Course catalogue

This course introduces the legislation and methods of Passage Planning. You will learn how to use an ECDIS effectively to plan voyages on digital systems.

This course will cover IMO passage planning guidance as well as accepted policies for generic use of ECDIS when planning sea voyages.

Who is the course for?

All officers and shipping managers of merchant vessels and fleets.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

Upon completion of this course, you will understand the terms EEXI and CII, and the regulatory requirements of the legislation that created them. The course will step through the compliance processes for each aspect, and highlight the challenges faced in ensuring current and future compliance.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course gives an introduction to the regulation of energy efficiency on ships, also known as the EEXI and CII requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Based on parts of MARPOL Annex VI Regulations and Ship Energy Efficiency Requirements.

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

Who is this course for?

All crew involved in mustering.

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 mustering requirements during an emergency.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of how to muster passengers and crew.

What standards are referred to in this course?

SOLAS

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Do you know how many different chemicals are used in the engine room of the ships? There are various chemicals supplied to be used on ships. Being useful, the majority of these chemicals onboard have hazards! In general marine chemicals are risky to store, transport and use. Some of these chemicals have health risks, while others are regarded as harmful to the marine environment.

This course will identify the procedures for safe storage and handling of chemicals in the engine room and moreover, discuss the requirements for first aid. During this course, you will learn about: The purpose of the contents of a Material Safety Data Sheet; The health and safety risks presented by chemicals in the engine room; The safe storage conditions for chemicals within the engine room; The safe handling procedures for chemicals in the engine room as well as the emergency first aid procedures related to chemicals used in the engine room.

Who is the course for?

All crew and personnel who work on container ships and/or ships where containers are secured on board for stowage.

Is previous experience required?

It would be an advantage, however, this course acts as an introduction for someone who is about to be trained in container lashing safe use and inspection or for those working on shore in stowage.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of how containers are secured on board and how the equipment is used and maintained.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in respect to carriage of cargo, and the Cargo Securing Manual.

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code &; safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including safe handling of cargo and maintenance of lashing equipment.

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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%.