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Home should be a place you can relax and get away from daily life stressors. But for many people at home, the pressure builds, making anxiety levels soar. Although it’s consistently voted top of the list as the thing that makes us feel stressed out, money is actually a fairly minor cause of actual stress.

Pilots come onboard ships to assist the Master navigate a ship in the most efficient and safe manner in the specific area and ensure safe arrivals and departures from ports. Pilot boarding is hence considered a crucial operation. Various factors affect this operation deeming whether it will be successful or result in a casualty or disaster. International rules and regulations have stipulated the requirements for pilot boarding arrangements in order to ensure successful pilotage operations and reduce the risk to life.

Everyone understands the importance of good health and safety in the workplace. Poor health and safety can lead to an increased risk of accidents, injury, and even death.
The benefits of good health and safety are obvious: for the employee, it can mean a safer, healthier and happier working environment. For the employer, it can mean increased productivity and workforce motivation - It benefits everyone to have good health and safety within the workplace.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

This comprehensive learning path will help you to understanding and implementing MARPOL regulations. Designed for maritime professionals, this series of courses covers fundamental aspects of the MARPOL Convention, including its objectives, regulations, and requirements. Explore the importance of proper garbage and waste management practices to prevent pollution of the marine environment, and learn what a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is and why it aids in effectively responding to oil spills and protecting marine ecosystems.

Foster a respectful and inclusive environment with this essential learning path for maritime professionals. Covering harassment and bullying prevention, equality and diversity, and equal treatment training, each course provides vital knowledge and practical strategies to promote fairness, respect, and inclusivity on board. Ideal for maritime leaders and crew members committed to building a supportive and equitable workplace.

Prioritise your mental health and wellbeing with this comprehensive learning path designed for maritime professionals. Covering critical topics such as suicide awareness, maritime wellbeing, resilience, fatigue management, stress management, and mental health awareness, each course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to promote a healthy, balanced life at sea. Ideal for seafarers and maritime crew members seeking to enhance their mental health and foster a supportive and resilient onboard environment.

Navigate the essential regulations for preventing collisions at sea with this comprehensive learning path. Covering the COLREGS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), you'll explore Part A - General, Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules, Part C - Lights and Shapes, and Part D - Sounds and Light Signals. Each course provides in-depth knowledge and practical insights to ensure compliance and enhance safety on the water. Ideal for maritime professionals and sailors seeking to master the COLREGS and promote safe navigation practices.

We all know the dangers involved with a fire in the workplace. It can cause devastation to machinery, materials, and most importantly, people's lives.

It is critical that we all have an understanding of fire safety and how we can reduce the risks of a fire in our organisation. No matter what position you are in, every person has a responsibility to themselves and each other in creating an environment safe from fire.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

This course explores the importance of social wellbeing for maritime seafarers, covering key components, influencing factors, and practical strategies to enhance social interactions on board. It addresses challenges such as cultural diversity and confined living spaces, emphasising effective communication and mental health support. It provides information and examples for self-paced learning, helping seafarers create a positive and inclusive social environment.

This course provides general guidance and practical advice to marine engineers and ship owners on blackouts and main engine failures, addressing the risks associated with propulsion loss and the precautions needed to manage these risks.

Throughout this course, we will delve into the critical precautions, regulatory requirements, and emergency procedures necessary to manage reactive and self-reactive cargoes effectively. We will explore the guidelines set forth by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, U.S. regulations including 46 CFR 150, and best practices for ensuring safety on board vessels.

Welcome to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code course. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the ISM Code, its implementation, and its critical role within the maritime industry. The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the safety and security of shipping operations. Through this course, participants will learn about the structure, principles, and objectives of the ISM Code, developing a solid foundation in the practices and strategies essential for the safe management of ships.