Develop your own skills or those of your crew to progress careers and advance opportunities.
Once you have chosen the course you would like to undertake and, where applicable, the certification level, you will be taken to our online registration form. After providing the necessary information you will be taken to our secure online payment facility or you may choose alternative payment options. For more information on how to register click here.
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Chemical Tanker Advanced Training Course (Version 3)
On the successful completion of a course, the candidate will have the technical knowledge required to serve on a tanker and be assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment. The candidate will have gained sufficient knowledge of the practical application of the basic principles and concepts...
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Stock Code: 889
|Time: 30 hours
ColRegs & IALA Buoyage Training Course
This course is in two parts and examines in great detail two essential topics for deck officers and crew.
Collision Regulations
The first part deals with the Collision Regulations. Although knowing these Regulations is well established as an essential for all watchkeeping officers, experience and investigation of incidents indicates that the understanding...
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Stock Code: 2006
|Time: 4 hours
Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training Course
The STCW code (section A-V/2, paragraph 3) states that any person with responsibility for the safety of people in emergency situations on board passenger ships shall have successfully completed the approved Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training in accordance with their capacity, duties and responsibilities.
This course addresses the main factors...
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Stock Code: 1221
|Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Designated Security Duties Training Course
Introduction
When the ISPS Code was introduced in 2004, most ships were required to have a Designated Security Officer and the shipping company had to have a Company Security Officer. Since then, STCW, as amended, requires that security training is extended, so that seafarers of all ranks have...
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Stock Code: 1222
|Time: 10 hours
Dynamic Positioning Basic Training Course
The Dynamic Positioning Basic Training Course is an introductory level course which covers the basics of all areas of DP including:
DP system architecture
Basic Principles of DP
DP Modes of Operation
Operational Procedures
Risk Considerations
Target Audience
All those intending to become a DP Operator.
All shore-based personnel who need an understanding of DP as part of...
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Stock Code: 885
|Time: 8 hours
ECDIS Training Course
There is no question that the implementation of ECDIS as the primary means of navigation will place great pressure on the maritime industry, due to complex training and ISM compliance issues.
With the help of the IMO, Videotel have updated their original ECDIS course to follow the new STCW Manila amendments...
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Stock Code: 2000
|Time: 18 hours
Enclosed Space Entry and Emergency Awareness
Following on from our award-winning training programmes on Enclosed Spaces, this new course highlights all the many dangers facing seafarers. The atmosphere in the holds, bilges, bulkheads, cofferdams and other enclosed spaces of ships present some of the most potentially deadly risks. It is a sad truth that proportionally more...
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Stock Code: 890
|Time: 5 hours
Environmental Officer Training Course (Edition 2)
Today, shipping companies must operate within very complex environmental legislation. Increasingly, many recognise they need environmental expertise on board their vessels. This course provides the information necessary for the candidates to become the ship's Environmental Officer.
It provides a comprehensive and understandable guide to current international law and offers practical steps...
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Stock Code: 1250
|Time: 8 hours
GMDSS Training Course
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an international system which uses terrestrial and satellite technology and shipboard communication equipment for alerting shore based rescue authorities and other ships in the immediate vicinity in the event of a marine distress. It is therefore essential that the relevant officers...
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Stock Code: 1178
|Time: 20 hours
HAZMAT Training Course
The course enables users to become familiar with the rules governing the carriage of hazardous materials, also known as Dangerous Goods, at sea. These are specified in the US Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter C of 49 CFR, and in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code produced by the...
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Stock Code: 1263
|Time: 10 hours
IMDG Code Training Course (Version 3.1)
This course provides users with the opportunity to become familiar with the rules governing the carriage of dangerous goods by sea, as laid down in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all those on board ship who are involved with the planning, stowing and...
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Stock Code: 876
|Time: 10 hours
Incident Investigation Course
This course is intended for all ships' officers responsible for investigating, analysing and reporting on incidents which occur on board their ships.
Target Audience
This course is intended for all ships' officers responsible for investigating, analysing and reporting on incidents which occur on board their ships.
Pre-Requisites
None
Course Objectives
The course is designed for individual...
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Stock Code: 1237
|Time: 8 hours
ISM Designated Person Basic Training Course
The Designated Person (DP), as defined by the ISM Code, plays a major part in delivering the Safety Management System of a shipping company. It is the DP's responsibility to create the proper mind-set, attitudes and behaviour of the company employees working ashore in support of a vessel's operations. It...
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Stock Code: 874
|Time: 10 hours
ISO 50001 Energy Management Training Course
This seven module course is aimed at personnel on ships and in the shore based offices of shipping companies implementing an Energy Management System. It teaches them about the rationale, the practicalities and the procedures that are essential to Energy Management Systems. To illustrate and clarify the principles, the course...
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Stock Code: 1195
|Time: 6 hours
Iso14001 Course
In recent years, environmental awareness has grown significantly. Many major companies have responded by establishing an environmental policy and implementing programmes to minimise the impact of their operations on the planet. However, as green issues have attracted more attention, it has become apparent that businesses must show just how effective...
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Stock Code: 1206
|Time: 10 hours
Leadership and Management - How to Communicate in Writing Training Course
Videotel’s Leadership and Management course provides essential knowledge and useful theory not only on the skills needed by senior managers at sea, but also includes skills required by junior officers and acts as a stepping stone towards more formal management training. Now individual modules from the course have been made...
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Stock Code: 2008
|Time: 1 minutes 30 seconds
Leadership and Management - How to Communicate Verbally Training Course
Videotel's Leadership and Management course provides essential knowledge and useful theory not only on the skills needed by senior managers at sea, but also includes skills required by junior officers and acts as a stepping stone towards more formal management training. Now individual modules from the course ...
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Stock Code: 2009
|Time: 1 minutes 15 seconds
Leadership and Management - How to Manage Your Time Training Course
Videotel's Leadership and Management course provides essential knowledge and useful theory not only on the skills needed by senior managers at sea, but also includes skills required by junior officers and acts as a stepping stone towards more formal management training. Now individual modules from the course ...
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Stock Code: 1184
|Time: 1 minutes 15 seconds
Liquefied Gas Tanker Training Course (Version 3)
This course is intended to provide the knowledge required by Masters, Officers and Ratings serving on gas tankers in accordance with STCW A-V/1. Its aims are to ensure that the user is trained within the current legislative framework and to provide a record of this training. The course can be...
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Stock Code: 1183
|Time: 40 hours
Marine Environmental Awareness
There is a growing quantity of increasingly demanding environmental legislation relevant to shipping. All ships' officers and crew must comply with these requirements and need to be aware of environmental issues. To address this need some companies are appointing Environmental Officers on board. This course is aimed at them, and...
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Stock Code: 2001
|Time: 12 hours
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - For Ships' Masters Training Course
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 provides protection at work for the world's seafarers. It sets out seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work on a wide range of subjects, aiming to apply globally and be easy to understand and follow. It replaces almost 70 existing Conventions and regulations, benefitting shipowners...
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Stock Code: 2005
|Time: 4 hours
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Training Course
This training course provides an outline of the purpose of the Convention, what it contains and how it works. It encourages thought and understanding about what it means for the individual and their role within their organisation.
Target Audience
The program is for all of those who need a detailed understanding of...
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Stock Code: 878
|Time: 12 hours
Maritime Security Awareness Training Course
Stories about pirate attacks, terrorism, stowaways, drug and gun smuggling and organised crime are all too common these days, but most of us think that it will never happen to us. The majority of people trust to luck that they will be able to do their job and get safely...
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Stock Code: 898
|Time: 4 hours
Oil Tanker Safety Course (Version 3)
This course provides the specialised knowledge a student will need to serve on oil tankers and to be able to carry out specific duties relating to cargo or cargo equipment.
The course has been updated to take account of recent changes to SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.
Target Audience
Trainees serving on oil tankers
Experienced...
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Stock Code: 888
|Time: 40 hours
Onboard Trainer and Assessor Training Course
Both Deck and Engineer Officers will already have the technical knowledge and skills to carry out their own jobs in a competent and professional manner. However, organising training exercises and drills and developing the competence of younger/less experienced seafarers requires additional teaching and organisational skills. This course develops these skills...
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Stock Code: 868
|Time: 7 hours
Risk Assessment at Sea Training Course
This course covers how to put risk assessment into practice on board ship without being too complicated. The course is based on the principles of basic seamanship and gives comprehensive understanding of risks and hazards on board ship.
Target Audience
It is designed for Senior and Junior Officers on board ship, Cadets,...
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Stock Code: 867
|Time: 4 hours
Safe Container Operations Training Course
The worldwide boom in container transportation by sea has benefited many countries. However, it is estimated that up to 10,000 containers a year worldwide are involved in collapsed stow accidents on ships. Such incidents cause serious problems to these vessels, to their crew, the ship operators and cargo owners. Many...
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Stock Code: 875
|Time: 6 hours
Safety Officer Training Course
This course is intended for maritime officers who have to carry out the role of Safety Officer on board. Its aims are to ensure that the user is trained within the current legislative framework and to provide a record of this training.
Target Audience
Officers who have to carry out the role...
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Stock Code: 1236
|Time: 40 hours
Shipboard Security Officer Training Course
When the ISPS Code was introduced in 2004, most ships were required to have a Designated Security Officer, with the shipping company requiring to have a Company Security Officer. The training requirements for the Ship’s Security Officer have been included in the STCW as amended and require that the SSO...
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Stock Code: 1223
|Time: 15 hours
Survey and Examination of Lifting Appliances Training Course
When a lifting appliance fails, the consequences can be far-reaching. Serious injuries and deaths can occur, not just to personnel but to the general public. Legal claims can arise and legal costs inevitably play a part – and those costs are rising. When equipment fails, the costs of disrupted operations...
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Stock Code: 887
|Time: 6 hours
Vessel Resource Management Training Course
Whenever a ship puts to sea, the Master and crew have a duty to navigate safely and efficiently at all times. Their actions determine the successful outcome of the voyage, the well being of the seafarers, and protection of the marine environment....
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Stock Code: 884
|Time: 15 hours
Vessel Structure and Ballast Tank Inspection
To achieve longer dry-docking intervals, there is greater need for a programme of regular inspection of critical areas and increased vigilance by the crew to ensure that corrosion or other defects that could affect structural stability are identified at an early stage. So this interactive, computer based training program is...
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Stock Code: 891
|Time: 3 hours
Working With Tugs Training Course
Today, towing a large ship is fraught with potential hazards and accidents during towing operations are all too common. In port, tugs are often working in a restricted space with limited room for manoeuvre, while long distance offshore tows have their own particular problems. This course shows how the risks...
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Stock Code: 873
|Time: 5 hours
