Culture, Law and Policy

Being able to handle the media is not always as easy as you might think. All journalists are trained to get the most out of you and to make you answer their questions. Sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle this interaction.

In this course, you will learn what is a Personal Lifejacket, how to choose the best one for you and how to use it properly. The course follows the U.S. Coast Guard requirements.

The present course has been created to meet the requirements of D. Lgs. 271/99, Art. 1 Letter g). It provides the information and training required to the crew to maintain the safety of the workplace by being aware of the potential risks involved in living and working on a ship. The course will also help to understand the responsibilities and relations involved in the D. Lgs. 271/99 implementation, guiding the Seafarers in the correct flow of operations onboard, including the duties and responsibilities of each Crew member and the special functions appointed by the Company.

This incident is based on the experiences of the UK P&I Club. Accidents like the one in this course can and do happen. As you go through this course, ask yourself, "Could this happen on my ship?"

Level 2 Food Safety at Sea 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.

This course introduces the concept of Shipboard Energy Efficiency Plans and how they can be implemented onboard. The conservation of energy through new technologies and better operational practices can help to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping operations and reduce operational costs for fuel and power.

This course will cover Part D of the Collision Regulations as per the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) and additionally, it will also cover COLREGS from a USCG (US Coast Guard) perspective.

How should we communicate to avoid or at least reduce misunderstandings? Develop your skills in giving and receiving verbal instructions. Familiarise yourself with Maritime English and Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).

This is a short guide on self-inspecting the Freefall Lifeboat & associated Launching appliances. Courses from Navguide Solutions will help you learn on-job skills and improve your results in third-party Inspections, such as Port State, SIRE, Rightship, Audits, etc. They will also assist you in getting ready for promotions and becoming a thorough professional.

This course does not cover details of documentation.

Piracy and armed robbery threats against ships are among the modern-day challenges found within the maritime industry. These threats are dynamic and recent threats have been noted especially off the West African coast. These attacks keep reminding the industry about the violence of such actions and the extreme hazards faced by those onboard including the dangers of loss of life. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for crew and shipmasters to know the reporting systems and assistance in place and understand the procedures to be followed to avoid such threats.

Climate change affects all people on our planet, which means that it will also affect You. It doesn't matter where you are, the greenhouse gases and their impacts concern everyone, but the consequences are going to differ depending on where you live. However, one thing is for sure, the world as we know it is going to change; the question is just how, when and to what extent.

Level 3 Supervising food safety at sea is aimed to help supervisors and managers on board to support, train and implement excellent food safety practices as part of the food safety management system.