Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All personnel that come into contact with compressed air through maintenance or usage.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to encourage the safe use of compressed air and describes the ways in which compressed air can be dangerous as well as how to minimise the risks of such dangers occurring.

How will the course benefit my company?

To reduce compressed air incidents and accidents.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standard or regulations 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?

Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding of AIS, its navigational uses and limitations.

How will the course benefit my company?

By enabling deck officers to utilise AIS during watchkeeping and collision avoidance to its full potential while being aware of the limitations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 61993-2

• International Telecommunication Union Recommendation M.1371-5

• International Maritime Organization Resolution A.1106(29)

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, 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 this 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 this course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 

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

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code 

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

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?

Ratings and junior engineers new to marine engineering.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will enable you to understand the purpose of a boiler on board and its basic requirements. It will also provide you with some basic safety knowledge.

How will the course benefit my company?

By providing your engineers and ratings with basic knowledge on boiler operations on board.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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?

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 this course for?
Management staff and persons with responsibilites related to seafarers.

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 overall understanding of the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and the responsibilities of managers in relation to achieving, managing and maintaining compliance.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and the resposibilities thereto.

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?

Junior engineers, Junior Electrotechnical officers (ETO), Junior Deck Officers, Deck and Technical Ratings.

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 introduction to how steering gear operates and the potential challenges with operation.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide junior members of staff with an introduction on how steering gear operates.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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?

Personnel that may be exposed to environments containing nitrogen.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing knowledge in the risks of entering a nitrogen environment.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing Nitrogen exposure risks.

What standards are referenced in the course?

No standards or regulations 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 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%.

Who is this course for?

Maritime personnel who require an introduction to or awareness of vessel structures and potential risk factors.

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 crewmembers with an understanding of the structural risk factors and forces acting internally and externally on a vessel.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an understanding of the structural risk factors on a vessel. 

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 ship personnel preparing, conducting, or supervising the inspection of a ballast tank.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing learners with the knowledge for a safe and successful ballast tank inspection.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring ship personnel take the necessary safety precautions to avoid incidents during tank inspection and by providing them with the required knowledge to identify and record any issues with the inspected tank.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

International Safety Management Code (ISM)

ISO 4628 Paint and varnishes

ASTM D610 Standard Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

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 personnel involved in marine operations.

Is previous experience required?

No experience is required to take this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you know how to respond to marine trash and debris incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

US best practise.

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?

All maritime personnel involved in the management of change process.

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 management of change process.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the steps involved in the management of change process, the roles and responsibilities of personnel, the risks involved in change management and how these risks can be controlled.

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?

Personnel working in ISPS areas.

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 the core knowledge of ISPS rules and regulations applicable to the international ports and harbours.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that you have the core knowledge of ISPS rules and regulations.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

Is there an assessment? 

Yes

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?

Engineers of all grades.

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?

By providing you with an overview of potable water systems.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide personnel with an overview of the safe use and maintenance of potable water systems.

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 relevant personnel, including Work Party members, Performing Authorities and Area Authorities.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will provide you with guidance and useful techniques to help you carry out effective Toolbox Talks.

How will this course benefit my company?

Communication is vital to workplace safety. This course aims to provide personnel with the knowledge and techniques required to carry out effective Toolbox Talks.

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%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel involved in ship steel maintenance.

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 an overview of corrosion management onboard ships.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel are familiar with the of corrosion management systems, an ISM requirement.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP-UK MCA)

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?

All crew with responsibility for assisting with crowd and crisis management during an emergency.

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 crowd and crisis management during an emergency.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of how they should respond in an emergency to ensure passenger safety.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

• The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

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

• Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS) 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%.