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

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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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STCW FAMILIARISATION

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 Day

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW).

The STCW Convention and Code outlines the minimal essential standards for seafarer education, certification, and watchkeeping that all contracting parties must adhere to. To that aim, the parties concerned must show the IMO that the necessary governmental and administrative measures have been put in place to guarantee such compliance.

Who should attend: Ship and shore-based staff involved in marine operations

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RIGHTSHIP’S RISQ 3.2 VETTING INSPECTION AWARENESS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Management

DURATION: 3 Days

Course recommended by:

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

Rightship’s RISQ 3.2 Vetting Inspection Awareness course is focusing on familiarizing maritime professionals with the inspection procedures outlined in Rightship Inspection Ship Questionnaire. Participants gain insight into the criteria and protocols employed during vessel vetting inspections, emphasizing safety, statutory requirements, best practices and industry recommendations.

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

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

COURSE CATEGORY: Operational Deck, Operational Engine, Management

DURATION: 1 Day

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COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Mental Health Awareness aims to offer valuable guidance to shipping and ship management firms on effectively creating and executing policies and practices that foster and safeguard positive mental health both ashore and aboard ships.

Topics covered:
-Mental Health at Sea
-The Scale of the Problem
-The Role of the Employer in the Maritime Industry
-Mental Health Policy
-Thriving at Work Core Standards
-Manage Risks to Mental Health
-Mental Health Promotion
-Creating a Mentally Healthy Environment on Board
-Positive Relationships on Board
-Work Practices, Culture on Board, Living Conditions
-Support and Response Mechanisms
-Management of Mental Health Problems on Board
-Emergency Response: Major Incident Response

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

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MEDIA RESPONSE TRAINING

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 Day

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The objectives of the Media Response Training are to raise awareness and give guidance on how to communicate efficiently with the press before, during and after maritime emergencies, establishing an effective Crisis Communication Plan.

Topics cover:
-In-depth discussion of the phases of a Crisis / Crisis Communication Lifecycle
-Risk Communication Principles for Emergencies
-Getting a Seat at the Decision making Table
-Crisis Communication Plan
-The role of spokesperson
-Nine steps of Crisis Response
-Surviving the first 48 hours
-Stakeholder/Partner Communication
-Working With the Media

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LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK REFRESH

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 day

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Leadership and Teamwork Refresh course meets STCW requirements for the application of leadership and team working skills. The course progresses in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as stated in table A-II/1, A-III/1 and A-III/6, Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level.

This course intends to provide a person with the knowledge, skill and understanding of leadership and teamwork at the operational level on board a ship.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 3 Days

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Train the Trainer 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 course participants would have received formal training in these aspects prior to completing this programme.
The course is involving conventional teaching and training methods. It follows participative training techniques (such as task solving, both individually and in groups), 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 which the 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, the instructor expects trainees to make use of effective bridge/engine-room/cargo procedures, and varying the environment. A session for briefing and planning will precede each exercise and a debriefing will follow.

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, it is however emphasized that the simulator pedagogy, as well as psychology of learning, forms an important element of the course.
The topics that have been covered in this model course have been chosen in such a way as to provide a valuable introduction for those who have little experience in teaching and also as 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.

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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION & SOFT SKILLS

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 1 Day

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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 3.2 protocols.

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LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

COURSE CATEGORY: Management

DURATION: 3 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
The course meets STCW requirements for the application of leadership and team working skills, in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as stated in table A-II/1, A-III/1 and A-III/6, Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level.

This course intends to provide a person with the knowledge, skill and understanding of leadership and teamwork at the operational level on board a ship.

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