Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

All personnel ashore, onboard and on offshore installations that interact with computer systems.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing an understanding of cyber security threats, responsibilities and precautions.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring personnel are aware of their individual responsibilities regarding cyber security and able to recognise signs of a threat.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• EU GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation

• NIS Directive - The Directive on security of network and information systems

• IMO resolution (MSC.428(98)) ‘Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems’

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

• IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2 ‘Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management’

• ‘Guidelines on Cyber Security on board Ships’

Is there an assessment?

Exam in Trainingportal with 70% pass mark with two attempts.

Who is this course for?

All maritime personnel involved in risk assessment.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to introduce, develop and increase learners’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of risk assessment and how it can reduce the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?

By improving employees’ risk awareness and ensuring the correct handling of risk assessment, reducing the likelihood of accidents in the workplace.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Is there an assessment?

Yes

Who is the course for?

This is course is aimed at all personnel involved in working at height.

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 industry best practice in relation to working at height.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide all personnel with an understanding of the dangers, legislative requirements, and general principles for more safely working at height onboard.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safey Management (ISM) Code

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

• Maritime Labour Convention 2006

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers, 2024 Edition, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK

Is there an assessment? 

This course has an assessment with a 70% pass mark and 2 attempts.

Who is the 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 the 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 the course benefit my company?

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

What standards are referenced in the course?

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?

This course is for all personnel that could be part of an accident and incident investigation. Including all ranks of onboard crew and shore-based company management.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

By providing learners with an overview of industry best practice in relation to accident and incident investigation to ensure correct execution of investigations.

How will this course benefit my company?

By providing personnel with an understanding of investigation goals including the root cause analysis, thus increasing the effect such investigations have on increasing safety.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

• United Nations Convention of Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS)

• Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation 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?
This course is for deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard.

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

How will this course benefit me?
This course is intended to ensure all deck officers, ratings and other crew onboard are provided with an understanding of safe line handling during mooring, docking and berthing operations.

How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring you are familiar with mooring deck safety and mooring operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?
• SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 on Towing and Mooring Equipment

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

• The 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?

Personnel who require knowledge on the types of gases found in the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured. 

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 types of gases found within the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of the types of gases found within the Maritime Industry and how these gases are detected and measured.

What standards are referenced in the course?

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT)

International Maritime Dangerous Goods 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 personnel who require  knowledge and/or refreshed on IMO Codes and their application.

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 the basic understanding and awareness of the maritime industry’s core conventions and codes as they apply to safety and pollution prevention

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic understanding and awareness of the maritime industry’s core conventions and codes as they apply to safety and pollution prevention.

What standards are referred to in this course?

Overview of the IMO Conventions; STCW, SOLAS, MARPOL, BALLAST WATER, COLREG, ILO AND MLC

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 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 designed 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 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 aims to provide an overview of best practice in relation to drug and alcohol awareness in the workplace.

How will this course benefit my company?
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.

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?

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 the course for?

All Maritime personnel.

Is previous experience required?

Previous experience is not required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

By providing you with an overview of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and how to use them.

How will the course benefit my company?

By increasing personnel’s awareness of the safe use and storage of hazardous substances.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and MARPOL Annex III

• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals (REACH) Regulation

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

• International Air transport Association (IATA), and

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (CDG)

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%.