Regulations and Policies

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

A varied diet is a key to staying healthy. This course teaches you more about nutrients and vitamins, and how you can create various dishes providing the right kind of energy and fit many. Not to forget, courses that look delicious to eat.

This course is mandatory and is intended to provide basic knowledge and understanding of the Swedish Maritime Rules and Regulations for all Non-Swedish Officers, both Engine and Deck, serving onboard a Swedish flagged-vessels.

In this course, we will cover ISO 14001:2015 Understanding and Awareness.

Being able to handle the media is not always as easy as you might think. All journalists are trained to get the most out of you and to make you answer their questions. Sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle this interaction.

In this course, you will learn what is a Personal Lifejacket, how to choose the best one for you and how to use it properly. The course follows the U.S. Coast Guard requirements.

The present course has been created to meet the requirements of D. Lgs. 271/99, Art. 1 Letter g). It provides the information and training required to the crew to maintain the safety of the workplace by being aware of the potential risks involved in living and working on a ship. The course will also help to understand the responsibilities and relations involved in the D. Lgs. 271/99 implementation, guiding the Seafarers in the correct flow of operations onboard, including the duties and responsibilities of each Crew member and the special functions appointed by the Company.

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?"

This course introduces the concept of Shipboard Energy Efficiency Plans and how they can be implemented onboard. The conservation of energy through new technologies and better operational practices can help to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping operations and reduce operational costs for fuel and power.

How should we communicate to avoid or at least reduce misunderstandings? Develop your skills in giving and receiving verbal instructions. Familiarise yourself with Maritime English and Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).