Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All personnel who require basic Medical First Aid knowledge and/or refreshed on the topic.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course gives the learner the basic understanding of the general principles of first aid. It includes general body physiology, a look at various injuries and how to deal with them, and an overview of infectious diseases and how to prevent them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the general principles of first aid.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

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 relevant offshore personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give offshore personnel the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with working in an environment where they could potentially be exposed to H2S.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the hazards and controls associated with H2S exposure, which will in turn reduce incidents and accidents offshore.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005

Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 (PFEER)

Offshore Installations and Wells (Design and Construction) Regulations 1996

CoSHH 2002

EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

What that means:

We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

We commission research and set national and international standards.

We shape the future of the profession.

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 personnel involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practices for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting; and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by reducing manual handling accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Learning objectives

- Recall what is meant by the term ‘manual handling’

- Identify the types of injuries that may result from manual handling operations

- Identify the legislation that is in place to regulate manual handling operations

- Identify the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

- Recognise the types of risk assessment which are relevant to manual handling operations

- Identify factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations to reduce the potential risks of injury

- Identify good handling techniques for the safe lifting of loads

- Identify good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all officers of the bridge team involved in ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel.

Is previous experience required?

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27, is highly recommended.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring ECDIS competence through interactive and practical training in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, covering the following equipment:

Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

Wärtsilä NaviSailor 4000 by Transas – Electronic Chart Display and Information System

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 for Seafarers (STCW)

• International Maritime Organization Model Course 1.27 (IMO Model Course 1.27)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all officers of the bridge team involved in ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel.

Is previous experience required?

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27, is highly recommended.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code.

How will this course benefit my company? 

By ensuring ECDIS competence through interactive and practical training in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, covering the following equipment:

JRC JAN 9201/7201 – Electronic Chart Display and Information System (Includes installation profiles S,C,N,D)

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 for Seafarers (STCW)

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 1.27

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All crew on board. 

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to enrich the learner’s knowledge of the key components of a life raft, its davit system and its use in general.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners have an understanding of life rafts and how to launch them in an emergency.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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

• International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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 the course for?

All 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 potential 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%.

Accredidation:

- CPD IOSH

- This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

- IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. 

What that means:

• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.

• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.

• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.

• We commission research and set national and international standards.

• We shape the future of the profession.

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?

Any deck officer or deck rating involved in the maintenance of mooring systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding of correct mooring system maintenance including its documentation and procedures.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring crew in charge of mooring system maintenance understands the importance of maintaining each part of the system in accordance with standards and company processes.

What standards are referred to in this course?

IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1619 ‘Guidelines on the design of mooring arrangements and the selection of appropriate mooring equipment and fittings for safe mooring’

IMO MSC.1/Circ.1620 ‘Guidelines for inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment including lines’

IMO MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 ‘Revised guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment’

OCIMF ‘Mooring Equipment Guidelines’

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All seafarers and shipboard personnel who require an overview of environmental management and ISO 14001.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to provide learners with an introduction to ISO 14001 and environmental management in the maritime industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of operations and contribute to improved environmental performance.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS Convention)

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Maritime personnel, onshore and offshore

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?

The course looks at the purpose of the ISM code which is to maintain safety in international shipping, reduce pollution from vessels, protect the exterior environment and prevent injury or loss of human life.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have the knowledge of the purpose of the ISM code.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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 crew and personnel involved in recovering persons from the water.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give learners an awareness of responsibility on board and the actions and aftercare involved in recovering a person from the water.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will ensure that learners are following best practices as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide, 6th Edition

• The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

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

• The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

Any personnel who require an awareness of the environmental impacts associated with offshore waste and how these wastes can be managed.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide you with an understanding of the types of waste generated offshore, how these wastes impact the environment and the methods that can be used to reduce and manage waste.

How will the course benefit my company?

Environmentally aware personnel can help to reduce the environmental impacts of your operations and improve environmental performance.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive

• The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973 - Annex IV

• Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations

• Deposits in the Sea (Exemption) Order 

• Landfill Directive 

• Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations

• Special/Hazardous Waste Regulations

• The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 

• Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Radioactive Substances Act

• Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 

• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Waste (Scotland) Regulations 

• Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Zero Waste (Scotland) 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%.

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 this course for?

Personnel joining a vessel for the first time as part of induction.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to familiarise learners with the behaviours expected onboard in the accommodation areas to ensure the safety of seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide basic information relating to safety onboard vessels.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to any specific legislation.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is for all personnel that could be part of an accident and incident investigation. Including all ranks of onboard crew and shore-based company management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation to ensure correct execution of investigations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an understanding of investigation goals including the root cause analysis, thus increasing the effect such investigations have on increasing safety.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

• United Nations Convention of Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS)

• Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation 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?
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?

Deck Management, Deck Crew, Engine Management and Shore based Personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the importance of maintaining the maritime Oil Record Book.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the need to complete the Oil Record Book to comply with international requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course? International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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%.