Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel who require knowledge of Legionella bacteria.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

To provide learners with knowledge of Legionella and the methods to reduce the risk of infection.

How will the course benefit my company?

To provide guidance on how to reduce legionella infections.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards of regulations are referenced in this course.

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%.

The course covers the following topics:

- Which companies should have a Working Environment Committee (AMU)?
- How to organize the a Working Environment Committee (AMU)?
- What is a Working Environment Committee (AMU)?

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.

Presentation

This training course provides a general introduction to the corrosion process, the protective coating used to prevent corrosion, the coating process and coating inspection.

Objectives

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

Know the different types of corrosion and their causes.

Understand the corrosion phenomenon and the threat it represents to the structural integrity.

Know the protective coating systems used in shipbuilding.

Be familiar with the constituents, structure and curing prerequisites of the protective coating systems.

Understand the different phases of the coating process and the requirements for successful coating application.

Be familiar with coating inspection procedures and the requirements of the IMO PSPC.

Recognise the different forms of coating failure.

Program

Module 1 - Introduction to Corrosion and Protective Coatings

Corrosion definition

Causes of corrosion

Different forms of corrosion

Corrosion rate

Protective coating systems

Paint coating components

Types of coatings

Technical data sheets

Coating cure

Module 2 - Coating Process and Inspection

Coating process scheme

Surface preparation

Cleaning techniques

Surface preparation

Paint application

Coating durability requirements

Coating inspection

Coating system documentation

Coating inspector qualifications

Inspection procedures and plan

Coating defects

Certificate

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

Certificate of Corrosion and Coating awarded by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of Corrosion and Coating, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, is obtained after completing the course and passing the qualification examination.

Who is the course for?

All offshore and onshore personnel who require an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.  

How will the course benefit me?

By increasing your awareness of the potential hazards of working at height and the steps that can be taken to reduce your risk of injury.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is aligned to industry best practice and aims to make personnel aware of the protentional hazards of working at height and the controls that can be implemented to reduce risk.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Work at Height Regulations

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%.

Presentation

This training course is about what an effective cyber security risk management should be. Its goal is not to address too many technical questions as the best technical expertise in the world won’t guarantee zero cyber risk. The course aims at providing your Company with a real battle plan: know the assets, know the enemies, organize accordingly and train the effectives. Although this will not be enough to avoid a cyber incident, the severity of the consequences of a cyber incident will depend on the company’s preparedness and ability to manage it.

Who the course is for?

The course ISM Code and Cyber Risk Management is aimed at anyone interested in understanding how an effective cyber security risk management should be. This may include Top Management of Shipping Companies, Ship Managers, Technical Superintendents, Ship Masters, Officers and Seafarers; Offshore Units Operators and Technical Staff, Shipyards Technical Staff; Surveyors; P&I and/or Insurance Inspectors; etc.

Objectives

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

Know what cyber security is, the main threats and their consequences.

Understand how to consider the cyber risks in the Safety Management System and how the ISM Code translated into cyber security.

Know the 12 cybersecurity commandments that will help implementing an efficient cyber risk management system.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Senior Engine Officers is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Senior Officer position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accredited Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of how the Working Time Regulations impact on their working hours and the importance of effectively managing and assess the risks posed by fatigue in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an overview of how the Working Time Regulations impact on their working hours and the importance of effectively managing and assess the risks posed by fatigue in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?
N/A

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?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel requiring an understanding of a vessel’s statical stability.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with a basic understanding of the principles of ship stability.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the ship’s stability and the factors influencing stability in order to minimise incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

None

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?

Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding of AIS, its navigational uses and limitations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By enabling deck officers to utilise AIS during watchkeeping and collision avoidance to its full potential while being aware of the limitations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 61993-2

• International Telecommunication Union Recommendation M.1371-5

• International Maritime Organization Resolution A.1106(29)

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 seafarers, shipboard or shore-based office personnel who require an introduction to ship stability. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required. 

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with a basic understanding of the principles of ship stability.

How will this course benefit my company?

By increasing company personnel’s awareness and understanding of ship stability and thus decreasing the chance of related incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

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?

Officers and Crew.

Is previous experience required?

No, but basic maritime engineering knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you an understanding of the operation and use of an exhaust gas cleaning system (Scrubbers).

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will provide the learners with basic knowledge about scrubbers and scrubber operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• MARPOL Annex VI

• OCIMF guide for Implementation of Sulphur Oxide Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems

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%.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Engine Ratings is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Engine Rating position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accredited Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

Presentation

This training course provides a general overview of the SOLAS requirements concerning radio communications and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Objectives

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

Know the requirements concerning radio communication equipment on board ships and offshore units.

Understand the GMDSS functional requirements.

Understand the means required for GMDSS tests and drills on board.

Know the requirements for EPIRB, radio lifesaving appliances and sources of energy for radio communication equipment.

Program

Safety radio surveys and certification

GMDSS functional requirements

o Land and satellite communications

o Inmarsat

o Functional requirements while at sea

o Distress urgency and safety radio communications

o Sea areas

o Maintenance of radio installation

o Maintenance of satellite EPIRB

o Maritime safety information

GMDSS equipment

o Equipment to be provided on board

o Core installation

o Inmarsat EGC

o NAVTEX

o Satellite EPIRB and VHF EPIRB

o Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

o Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

o Two-way VHF radio-telephone

Main, emergency and reserve sources of power

Automatic battery chargers

Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)

Certificate

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

A Certificate of SOLAS Safety Radio, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.

The Certificate of SOLAS Safety Radio is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.

Kurset vil gi kranoperatører en god teoretisk grunnopplæring på bro og traverskraner slik at uhell og ulykker i forbindelse med løfteoparsjoner unngås. Opplæringen gir kandidatene god innsikt i prinsippene for traverskraners konstruksjon,virkemåte, vedlikehold og bruk. Ved bestått teoretisk og praktisk prøve, vil det gi grunnlag for utstedelse av kompetansebevis G4 Bro-og traverskraner.

Kursinnhold
- Innledning med krav til kranførerer
- Bruksområder for traverskraner
- Ulykker med bro- og traverskraner
- Oppbygging av forskjellige typer bro- og traverskraner
- Elektrisk anlegg på bro- og traverskraner
- Sikkerhetsbrytere 
- Ståltau / blokk 
- Sertifisering / dokumentasjon
- Kontroll og vedlikehold, sikkerhetsregler ved bruk

- Øvingsoppgaver 

- Eksamen

Modul 2.7 (16 timer) G4- Bro- og Traverskran 

Modul 3.7 - G4 (8 timer) Praktisk bruk

This course is only available in Norwegian.

The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Junior Engine Officers is designed to assist ship operators and employers make recruiting decisions by assessing the English language competency of Seafarers at a Junior Officer position working on board any vessel.

The Test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the IMO. These guidelines are combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system.

Regulations:

The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

Why Take This Test With VIRSEC:

What makes VIRSEC different from the others? Below are some of the benefits of taking this online Test with VIRSEC:

• CPD Accreditated Online Test
• Randomised Questioning
• Adheres to International Standards
• Position-Focused Questions
• Assesses 5 Primary Language Skills

Test Duration:

The user must attempt the Test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. If a candidate does not complete the exam within the duration, they will fail any unanswered questions.

ISM-koden (International safety management code – A.741(18)) er en internasjonal sikkerhetsstyringsstandard for drift av fartøy (flyttbare installasjoner til sjøs) og hindring av forurensing. Tolv år etter at ISM koden ble obligatorisk, gjennomførte IMO den første revideringen (gjennomgang) av koden. Endringene ble gjort gjeldende fra og med juli 2010. Den siste “oppdateringen” (forandringer) av ISM koden (2014) er gjeldende fra og med 2015. I 2017 vedtok den internasjonale maritime organisasjonen (IMO) kravet om Maritime Cyber risikostyring (datasikkerhet). Datasikkerhet skal nå være en integrert del av rederiets risikostyring for å håndtere risikoen for sine skip. Fra og med 2021 er kravet at håndtering av cyberrisikoer er innarbeidet i rederiers sikkerhetsstyringssystem.

Kurset tar for seg ISM kodens oppbygning og krav satt i koden. Samt hvordan selskapet (rederi) delegerer, og hvordan de involverte ivaretar sine oppgaver og plikter.

Kursdeltagerne skal etter gjennomført kurs forstå bakgrunn og formål med ISM koden. Selskapet sitt ansvar, samt være i stand til å bidra med å gjennomføre, evaluere og kontinuerlig forbedre et selskap sitt styringssystem.

This course is only available in Norwegian.

Provided in association with Astutis, approved centre 1857.

IOSH Managing Safely is a basic risk management health and safety certificate which will offer managers an understanding of the practical actions needed for the health and safety of their teams.

It enables organizations to demonstrate a commitment to health and safety standards by ensuring managers and supervisors are aware of their responsibilities and the positive actions they can take to ensure a safe a healthy working environment.

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand your responsibilities for safety in the workplace.

• Recognise common workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

• Estimate, evaluate and reduce risk by applying a hierarchy of risk control.

• Undertake structured risk assessments and accident investigations.

• Understand the requirements of HSE legislation.

• Recognise different ways to measure and improve health and safety performance.

Who is the course for?

Operator personnel who are responsible for assessing and verifying the SIGTTO competency standards and Officers serving on LNG or LPG carriers who are being assessed.

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 introduction to SIGTTO and an overview of the competency and experience matrices, as well as how to apply them.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course acts as an introduction to the assessment for operators that allows them to examine personnel compliance and will ensure that those employed by the operators have the relevant knowledge and experience to perform safely in their role.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operations (SIGTTO) 

International Association of Classification Societies (IASCS)

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?

Deck Officers and Ratings who require knowledge on the storage and transport of different types of liquid.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an overview of how liquids such as heavy fuel oils should be stored.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners know how to safely store liquids, which will result in fewer safety incidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No regulations are standards are referenced in this course.

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?

Marine Engineers, Marine Electricians and engineering and electrical ratings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an introduction to governors and digital governor systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an introduction to governors and digital governor systems.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

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%.