Human Behaviour

This course introduces the legislation and guidance available for Bridge Watchkeeping. The learner will explore the fundamental principles of watchkeeping as well as the equipment and personnel available during the watch.

In the dynamic world of the Merchant Navy, the Environmental Officer plays a vital role in championing environmental protection and sustainability at sea. As the custodian of our oceans and marine ecosystems, the Environmental Officer is committed to minimising the industry’s environmental impact and ensuring compliance with international regulations. With a focus on pollution prevention, waste management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, the Environmental Officer is instrumental in shaping a greener and more responsible maritime future.

This course discusses the impact of body language on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It emphasizes the concept of "power posing," where assuming certain postures can lead to changes in hormone levels and brain chemistry, ultimately affecting our behaviour and success.

Before getting underway for the first time on a particular tug boat, each crew member must receive safety orientation. Workboat operators must provide hazard awareness training on threats to life, property and the environment. This includes an overview of lifesaving equipment, use of PPE, emergency procedures and personal safety measures.

Being out at sea can be an incredibly stress-inducing environment. Of course, you are away from your family and friends, but you’re also dealing with the constant motion of the vessel, the potential for bad weather, and the pressure of your work responsibilities. It’s no wonder that so many seafarers suffer from stress-related problems like anxiety and depression.

Mental health is as important as physical health in ensuring that the seafarers onboard can perform their duties efficiently and safely. It is essential then that a strong culture of mental health awareness and wellbeing is maintained on ships by managers and crew alike.

Pilots come onboard ships to assist the Master navigate a ship in the most efficient and safe manner in the specific area and ensure safe arrivals and departures from ports. Pilot boarding is hence considered a crucial operation. Various factors affect this operation deeming whether it will be successful or result in a casualty or disaster. International rules and regulations have stipulated the requirements for pilot boarding arrangements in order to ensure successful pilotage operations and reduce the risk to life.

Welcome to "Handling of Toxic Cargoes on Tankers," a specialised training designed to enhance the safety and expertise of maritime professionals in managing hazardous materials. In this course, we shall cover essential topics such as the properties of toxic cargoes, regulatory compliance, safe handling practices, and emergency response procedures. By the end of this course, participants will have gained the foundational knowledge and skills needed to safely transport toxic cargo, ensuring the protection of health, safety, and the environment.

Risk assessment and mitigation in marine engineering, within the merchant navy, is a comprehensive process crucial for maritime safety and environmental protection. It involves identifying a wide range of risks, from operational and technical to environmental and human-related. Implementing safety management systems (SMS) and complying with international safety codes like ISM are vital.

This productivity course is designed to help participants improve their productivity and effectiveness in both personal and professional contexts. The course will cover a range of productivity topics, including time management, goal setting, focus and concentration, and stress management.

Ship Inspection Report Programme (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 to all tankers. Chapter 4 of the VIQ covers the vetting of the bridge. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regards to navigation and communications.

Psychological distress is not always as visible as physical injuries but can be just as painful and debilitating. When people are faced with extreme situations that result in disaster, many will experience intense emotions in the form of apprehension and fear, as well as uncertainty and confusion.