Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Deck Officers and any other personnel involved in enclosed space entry work.

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 learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to enclosed space entry work.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a relevant overview of the industry best practice in relation to enclosed space entry work.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All Crew/Personnel assigned Rescue Boat or Fast Rescue Boat duties 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 in rescue or fast rescue boat operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including use of the Rescue Boat

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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

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 any other personnel who require an understanding of cargo handling.

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 hazards associated with cargo handling.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of safe cargo handling.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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

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 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?

Marine Superintendents, Brokers, Traders and Industry Regulators.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

• You will be able to describe role of the bunkering business in the shipping industry, plus the fundamentals and key players operating within the bunkering sector.

• You will be able to describe how the market operates, any technical, commercial and operational considerations and how regulations play a role in the industry.

• The course will also be of value to shore staff, by providing general information and advice.

How will the course benefit my company?

The purpose of this course is to help seafarers who are involved in bunkering operations to act in compliance with the appropriate regulations and industry best practice to promote safe and efficient bunkering operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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?

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 the course for?

All deck 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 give learners an awareness of the safety requirements for anchoring operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• Requirements of Class

• The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

• The International Ship and Port Facility Security (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?

Everyone working on low and 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 low and 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?
This course is for deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard.

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 deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard are provided with an understanding of safe line handling during mooring, docking and berthing operations.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with mooring deck safety and mooring operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
- SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 on Towing and Mooring Equipment
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

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 intended for Deck Officers, Ratings and Cadets.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with information about the stowage, offloading and safety aspects of shipping bulk chemicals.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring the safe transportation of bulk chemicals.

What standards are referenced in the course?

 IBC International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

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%.

Course Goal: This course aims to provide an understanding of the duties and responsibility of a Ship Safety Officer and should be able to undertake the duties as a Ship’s Safety Officer or Safety Representative.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel taking on the duties of a Ship Safety Officer or Safety Representative including Ship Officers / HQSE Managers / Training Managers, and Engine and Deck Department Supervisors.

Is previous experience required?

Those eligible to perform duties as “Ship Safety Officer” or a “Safety Representative”, are limited to crew members who have no less than 2 years consecutive sea service since attaining the age of 18, which in the case of a safety representative on board a tanker shall include at least 6 months service on such a ship.

How will the course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, and have the “Safety Officer – Checklist” completed and approved, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Safety Officer, as defined in STCW Code 2010 Table A-II/2 and A-III/2. You will be a certified Safety Officer.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring you are qualified and certified as a “Safety Officer”.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• MCA Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen

• This Safety Officer course also covers relevant parts of STCW Code Tables A-II/2 and A-III/2 

• IMO Model Course 3.11.

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 personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities.

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 learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by ensuring that personnel have an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

•The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

•The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

•Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

•Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

•Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

•Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

•International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•Norwegian Marine Authority Regulation No. 31 on cranes used on ships in open waters for loading and unloading

Is there an assessment?

Yes, 70%

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low 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 low 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?
Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Ship's Master and Officers, Deck and Engine Ratings, Galley and Catering Staff, Office Operations Staff

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

How will this course benefit me?
Awareness of Best Management Practices to assist companies and ships in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of best practices in deterring and responding to piracy attacks and armed robbery.

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?

Personnel who are involved in the preparation of dangerous goods for transportation by sea.

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 the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. The course should enable personnel to recognise the classes of dangerous goods and to pack, mark, label and document articles and items correctly.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed towards all personnel who use abrasive wheels in the workplace.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by providing personnel with knowledge of how to avoid risks and hazards when using abrasive wheels, subsequently reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course? 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

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 the course for?

Junior Officers and crew who are involved in tanker operations on board, to further their understanding of operating procedures, safety and associated documentation and/or checklists.

Is previous experience required?

This course requires no previous experience to complete.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of the safety considerations for tanker operations.

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 company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

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

• The Oil Pollution Act 1990 (OPA90) for operating in US waters

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (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 the course for?

All personnel involved in lifting 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 an overview of the Banksman and Slinger roles, and how to carry out lifting operations safely.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the Banksman and Slinger roles, to help ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely.

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?

Officers and Electrical Ratings working on low and 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 low and 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?

Deck and Engine Room Ratings and any other personnel with responsibility for carrying out surface preparation and coating applications.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an overview of the importance of preparing surfaces and coatings prior to carrying out painting operations and how improper preparation and application can affect the success of the protective coating.

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%.