take this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

US best practise.

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%.