Regulations and Policies

In this course, you will understand what carbon/GHG emissions are and recognise their impact. Identify the specific greenhouse gases and the internationally accepted standardised protocols that contribute to carbon emissions.

Environmental management in marine engineering within the merchant navy refers to the set of practices and strategies aimed at minimising the environmental impact of maritime operations. This field recognises the significance of preserving marine ecosystems and reducing pollution in order to ensure the sustainability of marine resources and mitigate the adverse effects of shipping activities on the environment.

This course is designed to provide seafarers with an understanding of human factors in marine engineering. It explores the critical role that human behaviour, cognition and teamwork play in ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise, manage and mitigate human factors-related challenges in the field of marine engineering.

In the dynamic world of the Merchant Navy, the Environmental Officer plays a vital role in championing environmental protection and sustainability at sea. As the custodian of our oceans and marine ecosystems, the Environmental Officer is committed to minimising the industry’s environmental impact and ensuring compliance with international regulations. With a focus on pollution prevention, waste management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, the Environmental Officer is instrumental in shaping a greener and more responsible maritime future.

This course is designed to empower maritime professionals with the expertise required to tackle hull damage and potential abandonment scenarios in bulk carriers. With a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices, this course equips participants with the skills needed to safeguard lives and assets at sea.

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.

In this course, we will cover ISO 9001:2015 Understanding and Awareness.

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.

Maritime Conventions from the basis of the international standards that are then legitimised by Flag States and implemented by local legislation. The conventions themselves are created by the IMO to meet the needs of international shipping.

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.

Over 90% of Officers say they rely on shipboard manuals. Procedures are a critical tool for safe and efficient shipboard operations and this series of courses, offers you an in-depth understanding, allowing you and your Company to work safer and reduce your potential for human error. This course is a MUST for any maritime professional seeking a deeper understanding of rules & procedures, safety management, improved workplace safety, incident investigation and ISM Code auditing and compliance.

This course is designed to refresh the learner in the minimum standard requirements for the training of personnel aboard ro-ro passenger vessels, and the training of personnel on passenger ships other than ro-ro vessels.
The course reminds learners of the STCW requirements for Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, And Hull Integrity as per STCW Regulation V/2 paragraphs 4 and 5, and Regulation V/3 paragraphs 4 and 5.