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THE SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The objective of this training package is to inform and motivate all seafarers to increase the... -
Dangerous Goods at Sea - Part 1
As new products enter the market, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is... -
Dangerous Goods at Sea - Part 2
As new products enter the market, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is... -
VRM Training Course
Whenever a ship puts to sea, the Master and crew have a duty to navigate safely and efficiently at...
STCW Emergency, Occupational Safety, Medical Care & Survival
Bunkering, Drills, Fire Fighting, First Aid, Lifeboats, Management, Operations, Personal Safety, Personal Survival, Security...
PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY (Edition 2) Code No: 1000
This updated training package outlines the key issues
surrounding piracy and the problems seafarers may encounter when
confronting an attack. Many of these attacks now involve the ship
and crew being held for weeks or months while a ransom is
agreed.
Piracy & Armed...
VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT Code No: 1103
Vessel General Permit (VGP) is a system of environmental
regulation designed to reduce pollution by vessels visiting US
ports or operating in US waters. It is comprehensive and deals with
many areas previously unregulated. Yet even for the best managed
vessels it...
Powered Watertight Doors Code No: 1107
Powered watertight doors are an important design feature fitted
to many types of vessel. When closed, these doors become part of
the ship?s structure, preventing progressive flooding if grounding
or collision was to occur. Common to all designs, however, is the
risk of...
SAFETY ON SUPERYACHTS Series of 4 titles
Super yachts are a growing sector of the maritime industry. No
longer represented by a handful of privately owned exotic vessels
driven by steam or sail, super yachts are now a serious business,
marketing luxury charter holidays, VIP events and conference
facilities....
PERSONAL SURVIVAL Series of 8 titles
MARPOL Annex VI applies to all vessels, drilling rigs and other
platforms and certification is mandatory on all vesselstrading
internationally. It is designed to limit air pollution in many
different ways. There are strict limits on emissions of oxides of
nitrogen and...
THE SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Code No: 1121
The objective of this training package is to inform and motivate
all seafarers to increase the energy efficiency of their
operations. It covers the background before describing in detail
what's required for effective energy efficiency management
onboard. This...
HAZARD SERIES - VOLUME 2 Code No: 1127
These are ten short films, shot in the style of commercials,
which graphically illustrate common incidents and the tragic
consequences that ensue. They are hard hitting sequences, designed
to both shock and teach the viewer. In the second part, the same
sequence is...
Coping with Stowaways (Edition 2) Code No: 1129
An up-date of the original award winning programme, Coping with
Stowaways.
Coping with Stowaways - Edition 2 (Prevention is better
than Cure) re-visits the subject mixing new interview
footage in support of revised management and security
information.
In recent years...
ENTRY INTO ENCLOSED SPACES SERIES Series of 6 titles
Ship Call - Visiting a Ship in Port Code No: 1138
Ships and the terminals and ports they serve are as potentially
dangerous an industrial environment as most people are ever likely
to encounter. Seafarers are highly trained, but they can still
sometimes come to harm and it is even more dangerous for visitors
to...
DENTAL FIRST AID FOR NON-MEDICAL PERSONNEL Code No: 199
This package aims to advise non-medically trained personnel on
the simple treatment of dental pain when professional care is not
available. Illustrated by situations on board a Royal Naval
Submarine and Mine-countermeasures vessel the video demonstrates
the methods of...
DENTAL FIRST AID FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL Code No: 271
This package is aimed at sea going personnel with medical
training. It contains, in conjunction with a detailed handbook, the
information needed to perform dental first aid where there is no
dental surgeon available. Its construction is formed so that it can
either be...
VIKING MARINE ESCAPE SLIDE Code No: 274
Specially for crew members. The video shows how to operate the
marine escape slide and the importance of training in the use of
life saving equipment.
Time: 12 minutes
VIKING MES Code No: 275
Shows pictures from the sea trial with the marine escape slide
which took place in the Baltic Sea, September 1984. This video
details activation of the slide system, evacuation of passengers
from ship to the platform and rafts and load tests.
DEAD AHEAD - AN INTRODUCTION TO AIDS FOR SEAFARERS Code No: 319
This video package brings to the attention of seafarers the
truth about AIDS and dispels some of the misconceptions about the
disease. The programme follows the progress of three seafarers, one
of whom is destined to contract the disease, out for a night's
shore...
VIKING INFLATABLE LIFERAFT Code No: 404
This video shows how to use the throw overboard liferaft in an
emergency, what you do when you are in a liferaft and how to use
the emergency equipment.
Time: 20 minutes
This video shows how to use the davit launchable liferaft in an
emergency at sea plus general information about how to act in the
liferaft and how to use the emergency equipment in the
liferaft.
This subject is of growing significance to seafarers as the
incidence of attacks on merchant shipping by pirates, stowaways and
drugs traffickers becomes more frequent and more violent.
The most essential elements of practical defence against such
attacks is to guard...
A replacement pump arrives on board only minutes before the
vessel is due to sail; but when it is needed to keep the ship
underway, it turns out to be the wrong part. A serious situation
has arisen which could have been averted if procedures had been
correctly...
Your organisation could face a crisis at any time. Disasters
happen to all types of businesses, and in the wake of a crisis you
may be faced with the press, your insurers, your shareholders or
your workforce all wanting information. You will have to act
quickly: is...
Within the confines of a ship a fire can quickly get out of
control. Seafarers who fight fires need thorough training and
periodic retraining. This video demonstrates the appropriate fire
fighting operations on board ship. The activities of the fire party
during a...
Safeguarding one's own health is important. This is just as
true for seafarers as shore workers.
This video package reviews many aspects of personal health and
starts by dealing with the issues of smoking and alcohol
consumption. The right choice of diet is also...
The aim of the ISM Code is to ensure that all shipping companies
have an effective safety management system in place. The purpose of
this video training package is to assist companies to do this.
The video opens with a reconstruction of a collision, one of
many...
Shipping is one of the industries which has most to learn from
intercultural effectiveness. Shipping people deal with businesses,
authorities and personnel from all parts of the world. They require
insight into, and understanding of the attitudes and values of...
The ISM Code which was adopted in 1994 is designed to ensure the
safe management and operation of merchant shipping and to prevent
marine pollution. Flag states are required to ensure that all
vessels comply with the Code. The independent audit of company
management...
Remember the old saying ? An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure?. The best prevention for oil spills during bunkering
operations is crew training.
The video presents bunkering in 10 steps based on:
Good Seamanship
United States and Washington State...
This training package was produced with the assistance of the US
Coast Guard and looks at Port State inspections in US ports. In
this package you:
Follow an actual US Coast Guard Port State Control inspection
team
Find out what they are looking for and why they might...
Launched to coincide with the introduction of the STCW’95,
the package explains the main safety, emergency and survival
procedures which are now mandatory requirements.
The package includes a video and a workbook. The video guides
seafarers through each of the...
Claims for losses, damages and personal injury cost shipping
companies over $2 billion per annum. Claims made against shipowners
are settled on the evidence which is available. If well presented
accurate reports are not prepared when an incident occurs on board,
then...
This series of nine linked video modules is designed to
encourage seafarers not just to use PPE, but to use it properly. It
is structured to allow the selection for viewing only of those
modules appropriate to any given audience.
In the introductory module, it is...
Travellers are generally more at risk of contracting infectious
diseases than any other group, and for people who travel for work -
the risk can be even higher. This video training package is aimed
at anyone who travels as part of their job. It shows how to
minimise...
A permit to work system is designed to manage the risks involved
in carrying out certain jobs onboard ship. But it only works if
everybody on board keeps to the system at all times. There must be
no exceptions.
This video package shows what can happen if even the...
Growing public awareness about the dangers of pollution has had
a global impact on how businesses manage their waste. This concern
has prompted many countries to enact strict laws to govern the
disposal and treatment of garbage. The marine industry is no
exception and...
Time is short to meet the new, demanding standards of operation
defined by new conventions such as STCW and ISM. Operators failing
to meet these standards will soon incur considerable extra costs,
delays and penalties. Getting into shape is now a priority for...
Life at sea can be sometimes long and hard. To perform well
during shipboard duties, to do the everyday tasks, it is essential,
if not regulatory, to have a standard of medical fitness. It is
essential, as stated in STCW, that all seafarers should "meet
the...
The world of work has changed. In today's workplace
traditional roles have fast disappeared. Women increasingly follow
careers once only pursued by men, while men are happy to do what
was once known as ‘women's work’. Around the world
companies now...
Man overboard is not a common emergency at sea. Its infrequency
means that without good training personnel are unlikely to know how
to respond correctly - and acting quickly is essential for an
effective rescue.
This package deals with all aspects of the man...
This package is aimed at ships' officers and similar
shore-based personnel whose duties include the use of portable gas
detectors.
It explains that portable gas detectors are a vital part of
safety procedures. They must be used, and used properly, when
it's...
Fatigue and stress are all too common at sea, particularly on
vessels trading mainly in coastal waters with frequent stops for
cargo transfer. This drama based program looks at some of the
underlying factors which compound the problems. It also emphasises
that...
This package deals with the entering of enclosed spaces on board
vessels. It shows what can happen when no precautions are taken
resulting in tragic circumstances. The video shows the hazards in
enclosed spaces: the 'physical', such as ladders,...
During a ship's normal operating cycle all operations take
place in accordance with the company's safety systems and
operating procedures. These guidelines are familiar to all on
board. The ship is both a home and workplace and as such becomes
familiar to all...
Ballast water has been in use for more than a century and is a
major contributor to the safety of ocean going vessels. However, in
recent years, it has become apparent that the discharge of ballast
water in harbours has brought with it some unwelcome guests.
Aquatic...
Fortunately most seafarers pass their time at sea without ever
experiencing a situation where their vessel has to be salvaged.
Nevertheless it is vital that ship owners and operators, Masters,
and senior officers are aware of the options available when a
serious...
This training package illustrates and explains the many
different ways to lift a load by cranes, hoists and winches during
the varied operations seafarers are involved in when moving
provisions, machinery and cargo.
It establishes that it is most important to know the...
Hot Work on board ship has been the cause of various disastrous
yet avoidable accidents. Hot Work is dangerous and must be
controlled. This is the vital controlling message of this video
package.
After the idea has been established in the minds of the
audience, the...
One of the facts surrounding the operation of powerful machinery
on board ship is that when it is switched off for repair or
maintenance it must still be controlled by safety measures. A lock
out and tag out system has been designed to provide this
safety.
The training...
Every year tens of thousands of workers worldwide suffer serious
injury from lifting heavy objects incorrectly. Nerves can become
trapped. Ligaments can be stretched. Muscles can easily be torn and
damaged. In severe cases, the consequences could include...
Safety training is an important part of every seafarer's
life. The safety of those on board relies upon each crew member
following safe codes of practice and procedures. It is important
that drills such as fire, muster and survival craft are carried out
regularly...
Notwithstanding the advent of the ISM Code, shipboard accidents
resulting in death and personal injury continue to occur. Those
accidents may just be the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface
there may be countless unsafe acts and conditions that arise on a
daily...
On board ship, situations sometimes arise where lack of oxygen
or the presence of toxic gas can require the use of breathing
apparatus that delivers a steady supply of clean air.
This training package shows the main components of the BA
systems commonly used on ships...
On-Load Release systems were developed in the early 1980s and
are mandatory under SOLAS regulations. They allow the lifeboat to
be released with the load on the hooks when waterborne, unlike
traditional hook-and-eye systems.
During a real abandon ship operation, a...
The ISM Code has applied to passenger vessels, tankers, and bulk
carriers since July 1998. Since then many in the shipping industry
have asked the question "Is the ISM Code working?" - with
no clear answer, particularly as casualties continue to occur....
In many parts of the world moderate alcohol consumption is
considered acceptable but there is no place for alcohol consumption
while working on board ship. All seafarers whatever their rank (or
type of ship on which they serve) have a vital part to play in...
All seafarers, both officers and ratings, are under threat from
illegal drug dealing. All those who work at sea risk contact with
drug dealers, particularly once they come ashore. This is because
drug dealers see officers and ratings, especially young officers
and...
The cost of fuel has always provided an incentive for ship
operators to try and ensure that the vessel's engines are run
efficiently. Nowadays, there is an additional incentive that
affects not just those in shipping. There is little doubt that
global warming is...
The safe and efficient operation of any ship relies, amongst
other things, on good team work. However, crew morale can be
severely affected by two problems that, regrettably, still occur at
sea - harassment and bullying. This training package comprises a
video, which...
In recent years, pollution of the marine environment has become
an increasingly sensitive issue and increased public awareness of
problems has prompted governments around the world to enact
stricter laws to try and protect the planet. In the light of...
There have been an alarming number of accidents involving
lifeboats with on-load release gear in recent years. An IMO report
noted that there were seven categories of causes of these
accidents. These included inadequate maintenance, lack of
familiarity with the...
In the aftermath of terrorist attacks, increased pirate activity
and other security issues world-wide there have been calls to
extend security training from its present role on passenger ships
to cover all merchant vessels.
Training of ships' personnel in security...
In the aftermath of terrorist attacks, increased pirate activity
and other security issues world-wide there have been calls to
extend security training from its present role on passenger ships
to cover all merchant vessels.
Training of ships' personnel in security...
When things go badly wrong on board ship, launching a liferaft
is the last resort. It can be the difference between survival or
death. So it is essential that the crew should know what sort of
liferafts they have on board, how to launch them, how to board them
in an...
Working at height can be dangerous, especially at sea. Every
year sees deaths that could have been prevented. Deadly mistakes
can happen at any stage of the process; when you are planning what
kind of access equipment to use, or designing and erecting a
scaffold, not...
There are several types of rescue boat, from the larger fast
rescue boats or FRB's, found on passenger ro-ro 's and
offshore, to the smaller rescue boats found on ships such as oil
tankers and anchor handlers. The rescue operations carried out with
all these...
A crucial element of successful ship management is the proper
management of human resources on board. Many factors influence how
effectively human resources can be managed in a working
environment.
The most important of these are:
Individual attributes
Hierarchical...
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is a colourless gas with a distinctive
odour of rotten eggs. It is a toxic gas and the health hazard
depends upon both the duration of exposure and the
concentration.
Sense of smell to H2S is lost at concentrations of 100 ppm, so
people may have...
All seafarers, whatever their job, are at risk of fatigue.
However, fatigue can be minimised, and performance maximised, if a
ship-wide practical management strategy is implemented. Benefits
include crew members feeling less tired and making fewer mistakes,
and...
We are all quite well informed about drugs. The terrible toll it
takes of users, and carriers when caught; not to mention their
families. There are regular news items of drug smugglers getting
the death penalty and sometimes these becoming politicized; in the
main, we...
Freefall Lifeboats are designed as escape capsules for crew
abandoning ship or a rig, and provide a safe and swift means of
evacuation. They have been used for a number of years and have been
responsible for saving many lives. Recently a crew of 14 escaped
from their...
There is no question that authorities, worldwide, are taking a
much tougher line with those who wilfully contravene the provisions
of MARPOL. Cheating and deceiving is no way to conduct business.
Such action undermines the hard work of every honest operator...
On arrival at port, ships are boarded by a wide range of people
from agents, customs officials and stevedores to inspectors, shore
crews and visitors. The accommodation ladder, or a gangway, is the
normal means of access and often gives the first impression of how
the...
It's cold, it's wet the weather is deteriorating and
your only means of support is slipping away under your feet. The
order has been given to abandon ship and the water does not look
inviting.
Immediately a person is immersed in cold water, they gasp in
shock...
In the highly competitive cruise and ferry business, meeting
customer needs is paramount. And, in order to deliver this first
class service a ship's crew must first be properly trained and
motivated. However, there are still a number of passengers for whom
the...
Any bunkering operation is always a challenging and intense
process for all onboard. Bunkering is often carried out when the
ship's crew and engineering personnel are pressed for both time
and manpower. Therefore, they must be properly trained, briefed...
Although most organisations/companies have sent there employees
on ISPS Courses (CSO, SSO, PFSO Cse) - What About the Crew?
This training programme is aimed specifically at supporting the
Ship Security Officer onboard with basic ISPS crew training
requirements. It...
This programme gives guidance on establishing a good level of
customer service. It provides advice on how to deal with passengers
effectively, including those who are disruptive. It covers many
aspects of service including why customer satisfaction matters,
effective...
The programme provides an outline of the purpose of the
Convention, what it contains and how it works. Implementation and
enforcement are dealt with in some detail. The programme encourages
thought and understanding about what the Convention means for the
individual...
The constantly high number of deaths resulting from entry into
enclosed spaces on board is of increasing concern to maritime
authorities. Often these fatalities occur because basic procedures,
such as permit to work systems, have not been followed. Far too
often they...
Many ships are fitted with fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) systems to
flood spaces to extinguish major fires. For safety reasons these
systems cannot be used in drills. Therefore, seafarers never become
familiar with them. On the rare occasions when they are needed,
they...