Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Ship to Ship Superintendents, Marine Superintendents and anyone with responsibility for safety.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of critical safety procedures.

How will the course benefit my company?

By improving safety culture and demonstrating the competency of employees.

What standards are referenced in the course?

MARPOL Annex I

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 all crew employed on a trading vessel.

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 crew members are familiar with the Port State Control (PSC) regulations and what is involved, such as how the ship is selected for inspection and how the crew can prepare for one. 

How will this course benefit my company?

​This course will ensure that all crew members follow best practice as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

The International Labour Organization (ILO)

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU)

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

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

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

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for:

All categories of crane operators who have completed a basic rigging course.

Is previous experience required?

Learners must have completed a basic rigging course.

How will this course benefit me?

By ensuring you have the required safety knowledge and theoretical competence as a rigger. 

How will this course benefit my company?

This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. All rigging operations shall be performed according to applicable safety regulations. These specifications are stipulated in the NORSOK R-003 standard and in the Regulations for using work equipment. Only personnel who have documented rigger training may perform rigging operations. This course provides a basic review and update of knowledge of rigging operations in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

NORSOK R-003, 2017

Is there an assessment?

Trainingportal assessment with an 80% pass mark and two attempts.

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at all employees who require a general awareness of preventing bribery and corruption.

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

How will this course benefit me?
The course will help learners become aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery as well as providing an overview of the relevant legislation.  

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring learners are aware of aspects relating to anti-corruption and anti-bribery. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

• United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention

• US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• UK Bribery Act 

Is there an assessment?
Course assessment in TrainingPortal, with 2 attempts to achieve 80% pass.

Who is the 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 the course benefit me?

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

How will the 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 referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) 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 the course for?

All personnel who may be exposed to asbestos at, or above, the permissible exposure levels, and personnel who perform housekeeping or maintenance operations in areas that have asbestos-containing materials and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with exposure to asbestos. It will also identify where asbestos may be found, how it can potentially affect your health, and what you need to do to protect yourself.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit a company by ensuring learners have the knowledge to protect themselves from exposure to asbestos.

Assessment Details

End of course assessment with a pass mark of 80% and 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

Deck Officers, Able Seamen and Engineering Ratings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of shipborne cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving personnel’s awareness of how to maintain shipborne cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

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?

This course is for seafarers who are involved in tank cleaning and wall wash operation on board vessels.

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 awareness of tank cleaning and wall wash, as well as an overview of confined space entry and gas testing procedures.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring learners understand the importance of confined space entry and tank cleaning procedures and, in turn, will reduce related incidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

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

The International Bulk Chemical Code (BC) 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 the course for?

All personnel on board.

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 awareness on how to prepare for heavy weather and protect the safety of the ship and all personnel on board.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)

The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide

Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS)

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 members of management, supervisor and shipboard management responsible for ballast water.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need any prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The primary goal of this course are awareness and knowledge of Ballast Water Management in accordance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, referred to as the BWM Convention.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with the best practices related to Ballast Water Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?
In compliance with IMOs Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 and industry best practice, and complying with US trade and US Coast Guard.

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 members who are required to use abrasive wheels.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the hazards and controls associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing crew members with knowledge on how to avoid risks when using abrasive wheels, subsequently reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

No references to specific standards or regulations are used within this course.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at individuals who are responsible for the ongoing monitoring of hot work sites.

Is previous experience required? 

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. It is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with the skills required to safely carry out the role of a Gas Monitor.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course aims to ensure that personnel are provided with the knowledge and techniques necessary to carry out gas monitoring at hot work sites.

What standards or regulations are referenced in the course?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 

• The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, Emergency Response - PFEER) Regulations 

• Confined Space Regulations

• EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is for all personnel involved in SIRE 2.0 operations, including shore-based and ship-based staff.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing an overview of how SIRE 2.0 inspections are conducted, and how to begin to prepare for them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing all personnel involved with a base level of knowledge on what SIRE 2.0 is and how to comply with it.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Seafarer’s Practical Guide to SIRE 2.0 Inspections (Intertanko)

Is there an assessment?

Yes - 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 to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with guidance and useful techniques to help you carry out effective toolbox talks.

How will the course benefit my company?

Communication is vital to workplace safety. This course aims to provide personnel with the knowledge and techniques required to carry out effective toolbox talks.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) 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? 

All Crew/Personnel who are involved in pilot transfer operations.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide learners with an awareness of pilot transfer arrangements, including how the equipment is used correctly, safely and how it is maintained.

How will this course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referred to in this course?

Based on parts of SOLAS, Consolidated Edition 2020, IMO Resolution A.1108(29), and IMO Resolution A.1045(27).

Is there an assessment?

Separate module with a pass mark of 70% and 2 attempts.

Who is the course for?

This course is for all personnel onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit personnel by providing them with an understanding of how Partner in Safety’s Human Performance themes help drive the maritime industry to zero incidents, and what they can do to assist in this goal.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by ensuring that personnel are aware of the human factors that can influence safety onboard and how individual behaviours can make a difference.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Based on parts of Shell - Maritime Partners in Safety - Human Performance

Is there an assessment?

Yes - The course has an assessment with a 70% pass mark and 2 attempts.

Learning objectives

- Give an overview of human performance principles

- Describe how context can influence behaviour

- Describe a ‘learner mindset’

- Explain the three reasoning orientations that show up in investigation and performance improvement work

Who is this course for:
This course is for users of scaffolding as a work platform in accordance with § 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the Performance of Work’.

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

How will this course benefit me?
By providing you with a good understanding of the principles to do with the construction, functioning, maintenance and use of scaffolding, so that incidents and accidents can be avoided.

How will this course benefit my company?

By making scaffolding users aware of responsibility, legislation, safe use of scaffolding, assembly, and the scaffolding types.

What standards are referred to in this course?
§ 17-5 in ‘Regulations concerning the performance of work’

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%.

Who is this course for?

Engineers and deck officers with responsibilities for fuel management and switching operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing an overview of the different types of fuel used within the maritime industry and the challenges of switching between high and low sulphur fuel as required.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing seafarers with an overview of the different types of fuel used within the maritime industry and the challenges of switching between high and low sulphur fuel as required.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

ISO 8217

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require knowledge on the types of gases found in the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured. 

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 types of gases found within the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the types of gases found within the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods 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?

All personnel involved with helicopter operations, particularly in the offshore sector.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

Transporting dangerous goods by air has the potential to cause significant harm to people, property and the environment. By following the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), you will significantly decrease the risks and be able to transport such goods safely. 

How will this course benefit my company?

All personnel are required to undertake competence-based DGR training relevant to their function. This course provides introductory-level awareness in the IATA training framework for personnel involved with helicopter operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

• International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations  

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Air Operations Acceptable Means of Compliance Part-SPA.DG.105(a)

Is there an assessment?

3 Sections; Each section has an assessment with an 80% pass mark and 2 attempts.