DISCIPLINE, GRIEVANCE & COUNSELLING

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 day (4 hours)

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of maintaining discipline onboard and within shipping companies.
2. Identify proper procedures for handling grievances in compliance with international maritime regulations (MLC 2006, ILO Conventions, ISM Code).
3. Apply effective counselling techniques to improve crew performance, morale, and safety culture.
4. Recognize legal and ethical frameworks that guide disciplinary measures and dispute resolution.
5. Foster a positive and compliant working environment onboard ship and ashore.

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SIRE 2.0 AWARENESS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Operational Engine, Management Level

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE PURPOSE
The purpose of this course is to train officers and shipping company personnel in the new digital SIRE 2.0 inspection framework, with a focus on understanding the updated tools, procedures, and evaluation criteria that promote safety, quality, and compliance with international maritime regulations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
1. Familiarization with the SIRE 2.0 System
Introduction to the new digital inspection framework, including tools such as the Compiled Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (CVIQ), the Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ), and the Pre-Inspection Questionnaire (PIQ).
2. Understanding the Updated Inspection Procedures
Analysis of the SIRE 2.0 inspection phases: pre-inspection, physical inspection, and report submission — with emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and adaptability.
3. Human Factors Awareness
Training on the importance of human element considerations in safety and quality performance, and how these affect crew competency and task execution.
4. Implementation of Best Practices and Regulatory Compliance
Examination of OCIMF requirements and international regulations such as TMSA and ISM Code, and how these are integrated into SIRE 2.0 practices.
5. Evaluation and Analysis of SIRE 2.0 Reports
Learning how to evaluate and interpret SIRE 2.0 inspection reports, with a focus on qualitative analysis of observations and identification of areas for improvement.

Who Should Attend: Ship and shore-based staff with an involvement in oil tanker vetting inspections.

This course is recommended by OCIMF‘s SIRE 2.0 protocol.

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MOORING OPERATIONS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
This seminar aims to train and provide guidance on the established good practices of safe and effective mooring and anchorage, covering aspects of the system, focusing on the basic safety requirements for crew and all those involved when the ship is berthed.

Topics:
1. Understanding Mooring Loads at Exposed Berths
Provide in-depth knowledge of the nature and characteristics of mooring loads in berths exposed to environmental forces such as wind, swell, and waves.

2. Compliance with International Regulations and Industry Best Practices
Update participants on the latest requirements from international bodies (e.g. OCIMF – MEG4, SOLAS, ISM Code, Classification Societies) and how to apply them effectively in mooring operations.

3. Safe Management and Monitoring of Mooring Loads
Develop the skills necessary to identify critical mooring loads and apply appropriate measures to prevent failures, particularly under challenging weather conditions.

4. Decision-Making Under Pressure
Enhance decision-making abilities through real-life incident scenarios where mooring loads exceed safe limits due to environmental exposure or improper ship alignment.

5. Coordination with Port Authorities and Agencies
Understand the importance of effective communication and cooperation between ship, port, and shore-side stakeholders to ensure safe mooring arrangements, taking into account berth design and port infrastructure.

6. Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning
Teach risk assessment methodologies specific to mooring at exposed berths and guide participants in the development of contingency plans to respond to potential mooring failures.

Target Group: Deck officers and crew, technical and marine superintendents, technical manager, Masters and Chief Engineers

This course is recommended by OCIMF‘s SIRE 2.0 protocol.

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IMDG (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) CODE TRAINING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

IMDG Code regulates transport of dangerous goods by sea in order to prevent injury to persons or damage to ships and their cargoes.
Transport of marine pollutants is primarily regulated to prevent harm to the marine environment. The objective of the Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods while facilitating the free unrestricted movement of such goods.

The Code contains details of all the numerous dangerous cargoes offered for carriage by sea and includes solid, liquid and gaseous substances. The course also includes explosive, flammable, oxidising and radioactive substances and lists recommended means of their containment or packing, as is all manner of other information relating to the product. Code updates regularly, on two-year basis, in order to take into account technological developments.

Table of Contents

What is IMDG CODE?
-Shipping Dangerous Cargo
-Importance of Code for seafarers
1. What is the IMDG Code?
2. What are its contents?
3. What are the three purposes of the IMDG Code classification?
4. What is an IMDG Certification?
5. What do you mean by a proper shipping name?
6. Classifications 1 to 9

This course is recommended by Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

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IMSBC (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) CODE TRAINING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The course offers an introduction on the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code. It covers subjects given in paragraphs 2 to 14 of section B/V b of STCW and RISQ 3.1, question 2.7 and section 8A.

Course intends to train officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk, on the IMSBC Code, including Material Hazardous only in Bulk (MHB).

This course is recommended by Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

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BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT

COURSE CATEGORY: SSQHE

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
-Understand the basics of behavior management
-Learn and apply skills consistently and effectively
-Increase confidence in managing challenging behaviors
-Develop a behaviorally-minded network of other caregivers for continued support following training completion
-Setting routines and clear behavioral expectations
-Positive reinforcement
-Redirection of minor misbehavior and active ignoring
-Giving good directions
-Effectively shaping behavioral goals and setting up individualized behavior plans
-Reprimands, loss of privileges and time-outs
-Avoiding common pitfalls like yelling and escalating threats
-How to take care of yourself while taking care of others
-Learn and apply skills consistently and effectively
-Increase confidence in managing challenging behaviors
-Develop a behaviorally-minded network of other caregivers for continued support following training completion

This course is recommended by Rightship‘s RISQ 3.2 protocol.

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HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE MONITORING

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Operational Engine

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
-Hydrocarbon properties, physical and chemical
-Flammability Triangle
-Flammability Diagram Analysis
-Inert Gas Atmosphere
-Chemical Properties of Hydrocarbons
-Safe Atmosphere Measuring
-Flammable Atmosphere
-Oxygen Deficiency
-Gas-free Atmosphere
-Cargo Instruments Use & Maintenance

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

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TANK INSPECTION

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The intention of this training is to present a generic guide of how to go about inspecting the ships tanks namely, cargo holds/tanks (dry and wet), ballast tanks, void spaces, fuel oil tanks, freshwater storage tanks, etc.

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 protocols.

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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION & SOFT SKILLS

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 Day

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Interpersonal Communication & Soft Skills course is intended to provide a person with the knowledge, skill and understanding of leadership and teamwork at the operational level on board a ship.

COURSE TOPICS
The course will cover the following topics, drawing material from OCIMF’s Behavioral Competency Assessment, SIRE 2.0, TMSA 3 and VIQ 7, as well as RIGHTSHIP’s RISQ protocol:

– Best practice Competency domain
– Competency elements
– Competency framework
– Guidance
– Human element
– Negative behavioural indicators
– Performance appraisal/review
– Positive behavioural indicators
– Situation awareness
– Soft skill
– Hard skill
– Specialized training
– Team working Technical skill (hard skill)
– Toolbox talk

This course is recommended by OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0/Rightship’s RISQ 3.1 protocols.

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TRAINING COURSE FOR INSTRUCTORS & TRAIN THE SIMULATOR TRAINER AND ASSESSOR

COURSE CATEGORY: STCW

APPROVED BY: The Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of the Marshall Islands

DURATION: 10 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Training Course For Instructors & Train The Simulator Trainer And Assessor course is designed to facilitate the delivery of training in the competence standards required by the IMO Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as amended. Its aim is to provide a useful introduction for those with limited teaching experience. It also introduces new approaches or serve as a skills and techniques reminder for more experienced teachers. It is not the aim to provide a full course of trainee instructor training. In addition, it provides a sound basis for the delivery of other training programmes.

The course includes technical aspects of teaching that have a direct relation with the maritime simulator world. Without delving into the details at this stage, simulator pedagogy, as well as psychology of learning, form an important element of the course.

The topics that the course covers are providing valuable introduction for those who have little experience in teaching. It is also a very useful refresher for experienced instructors. In addition, those whose teaching experience has been limited to lecturing will gain considerable exposure, as they will explore the world of maritime simulation along with a variety of teaching techniques.

The course deals with the relevance of simulator in maritime training and the simulator pedagogy associated with the use of training on a maritime simulator. The course touches upon the basic aspects of learning process, purpose of training, setting of training objectives and basic principles of course design and the psychology of learning. However these do not form the main thrust of the course. The instructor assumes that participants would have received formal training in these aspects prior to completing this programme.

The course involves conventional teaching and training methods. It follows participative training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups) and simulation exercises involving ‘role playing’. Train the Trainer course takes into account the practical constraints which simulator instructors face. However, it is not seeking for ‘ideal’ solutions in this part of the course. Adaptation to local circumstances is an important part of the course and trainees should demonstrate it when appropriate.

The course has a large practical component. In this, participants implement the theoretical guidelines by planning, creating, executing and evaluating their own simulation exercises.

The experiential nature of the course, largely using simulators, provides the participants the opportunity to hone the necessary skills they need to be effective simulator instructors.

COURSE TOPICS
The instructor establishes a reliable simulator training programme to impart comprehensive simulator training to the seafarer that will include the amalgamation of:
– Classroom teaching
– Simulation training
– Special working environment on board a ship and the human element
– Psychology of learning

Foster sustainable training skills to the instructor within the changing maritime environment
Acquire simulator training skills that includes the psychology of learning
The instructor will control simulation exercises to sensitize the future simulator instructor to simulation technology. He will also, initially, allow the trainees to become familiar with the equipment, controls and instrumentation provided by the simulator. He will discuss about the equipment and environment fidelity with the trainees.

During exercises, trainees need to use effective bridge/engine-room/cargo procedures, and varying the environment. Trainees will also need to comply with applicable Regulations and observe the principles of various shipboard operations as set out in the relevant parts of the STCW 2010 Convention. A session for briefing and planning will precede each exercise and a debriefing will follow.

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