STCW Courses

The trainee who successfully completes this course will have gained experience in handling ships under various conditions and will make a more effective contribution to the bridge team during ship manoeuvring in normal and emergency situations.

In particular, the trainee will gain: Familiarization with the use of engines and helm for ship manoeuvring? An understanding of the effects on the behaviour of the ship from wind, current, shallow water, banks and narrow channels and loading conditions? A greater awareness of the importance of planning a passage or manoeuvre and the need for an alternative plan?

A greater understanding and awareness of efficient bridge teamwork during watch keeping and ship handling, in normal and in emergency situations? A greater awareness and understanding of a good interactive communication style and benefit of building up a common shared mental model of the planned passage. The course can be divided to a) BRM B) BTM c)

To provide knowledge and skills to operate, supervise and monitor the safe operation and control of a ship’s machinery installation in accordance with provisions of Section A-III/1, A-VIII/2 and B-VIII/2 of the STCW 95 Code. In particular, the student will gain:

  •  Familiarization with the use of instrumentation and controls used in the engine-rooms of modern merchant ships.
  •  Awareness of the need for proper pre-planning, the use of checklists and of the timescales involved in start up procedures.
  •  Understanding and awareness of correct watch keeping procedures.
  •  Understanding of the way in which machinery units are interdependent experience in identifying operations problems and trouble-shooting them.
  •  The ability to make decisions, which promote the safety and efficiency of an operational plant.

A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to use ECDIS for his navigational watch. He will be able to operate ECDIS equipment, use the navigational functions of ECDIS, select and assess all relevant information and take proper action. The trainee will acquire and develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles governing the safe operation of ECDIS, including ECDIS data and their presentation, as well as the system-related limitations and potential dangers.

He will be able to generate and maintain displays, to operate all basic navigational functions and all specific functions for route planning as well as route monitoring, to use and select proper navigational data and to display this data in the appropriate manner. He will also be able to perform updating. He will be able to analyse nautical alarms during route planning and route monitoring as well as sensor alarms. They will be able to assess the impact of the performance limits of sensors on the safe use of ECDIS and to appreciate that the back-up system is only limited performance.

He will be able to assess errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities cause by improper data management. Thus, he will be aware of errors in displayed data, errors of interpretation and the risk of over-reliance on ECDIS and be able to take proper action. In addition, he will have the knowledge of the principal types of electronic chart and the essential legal of the use of ECDIS.

A trainee successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination will be able to efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and have to primary responsibility of the radio communications during distress incidents.

Given the server problems being experienced in the GMDSS, as a result of the large number of false distress alerts that sometimes occur, training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false distress alerts.

This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4-1. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in medical care, a trainee will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical while they remain on board.

Those successfully completing this course will be able to make efficient and effective use of the radar as a navigational aid in congested and confined waters, recognize potential threats and make valid navigational and collision-avoidance decisions based on sound radar observation and plotting in compliance with the International regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG).

They will be aware of the time needed to appreciate that a dangerous situation is developing, to decide upon, take appropriate action and to ascertain that such action is adequate and does not give rise to further conflicts with other vessels. They will also realize that excessive speed in poor visibility reduces the time available to assess a threat and to make appropriate action. The ability to plan, organize and manage a bridge team, making use of all navigational data, will also be achieved. Successful completion of this course will also provide the ability to respond to, co-ordinate with and execute a search and rescue operation.

This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/4-1. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in medical first aid, a trainee will be able to provide immediate first aid in the event of an accident/illness on board.

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Ship Security Officer, as defined in the ISPS Code, which include, but are not limited to:

  • Advising the level of security threats likely to be encountered by the ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information.
  • Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan. * Ensuring that the ship security plan, is modified, as appropriate, to correct deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the individual ship.
  • Ensuring that the deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and deal with. * Enhancing security awareness and vigilance.
  • Ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship. * Ensuring effective communication and co-operation with the relevant port facility security officers.
  • Ensuring consistency between securing requirements and safety requirements.

A trainee successfully completing the training will be able to:

  • Control a crowd in an emergency situation on board.
  • Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board.
  • Communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency.
  • Demonstrate the use of personal life-saving appliances.
  • Comply with the ship’s safety and emergency procedures.
  • Organize the safe movement of vehicles and passengers during embarkation and disembarkation procedures.
  • Control all elements of cargo safety and hull integrity.
  • Monitor and control atmosphere in ro-ro cargo spaces.
  • Organise shipboard emergency procedures.
  • Optimize use of resources.
  • Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations.
  • Establish and maintain effective communications.

1st ELEMENT: FIREFIGHTING.
This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2. This course will enable the trainee to react in the correct manner in the event of an outbreak of fire, to take appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and of the ship, and to use the fire appliances correctly. He will also be able to state and demostrate that he has acquired knowledge and skills which, in some instances, will enable him to identify and correct defects and thus prevent fires from occurring.

2nd ELEMENT: PERSONAL SURVIVAL.
This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Cnovention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1. A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to react in a correct manner during emergency situations, take measures appropriate to his own survival, the survival of the others and use survival equipement correctly. He will also acquire knowledge, which in some instances will enable him to identify and correct defects and thereby prevent emergencies.

3rd ELEMENT: ELEMENTARY FIRST AID.
This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3. On meeting the minimum standard of competence in elementary first aid, a trainee will be competent to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency until the arrival of a person with more advanced medical first aid skills or the person in charge of medical care on board.

4th ELEMENT: PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
This syllabus covers the requirements of the 1995 STCW Convention Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-4. Due to the vastly different enviroment on a ship as compared to ashore, this course is designed to prepare new recruits for a life at sea. Working on a ship can be a hazardous occupation for the uninitiated. This course will give new seafarersadjust to the shipboard enviroment, and are better prepared to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. To that extent this course is planned to make their transition from ashore to a sea career smooth ang give some knoeledge of ship’s working before they actually step foot on board a ship. A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to: * Comply with emergency procedures. * Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine enviroment. * Observe safe working practices. * Understanding orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties. * Contribute to effective human relationships on board.

Crowd and Crisis is a course which in our facilities we will be able to train our students on how to:

  • Identify signs of stress and how it degrades performance.
  • Explain a strategy for managing (Crowd Crew – Pax) through Crisis phases.
  • Explain important features for managing a crowd in a crisis.
  • Explain how to conduct a personal crisis debriefing.

The syllabus covers the requirements of IMO MSC. CIRC. 1056 and MEPC/CIRC. 399. The course provides instructions concerning:

  • Know how to distinguish the various types of ice.
  • National, international and technical regulations regarding ice class ships.
  • Symbols on ice charts and how to interpret them.
  • A passage plan for ice covered regions.
  • Handling a vessel in ice during open sea, channel and harbour/river passage with or without icebreaker escort.
  • Shore support request.
  • Preparing the vessel for ice and Polar Regions.
  • Addressing ice related injuries.

Using the latest technology Cargo Handling Simulator, Deck Officers practically observe and learn how to handle a wide range of situations and adverse conditions. The use of a simulator has proved to be an invaluable tool in ship handling, has helped officers react correctly and avoid potential incidents and accidents.

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Company Security Officer, as defined in section A/11.2 of the Isps Code, which include, but are not limited to:

  • Advising the level of security threats likely to be encountered by the ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information.
  • Ensuring that the ship security assessments are carried out.
  • Ensuring the development, the submission for approval, and thereafter the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan.
  • Ensuring that the ship security plan is modified, as appropriate, to correct deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the individual ship.
  • Arranging for internal audits and review of security activities.
  • Arranging for the initial and subsequent verifications of the ship by the Administration of the recognised security organization.
  • Ensuring that deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and dealt with.
  • Enhancing security awareness and vigilance.
  • Ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship.
  • Ensuring effective communication and co-operation between the ship security officer and the relevant port facility security officers.
  • Ensuring consistency between securing requirements and safety requirements.
  • Ensuring that, if sister-ship or fleet security plans are used, the plan for each ship reflects the ship-specific information accurately and
  • Ensuring that any alternative or equivalent arrangements, approved for a particular ship or group of ships are implemented and maintained.

The course is specificaly designed for those undertaking the position of Safety Officer. The training provides full coverage of their role as Safety Officer onboard, evaluating risks and reporting any accidents that may occur.

The course also focuses on crew and passenger safety through collaboration with the other crew members and inspections, drills and audits that lead to a safer onboard environment and the ability to deal with potential and actual safety incidents on the vessel.

This syllabus is to provide masters and officers with guidance on the proper maintenance and keeping of the official record book according to MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1.
The trainee will be provided with:

  • The national and international legislation affecting the oil record book.
  • The entries that should be made in the deck and engine oil record book and how they should be made.
  • The analysis of the engine (part 1) and deck (part 2) oil record book.
  • The importance of the elements contained in the deck and engine oil record books.
  • The proper validation and inspection of the oil record book carried out by the flag, port state authorities and classification societies.

A detailed course that provides the necessary knowledge for all bridge officers that is needed to plan, evaluate and execute a voyage plan according to the STCW and the Bridge Team Management guide.

In particular the trainee after the completion of the course should be able to:

  • Appreciate the advantages of passage planning.
  • Know where to find the vital information needed for the planning.
  • Learn which factors affect the planning of a voyage.
  • Get accustomed to the elements and uses of the ocean, coastal and harbour plan.
  • Plot all necessary information needed on the chart for the execution of the passage plan according to the requirements of STCW.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for each phase of the voyage plan.
  • Evaluate a voyage plan with the assistance of risk assessment and passage appraisal.
  • Execute and monitor the voyage plan properly.

When a chemical incident occurs, the Emergency Services need to talk to someone about the substance, its hazards and other response issues. They want to get their information from the supplier, distributor or trader and expect a rapid response to their questions in a language they can understand. This may sound simple, but it requires a carefully planned infrastructure and a guaranteed reliable response. You may feel that you know and understand these requirements – Hazmat 1st Response will ensure that you do! The training uses the Chemsafe scheme as the model for effective emergency response.

The training covers:

  • An overview of the Chemsafe response arrangements.
  • The role of the Fire Service and other organizations.
  • An outline of the operational aspects of dealing with an incident.
  • A detailed look at placards, labels and other documentation.
  • The interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Questions the Emergency Services will ask.
  • 1st Response procedures.

The need to escalate the response. Hazmat course has been developed to support anyone providing information on, or attending, chemical incidents.

Hazmat Response training:

  • Prepares you and your organization to deal with chemical incidents
  • Helps you understand the demands that will be made on you
  • Ensures that you know how to interpret the available information
  • Helps you and your responders communicate effectively with the emergency services.
  • Lays the foundation for dealing with more serious incidents requiring a higher level of response.