Human Behaviour

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.

This course will prepare you with how to deal with the media if you are contacted while your company is dealing with an incident.

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.

The working environment on ships contains risks of ill health and accidents, but those who know them and know how to work safely can reduce them significantly. With increased knowledge of both risk and health factors in the work environment, we can make our ships safer, more secure, and pleasant workplaces.

If you never navigated through the ice before, this is the place to start. Baltice will enhance your knowledge of winter navigation and prevailing conditions in the area during the ice season. Baltic Icebreaking Management, BIM, is an organization with members from all the Baltic Sea states.

Self-knowledge is the deep understanding of oneself, including emotions, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations. It offers several benefits such as improved self-awareness, better decision-making, enhanced relationships, increased resilience, improved performance, and enhanced well-being.

Handling Static Accumulator Cargoes on Tanker Vessels. This focused training equips maritime professionals with essential knowledge on managing static accumulator cargoes, covering safety practices, regulatory compliance, and emergency procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Time management and productivity are crucial elements of success in both personal and professional life. When we manage our time effectively, we are able to complete tasks efficiently, meet deadlines, and achieve our goals.

No one knows when a crisis or an emergency will occur. Therefore, it is important that an ‘Emergency Preparedness Meeting’ is held as soon as the Master or the CE signs on. In this short course, you will be introduced to a version of an Emergency Preparedness meeting which may be novel to you.

Start creating professional voiceovers for your presentations and be a voice actor. This course is ideal for anyone giving presentations where you would like to create engaging videos with voice overs to deliver sensational presentations.

What are emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient?... Can emotional intelligence only be measured by the big 5 personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism)?... How is IQ quantified?... Are emotions anything more than chemical reactions in the brain?...

A ship is like a small community, and the people who work on board need to be able to trust each other. This is especially important for seafarers, who often spend months at a time away from home.