Culture, Law and Policy

The climate is changing faster than expected, making it the most severe issue our generation confronts. But, according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, we are not helpless in the face of this global threat. In September 2019, he said that “the fight against the climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win”.

The Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE) is a standard assessment used by tanker owners and operators in order to identify any operational deficiencies in their fleet or their ship. VIQ, Vessel Inspection Questionnaire, is a document within the SIRE, which offers and ensures ships' safety by means of additional safety precautions for all tankers. Chapter 9 of the VIQ covers mooring. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regard to mooring.

This course introduces the emergency response documentation and responses that are used on chemical tankers. It covers the legislative requirements for procedures as well as common actions and control measures found on chemical tankers.

This course introduces the inclining experiment and the way of calculating the lightship displacement. Learners will understand how to set up and conduct the experiment as well as calculate the lightship displacement from the results.

Continuous improvement tools are a powerful resource in the manufacturing journey. Leveraging the right one can lead to improved productivity, reduced errors and greater profitability overall. There are many different continuous improvement models that can help a business reach their 'lean' ideals.

The Gyro Error Logbook Management course is designed to provide maritime professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in maintaining, recording, and managing gyro errors aboard vessels. Gyrocompasses are crucial navigational instruments, and understanding their errors is essential for accurate navigation. This course equips participants with the expertise to manage and record gyro errors systematically through the use of gyro error logbooks.

Mental Health is a huge part of all of our lives. Mental ill health can affect us all at any stage of our lives and has a massive impact on work, social, and family life. Therefore, it is vital that we can recognise signs of mental ill health in ourselves and others.

In this course, we delve into mental health and why it is so important. We look at things that can alter our mental health, common signs of mental illness and how to help those who may be going through a mental health crisis, including people who could be self-harming or suicidal. This course is important for all workers.

Learn the fundamentals of visual signaling including flashing light!

This course explains what Distress Signals are, when and how to send them.

In today's competitive world, personal branding has become the cornerstone of success. This course is designed to guide you through the process of developing a powerful personal brand that resonates with your values and goals.

The Suez Canal is one of the world's largest and most important shipping routes. In the spring of 2021, it was blocked by a navigation incident onboard the Evergreen container vessel, The Ever Given. This had wide-ranging implications for the shipping industry and global trade as a whole.

Hours of Rest have long been one of the most contentious topics among seafarers across all sectors of the maritime industry. Given that many at sea face fatigue from extended periods of work as well as sporadic and often broken sleep, it’s not surprising that they take a keen interest in the regulations governing their hours of work and rest.