Culture, Law and Policy

The new SIRE 2.0 is a revolutionary new way of completing the inspection process, using digital hardware and a reporting portal rather than the paper inspection process.

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 8 of the VIQ covers Cargo and Ballast Operations on Petroleum Tankers. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regard to Cargo and Ballast Operations.

Lighthouses, buoys and navigational aids are indispensable to the mariner; however, they are only as useful as the ability of the mariner to read them. Apart from being able to read and understand the different marks, one must also appreciate the limitations of such marks, to make a full appraisal and a complete risk assessment during all stages of voyage planning.

Human element is a key component contributing to the safety of life on board and unfortunately, it is also one of the main contributors to a large number of casualties in the maritime industry. This can be made worse by bad human relations on board. Therefore, human relations and social responsibilities work hand in hand to mitigate casualties and incidents. Ensuring that the seafarers are in a positive working environment results in proper communication and good and effective teamwork.

An Oily Water Separator (OWS) is a piece of equipment used on board almost all marine vessels. It is used to separate oil and water mixtures into their separate components. They are found on board ships where they are used to separate oil from oily waste water, such as bilge water before the waste is discharged into the environment. These discharges of waste water must comply with the requirements laid out in MARPOL 73/78.

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands. It is a metropolitan area with a population of roughly 2.7 million and is the 10th-largest city within the European Union. The Mariport of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest seaport. Rotterdam is the architectural city of Holland that stimulates advancement. There are many yearly events and festivals taking place in Rotterdam, which makes it a worth visiting destination for all those cravings for fun. Every year, more than 1.5 million tourists visit this location due to its excellent museums, historical landmarks, natural beauty and parks.

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.

Learn the fundamentals of visual signaling including flashing light!

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”.

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.

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.

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.