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This specialised training path focuses on the unique challenges of operating in polar waters, equipping crew with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safety and efficiency in extreme conditions. The courses cover essential aspects of polar operations, from machinery management to emergency procedures, providing comprehensive preparation.

This comprehensive learning path is tailored for deck department personnel, seeking to enhance their understanding of critical incidents and improve safety protocols on board. Through detailed case studies, learners will explore real-world scenarios that provide valuable lessons in maritime operations. The courses included cover a range of incidents, from tragic accidents to navigational challenges, offering insights and practical knowledge to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This comprehensive learning path is designed for all crew members, seeking to enhance their understanding of critical incidents and improve safety protocols on board. Through detailed case studies, learners will explore real-world scenarios that provide valuable lessons in maritime operations. The courses included cover a range of incidents offering insights and practical knowledge to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This comprehensive learning path is tailored for engine department personnel, seeking to enhance their understanding of critical incidents and improve safety protocols on board. Through detailed case studies, learners will explore real-world scenarios that provide valuable lessons in maritime operations. The courses included cover a range of incidents offering insights and practical knowledge to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

This foundational learning path is designed for deck officers, focusing on essential maritime principles and procedures. While seafarers possess a wealth of navigation knowledge, incidents such as collisions and groundings persist, resulting in injuries and tragic loss of life. In our ever-evolving industry, it is crucial to revisit the fundamentals. That is why it is crucial to explore courses such as the ones in this learning path, designed to reinforce the importance of basics.

This learning path is tailored for officers, focusing on the Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (VIQ) standards. It covers critical aspects of ship operations and safety management, ensuring compliance and excellence in maritime inspections. By completing this learning path, officers will be well-prepared for vessel inspections, demonstrating proficiency in essential operational and safety procedures according to the VIQ framework.

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.