Human Behaviour

This course is intended to ensure a basic understanding of effective communication between two or more people. Three-way communication is one of the simplest human performance tools that you can master, and It is an important defence in the prevention of errors that can result in incidents.

This course gives an introduction to the regulation of energy efficiency on ships, also known as the EEXI and CII requirements.

Critical thinking is an essential part of your everyday life. Thinking critically can help you make quick decisions in challenging situations and identify solutions in the face of adversity. Critical thinking also allows you to use available resources effectively while considering risks and potential problems that could arise.

It is an age-old adage, you are what you think. As a person, your thinking significantly impacts how you perceive and respond to life's challenges. Your thoughts shape your attitude, affecting everything from morale to safety at work. Do we become what we think?... the answer is yes. Our thoughts shape our choices and decisions determining our behavior and who we become.

When you successfully complete the course "Security Awareness for all Seafarers" you will have the required standard of competence. This enables you to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness, the ability to recognise security threats, and to respond appropriately.

In this course you will learn about The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This code describes how ships, ports and government agencies should act when it comes to security. It gives you guidance on how to act when working in the maritime industry.

Everyone on board must be prepared and know their duties before an emergency occurs. When an emergency happens, it happens fast. This course will give you a basic understanding and assist you with techniques for personal survival if an emergency occurs.

This course is intended to provide you with knowledge on ISO 37001 requirements and terminology. Also its relationship with High-Level Structure management systems and international/local laws. As an introductory course, (although no qualifications are required to attend) previous experience in compliance, Anti-Bribery laws (international or national) and knowledge of the principles of management systems will be useful to aid understanding. Pre-reading for some of these areas will contribute to the effectiveness of the learning.

Welcome to this comprehensive educational course, made to explore the basics of shipboard electrical systems, and more importantly define and differentiate between various operational conditions and emergencies onboard due to a lack of electrical supply on the ship's main switchboard. By understanding the root causes of blackouts, the course aims to empower maritime professionals with the knowledge and strategies to efficiently handle and recover from as well as prevent these critical events.

Resilience is important to seafarers as it allows us to react in a healthy way to stressful situations. This, in turn, increases our decision-making capability when prevented by stressful situations. Making good decisions will always increase safety and lead to fewer accidents or incidents onboard.

You will inevitably find yourself in a leadership position at some point in your career. Whether by choice or not, leading a team comes with a lot of responsibility. The success or failure of your team will often fall on your shoulders, and it is essential to be prepared for that level of accountability. To set your team up for success, you can do a few things as a leader. One of the most important things you can do is to be a mentor.

Personnel transfers are hazardous operations that can lead to injury or worse if not completed in as safe a manner as possible. The responsibility of safety for such operations lies with all involved, including those undergoing the personnel transfer.