Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

This course is relevant for all personnel who may affect or be affected by cyber security.

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 cyber-security and cyber-risks, and how by improving personal awareness of cyber-risks can improve cyber-security overall.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the cyper-risks. 

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 80%.

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

Course Goal: This course intends to provide seafarers with the knowledge to spot harassment and bullying and what steps to follow if they wish to report an incident.

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

This course intends to provide seafarers with the knowledge to spot harassment and bullying and what steps to follow if they wish to report an incident.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will help to eliminate harassment and bullying within Shipping Companies.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

Is there an assessment?

Yes

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?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to enhance individual safety behaviours in the workplace.

How will the course benefit my company?

Understanding behaviour based safety helps to increase and enhance the safety of the workplace to allow us to operate in the safest possible environment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning Objectives:

- Recognise the term ‘human error factor’ in maritime incidents and accidents

- Identify behaviour based safety and why it is important

- Recognise applied behaviour analysis, and the models used in it

- Identify the means by which a behaviour based safety program can be enacted onboard

Who is this course for?
All relevant personnel.

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 insight into the mental health of seafares.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware the general mental health issues of seafarers, and the contributing factors that can mentally affect a seafarer whilst at sea.

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 shipboard and shore-based 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 an awareness of how to respect different cultures

How will the course benefit my company?

By developing seafarers’ understanding of cultural diversity resulting in a more positive and efficient workforce

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in this course.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel. 

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the risks posed by fatigue.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that employees are aware of the risks posed by fatigue and the importance of fatigue management.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

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 & Engine officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge to describe how to improve teamwork and employee engagement, give examples of leading through difficult times and describe how to facilitate conflict resolution.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to be leaders with excellent leadership skills that can promote teamwork, to have an empowered and collaborating crew and reduce the risk of accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 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 Health and Safety Management Systems.

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 ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?

ISM Code and ISO 45001

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 an awareness of the hazards of working at height.

Is previous experience required?

You do not require any previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working at height.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards involved in working at height

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 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?

All crew.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping onboard a vessel.

How will the course benefit my company?

Poor standards of personal hygiene and housekeeping can spread disease and create an uncomfortable environment for all crewmembers. Making personnel aware of how to look after themselves, their cabins and the communal spaces onboard can help to create a happier, healthier and more productive crew.

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 this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of how their health and lifestyle could be impacted and protected during their career.

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 insight into the health and lifestyle of seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an insight into the health and lifestyle of seafarers.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)

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 shipboard based personnel working in potential hydrogen sulphide atmospheres.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

To provide an awareness of the risk and methods of mitigation when working in potential hydrogen sulphide atmospheres.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with the knowledge to reduce hydrogen sulphide related accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

- International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

- EH40 ‘Workplace Exposure Limits’

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel involved in shipboard garbage management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of the importance of garbage management and how to complete the Garbage Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• Resolution MEPC.314(74) Amendments to the Annex of MARPOL

• Resolution MEPC.312(74) Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All shipboard and shore-based personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will raise your awareness of acceptable social media practice.

How will the course benefit my company?

Providing personnel with clear guidance on the safe and appropriate use of social media can reduce the risk of reputational damage and data protection breaches.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All Maritime 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 the course benefit me?

This course will give you an understanding of why, when and where personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn. The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay safe in your day-to-day activities and if you are required to carry out a task using specialised PPE. It will also indicate your responsibilities for taking care of PPE.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of how different items of PPE protect you, you can take appropriate precautions to avoid injury while working. This will help to reduce incidents at your workplace and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

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 this course for?

All maritime personnel involved in risk assessment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of risk assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By improving employees’ risk awareness and ensuring the correct handling of risk assessment, reducing the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

You do not require previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the safe use of respiratory protection.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are aware of the use of respiratory protection equipment.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel on ships.

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 Safety Management (ISM) Code

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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

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

• International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (ISMBC) Code

• International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

• Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the general safety hazards and risks of cargo operations

• Identify the ship type specific hazards and risks of cargo operations, and the accompanying legislation for such cargo types

• Recognise the term ‘hazardous cargo in packaged form’, and the requirements for its safe handling

• Recognise the stages of general cargo operations and how to safely prepare for, load, unload and secure marine cargoes