Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

Deck Officers, Cadets and Able-bodied Seaman.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with information on the systems used for cooling gas cargos.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing the risk of incidents when loading and discharging gas cargos.

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 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?

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 the course for?

Any deck & engine officer on a vessel sailing into polar waters.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an understanding of the Polar Water Operational Manual and its specific purpose for your vessel and to facilitate an easier vessel familiarisation using the actual manual onboard.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are able to familiarise themselves with the specific rules and guidelines outlined in the vessel’s Polar Water Operational Manual to comply with the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)

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

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of 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 70%.

Who is the course for?

All personnel who may have to carry out manual handling duties.

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 information to help reduce the risk of injury due to incorrect manual handling.

How will the course benefit my company?

By reducing lost time due to injury as a result of poor manual handling techniques.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Labour Organisation

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?

Personnel who require an understanding of major accidents in the maritime industry.

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 major accident hazards.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an introduction to major accident hazards and the role that they play in the mitigation of catastrophic events.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECE)

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 this course for?
Ship's Master and Officers.

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 the ship's Master and Officers 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 this course for?
Deck Officers and Deck Crew.

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 Emergency Towing Systems (ETS) in the Maritime Industry.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have an understanding of the Emergency Towing Systems.

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?

This course is for Cadets and Deck Officers who are involved in gas carrier operations.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will provide awareness level information on gas carrier operations.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will help personnel to ensure that the operation of the gas carrier they are working with meets the standards within the International Maritime Organization.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC)

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

The International Ship and Port Facility Security 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?

Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?

Previous navigational knowledge is recommended.

How will the course benefit me?

By enabling you to confidently assess navigational situations based on the involved vessels and making sound decisions to avoid collisions based on the appropriate rules.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring navigational officers are able to correctly handle close quarter situations and minimising the risk of collision and non-conformities of vessels.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea

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 100%.

Who is the course for?

All maritime personnel

Is previous experience required?

You do not previous experience to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an awareness of how loud noise can have a detrimental effect on your hearing

How will the course benefit my company?

By protecting personnel from hearing loss and improving communication

What standards are referenced in the course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Code of Safe Working Practices for Seamen.

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

All personnel who are involved in the process of the Tanker Management Self Assessment program.

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 of TMSA and the audit criteria for the enhancement of safety on board tanker ships.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following best practices as detailed in national/international legislation as well as operator procedures.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Oil Operators International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

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

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

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?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the role of Banksmen and Slingers.

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 give an overview of the roles of the Banksman and Slinger

How will this course benefit my company?

To ensure you have an overview of the roles of the Banksman and Slinger

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 the course for?

Officers who are looking for an easy to follow supplement or refresher to their radar and ARPA courses and any other crewmember that requires an understanding of the general features of radar.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with technical background knowledge to ensure that you understand the both the potential and limitations of radar and ARPA equipment.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring that personnel understand both the potential and limitations of radar and ARPA equipment in order to ensure safe operations on board.

What standards are referenced in the course?

IMO Radar Performance Standards (IMO (2004): Res.MSC.192(79)

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

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Recommendations (ITU (200): Rec.ITU-R.M.1313-1)

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%.

This course covers the theoretical part of the basic safety training for seafarers, which is mandatory for all personnel working on vessels. Through tuition and training in preventive safety, first aid, sea rescue and fire safety, the course teaches you to take care of your own safety and that of others. By taking the theoretical part of the course online, you cut down the time you need to attend an approved safety centre and save both time and money. 

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to the values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviors in the workplace.

The Code of Conduct course provides an overview of the common values that govern responsible corporate practice and personal behaviour in a company. The course will identify the responsibilities of employees and our common responsibilities toward each other in the workplace. You will learn about applicable laws on human rights, equality, discrimination and corruption. During the course, you will be asked to make your own decisions in relevant dilemmas involving sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and corruption.

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%.

This course is made for personnel who organize or perform: planning, installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex equipment.

The course gives an introduction and repetition in different subjects treated in the IEC 60079 Standard (NEK EN 60079).

The course duration is 5 hours and is valid for 5 years

The course can also be taken as a refresher course for Ex maintenance

Themes:

• Fundamental Ex philosophy, refresher

• Preparing and installing electrical equipment in hazardous areas

• Inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment in Ex areas

• Understand what maintenance tasks can be done locally, and what must be performed by an authorized workshop

• Give candidates for CompEx certification a solid background for the theoretical assessment

IGF Advanced Webinar

Lectures will be presented remotely. Participants need a PC/tablet with camera, mic, speaker, pen and paper for the lectures. After enrolment, participant will receive a personal information about the course and code for "log in" to Mintra TrainingPortal. Compendiums for use in the course can be downloaded from TrainingPortal. A personal code for joining the webinar will be sent by Mail.                            

Mandatory requirements for personal COP IGF Advanced:

After fulfilling the lectures (Remotely), participants will need sailing experience (PA) on an IGF vessel and documentation of 3 bunkering’s. They will need to collect the sailing experience after they have recived their IGF Basic certificate. See more info at our homepage: www.gassteknikk.com / IGF COP or NMA's hompage: https://sdir.no