Boarding and Leaving a Vessel at Sea

Boarding and leaving a vessel at sea or anchorage can be dangerous. Not only is the actual boarding itself sometimes difficult and hazardous, but the equipment – from the launch itself to the personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied – may not meet required standards. This is especially hard to control when contractors and third parties are involved.
This programme is designed to help individuals board ships at sea in a safe manner. It raises contractor awareness of safety standards and other issues, and ensures a more consistent quality of service among third-party suppliers.

This course is modular in structure, with six stand-alone sections that provide valuable information at each stage of the boarding process. Modules include:

• introduction;
• risk assessment and briefing suppliers;
• preparing for boarding;
• boarding procedures;
• dealing with different situations; and
• key learnings.

Regulations addressed:
Safety of Life at Seas (SOLAS)
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS Code)
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
Code of Safe Working Practices (COSWP)
Marine Guidance Note (MGN)
International Labour Organization (ILO)

Target audiences:
The principal audience will include anyone who needs to board a ship at sea or anchorage, principally seafarers. It is especially valuable for those joining a ship for the first time. Secondary audiences include ships' agents, port state inspectors, customs and coast guard officers, pilots as well as sub-contractors, launch suppliers etc

Produced in association with:
BG LNG Service, LLC

Produced with the assistance of:
The Master, Officer and crew of SS Methane Rita Andrea
BIMCO
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
Lloyd's Register