Regulations and Policies

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.

Everyone understands the importance of good health and safety in the workplace. Poor health and safety can lead to an increased risk of accidents, injury, and even death.
The benefits of good health and safety are obvious: for the employee, it can mean a safer, healthier and happier working environment. For the employer, it can mean increased productivity and workforce motivation - It benefits everyone to have good health and safety within the workplace.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

Foster a respectful and inclusive environment with this essential learning path for maritime professionals. Covering harassment and bullying prevention, equality and diversity, and equal treatment training, each course provides vital knowledge and practical strategies to promote fairness, respect, and inclusivity on board. Ideal for maritime leaders and crew members committed to building a supportive and equitable workplace.

Prioritise your mental health and wellbeing with this comprehensive learning path designed for maritime professionals. Covering critical topics such as suicide awareness, maritime wellbeing, resilience, fatigue management, stress management, and mental health awareness, each course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to promote a healthy, balanced life at sea. Ideal for seafarers and maritime crew members seeking to enhance their mental health and foster a supportive and resilient onboard environment.

We all know the dangers involved with a fire in the workplace. It can cause devastation to machinery, materials, and most importantly, people's lives.

It is critical that we all have an understanding of fire safety and how we can reduce the risks of a fire in our organisation. No matter what position you are in, every person has a responsibility to themselves and each other in creating an environment safe from fire.

Covering all components of the 'FAA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)', this course will help you to do just that.

This course explores the importance of social wellbeing for maritime seafarers, covering key components, influencing factors, and practical strategies to enhance social interactions on board. It addresses challenges such as cultural diversity and confined living spaces, emphasising effective communication and mental health support. It provides information and examples for self-paced learning, helping seafarers create a positive and inclusive social environment.

This course provides general guidance and practical advice to marine engineers and ship owners on blackouts and main engine failures, addressing the risks associated with propulsion loss and the precautions needed to manage these risks.

Throughout this course, we will delve into the critical precautions, regulatory requirements, and emergency procedures necessary to manage reactive and self-reactive cargoes effectively. We will explore the guidelines set forth by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, U.S. regulations including 46 CFR 150, and best practices for ensuring safety on board vessels.

Dive into this learning path focused on engine room operations. From engine room watchkeeping to resource management and operations procedures, each course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the engine room. Ideal for marine engineers and engineering personnel seeking to enhance their expertise and proficiency in maintaining and operating shipboard machinery.

Embark on a comprehensive journey into navigational leadership and watchkeeping with this learning path. Covering topics such as bridge resource management, bridge watchkeeping, bridge watch handover procedures, basic radar training for watch officers, and passage planning and pilotage on ECDIS, each course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for ensuring safe and efficient navigation at sea.

Delve into essential maritime engineering systems with this comprehensive learning path. Covering sewage treatment, water generation, power generation, incineration, oil-water separation, fuel purification, and cooling systems, each course provides detailed insights into the principles, operation, safety, and maintenance of key onboard systems. Perfect for maritime engineers and crew members seeking to enhance their understanding and proficiency in maintaining critical vessel infrastructure.

Explore crucial maritime operations with this comprehensive learning path. From pilot boarding to mooring, entry into enclosed spaces, port state control, and man overboard procedures, each course provides in-depth insights and practical techniques essential for safe and efficient maritime operations. Perfect for maritime professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in critical operational procedures.