Course catalogue

Who is the course for?

All personnel on board.

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 awareness on how to prepare for heavy weather and protect the safety of the ship and all personnel on board.

How will the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)

The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide

Safety of Life at Sea Convention (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 & 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 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?

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?

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?

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?
All relevant personnel.

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 drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you have a basic understanding of the drug and alcohol awareness, information on company policies, and the effects of alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, and the abuse of prescription drugs.

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 this course for?
All personnel who are at risk for being exposed to benzene.

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 awareness of benzene and provide best practice for work with benzene in oil and gas producing facilities.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are aware of the impacts of benzene and familiar with best practice for work with benzene.

What standards are referred to in this course?
Norwegian Oil&Gas circulars NOG 130, 131&133
SOLAS - II/2/16.3.2
IMO circulars 1095 and 1220

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?

Any personnel operating galley equipment, such as Cooks or Stewards.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with clear guidance for the safe operation of galley equipment to minimise the chance of injury or damage.

How will the course benefit my company?

By minimising the risk for galley equipment related accidents and increasing the safety of a crucial part of each vessel.

What standards are referenced in the course?

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%.