Human Behaviour

When you successfully complete the course "Security Awareness Training" 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.

Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction, whether in personal relationships, professional environments, or broader societal contexts. This course in conflict management is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and strategies to effectively navigate and resolve conflicts.

In today's work environment, the ability to manage remote teams is an essential skill for any leader. This course on managing remote teams is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to successfully lead and nurture teams operating in a virtual setting.

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?"

The work environment onboard ships is highly complex, containing various hazards and risks. Due to this, rules and regulations were introduced to create a standard onboard, ensuring a better and safer work environment. This is done by implementing safety management systems and training seafarers to recognise everyday risks and hazards and understand how they can mitigate them by using personal protective equipment and safe working practices.

The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) came into force in 2004 as an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. It highlights requirements on maritime security including, minimum security arrangements for ships, ports facilities, and government agencies. It specifies the responsibilities of governments, shipping companies, shipboard personnel, and port facility personnel to detect security threats and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities.

The International Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) mandates that chemical manufacturers must communicate a chemical’s hazard information to chemical handlers by providing a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). MSDSs typically contain chemical properties, health, and environmental hazards, protective measures, as well as safety precautions for storing, handling, and transporting chemicals.

This Engine Room Rounds course shows the learner how to conduct rounds of the engine room in a structured way, and what equipment checks to carry out in the machinery spaces of typical large ships.

Emergencies and disasters at sea can lead to the loss of human life. When that happens, and if no assistance from the outside has arrived, crews may have to transport deceased colleagues or passengers to holding areas on the vessel in the form of freezers. Unfortunately, minimising the negative impact on crew members, who are engaged in handling deceased human beings is a vastly overlooked issue in the wake of major incidents.

The threat of a bomb or IED - Improvised Explosive Device on board a ship is a significant security concern for any shipping company. Ships can be highly vulnerable to such potential threats due to the complexity of their structures, which can offer endless opportunities to conceal suspicious objects. In addition, it is not always possible to ensure systematic control of access to people, visitors, passengers, stakeholder representatives, baggage, stores, spare parts and cargo on board, especially during routine operations and in the light of smaller and less well-trained crews.

This course is intended for onboard personnel looking to gain knowledge about dangerous gases on ships and the systems used to detect them. The most common types of hazardous gases are explained, as are the detection methods.

Many believe that human performance is solely based on a person’s natural abilities or talents. However, five factors can heavily impact how well someone performs at work. Understanding these five factors can help you better understand why some people excel in their roles while others struggle. By knowing what to focus on, you can work to improve your performance and achieve tremendous success.