Culture, Law and Policy

This course is intended to provide basic knowledge of the International Safety Management Code, ISM code. The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management, safe operation of ships and pollution prevention. The ISM Code is one of the most fundamental regulations within international shipping. Therefore, knowledge about the rules is of utmost importance so that you are aware of the requirements and expectations.

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.

Mentoring is a skill, that, once learnt, not only greatly enhances progression through the ranks but, if applied and presented correctly, could earn the respect of your fellow crew members aboard.

Being able to respectfully, sincerely and constructively express your thoughts, desires and concerns in the face of a potential conflict or stressful situation is being assertive.

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.

Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) training is an essential component for maritime personnel involved in the operation and management of ships. This training is designed to familiarise individuals with the proper procedures and protocols outlined in the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention regarding the recording of ballast water-related activities.

Social media has become an integral part of life on a ship. However, there is a responsibility that comes with the crew's opportunity to access and use social media; this is rarely discussed or questioned.

Learn the fundamentals of visual signaling including flashing light!

This course introduces the basic concepts of modern tanker construction. It covers the safety zone concept as well as double hull construction requirements.

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.

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.