Human Behaviour

This guide is the compiled work between Chalmers- and Linnaeus University and is designed to give the crew that are involved in On-Board Training, guidance on regulations, tasks as supervisors as well as how to use ISF Training Record Books.

The IMO SOLAS and MARPOL conventions include regulations for the handling of cargo in packed form classified as dangerous or harmful for the environment with links to the IMDG code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code).

The correct maintaining and filling-in of the oil record books are vital in ensuring compliance. It also provides evidence that the vessel is not polluting in contravention of the MARPOL regulations. All vessels over 400 grt must keep records of machinery space operations in the Oil Record Book Part 1 to comply with the MARPOL regulations.

This course introduces the basic safety concepts of tanker operations. It covers the safety legislation applicable to tankers and the means of compliance with such requirements. Personal safety is also covered including personal routines and hygiene.

This is a comprehensive introduction to First Aid and the techniques for administering basic medical care.

Risk management is a key safety process. It makes you more safety- conscious in every stage of your job and helps you prevent accidents proactively.

Safe Manual Handling is critical in the workplace in order to reduce injury as much as possible. In this course, we cover in detail why manual handling is so important and how to achieve this safely within the workplace. We will cover all vital aspects including how to properly assess manual handling requirements and team capability.

This course introduces the safe working practices that will be expected onboard ships, as mandated by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

In this course, we introduce the processes and control measures required for loading and discharging chemical cargoes on chemical tankers.

This course introduces the Bilge Water Management systems found onboard and explains how they are managed. The course covers the legal requirements under MARPOL regulations as well as the operation of the machinery and correct recording measures to be taken.

Shipping today is increasingly dependent on digital solutions. This is also why the industry is becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks that may result in shipping-related operational, safety, or security failures. Cybersecurity is about the awareness, culture, and behaviour of your Employees; a defined Process compiled of clear steps for carrying out tasks; and the Technology used to protect systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from malicious cyber attacks.

Oil cargo spillages are a large MARPOL concern and usually avoidable if correct procedures are followed. This course is based on a case study and explains the hazards and risks of oil cargo operations with respect to the human element and discusses ways to limit the impact of poor management of the operations.