Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Officer Cadets and Junior Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an insight into the various types of cargo insulation.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel understand safe operations on board a gas carrier.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC 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?

Chief, Deck and Engine Officers

New departmental staff, crew members (both offshore and onshore)

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give you an overview of cargo operations and procedures for cargo handling and precautions at tanker and terminal.

How will the course benefit my company?

Raising awareness of precautions at tanker and terminal and providing the crew with clear procedures for cargo handling can reduce the risk of unwanted tanker operation incidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

STCW 78 AND 1995 revised

MCA 2006

IMO / ISGOTT / COSWP

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 crew and personnel who operate and carry out maintenance on deck machinery.

Is previous experience required?

It would be an advantage, however, this course acts as a valuable introduction for personnel that are about to be trained in deck machinery and for those working onshore.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of deck machinery, how the equipment is used correctly and safely and how the equipment is maintained.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in relevant legislation as well as the company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including safe operation of equipment, training, and planned maintenance.

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and Class Requirements

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)

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, Cadets and Able-bodied Seaman.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the systems used for cooling gas cargos.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing the risk of incidents when loading and discharging gas cargos.

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%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who may have to carry out manual handling duties.

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 information to help reduce the risk of injury due to incorrect manual handling.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing lost time due to injury as a result of poor manual handling techniques.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Labour Organisation

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 Cadets and Deck Officers who are involved in gas carrier operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide awareness level information on gas carrier operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will help personnel to ensure that the operation of the gas carrier they are working with meets the standards within the International Maritime Organization.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC)

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security 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?
Deck Officers and Deck Crew.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to Emergency Towing Systems (ETS) in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an understanding of the Emergency Towing Systems.

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 70%.

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%.

Who is the course for?

Personnel who require knowledge or awareness of dangerous goods within HEMS operations.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is part of the required trainings for HEMS operating crew, and covers classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

This course must be repeated every 24 months.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with the classification of dangerous goods, how dangerous goods is divided into hazard classes, how it should be marked and labelled and what emergency procedures should contain.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of US maritime security risks and controls.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to marine security awareness.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of US best practice in relation to marine security awareness.

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?

There is no exam upon completion of this course

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on high voltage installations.

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?

The course meets the requirements set in § 7 of the ""Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE"", that relevant personnel shall be given annual training and instruction in FSE. The course also provides the necessary training and instruction in first aid, focusing on electrical injuries, with the exception of the mandatory practical training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The regulations of various authorities make FSE applicable to all those working with electricity, whether on board ship, on platforms or on land. This course is suitable for all, regardless of which industry you work in. 

The authorities require that training in FSE and first aid in the event of electrical accidents is undertaken at least once a year. No more than 12 months shall elapse between training courses.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on high voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

 § 7 of the ""Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE""

Is there an assessment?

The fast track version of the FSE course starts with a pre-test which checks the participant's knowledge of FSE. Depending on the answers given, the participant will get a course that is tailored to the level of knowledge revealed in the pre-test. The fast track version of the course is suitable for all but is particularly practical for those undertaking refresher training in FSE. 

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?

Maritime personnel who may be affected by potential baggage searches.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an introduction to personnel and baggage searches in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the personnel and baggage searches which might be carried out. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

SOLAS ch. 11 - ISPS 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?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of maritime Protection and Indemnity insurance.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide personnel with an awareness of the principles of maritime Protection and Indemnity Insurance.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an understanding of the maritime Protection and Indemnity Insurance. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Marine Insurance Act.

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 Electrical Ratings working on low voltage installations.

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 working on electrical installations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on low voltage installations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations.

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 Electrical Ratings working on high voltage installations.

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 working on electrical installations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge and competence to be working on high voltage installations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations.

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 personnel.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide knowledge of the risk associated with dropped objects.

How will the course benefit my company?

To assist in the reduction of lost time as a result of accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

There are no regulations or standards 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?

Deck crew and personnel who require knowledge on the inventory and storage of paints and coatings.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with a basic understanding on the inventory and storage requirements of paints and coatings.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with a basic understanding on the inventory and storage requirements of paints and coatings.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships

• The European Union Ship Recycling Regulation

• Resolution MEPC.269(68) Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials

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?

All personnel involved in scaffolding operations.

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 a brief overview of the requirements for safe scaffolding over sea.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with a brief overview of the requirements for safe scaffolding over sea.

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%.

Who is the course for?

Maritime personnel preparing for an SRC/VHF exam.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this exam.

How will the course benefit me?

By learning the whole SRC/VHF curriculum in a simple and easy to understand way.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring optimal preparation of candidates prior of taking the SRC/VHF exam.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ITU Radio 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 70%.