Culture, Law and Policy

This course introduces the safe working practices that will be expected onboard ships, as mandated by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

A varied diet is a key to staying healthy. This course teaches you more about nutrients and vitamins, and how you can create various dishes providing the right kind of energy and fit many. Not to forget, courses that look delicious to eat.

Yoga is a practice that can be traced back to ancient times when it was used as a way to connect with the divine. It has evolved over time and now includes many different styles and types of yoga.

Oil cargo spillages are a large MARPOL concern and usually avoidable if correct procedures are followed. This course is based on a case study and explains the hazards and risks of oil cargo operations with respect to the human element and discusses ways to limit the impact of poor management of the operations.

This course introduces the Bilge Water Management systems found onboard and explains how they are managed. The course covers the legal requirements under MARPOL regulations as well as the operation of the machinery and correct recording measures to be taken.

All garbage and waste generated onboard should be disposed of responsibly and in accordance with the provisions of MARPOL Annex 5 where required. Vessels should have management plans and logbooks to ensure compliance with these regulations.

Ballast water is essential for ship stability, as it compensates for changes in displacement as cargoes are loaded or discharged. It also helps control trim, list & stability as well as minimising stresses on the ship’s structure. However, over the last 25 years, environmental issues have taken an increasingly high profile. The conveying of organisms across the world and depositing them in regions where they are unwanted has been an unwelcome consequence of ballast water discharge.

This course is mandatory and is intended to provide basic knowledge and understanding of the Swedish Maritime Rules and Regulations for all Non-Swedish Officers, both Engine and Deck, serving onboard a Swedish flagged-vessels.

Level 2 Food Safety is for all food handlers on board. It is also required as part of the Ships Cook Certificate. This online training will prepare you for your role on board.

In this course, we will cover ISO 14001:2015 Understanding and Awareness.

Hot works mean any work requiring the use of electric arc or gas welding equipment, cutting burner equipment or other forms of naked flame, as well as heating or spark-generating tools, regardless of where it is carried out on board a ship.

The GMDSS network is a vital piece of equipment on board vessels for all seafarers whether it is professional or recreational. The system put in place allows us to connect with emergency services and rescue centres all around the world, preventing thousands of deaths since its inception.