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According to the MLC regulations, all countries should make provisions for health and safety legislation to cover all shipping operations. In the instance of lifting and slinging involving the use of cranes, this means that all flag and port state regulations for the use of cranes must be implemented onboard ships when using these pieces of machinery.

This is a detailed guide in self-inspecting the Midship Area of an Oil Tanker. Courses from Navguide Solutions will help you learn on-job skills and improve your results in third-party Inspections, such as Port State, SIRE, Rightship, Audits, etc. They will also assist you in getting ready for promotions, and becoming a thorough professional.

This course does not cover details of documentation.

This guide is the compiled work between Chalmers- and Linnaeus University and is designed to give the crew that are involved in On-Board Training, guidance on regulations, tasks as supervisors as well as how to use ISF Training Record Books.

When facing a manoeuvring test, it is not uncommon that the first topic you come across is precisely the evolutionary effects of the propellers. To better understand this aspect, it is necessary to briefly mention the different characteristics between fix-pitch and variable-pitch propellers and then - with some examples - fix this information with the reasoning developed to haul a ship to the quay. But that's not enough, because there are many other aspects to consider.

In this course, you will learn more about what could happen if you do not pay attention to your surrounding. This accident could happen on your ship if you do not make sure to keep a distance and be careful. Some day-to-day routines might seem harmless, but they could quickly go wrong. Be careful!

This comprehensive introduction to the Fundamentals of Marine Weather covers the components which drive our weather. With a practical focus on the weather at sea, gain an understanding of the use of observations and instruments whilst on the water.

In this course we will be looking at the role of the gangway watch keeper, the relevant legislation and the security of the vessel.

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.

This course will introduce and explain Rules 1 and 2 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

Think about what matters most to you in the world - your partner, your friend, your children. Now think about how they would feel if you came home injured from work or worse didn't come home at all!

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 purpose of this course is to introduce you to the IGF Code. We will follow the fuel's way through the ship. Starting at bunkering to storage and finally, through the fuel system, you will also learn about managing potential risks.