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Who is this course for?
Deck Officers and Deck Crew who are involved in using the Emergency Towing Systems (ETS)

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 Emergency Towing Systems (ETS) in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all possible precautions are taken to reduce injury to personnel whilst using the ETS.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

• IMO resolution MSC. 35(63) 

• IMO Resolution MSC. 132(75)

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 pilots, captains visiting ports where they do not require pilots or pilots are not available and other personnel in charge of close water navigation, manoeuvring or berthing a vessel.

Is previous experience required?

The course is tailored to maritime pilots' needs and therefore focuses on aspects relevant for pilotage and berthing. A Certificate of Competency (CoC) for navigational watchkeeping as well as experience with manoeuvring vessels is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By combining theoretical knowledge covering the ECDIS aspects most relevant to Maritime Pilots with hands-on experience and practical application on different ECDIS systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing an increased familiarisation with the covered systems and creating a transferable skillset and mindset, helping the pilots to use all ECDIS models with confidence and increasing the navigational safety during their pilotage.

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 first unit of the course, the assessment will be unlocked. 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 personnel who work in the Oil & Gas industry in roles that are involved in oily discharges to sea.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

To provide learners with an awareness of the potential environmental impacts associated with oily discharges to sea, as well as the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise these impacts.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel are aware of ways to safely remove oily discharges which will help to take care of the environment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) OPPC Regulations 2005

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?

This FSE High and Low Voltage Training course is suitable 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, but it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

The course meets the requirements set in Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’ which is that all relevant personnel undertake 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 cardiopulmonary 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?

• Section 7 of the ‘Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations – FSE’

• The European standard

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%.

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%.

Written communications are a necessary part of a manager’s daily work. Whether responding to emails, composing performance reviews for team members, editing an industry report, or crafting a letter to a client, you probably spend a lot of time on writing. For some people, this work comes naturally, but for others, it can be a chore. Becoming a strong writer takes time and practice. But the benefits are worth the effort. As you improve, you’ll be able to structure and “sell” your ideas more easily and your messages will be better received. Let’s look at some fundamental guidelines you can use to make your writing more powerful and effective.

• Learn the importance of thinking before writing   

• Write conversationally     

• Use active voice in your sentences

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?

All Maritime personnel who work with hand and power tools.

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 on hand and power tool safety.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is intended to help prevent lost time 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?

All personnel who have a role in preparing and executing a medical evacuation.

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 awareness in relation to conducting an emergency evacuation for medical reasons in a safe manner.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

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

• The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

• 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 this course for?

This course is for ship operators, owners and all crew employed on a vessel.

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 crew members are familiar with the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations whilst in US waters.

How will this course benefit my company?

​The course will ensure that all crew members follow the VGP regulations whilst in US waters in order to protect the environment and mitigate violations of the permit.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The Clean Water Act (CWA) 

The Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to The Normal Operation of Vessels (VGP) 

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

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

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

This course is for officers and crew on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

This course will benefit seafarers by increasing mental health and wellbeing awareness on ships by managers and crew alike. 

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit companies by cultivating a strong mental health awareness culture onboard ships.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations are referenced in the course. 

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All personnel who work with chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides learners with an in depth few on the use, management and control of chemicals in the Oil and Gas Industry and how to react in an emergency situation that has resulted from a chemical hazard.

How will this course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all personnel have an in depth view of industry best practice for working with chemicals, which will in turn, help keep those working with chemicals safe.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Offshore Petroleum (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Regulation, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

• United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation

• The GB CLP Regulation

• The Norwegian CLP Regulation, or

• The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

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?

Maintenance 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 pump construction and operation.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an awareness of pump construction and operation to ensure that pumps are maintained in a good condition

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%.

Dette kurset er kun tilgjengelig på engelsk.

Who is the course for?

All seafarers on any type of vessel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the course benefit me?

By providing an understanding of the importance of the company’s safe management system and the means to conduct risk assessments.

How will the course benefit my company?

By creating a strong safety culture onboard and thus maximising overall safety on the ship.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Based on parts of SOLAS Chapter IX and the ISM Code.

Who is the course for?

All deck personnel.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course. 

How will the 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 the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are familiar with mooring deck safety and mooring operations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• SOLAS Reg.II-1/3-8

• DNV_GL_TecRegNews_No_13_2020

• MSC.1-Circ.1175-Rev.1

• MSC.1-Circ.1619

• ISO-3730-2012

• MSC_Res_474_102____SOLAS_amendments_2024

• MSC.1_Circ.1362_Rev.2___UI_Of_Solas_Chapter_II_1_

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Dette kurset er kun tilgjengelig engelsk.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who work in the maritime industry and would benefit from an awareness of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide an overview of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel have an understanding of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the security attacks that can occur at sea and how to act in an emergency situation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

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 80%.

Have you ever been tired to the extent that it impacts your physical or mental capabilities? Fatigue; the state of feeling tired, weary or sleepy is a major concern. However, with strong awareness and proper management of fatigue, you can prevent, eliminate and reduce any risk that it may pose not only to your own safety and health but also to those around you.

This course discusses the common causes and proper management of fatigue. It also covers the regulations on rest hours for seafarers.

Who is the course for?

Maritime professionals or people seeking to become professionals in the maritime sector.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

The course will introduce key concepts and definitions of International Safety Management System terms and the role of human factors in maritime safety.

How will the course benefit my company?

Human factors have been shown to be the primary contributing cause for up to 70% of maritime accidents (Galieriková, 2019). Understanding of how the human factors are able to contribute in such a way, and identify where they occur is the first step to reducing the number of accidents and incidents, creating a safer and more efficient environment onboard.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

•UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency MGN 520(M) – HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 2 The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People Factors in Maritime Safety

•The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

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

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

All members of the crew and personnel employed on a vessel with free-fall lifeboats.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is necessary to complete this course. 

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give learners an awareness of free-fall lifeboat operations, including how the equipment is operated correctly and safely and maintained.

How will this course benefit my company?

​The course aims to ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.

What standards are referred to in this 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)

• The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code

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

• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO)

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?
Production operators.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to provide appropriate knowledge of the techniques required for carrying out pressure testing and leak testing in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have appropriate knowledge of the techniques required for carrying out pressure testing and leak testing in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this 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 80%.

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.