Course catalogue

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?

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%.

Who is this course for?
All ship officers and shore personnel who are involved in ship operations.

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

How will this course benefit me?
The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is a management tool to assist shipowners, technical managers and the ship's personnel in managing the energy efficiency and air emissions of their ships.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)

The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Regulation

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

The IMO Guidelines for Voluntary Use of the Ship Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI)

The IMO Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)

The IMO Guidelines on Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators and the Calculation Methods (CII Guidelines, G1)

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%.

Course goal: This course aims to increase learners’ awareness of the environmental aspects and impacts related to the Oil and Gas Industry and the actions that can be taken to minimise environmental damage.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Identify the main environmental issues that affect the Oil and Gas industry

LO2 Explain the importance of being an environmentally responsible company

LO3 Explain the company’s commitment to managing environmental issues

LO4 Explain the role of ISO 14001 in environmental management

LO5 Explain the role of the Regulator

LO6 Define what is meant by environmental ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’

LO7 Identify the activities that can contribute towards atmospheric pollution 

LO8 Identify the activities that can contribute towards water pollution

LO9 Identify typical spill sources

LO10 Describe the environmental effects of chemical discharges

LO11 Identify the sources and impacts of disturbance of the seabed by the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO12 Identify the sources and impacts of noise from oil and gas operations 

LO13 Identify the activities that can generate waste

LO14 Describe ways in which the impact on the environment can be minimised

LO15 Explain that everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment

Who is this course for?
Any members of management, supervisor and shipboard management responsible for Ballast Water.

Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
The primary goal of this course are awareness and knowledge of Ballast Water Management in accordance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, referred to as the BWM Convention.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with the best practices related to Ballast Water Management.

What standards are referred to in this course?
In compliance with IMOs Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 and industry best practice, and complying with US trade and US Coast Guard.

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, offshore and on land who require knowledge on waste management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me? To be able to manage waste properly, it is important that all employees know the laws and regulations that apply in this area. Waste Management is our joint responsibility!

How will the course benefit my company?

To be able to manage waste properly, it is important that all employees know the laws and regulations that apply in this area.

What standards are referenced in the course?

The Waste Regulations, The Control Regulations and The Pollution Control Act

The ISO 14000 series

EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)

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 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%.

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir:

•  Expliquer l'importance de la prévention des déversements

•  Identifier les sources de déversements potentielles

•  Décrire les impacts environnementaux potentiels associés aux déversements

•  Décrire les contrôles réglementaires associés à la prévention et à l'intervention en cas de déversement

•  Expliquer l'objectif des plans d'urgence en cas de pollution par hydrocarbures (PUPH)

•  Identifier les actions à prendre et les exigences en matière de signalement en cas de déversement, et

•  Décrire les actions quotidiennes que tout le personnel peut prendre pour empêcher des déversements mineurs

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir :

• Identifier les principaux problèmes environnementaux 

• Expliquer l'importance pour une entreprise d'être écoresponsable 

• Expliquer le rôle des systèmes de gestion environnementale et de la norme ISO 14001 en matière de gestion de l'environnement 

• Expliquer le rôle de l'autorité de réglementation 

• Définir les termes « aspect » et « impact » dans le contexte écologique 

• Identifier les impacts sur l'environnement des rejets de forage, des émissions atmosphériques, des eaux produites et autres rejets provenant du pétrole, des déversements, des rejets de produits chimiques, des déchets, du bruit et des perturbations des fonds marins 

• Décrire les manières de limiter l'impact sur l'environnement, et

• Expliquer que tout le monde a un rôle à jouer dans la protection de l'environnement et savoir de quelle manière remplir ce rôle

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals working in industrial sectors whose activities can impact the environment.

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 a basic understanding of environmental ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’ and explain the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS).

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay in compliance with legislative requirements. It will also explain how you can play your part in improving environmental performance.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the role of ISO 14001 in environmental management, you contribute to continual improvement in environmental performance, as well as ensuring that you operate in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISO 14001

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%.

Ce cours est conçu pour :

• Présenter les grandes lignes du processus d'Évaluation de l'impact environnemental (EIA)

• Décrire les contrôles législatifs en vigueur concernant l'EIA 

• Identifier les projets pour lesquels une Déclaration environnementale (ES) est obligatoire, et quand une révision d'une ES existante peut être nécessaire

• Identifier les activités pour lesquelles une Orientation de l'EIA peut être requise, plutôt qu'une ES

• Identifier les activités qui sont « exclues » et qui n'exigent ni ES ni Orientation de l'EIA

• Décrire les différentes étapes du processus d'EIA et identifier les types de consultations qui doivent être effectuées

• Identifier les zones qui doivent être soigneusement étudiées afin de déterminer l'impact potentiel sur leur environnement, et

• Connaître les délais pour mener une ES ou une Orientation de l'EIA