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Successful negotiation involves talking about getting something done. A skilled negotiator employs smart skills and strategies to close an agreement without relying on force.

'Cybersecurity in Maritime Operations: Strategies, Regulations, and Risk Management' is a comprehensive course that covers critical aspects of maritime cybersecurity, from understanding key concepts and threats to the practical implementation of cyber risk management strategies.

The safety committee meetings from the master’s perspective need to be managed in line with both the Company (SMS) and mandatory regulations. In addition, they are used to encourage positive interdepartmental cooperation and reinforce the fact that all crew members must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others on board who may be affected by their acts or omissions. In many companies, it is commonplace that any ship security issues are discussed at this meeting and if so the ship security officer should be present.

This course will introduce and explain Rule 15 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

In this course, you will harness the power of Python and ChatGPT to guide you through the process of building this challenging Tower of Hanoi Game from scratch.

This course is a free introduction to the key concepts of celestial navigation for mariners. It is divided into three courses, Getting Started in Celestial Navigation, Going Further in Celestial Navigation and Advanced Concepts in Celestial Navigation. It is highly recommended to take these courses in this order.

Seafarers spend long times away from home, working in close quarters with limited opportunities for physical activity, and often poor access to healthy food options. This combination of factors can lead to weight gain and obesity, which can, in turn, lead to serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

This is a course for Maritime leaders, current and future.

This is not a cold course quoting leadership models, it takes the student on a journey through real events in the maritime environment and the learning outcomes that these deliver. students on the course will learn a decision-making Strategy and then see this strategy in use in a real event.

This course analyses different manoeuvres, and the information is backed up with real-life examples to ensure a greater understanding. A series by STANDBYENGINE called the ‘ABC of the Manoeuvre’; this course is the final chapter in the series; you should complete it all to gain a whole perspective.

Working on a ship is a hazardous occupation, to which you are exposed as soon as you step onboard. It is necessary to understand the hazards, as well as equipment and procedures, to avoid the risks. There are several types of equipment onboard a ship involving safety hazards. Everyone onboard must be aware of likely dangers concerning this equipment.

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 10 of the VIQ covers the Engine and Steering Compartments. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regard to the Engine and Steering Compartments.

Under SOLAS requirements, vessels must complete drills on board at regular intervals to ensure that personnel and equipment are ready for emergencies that may develop. STCW amendments also require training to be conducted onboard to allow seafarers to renew their STCW certification without the need to complete the full course again every 5 years. Making the drills effective and useful is, therefore, a priority for vessel managers and Masters to ensure the training is relevant, no time is wasted and the seafarers receive value from the exercises.