Course catalogue

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 this course for?

All relevant ship or shore-based personnel requiring an introduction to ship safety equipment and procedures.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to describe the life-saving, fire safety and navigational safety control measures associated with ship safety, explain the importance of a safety culture and describe the environmental impact from shipping.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an understanding of ship safety equipment and processes as well as environmental awareness to reduce the risk of incidents

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedure

The Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

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

IMO Guidelines for Voyage Planning

IMO Recommendation on Weather Routing

The International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

The International Bulk Chemical Code (IBCC)

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments

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 eLearning course is aimed at individuals required to work using display screen equipment, such as a computer, laptop or tablet.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will give you a basic understanding of the key health risks associated with display screen equipment and what you can do to mitigate them.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of how to avoid injury while working at your computer, you can help reduce the number of lost workdays and hours due to health issues.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

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 this course for?

All personnel who require basic personal survival 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 a basic understanding of the correct behaviour in the event of emergency and an overview of the different types of rescue craft, life rafts, and lifeboats as well as personal lifesaving appliances and emergency alert devices.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the  correct behaviour in the event of emergency and an overview of the different types of rescue craft, life rafts, and lifeboats as well as personal lifesaving appliances and emergency alert devices.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1).

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 80%.

Who is the course for?

All Maritime personnel involved in toolbox talks.

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 guidance and useful techniques to help you carry out effective toolbox talks.

How will the 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 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?

Deck & Engine officers.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

Providing you with an awareness of the regulations of the Polar Code and how the code helps to address the exceptional circumstances of polar regions.

How will the course benefit my company?

Ensuring personnel are familiar with the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters and comply with its requirements.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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

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

• 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 70%.

Who is this course for?

All relevant ship or shore-based personnel requiring an introduction to ship safety equipment and procedures.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to identify the conventions and regulations related to ship safety and to describe the safety issues related to the structural integrity and stability of ships.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with a general understanding of ship safety enabling them to competently identify the required safety regulations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The ISM Code

• The STCW

• The SOLAS Convention

• 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 this course for:
Every seafarer with designated security duties (STCW Table A-VI/6-2)

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?
Piracy and armed robbery is a real threat to seafarer’s onboard ships and mobile units at sea. 1st January 2014 a requirement about seafarer’s security training was put in force for all ships to which the ISPS Code applies.
The training consists of an e-learning course and the performance of certain on board activities described in a checklist. The client’s approved instructors must sign completed checklists for each trainee. When the training is completed a certificate is issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

This course will be a part of a blended learning in two stages:
The first stage is this e-learning course
The second stage will be on board training reflecting the realities on-board the vessel you are serving on. This training might take a couple of weeks or more to complete, as you will be required to participate in a number of drills.

The training will be complete when all the elements of the checklist pertaining to your designated security duties.

Completion of this course requires that you are employed in a company that has a plan in place for on board training for this kind of activities. Contact Mintra for more information about how to complete this training.

The course will not be approved for private individuals.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the knowledge and are certified according to the STCW regulations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
STCW - Security Awareness, table A-VI/6-2
SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea
MARPOL - Marine Pollution
ISM Code

This training programme in Designated Security Duties is approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

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?

This course is for personnel involved with mechanical material handling equipment and operation, crane operation, rigging, supervision and signalling related activities.

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 learners with an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will benefit your company by ensuring that personnel have an awareness of industry best practice for working with cranes.

What standards are referenced in the course?

•The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

•The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

•The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

•Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

•Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

•Health and Safety at Work Act s.16

•Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

•International Maritime Organization (IMO)

•Norwegian Marine Authority Regulation No. 31 on cranes used on ships in open waters for loading and unloading

Is there an assessment?

Yes, 70%

Who is the course for?

Personnel requiring knowledge or awareness of hot work hazards and controls.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

This course aims to provide you with an awareness of best practice in relation to hot work.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring awareness of best practice in relation to hot work. This course provides hot work awareness, information on hot work hazards, as well as work planning and safety precautions.

What standards are referenced in the 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 this course for?

Personnel at all levels within an organisation to establish a common benchmark of awareness.

Is previous experience required?

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

How will this course benefit me?

This course provides an overview of common corporate sustainability approaches and identifies the social, environmental and corporate governance aspects that should be considered during business operations. The course also identifies the human rights that are at risk of infringement in the work environment, and you will be aware of the global presence of modern-day slavery. During the course, you will be asked to make your own decisions in relevant dilemmas involving environmental criminality, corruption and breaches of labour rights.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are aware of the common corporate sustainability approaches and identifies the social, environmental and corporate governance aspects that should be considered during business operations.

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 this course for?

All personnel who require basic fire safety 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 a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the various fundamentals of fire prevention, detection and extinguishing methods, as well as personal protective equipment for firefighting. 

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Basic Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)

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 who require basic Personal Safety and communication 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 a basic understanding of what personal safety means and how it may be improved, looks at safe work practice awareness and the importance of good work relations, and deals with personal responsibility in relation to rest, sleep and intoxicants.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding of  what personal safety means and how it may be improved.

What standards are referred to in this course?

The course is based upon the STCW Personal safety and social responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)

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?

This course is aimed at all personnel, both ashore and on board, who require an overview of how human factors influence workplace safety.

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 the part human factors play in accidents and incidents.

How will the course benefit my company?

The course will ensure that learners are following procedures and communicate with others.

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?

No Assessment.

Who is this course for?

Everyone working on low voltage installations.

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 meets the requirements set in § 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE", that relevant personnel shall be given 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 cardio-pulmonary 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 voltage installations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

§ 7 of the "Safety Regulations for Work and Operation of Electrical Equipment and Installations- FSE".

Is there an assessment?

The fast track version of the FSE course starts with a pre-test which checks the participant's knowledge of FSE. Depending on the answers given, the participant will get a course that is tailored to the level of knowledge revealed in the pre-test. The fast track version of the course is suitable for all but is particularly practical for those undertaking refresher training in FSE. 

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?

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months seaservice as an officer onboard an ISPS vessel. 

How will this course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. The course enables you to maintain and supervise the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, evaluate the security risk, threat and vulnerability, make regular inspections to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented and maintained, and ensure that the security systems are operated, tested and calibrated correctly.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are qualified and certified as a Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW A-VI/5 and ISPS code section A/12.2.

The course is approved by the Norwegian maritime Authority. Approved certificate as Ship Security Officer will be issued upon course completion.

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 a combined training consisting of: Elearning and onboard training (exercises and checklists).

To complete the course, it is required that you are employed by a company which has a plan for onboard training with these kind of activities.

The course will not be approved for any persons without a connection to a company as described above.

Who is this course for?
Key employees (IT and HR staff, board members)

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?
This course is designed to raise the awareness how organisations, and all employees in contact with personal data are affected by GDPR Legislation (2018).

The course gives an overview of definitions, roles and responsibilities, the rights of individuals and the obligations of businesses with respect to the regulation.

We examine the territorial scope and outline the general requirements, technical solutions and administrative routines required for GDPR compliance, whilst also examining how to handle the issues sourrounding a data breach, should it occur.

The course content is developed in cooperation with Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have the awareness of how organisations, and all employees in contact with personal data are affected by GDPR Legislation (2018).

What standards are referred to in this course?
EU's General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR (2018)

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?

Personnel requiring an introduction to or awareness of the Maritime Labour Convention.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention and its importance to you as a seafarer or as a person with responsibilities relating to seafarers.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overall understanding of the Maritime Labour Convention.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)

The ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is this course for?

This course is for all personnel involved in the planning, execution or supervision of gas measurement on board.

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 dangerous atmospheres on board, how to detect and measure toxic and flammable gases, and the precautions and procedures to follow when entering confined spaces, enhancing their safety mindset.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to provide information about the types of gases found in the maritime industry, the hazards involved when dealing with these substances and provides a general knowledge of how these gases are detected and measured in order to reduce incidents related to gas measurement.

What standards are referred to in this course?

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

• International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

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%.