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Deck & Engine Officer (7)
Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
Human-element competencies for the bridge team — situational awareness, communication, decision-making.
Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)
Human-element training for engine room watchkeepers and management.
ECDIS 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.
Tanker & Cargo Operations (8)
Oil Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-1-1 — basic training for oil tanker cargo operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Advanced Oil Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-1-2 — advanced training for masters, officers, and others responsible for oil cargo operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Chemical Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-1-1 — basic training for chemical tanker cargo operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Advanced Chemical Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-1-3 — advanced training for chemical tanker operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization
STCW A-V/1-2-1 — basic training for liquefied gas tanker operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-2-2 — advanced LNG/LPG cargo operations training.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code)
Carriage of dangerous goods by sea in accordance with the IMDG Code.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
ISM / ISPS / MLC & Auditor (6)
ISM Code Internal Auditor
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits under the ISM Code.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
ISPS Code Internal Auditor
Internal auditing for the ISPS Code and ship security plans.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
MLC 2006 Internal Auditor
Auditing for compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Lead auditor training in quality management systems aligned with ISO 19011.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
Roles, responsibilities, and competencies of the DPA under the ISM Code.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Leadership & Human Element (5)
Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) — Staff
STCW leadership and management course for maritime industry staff — teamwork, decision-making, and resource management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dealing with Multi-Cultural Crew in the Shipping Sector
Cross-cultural communication, awareness, and management techniques for diverse shipboard and shore teams.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Bridge Resource & Bridge Team Management — The Cognitive Factor
Cognitive aspects of BRM — situational awareness, mental workload, and decision-making under pressure.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Crisis Management & Human Behavior on Passenger Ships (STCW)
STCW A-V/2 — crisis leadership, passenger behavior, and emergency communication on passenger ships.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Conventions & Maritime Law (10)
SOLAS Convention Familiarization
Overview of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention — chapters, amendments, and shipboard application.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
MARPOL Convention Familiarization
Annexes I–VI of MARPOL — pollution prevention requirements and shipboard compliance.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
STCW Convention Familiarization
Structure and requirements of the STCW Convention and Manila Amendments.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
MLC 2006 — Living & Working Conditions of Seafarers
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 compliance requirements for shipping companies and ships.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Load Lines & ILLC Convention Familiarization
International Load Line Convention — load line zones, marks, and survey requirements.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Overview of Admiralty Law & Courts
Introduction to admiralty jurisdiction, maritime claims, and court procedures.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Maritime Governing Bodies Familiarization (IMO, EMSA, ILO)
Roles, mandates, and interaction of IMO, EMSA, ILO, and other maritime governing bodies.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
UNCLOS 82 — Maritime Zones & Territorial Disputes
Comprehensive course on UNCLOS 1982 — territorial waters, contiguous zones, EEZs, and dispute resolution.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
International Safety Management Code Familiarization
Overview of the ISM Code, SMS structure, and shipboard implementation.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Safety, Security & Environment (13)
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.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Oil Spill Crisis Management for Spill Responders
Crisis response for spill responders in oil, gas, offshore, and shipping — customizable to client needs.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Specialized Tanker Course for Senior Ranks — Oil & Gas
Advanced training for masters and senior officers handling oil and gas cargoes.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Control of Tank Atmospheres on Tankers & Gas Carriers
Inerting, gas freeing, and atmosphere control on oil tankers and liquefied gas carriers.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Safe Mooring Operations in Oil & Gas Terminals
OCIMF-aligned safe mooring practice at oil and gas terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Static Hazards on Tankers & Terminals
Static electricity hazards, ignition risks, and control measures on tankers and terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Search & Rescue Operations at Sea (Coastal & Deep Sea)
SAR coordination, IAMSAR Manual application, and on-scene coordination for coastal and deep-sea operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Salvage at Sea — Lloyd's Open Form (LOF)
Lloyd's Open Form salvage agreement — principles, application, and SCOPIC clause.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Specialized Training for Oil Tankers
In-depth training programme for oil tanker officers covering cargo, safety, and emergency operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Marine Environmental Awareness — Ships, Offshore & Terminals
IMO Model Course 1.38 — environmental impact awareness for ships, offshore units, and terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Shipboard Safety Officer
Roles and competencies of the designated Shipboard Safety Officer under the ISM Code.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Ballast Water Management — D2 Standard
BWM Convention D2 performance standard — treatment systems, sampling, and compliance.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Commercial & Operations (4)
Marine Insurance, P&I Clubs & Charter Parties
Hull and machinery insurance, P&I cover, and the principal forms of charter parties.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Oil & Shipping Operations
Commercial and operational aspects of the oil shipping trade — chartering, voyage estimating, and operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dry Cargo Trading & Chartering
Dry bulk and break-bulk markets, chartering practice, and voyage management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
School of Maritime Simulation (7)
Statics and Dynamics
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Fluid Dynamics
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Celestial Navigation
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Naval Architecture
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Marine Electrical Systems
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Environmental Stewardship
Offered within the School of Maritime Simulation at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Value Added Courses (47)
Global Logistics Strategies
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Harbor Management Practices
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Advanced Stowage Planning
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Cross-Border Compliance
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Maritime Commerce Dynamics
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Predictive Modeling for Shipping
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Eco-Friendly Maritime Solutions
Offered within the Value Added Courses at Deep Blue — combines theory, case studies, and assessed practical work.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port Operations Fundamentals
End-to-end port operations: vessel arrival, berthing, cargo handling, gate moves and departure clearance.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Container Terminal Operations
Yard planning, quay crane productivity, stacking strategy and TOS workflows for container terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dry Bulk & Breakbulk Cargo Handling
Loading sequences, draft surveys, dust control and stowage for dry bulk and breakbulk trades.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Liquid Bulk Terminal Operations
Jetty operations, ship/shore interface, line-up management and product handling at oil, chemical and gas terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Ship Agency & Husbandry Services
Port call coordination, statutory clearances, crew changes, bunkers and disbursement account management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Stevedoring Operations & Supervision
Gang management, lashing/unlashing, safe working practices and productivity on board and on the quay.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Marine Insurance & Claims Handling
H&M, P&I and cargo insurance principles, claims documentation and recoveries for ship and port operators.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Chartering & Shipbroking Essentials
Voyage and time charters, key clauses, laytime/demurrage and freight market mechanics.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Laytime & Demurrage Calculations
SOF interpretation, time-counting rules and dispute-ready laytime calculations for charterers and operators.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Bills of Lading & Cargo Documentation
B/L types, Incoterms 2020, LOIs, cargo manifests and documentary risk for shippers, agents and carriers.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Freight Forwarding & Multimodal Logistics
Sea-air-road-rail integration, NVOCC operations, consolidation and end-to-end shipment control.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Customs & International Trade Compliance
HS classification, valuation, origin, sanctions screening and AEO/trusted-trader frameworks.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dangerous Goods Handling (IMDG) for Port Operations
Classification, segregation, documentation and emergency response for DG cargo across port facilities.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port Safety, Health & HSSE Management
Permit-to-work, risk assessments, incident investigation and HSSE leadership in port environments.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
ISPS Port Facility Security (PFSO)
PFSP development, security drills, access control and PFSO duties under the ISPS Code.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port State Control Readiness
Paris/Tokyo/USCG MoU regimes, common deficiencies and detention-avoidance preparation for ships and operators.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Green Ports & Maritime Decarbonisation
ESI, OPS/shore power, alternative fuels, EEXI/CII and net-zero pathways for ports and fleets.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Alternative Marine Fuels — LNG, Methanol & Ammonia
Properties, bunkering procedures, safety case and IGF Code awareness for next-generation fuels.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Sustainable Ship Recycling (Hong Kong Convention)
IHM preparation, SRFP, EU SRR alignment and safe, environmentally sound recycling practices.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Maritime Cybersecurity (IMO 2021)
Cyber risk management in SMS, OT/IT segregation, incident response and BIMCO guidelines.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Digital Ports & Port Community Systems
PCS, single-window, MSW/FAL, port-call optimisation and just-in-time arrivals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Maritime Data Analytics & AIS Intelligence
Working with AIS, fleet KPIs, voyage analytics and dashboards for commercial and operational decisions.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Supply Chain Resilience for Shipping & Ports
Disruption modelling, alternative routing, inventory buffers and continuity planning for maritime supply chains.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Cold Chain & Reefer Container Logistics
Reefer monitoring, temperature integrity, perishables documentation and pharma/food cold-chain handling.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Operations
Method statements, lift plans, route surveys and stowage engineering for OOG and project shipments.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Ro-Ro & Car Carrier Operations
Lashing standards, deck planning, EV cargo risks and terminal handling for Ro-Ro trades.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Cruise Port Operations & Passenger Handling
Turnaround calls, immigration flow, terminal experience and shore-excursion logistics.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Offshore Supply Base Operations
OSV interface, lifting plans, mud/chemical handling and back-load management for offshore logistics bases.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Marine Surveying Fundamentals
Condition, draft, on/off-hire and cargo surveys — reporting standards and evidence handling.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port Economics, Tariffs & Concessions
Landlord vs operating models, concession structures, tariff design and port competitiveness.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) Essentials
TOS modules, EDI/API integrations, billing flows and process design for container and bulk terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Pilotage, Tug & VTS Operations Awareness
Pilot-master exchange, harbour towage, escort tugs and VTS coordination for safe port navigation.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Maritime Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
LMAA, SMA and SCMA frameworks; preparing claims, evidence and witness statements for arbitration.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Shipping Finance & Asset Investment
Ship valuation, debt/equity structures, sale-and-purchase and lifecycle returns for owners and investors.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
ESG Reporting for Maritime & Ports
GHG accounting, Poseidon Principles, Sea Cargo Charter and ESG disclosures for fleets and terminals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Weather Routing & Voyage Optimisation
Routing software, fuel/speed optimisation, CII-aware passage planning and weather-risk management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Bunkering Operations & Fuel Quality Management
Bunker delivery notes, sampling, IMO 2020 sulphur compliance and dispute prevention.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
MARPOL Compliance & Pollution Prevention
Annexes I–VI in practice: garbage, sewage, EGCS, ODS and oil-record-book management for ship and port staff.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port Warehousing & Yard Management
Inventory control, slotting, FTZ/CFS operations and KPI-driven warehouse productivity.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Supply Chain & Logistics Studies (21)
Introduction to Maritime Logistics
Foundation module covering shipping, ports, freight and the global trade flow — ideal first step into the sector.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Incoterms 2020 in Practice
Risk, cost and obligation transfer for sellers, buyers, forwarders and carriers across all eleven Incoterms.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Export & Import Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, CO, LC workflow and end-to-end documentary compliance.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Freight Forwarding Essentials
NVOCC operations, rate building, routing, consolidation and the forwarder/customer interface.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Warehousing & Inventory Management
Layout, slotting, WMS, cycle counting and KPI-driven inventory accuracy.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Supplier selection, RFx processes, contracts, total cost of ownership and category management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Multimodal Transport Management
Integration of sea, road, rail and air with through-bills, liability regimes and routing economics.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Port & Terminal Logistics
Terminal interface with the supply chain — yard, gate, hinterland connectivity and port-call optimisation.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Cold Chain Logistics — Pharma & Food
GDP, temperature mapping, reefer monitoring and end-to-end integrity for sensitive cargo.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Dangerous Goods in the Supply Chain
IMDG, IATA DGR and ADR awareness for shippers, forwarders and warehouse operators.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Customs & Global Trade Compliance
HS classification, valuation, origin rules, FTAs, sanctions screening and AEO programmes.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Supply Chain Analytics & KPIs
Data-driven decision making: OTIF, fill rate, perfect order, cost-to-serve and dashboarding fundamentals.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Digital Supply Chain — TMS, WMS & ERP
Systems landscape, integration patterns, data flows and selection criteria for TMS/WMS/ERP.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Lean & Six Sigma for Logistics
Yellow-belt level tools — VSM, 5S, DMAIC and waste elimination in warehousing and transport operations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Disruption modelling, dual sourcing, inventory buffers and continuity planning for maritime supply chains.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Sustainable & Green Logistics
Scope 1–3 emissions, modal shift, GLEC framework and decarbonisation roadmaps for shippers and 3PLs.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Shipping Economics & Chartering for SCM
Freight markets, voyage vs time charter, laytime/demurrage and how chartering decisions shape supply chains.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Logistics
Route surveys, method statements, stowage engineering and end-to-end management of OOG shipments.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
3PL & 4PL Management
Outsourcing models, SLAs, KPIs, governance and value creation through logistics service providers.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Last-Mile & E-Commerce Logistics
Urban distribution, micro-fulfilment, returns management and customer-experience KPIs.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Fishing & STCW-F Certification (14)
STCW-F Basic Safety Training for Fishing Vessel Personnel
STCW-F Reg. III/1 — personal survival, fire prevention & firefighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety on fishing vessels.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
STCW-F Skipper (Limited Waters)
STCW-F Reg. II/4 — skipper of fishing vessels of limited size operating in limited waters; watchkeeping, navigation and fishing-gear handling.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
STCW-F Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
STCW-F Reg. II/5 — OOW competencies for fishing vessels of 24 m length and over: COLREGs, watchkeeping, voyage planning and bridge resource management.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
STCW-F Engineer Officer of the Watch — Fishing Vessels
STCW-F Reg. III/3 — watchkeeping engineer competencies on fishing vessels including pumping, refrigeration plant and pollution prevention.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Deck Rating on Fishing Vessels — Familiarization & Safety
Practical induction for fishing crew — vessel familiarization, deck operations, safe handling of nets and trawl gear, PPE and watchkeeping support.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Sustainable Fishing Practices & Responsible Catch
FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries — selective gear, bycatch reduction, juvenile protection, IUU prevention and MSC chain-of-custody awareness.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Seasonal, Regional & Coastal Fishing Regulations and Bans
Compliance with closed seasons, monthly bans, no-take zones, EEZ rules and coastal-state licensing — practical reading of national notices and RFMO measures.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Protection of Fishing Spawning Areas & Nursery Grounds
Identification of spawning and nursery habitats, marine protected areas, seasonal closures, and skipper-level decision making to avoid spawning aggregations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Environmentally Friendly Disposal of Fishing Nets & Ghost Gear
MARPOL Annex V, Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) best practice — net recovery, port reception facilities, recycling pathways and prevention of ALDFG (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear).
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Fishing Vessel Stability & Safe Working Practices
2012 Cape Town Agreement awareness — intact stability, free-surface and ice accretion effects, safe working on deck with trawls, purse seines and longlines.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Medical First Aid on Fishing Vessels
STCW-F medical first aid for fishing vessels operating in remote waters — trauma, hypothermia, drowning, fish-handling injuries and telemedical support.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Marine Pollution Prevention for Fishing Operations (MARPOL)
Garbage management plans, oily-water handling, sewage and refrigerant compliance for fishing fleets under MARPOL Annexes I, IV, V and VI.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) & Electronic Catch Reporting
VMS, AIS, e-logbooks, port-state measures (PSMA) and traceability — meeting flag, coastal and RFMO reporting obligations.
Group discount for 4+ participants.
Diploma in Sustainable Fisheries, Spawning-Area Protection & Marine Stewardship
Capstone diploma — integrates STCW-F competencies with sustainable fishing science, spawning-area and habitat protection, seasonal/regional compliance, ghost-gear management and environmentally friendly net disposal. Applied project + dissertation. Available in-class and live online.
Group discount for 4+ participants.