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Clear instructions are simple, specific and short but complete. When you give clear instructions, you avoid confusion, rework and wasted time. At the same time, you help your team become confident in doing their job.

The purpose of refrigeration systems on board vessels is to store temperature-sensitive cargo, perishable food supplies and air conditioning. In line with the Montreal Protocol, and as per MARPOL Annex VI, refrigeration installations must comply with various requirements, including the charging and discharging of systems, and the types of refrigerant utilised.

The Ship Inspection Report Program (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 for all tankers. Chapter 9 of the VIQ covers mooring. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regard to mooring.

Dive into the exciting world of coding without extensive knowledge of code! In this beginner's course, you'll learn how to create a Rock Paper Scissors game using Python and ChatGPT, harnessing the power of AI to build your first game project.

Having an understanding of the laws and theorems related to three-phase electrical power systems will aid in your course absorption. In this course, you will learn exactly what 'Per Unit Analysis' is and how manufacturers of equipment use it to rate their equipment.

In this course, how Digital Electric Circuits work in modern Intelligent Electrical Devices (IED's), logic gates, digital flip-flops and shift registers will be covered. The student should have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and have the capability to read circuit diagrams to get the most from this course.

Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) training is an essential component for maritime personnel involved in the operation and management of ships. This training is designed to familiarise individuals with the proper procedures and protocols outlined in the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention regarding the recording of ballast water-related activities.

The new SIRE 2.0 is a revolutionary new way of completing the inspection process, using digital hardware and a reporting portal rather than the paper inspection process.

Oceans occupy much of our planet's surface. Sustainability and the blue ocean are vital topics. The seabed harbours many resources, containing rich history of millennia of items lost at sea. It is estimated there are some 3 million wrecks, and there is growing interest in investigating these, whether the focus is protection, looting, access, information or historical investigation. From a cultural heritage perspective, there is much to learn about what goes on in the sea.

This course aims to help you understand the sea from the underwater context in which superyachts reside.

Due to the nature of the work environment onboard ships, risks and hazards tend to be unavoidable. The ISM Code was introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to help in creating a standard for safety. Companies are nowadays required to provide ships with a safety management system that highlights the procedures that should be followed on board to ensure the protection of life, ship, and the environment. Additionally, safety culture is introduced both ashore and on board to assist with the continuous improvement of safety-related issues.

Social media has become an integral part of life on a ship. However, there is a responsibility that comes with the crew's opportunity to access and use social media; this is rarely discussed or questioned.

Being able to respectfully, sincerely and constructively express your thoughts, desires and concerns in the face of a potential conflict or stressful situation is being assertive.