Maritime courses for every rank and responsibility
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Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
STCW A-VI/1-1 — survival at sea, life-saving appliances, abandon-ship procedures.
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
STCW A-VI/1-2 — basic firefighting, fire theory, and crew response.
Elementary First Aid (EFA)
STCW A-VI/1-3 — immediate action and first aid for seafarers.
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
STCW A-VI/1-4 — shipboard safety, emergency procedures, pollution prevention.
Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
STCW A-VI/3 — command, control, and tactics for shipboard fire emergencies.
Medical First Aid (MFA)
STCW A-VI/4-1 — care of casualties on board prior to medical assistance.
Medical Care On Board (MCOB)
STCW A-VI/4-2 — extended medical care, medication, and telemedicine.
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW A-VI/2-1 — operation of lifeboats and non-fast rescue boats.
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
STCW A-VI/2-2 — handling and operation of fast rescue craft.
Security Awareness Training
STCW A-VI/6-1 — security awareness for all seafarers.
Designated Security Duties
STCW A-VI/6-2 — for crew with designated security responsibilities.
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
STCW A-VI/5 — shipboard SSO under the ISPS Code.
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
Human-element competencies for the bridge team — situational awareness, communication, decision-making.
View course detailsEngine Room Resource Management (ERM)
Human-element training for engine room watchkeepers and management.
View course detailsECDIS Generic
Operational use of ECDIS in compliance with STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27.
GMDSS General Operator Certificate
Theory and practical operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
Radar Observer & ARPA — Operational/Management
Use of radar and ARPA for navigation and collision avoidance.
View course detailsNavigation & Watchkeeping Refresher
Refresher for OOW competencies and watchkeeping standards.
View course detailsShip Handling & Manoeuvring
Shiphandling techniques for confined waters, berthing, and emergency manoeuvres.
View course detailsOil Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-1-1 — basic training for oil tanker cargo operations.
Advanced Oil Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-1-2 — advanced training for masters, officers, and others responsible for oil cargo operations.
Chemical Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-1-1 — basic training for chemical tanker cargo operations.
Advanced Chemical Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-1-3 — advanced training for chemical tanker operations.
Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-2-1 — basic training for liquefied gas tanker operations.
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-2-2 — advanced LNG/LPG cargo operations training.
Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code)
Carriage of dangerous goods by sea in accordance with the IMDG Code.
Cargo Handling Operations
Cargo planning, securing, and operations across vessel types.
View course detailsISM Code Internal Auditor
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits under the ISM Code.
ISPS Code Internal Auditor
Internal auditing for the ISPS Code and ship security plans.
MLC 2006 Internal Auditor
Auditing for compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Lead auditor training in quality management systems aligned with ISO 19011.
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Roles, responsibilities, and competencies of the DPA under the ISM Code.
Company Security Officer (CSO)
ISPS Code training for the shore-based Company Security Officer.
Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) — Staff
STCW leadership and management course for maritime industry staff — teamwork, decision-making, and resource management.
Dealing with Multi-Cultural Crew in the Shipping Sector
Cross-cultural communication, awareness, and management techniques for diverse shipboard and shore teams.
View course detailsBridge Resource & Bridge Team Management — The Cognitive Factor
Cognitive aspects of BRM — situational awareness, mental workload, and decision-making under pressure.
View course detailsCrisis Management & Human Behavior on Passenger Ships (STCW)
STCW A-V/2 — crisis leadership, passenger behavior, and emergency communication on passenger ships.
Crowd Management on Passenger Ships (STCW)
STCW A-V/2 — crowd control, mustering, and passenger guidance during emergencies.
SOLAS Convention Familiarization
Overview of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention — chapters, amendments, and shipboard application.
MARPOL Convention Familiarization
Annexes I–VI of MARPOL — pollution prevention requirements and shipboard compliance.
STCW Convention Familiarization
Structure and requirements of the STCW Convention and Manila Amendments.
MLC 2006 — Living & Working Conditions of Seafarers
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 compliance requirements for shipping companies and ships.
Load Lines & ILLC Convention Familiarization
International Load Line Convention — load line zones, marks, and survey requirements.
Overview of Admiralty Law & Courts
Introduction to admiralty jurisdiction, maritime claims, and court procedures.
View course detailsMaritime Governing Bodies Familiarization (IMO, EMSA, ILO)
Roles, mandates, and interaction of IMO, EMSA, ILO, and other maritime governing bodies.
View course detailsUNCLOS 82 — Maritime Zones & Territorial Disputes
Comprehensive course on UNCLOS 1982 — territorial waters, contiguous zones, EEZs, and dispute resolution.
International Safety Management Code Familiarization
Overview of the ISM Code, SMS structure, and shipboard implementation.
IMO GISIS — Global Integrated Shipping Information System
Hands-on familiarization with IMO's GISIS portal — ship particulars, casualties, port reception facilities, MARPOL, contact points, and ISPS data modules.
GMDSS — Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
SOLAS Chapter IV familiarization with GMDSS sea areas (A1–A4), DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART, Inmarsat and Cospas-Sarsat, distress alerting procedures, and equipment carriage requirements.
Marine Insurance, P&I Clubs & Charter Parties
Hull and machinery insurance, P&I cover, and the principal forms of charter parties.
View course detailsOil & Shipping Operations
Commercial and operational aspects of the oil shipping trade — chartering, voyage estimating, and operations.
View course detailsDry Cargo Trading & Chartering
Dry bulk and break-bulk markets, chartering practice, and voyage management.
View course detailsUnderstanding Oil Tanker Operations in Port
Port-side oil tanker operations — terminal interface, documentation, and turnaround.
View course detailsOil Spill Crisis Management for Spill Responders
Crisis response for spill responders in oil, gas, offshore, and shipping — customizable to client needs.
View course detailsSpecialized Tanker Course for Senior Ranks — Oil & Gas
Advanced training for masters and senior officers handling oil and gas cargoes.
View course detailsControl of Tank Atmospheres on Tankers & Gas Carriers
Inerting, gas freeing, and atmosphere control on oil tankers and liquefied gas carriers.
View course detailsSafe Mooring Operations in Oil & Gas Terminals
OCIMF-aligned safe mooring practice at oil and gas terminals.
Static Hazards on Tankers & Terminals
Static electricity hazards, ignition risks, and control measures on tankers and terminals.
View course detailsSearch & Rescue Operations at Sea (Coastal & Deep Sea)
SAR coordination, IAMSAR Manual application, and on-scene coordination for coastal and deep-sea operations.
Salvage at Sea — Lloyd's Open Form (LOF)
Lloyd's Open Form salvage agreement — principles, application, and SCOPIC clause.
View course detailsSpecialized Training for Oil Tankers
In-depth training programme for oil tanker officers covering cargo, safety, and emergency operations.
View course detailsMarine Environmental Awareness — Ships, Offshore & Terminals
IMO Model Course 1.38 — environmental impact awareness for ships, offshore units, and terminals.
Shipboard Safety Officer
Roles and competencies of the designated Shipboard Safety Officer under the ISM Code.
Ballast Water Management — D2 Standard
BWM Convention D2 performance standard — treatment systems, sampling, and compliance.
CSO / SSO / PFSO — ISPS Security
Combined ISPS Code training for Company, Ship, and Port Facility Security Officers.
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