Topics

• Worker and employer responsibilities
• Types of PPE, including what you should wear and when
• Safety tips and best practices

Topics

• Understanding the risks
• Recognizing the threats
• Controlling access to your vessel while in port
• Taking preemptive measures to prevent piracy and hijacking
• Implementing an integrated team and port security approach

Topics

• Recognizing the threat of explosives aboard
• Taking preventive measures to minimize the threat
• Creating and implementing a search plan
• Searching the ship for an explosive device
• Finding and identifying an explosive device
• Confronting an explosive device after finding it

Topics

• Integrating drills with the ship security plan
• Designing and recording customized on-board drills
• Checking restricted areas and communications equipment
• Searching accommodation and below decks
• Controlling access to parts or all of your ship
• Repelling anyone boarding without permission

Topics

• Remaining calm and reducing confusion during emergencies
• Understanding differences in vessels and equipment
• Providing training and conducting drills
• Avoiding incompetence
• Developing a response strategy
• Extinguishing a fire completely
• Establishing a reflash watch

Topics

• Understanding the reasons for U.S. Port State Control
• Familiarization with typical inspection scenarios
• Preparing for a successful inspection
• Targeting and inspecting high-risk vessels
• Reporting inspection results and detaining unsatisfactory vessels

Topics

• Preparing effective drills for your ship's crew
• Understanding crew roles and responsibilities
• Performing step-by-step procedures during drills
• Having a safety management system for your ship
• Knowing how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Complying with IMO standards and SOLAS requirements

Topics

• Sanitation, food storage, and proper thawing techniques
• Nutrition and the "building blocks" of health
• Personal safety and hygiene in the galley
• Menu planning and leftovers
• Preparation and presentation of food

Topics

• Risk identification and crew preparation
• The importance of a shipboard rescue plan
• Work site preparation and management
• The dangers of suspension trauma
• Proper use of harnesses and fall arrest systems
• Best practices for equipment storage and readiness
• Permit to work and job hazard analysis (JHA) procedures

Topics

• See the most common hand injuries and learn how to prevent them
• Understand what types of gloves and PPE are correct for the job you are undertaking
• Learn how to respond in the event of an emergency, including basic first aid procedures

Topics

• Proper maintenance of life rafts, including correct storage and launching procedures
• Learn about the correct inventory of supplies each life raft should contain and how to use them
• Understand how to board a life raft correctly
• See basic survival techniques once on board, including preserving body heat, communication and morale, and how to treat injuries and seasickness

Topics

• Learn the types of respirator cartridges, including when to use them and how they work
• Define key terms such as Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL), Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) and Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
• Understand proper inspection and respirator fit testing
• See the types of respirators (supplied air, SCBA, combination) and know when to use them

Topics

• Learn how and when to perform CPR
• See how to bandage cuts, burns, puncture wounds and how to splint a fracture
• Know the standard precautions to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens and how to manage blood and bodily fluid spills
• Learn the 3 C's: Check the scene. Call for assistance. Care for the injured.

Topics

• Learn about the different types of trucks, lifts, and attachments, and training needed to operate them
• See proper equipment pre-inspection techniques, maintenance and shutdown procedures
• Review safe container handling and stacking
• Understand how to determine the safe tilt angle and center of gravity
• Learn how to safely operate in extreme weather conditions, including high winds

Topics:

• Learn about behavior based safety, how to implement it, and how to ensure it succeeds
• Understand and identify dangerous work patterns, and how poor training makes those patterns worse
• Review the observation process and how to use observation cards to determine both safe and risky work behaviors, as well as modifying these behaviors through proper training
• How to use positive reinforcement and goal-setting in behavior based safety

Topics:

• Understand how to create strong password protection for your accounts, and the common pitfalls to avoid
• Learn how to detect phishing scams disguised as legitimate email and malware hiding in email attachments
• Review the social media safeguards necessary for keeping your company and vessel information protected
• Learn key tips for how to improve your overall vessel cyber security

Topics:

• Learn about the hot work permit process, including proper risk assessment procedures, and identifying the controls and persons responsible
• Understand how to prepare your hot work area, including atmospheric and bump testing, lockout-tagout, and necessary PPE
• See important safety tips for dealing with combustibles
• Review the role and skills needed to be a Fire Watch, and the measures to take in the event of unsafe conditions or an actual fire

Topics

• Conceptualize the relationship between center of buoyancy and center of gravity
• See how metacenter, trim, and heel are calculated and how they affect a moving vessel

Topics:

• Review the different types of enclosed spaces
• Understand the types of hazards found in enclosed spaces
• Learn how to detect specific hazards and protect yourself from them
• See hazardous conditions such as oxygen deficiency and flammable gases
• Review the unique characteristics of enclosed spaces such as poor ventilation and limited openings for entry and exit

Topics:

• Learn how liquefaction can sink ships
• Know everything that a shipper needs to provide to your vessel
• Review the best practices for identifying dangerous cargo

Topics

• Compliance with international, federal, and local laws
• Good communication and proper crew training
• Emergency shutdown procedures
• Maintenance of equipment, including flanges and oil hoses
• "Best practices" from the U.S. Coast Guard and other government and industry organizations
• 10 easy-to-follow steps for safe oil transfers
• 12 handy transfer tips for handling oil safely

Topics

• Drills for security duties, restricted areas, cargo and stores
• The need for a comprehensive security plan for your ship
• The four key components of shipboard drills
• The most realistic scenarios for your drills
• The importance of debriefing after your drills

Topics

• Reasons for enclosed space rescues
• Rescue drills for emergencies in enclosed spaces
• Specialized equipment for enclosed space rescues

Topics

• Entry team members
• Entry equipment and how to use it
• Pre-entry team meeting
• Preparation for entry
• Performing the entry

Topics

• The link between good planning and injury prevention
• The importance of making daily work schedules
• The need to acquire appropriate work permits
• Proper use of shipboard tools and equipment
• Six key items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Identifying workplace hazards

Topics

• Safety awareness, problems, and concerns
• The importance of continuous safety training
• Effective drills, work plans, and reporting systems
• Proper techniques for using lifting equipment
• Six key items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Tips on how to keep safety in mind throughout the work day

Topics

• ISPS Code and Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
• The three security threat levels defined in the ISPS Code
• Shipboard security roles and responsibilities
• The principal duties of the Ship Security Officer (SSO)
• The four required elements in the SSO's security assessment
• Information gathering and protective measures

Topics

• Preparing for an on-board security survey
• Reviewing a variety of attack scenarios
• Completing a pre-survey checklist
• Conducting an on-board security survey
• Analyzing and evaluating survey results
• Knowing what experienced inspectors look for

Topics

• The basic elements of a security plan
• The scope of a security plan
• The security plan outline
• Risk and threat assessment
• Response measures in the security plan
• Communicating the plan to all ship personnel
• U.S. Coast Guard comments about security plans

Topics

• Security duties and the three security levels
• Restricted areas and access control
• Control of embarkation, cargo, and stores
• Ship security communication, training, and drills
• Monitoring measures that will enhance ship security
• Three key steps to improve your ship's security profile

Topics

• Establishing a secure search area
• Posting the security search policy
• Having the right equipment for conducting searches
• Ascertaining the identity of people coming aboard
• Working closely with port security personnel
• Dealing with unaccompanied and suspicious baggage
• Understanding the importance of the ship security plan
• Knowing what to do when contraband is found

Topics

• Search policy and permission
• Security levels and the ISPS Code
• Identification and sign-in procedures
• Physical search and metal detection procedures
• Carry-on luggage and personal effects
• The reasons for conducting random searches
• The importance of thorough search training
• The proper response to finding a suspicious object

Topics

• The SSO's competencies and attributes
• The SSO's administrative responsibilities
• The SSO's role in security planning and coordination
• The importance of the ship security plan
• The need for a reliable ship/shore interface
• The role that the SSO plays in ISPS Code compliance

Topics

• New industry regulations for pilot ladders and personnel transfers
• Communication between crew members and the pilot boat
• Pilot procedures for embarking and disembarking
• Crew procedures during pilot transfer operations
• Sea and weather conditions and timing of transfers
• Proper care and maintenance of pilot ladders
• Correct rigging of pilot ladders for transfers

Topics

• Five key vulnerabilities that can increase the threat of piracy
• Crew preparations and training to reduce the threat of attacks
• Precautions to take when entering high-piracy-risk areas
• Response measures to put into action during an attack

Topics

• Reasons to use a lockout/tagout program
• Hazardous energy and equipment
• Types of locks and tags on a ship
• Overview of lockout/tagout procedures

Topics

• Listening to your body and avoiding overexertion
• Stretching your neck, back, legs, shoulders, chest, and arms
• Exercising effectively in the limited space available to seafarers
• Building strength with push-ups, squats, stair climbing, and leg-lifts
• Maintaining correct posture and planning your lifts and turns
• Performing common jobs safely (line handling, climbing, etc.)

Topics

• Watch a JSA being conducted from start to finish
• Examine the three controls for mitigating risk
• Know when to stop work and revise a JSA
• Emphasize good record keeping and its importance
• Learn how best to lead and participate in a well-conducted JSA
• See a case study of how a JSA was applied in a real-life situation

Topics

• How and why to avoid sexual harassment
• The emotional and financial costs of sexual harassment
• Case studies, myths, and examples of bad behavior
• Proper reporting procedures and record-keeping

Topics

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on judgment and job performance
• The relationship between substance abuse and shipboard accidents
• Security procedures, including different types of testing
• Blood alcohol content and the penalties for intoxication
• Physical signs of alcohol, marijuana, stimulants, and other drug abuse
• Proper reporting procedures through the chain of command
• Available treatment options and services for substance abusers
• Steps to prevent and detect the smuggling of illicit drugs

Topics

• Major causes of slips, trips, and falls
• The roles of fatigue, stress, and mental distraction
• Learn how ambient conditions such as weather, lighting, and wet deck surfaces increase risks
• The importance of physical fitness and proper PPE in preventing accidents

Topics:

• The Red Zone and tips for shifting it
• Improving crew sleep schedules
• Implementing a healthy diet
• Importance of exercise and implementing an exercise program
• How energy is produced
• Handling environmental stressors

Topics

• See different types of hazards and the protective measures to avoid them
• Overview of GHS, including the 6 standard elements found on warning labels
• Understand the importance of using proper PPE, spill clean-up, and atmospheric monitoring for hazardous vapors and gases
• Learn the definitions of Physical Hazards, Health Hazards, and Hazards Not Otherwise Classified
• Quick summary of the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet

Topics

• Identify key ISM objectives
• Learn and define the responsibilities of the Company, Master, Safety Officer and Crew
• Understand important Certificates of Compliance, including the Document of Compliance and Safety Management Certificate
• Review the 7 required components of a Safety Management System (SMS)

Topics

• Find out how advances in electronics make it easier to initiate distress calls
• Learn about daytime versus nighttime signaling
• See how to properly initiate a mayday call
• Understand the importance of registering your EPIRB before a voyage
• Discover the different types of distress signals, including pyrotechnic, electronic, audible, and reflective

Topics

• Understand the requirements, frequency and best practices for CSE drills
• Know the proper CSE PPE, including what to wear and when
• Learn how to test, store and use atmospheric test and monitoring equipment
• See an overview of the SOLAS, STCW and MSC requirements
• Build awareness for why CSE can be fatal and how properly following procedures saves lives

Topics

• Learn how the ear works and see the effects of noise on hearing
• Understand the importance of hearing protection, including the advantages and disadvantages of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use and care
• Know the purpose of audiometric testing (sound surveys) and see a basic explanation of test procedures

Topics

• Learn the basic definition of BRM and see exactly who is involved
• Understand the roles of the BRM team, and appreciate why BRM practices and behaviors must be applied at all times in all waters
• Know the human factors, leadership qualities, communication abilities, stress & fatigue liabilities, and basic terminology required for proper BRM
• See the steps of an effective planning process and the master-pilot exchange

Topics

• Learn and define the key principles of risk assessment
• See which risks need to be assessed, by whom, and commonly used tools and methods to identify hazards
• Understand the assessment process, how risks are ranked and how existing controls are identified
• Know how to create a risk acceptability and control action plan

Topics

• See the most common types of cranes used in the maritime industry and understand their purpose
• Learn how to calculate a crane's safe working limit
• Build awareness for basic safety procedures during lifting operations, including pre-lift inspections, and the proper use of operator hand signals
• Learn about the different types of slings, lifting gear and rigging equipment, and when it's appropriate to use them
• Understand the importance of regular testing, inspection and maintenance

Topics

• Identify the key principles and best practices behind SEEMP
• Understand the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and SEEMP requirements for new and existing vessels
• Learn the five steps necessary to establish and implement your own Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
• How to monitor, measure, and record the results of a SEEMP

Topics

1. Think before you act
2. Wear the right gear
3. Stop work if there is a danger
4. Keep it tidy
5. Practice vigilance
6. Follow proper operational procedures
7. Comply with your permit-to-work system
8. Avoid slips, trips, and falls
9. Take your rest seriously
10. Step ashore safely

Topics:

• Review hazard awareness guidelines for climbing and descending ladders safely
• Understand the three points of contact rule and its importance
• See the various types of ladders found on board, including vertical, inclined, and portable ladders
• Learn when and why to use proper fall arrest equipment

Topics:

• Understand the basic parts of a vessel, including the hull, deck, forecastle, bridge, propeller, and engine room
• See common ship types, including Containers, Bulkers, Tankers, Cruise, and Workboats
• Build a basic knowledge of ship ranks (deck, engine, steward)
• Receive an introduction to how maritime law works

Topics:

• See 11 common hand signals used under the hook
• Learn proper radio procedure for communicating with the Crane Operator
• Review how to safely land and hoist a container onto and off of a chassis or bombcart, including how to float the load
• Understand how to safely direct traffic in nearby lanes

Topics:

• Understand how MARPOL Annex IV governs collection and disposal of sewage at sea
• Review MARPOL Annex V to learn what kinds of waste must be stored, how to dispose of the types of waste that can be safely discharged, and areas where special regulations apply
• See the requirements for proper administration of a garbage management plan
• Learn how to correctly fill out a garbage record book, including what to do in the case of accidental discharge

Topics:

• See the 11 common tools and processes used in a maritime setting
• Learn about the danger points of machines, safeguards, and proper PPE
• Review heat-related processes, such as welding, brazing, gas cutting, and annealing

Topics:

• Learn about effective resource allocation including crew, plant, equipment, and information management
• Understand the leadership responsibilities of the Chief Engineer, including staff training and motivation, preventing crew fatigue, and conducting appropriate drills
• Review individual and team roles, and how to reduce human error using situational awareness and closed loop communication
• See engine room equipment functions and standard operating procedures

Topics:

• Understand common maritime security issues, including human threats and threats posed by illicit materials
• Review proper security sweep techniques, including assembling your search team and using effective search patterns and strategies
• See the common vessel stowaway locations, including the bridge, decks, cabins, cargo holds, and the engine room
• Learn the actions to take if you encounter a suspicious object or contraband
• Know what to do if you locate a stowaway, including who to report them to

Topics:

• Learn the five character qualities leaders possess
• Review proper behaviors for communicating with your superiors
• Understand the four basic rules to effectively communicate with your crew
• See how to successfully motivate your crew and best practices for cultural awareness

Topics:

• Understand the five classifications of fire and conditions necessary for combustion
• Review the different types of fire extinguishers, including dry and wet chemical, water, foam, and CO2
• Learn about the proper PPE for firefighting, like bunker gear, SCBAs and EEBDs
• See firefighting techniques, including how to use extinguishers, hoses, and fixed firefighting systems

Topics:

• Learn about different types of towing vessels, like line boats, fleet boats, and trip boats, and their layouts and deck fittings
• Review barge types, like hopper, cover, deck, and tank, and what kinds of cargo they carry
• Understand common equipment used on inland towing vessels and its purpose, like winches, ratchets, and sledgehammers
• See the PPE and emergency equipment appropriate for towing operations

Topics:

• Visual definitions of keel, centerline, depth, beam, forward perpendicular, waterline, transverse and more
• Understand draft marks, load lines, displacement, and freeboard

Topics:

• Orientation on the purpose of EGS, how they work, and types of EGS
• Learn the regulatory background of EGS and why they are important
• Understand the role of caustic soda and why it's dangerous
• See the proper PPE for handling caustic soda and learn the emergency response, basic first aid, firefighting and spill response procedures

Topics:

• Understand the impact of VOC emissions on human health and the environment
• Be able to define VOCs, and see their role on board vessels
• Learn how to control VOC emissions, including conducting pre-loading checks, manual controls with a mast riser, and procedures to avoid over-heating cargoes and over-pressure when topping
• Know emission controls such as ensuring gas tightness of the cargo system, ensuring pressure control, and optimizing manual cargo system pressure settings
• Establish security measures when working with vented gases from a cargo tank system and best practices for controlling tank pressure
• Know what to include in a VOC Management Plan

Topics:

• Review recent statistics for the locations and frequency of piracy & armed robbery incidents. Understand who is committing acts of terrorism and the methods they deploy.
• Build awareness for the risks surrounding smuggling, cargo theft, and collateral damage.

Topics:

• Understand different types of bulk carriers and how they came into existence
• See a brief history, including the heroic role bulk carrier seafarers played in World War II
• Know the importance of bulkers and their crew to the global economy

Topics:

• Electric Shock: Learn about how electric shock can occur and how to deal with it
• Arc Flash Learn what an arc flash is, and how to avoid it
• Water Hazards: Learn how to identify and address water hazards when dealing with electricity
• Equipment: Learn about what kinds of equipment and conditions can pose a risk for electric shock, or help decrease risk

Topics:

• Review how a fitter's decision to improperly use equipment led to the loss of his eye.
• Think critically about what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• The most common ways to be exposed to benzene
• Recognizing and treating the symptoms of Benzene exposure
• Using correct procedures and PPE

Topics

• Basic lashing and de-lashing procedures
• The dangers inherent in container lashing
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Safe work methods and the partner system
• Familiarity with the workspace
• Terminology related to tools and safety

Topics

• Causes of stress and fatigue
• The importance of diet and exercise
• Endurance of crew members
• Causes and effects of motion sickness
• Body clocks, sleep patterns, and performance timelines
• Physical and environmental factors that affect energy level

Topics

• Minimize fire hazards on-board your vessel
• Execute preplanned steps when conducting fire drills
• Adhere to SOLAS requirements and STCW standards
• Hear what the U.S. Coast Guard wants demonstrated in a fire drill
• Learn six important tips on how to conduct drills more effectively
• See an elaborate fire drill firsthand, and learn how you can improve

Topics

• Communicate effectively between ship crew and shore
• Develop a ship-specific fire response plan
• Coordinate a ship/shore response
• Hear the U.S. Coast Guard describe the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Learn how to implement the ICS on your ship
• Watch an actual ship/shore fire exercise
• Hear important tips about working together with shoreside firefighters

Topics

• Mastering the basics, such as checking vital signs
• Giving injections and correctly using sterile equipment
• Performing CPR, setting IV lines, and suturing wounds
• Maintaining an adequate supply of medicine on your ship
• Providing your crew with proper equipment and information
• Viewing on-screen demonstrations of 10 common procedures

Topics

• Roles and responsibilities of ship crews during drills
• Proper equipment for oil spill drills and cleanups
• Preparation for effective oil spill drills
• Correct procedures for efficient oil spill responses
• The need for proper documentation of completed drills
• SOPEP, STCW, and MARPOL compliance
• Lessons to be learned from oil spill drills

Topics

• Establishing and securing restricted areas
• Emphasizing the importance of preparation
• Introducing heightened security and search techniques
• Finding and quarantining suspicious items
• Knowing what to do when contraband is found

Topics

• Chandlers' duties and responsibilities
• The "chain of control" and how it works
• Inspection and cross-checking of incoming shipments
• The importance of complying with ISPS Code guidelines
• Correct actions to take when you find suspicious items

Topics

• Understanding an old problem as a modern-day threat
• Taking measures to prevent stowaway situations
• Creating and implementing a stowaway search plan
• Emphasizing continuous improvement in ship security
• Viewing an example of a stowaway drill scenario

Topics

• Different types of fires
• Different types of fire extinguishers
• The proper use of fire extinguishers
• Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance
• Firefighting equipment, drills, and escape routes
• Firefighting procedures that every crew should know

Topics

• Verbal and nonverbal communication
• Physical appearance and body language
• Spacing, timing, vocabulary, and voice tone
• Mutual understanding of what's communicated

Topics

• Good and bad listening habits
• Tips for active listening
• Aggressive, unassertive, and assertive behavior
• The right way to ask for assistance
• Continuous improvement
• Connections across national barriers
• Feedback and cultural awareness

Topics

• Knowing how cultural differences affect communication
• Being aware of cultural differences on your ship
• Making a cultural connection with shipmates
• Providing positive communication feedback
• Continuing and developing conversations

Topics

• Knowing the basics (checking the ABC's)
• Maintaining necessary medicine on board the ship
• Giving injections
• Step-by-step demonstration of 10 common procedures including pictures

Topics

• Improve your ship security
• Enhance your security team's level of knowledge
• Increase your compliance to the ISPS Code

Topics

• Measures for preventing man-overboard incidents
• Potential causes of man-overboard situations
• How location and conditions affect man-overboard risk
• Correct actions to take in man-overboard emergencies
• Training and drills for man-overboard rescues
• Hypothermia and other life-threatening factors
• Injury mitigation for someone who's gone overboard
• Proper use of the three man-overboard checklists

Topics

• Better Body Language and Behavior
• Active Listening/Assertive Speaking
• Constructive Feedback and Cultural Awareness

Topics

• Air and water pollution
• Good housekeeping on board
• Marine litter and trash segregation
• New STCW guidelines for MARPOL regulations
• Energy efficiency and monitoring with EEDI and SEEMP

Topics

• Minimum requirements for a seafarer to work on a ship
• Health protection, medical care, welfare, and Social Security
• Accommodation, recreational facilities, food, and catering
• Conditions of employment by a maritime company
• Working conditions for seafarers aboard a ship
• Complaint procedures and solutions
• What to do in case of a violation

Topics

• Eye protection, hard hats, and steel toe boots
• Safe deck management and line handling
• Drug and alcohol awareness training
• The dangers of slips, trips, and falls

Topics

• Certificates and endorsements
• Shipboard familiarization
• Crew coordination
• Fitness for duty
• Work and rest hours
• Record keeping practices
• Ongoing training and assessment

Topics

• Orientation and preparation
• Tow-related terminology
• Tow-related equipment and machinery
• Tow-related personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Establishing the tow
• Getting underway
• Breaking the tow

Topics

• Ten important precautions to follow
• Rules and requirements for proper ballast water exchange
• How to properly complete the ballast water management plan and record book
• How to prepare and respond to an inspection
• Video of an actual inspection conducted by Washington State Fish & Wildlife

Topics

• A 15-minute video explains how to achieve compliance
• Critical questions and answers about environmental protection
• Review exercises and definitions of important terms

Topics

• Security Levels
• Security Procedures
• Dangerous Weapons and Substances
• Threatening Behavior
• Security Measures

Topics

• New industry regulations for pilot ladders and personnel transfers
• Communication between crew members and the pilot boat
• Pilot procedures for embarking and disembarking
• Crew procedures during pilot transfer operations
• Sea and weather conditions and timing of transfers
• Proper care and maintenance of pilot ladders
• Correct rigging of pilot ladders for transfers

Topics

• Understand proper SCBA use and key equipment components
• See best practices and critical checklists
• Become proficient in SCBA use during drills such as Confined/Enclosed Space Entry and Fire Drills
• Develop better procedures for SCBA inspection, maintenance and storage

Topics

• Learn the 5 key ISPS Code objectives
• Understand who must comply and penalties for non-compliance
• Define the 3 security levels and know what they mean
• Know how security responsibilities are delegated between the company, master, officers and crew with designated security duties
• Learn the 5 components that should be included with every Security Plan and how to obtain an International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)

Topics

• Know how to rig and deploy the Orville Hook
• See effective ways to approach a drifting barge
• Understand how vessel speed affects Hook depth
• Learn best practices to ensure a quick recovery

Topics

• MARPOL regulations for oil, chemical, human-created waste and air pollution
• Proper housekeeping on-board
• Reducing litter and instituting trash segregation
• Energy efficiency and monitoring with EEDI and SEEMP

Topics

• See the importance of hazard identification
• Visualize back deck hazards
• Develop good communication
• Know the right tools and equipment to use on the back deck
• Understand what "situational awareness" really means

Topics

• Physical & health hazards, and protective measures to avoid harm
• Overview of the GHS and how WHMIS aligns
• Understand hazard groups, classes and labels
• Summary of the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet

Topics

• Understand how an oily water separator works and identify its different components
• Know what regulations govern discharges and how they affect shipboard operations
• Learn about parts one and two of the oil record book and how to accurately record data to meet requirements

Topics

• Learn how to acquire targets in ARPA and their corresponding symbols
• See the two types of stabilization ARPA uses to track targets
• Understand vectors, trails, and the closest point of approach
• Know how situational awareness and bridge resource management affect ARPA usage

Topics:

• Learn how to improve your email composition skills
• Effective writing tips such as being specific, limiting the length of your emails, and proofreading
• Review the six instances when you should avoid using email
• See tips for managers, like enforcing your company's email guidelines and developing better response times

Topics:

• Learn the five steps of shipboard familiarization
• Review important safety equipment and procedures, such as life vests, SCBAs, immersion suits, and the fire plan
• Understand necessary licenses, STCW certification, and the Safety Management System
• See on board medical requirements
• Learn standard best practices, including reporting safety hazards, stop work authority, and guidance hotlines

Topics:

• Review chart systems and the importance of map scale
• Learn about the IMO requirements for ECDIS use
• See how to utilize ECDIS to help safely plan your passage
• Learn about watchkeeping and alarms, and how to configure the safety contour depth
• Understand the dangers of relying solely on ECDIS and why it's vital to keep a vigilant watch

Topics:

• Introduction to the common terminology and structural basics of the Hammerhead Crane and Transtainer
• Safety awareness for common hazards and preventable mistakes
• Best practices for safe operation, including managing the spreader, using lock lights, twistlocks and flippers correctly
• How to correctly lift a container while trolleying out over the vessel
• How to safely land and hoist a container onto and off a chassis or bomb cart

Topics:

• See 18 different operational scenarios, including dropped containers, lifting twin-twenties, snagged hoist wires, and picking out of gauge cargo
• Review three base scenarios, including loading into cell guides, and removing and replacing hatch lids
• Learn how to safely operate around lashers and employees working aloft, stack gas, radar, and bunker barges
• Understand when to stop work and important safety contacts

Topics:

• Understand the basics of the most commonly used maritime regulations, including SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC, ISM, and ISPS
• See what factors led up to the Titanic disaster and public response
• Learn when and why the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was created

Topics:

• Review the three essential types of performance appraisal interviews: the signing-on interview, the intermediate interview, and the signing-off interview
• Understand the differences between the correct and incorrect ways to prepare for and conduct performance appraisals by watching specific examples
• See how positive, targeted feedback and constructive criticism help employee development and morale
• Learn how to build effective relationships with personnel, regardless of rank

Topics:

• Review lifesaving equipment and PPE, including life jackets, immersion suits, EPIRBs, and the unique dangers presented by working on deck
• Learn the correct emergency procedures, egress routes, and what to do in the event of a fire
• See what actions to take during a towing emergency to avoid the bight, pinch points, and snapback
• Understand the environmental laws that govern everyday life aboard a vessel

Topics:

• Understand the three components necessary for combustion and how to minimize risk
• Review the lower and upper explosive limits and how they determine the flammable range for a gas or vapor
• See how an inert gas system's components work together to prevent combustion
• Learn about the general requirements of an inert gas system, and the amendments made to SOLAS as the result of inert gas accidents

Topics:

• Learn how to identify, avoid, and mitigate workplace injuries
• Understand how proper ergonomic positioning and using specialized tools reduces strain on your body
• Review the role of Personal Protective Equipment, like gloves and knee pads, in preventing bodily damage
• See how to identify and treat workplace injuries like sprains and strains

Topics:

• Review electrical systems commonly used aboard vessels, including generation and distribution systems
• See the safety precautions specific to working with high voltage and proper use of PPE
• Understand how to safely work with electrical equipment designated for use in hazardous areas, and how to assess risk based on zone identification
• Learn appropriate first aid measures in the event of an electrical accident

Topics:

• See the seven most common accidents that happen during deck operations
• Review precautions specific to using compressed air
• Understand how proper PPE prevents chemical and electrical accidents
• Learn how to avoid crane and lifting gear accidents

Topics:

• Understand how to create strong password protection for your accounts, and the common pitfalls to avoid
• Learn how to detect phishing scams disguised as legitimate email and malware hiding in email attachments
• Review the social media safeguards necessary to keeping your company and vessel information protected
• Learn key tips for how to improve your overall vessel cyber security

Topics:

• See the benefits of good housekeeping, and how to establish and maintain a housekeeping program on your vessel
• Learn best practices for keeping walkways, work surfaces, and the galley clean
• Understand how to correctly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Review tips for dust and dirt removal, including what not to do

Topics:

• Learn about the most common physical challenges of living on board, like hand and foot injuries, and review ways to prevent them
• See tips for managing fatigue at sea, including proper nutrition and rest
• Review the signs of stress from cold and heat, and the appropriate protective clothing
• Understand the mental challenges of seafaring, and who to talk to if you are experiencing difficulties

Topics:

• See the nine essential cargo handling tips to avoid injuries
• Understand necessary PPE and shelter positions
• Review enclosed space entry safety procedures
• Learn how to avoid hoisting accidents with proper cargo securement

Topics:

• Learn the four key questions to ask yourself when planning your training
• Review effective learning objectives and how to create different types of assessments
• Understand the considerations for teaching adult learners in the maritime industry
• See what you should and shouldn't do when teaching a training course
• Learn key tips for being a valuable mentor

Topics:

• Understand the hazards of Hydrogen Sulfide, and how it damages the human body
• Review common exposure limits for Hydrogen Sulfide, like PEL, TLV, REL, and IDLH
• See H2S monitoring and protection plans, including detection systems and proper PPE
• Learn about first aid procedures in the event of H2S exposure

Topics:

• Review different towing techniques, including pushing ahead, towing alongside, and towing astern
• See common hazards such as snap back, getting caught in the bight, and pinch points, and learn how to prevent injuries using situational awareness and proper PPE
• Understand the different types of lines found on a workboat, such as fiber, synthetic, and superlines, and how to detect and avoid wear
• Learn how to conduct a job safety analysis (JSA) for line handling operations

Topics:

• See an overview of the most common maritime security threats and examples of suspicious behavior 
• Understand when and why vessels are vulnerable to criminal activity and basic techniques to prevent drug trafficking
• Learn the ISPS code basics, including Ship Security roles and responsibilities, the Ship Security Plan, the Ship Security Alert System, and Security Levels
• Know the STCW 2010 security training requirements 
• Learn basic security search techniques, including where and how to search, conducting the search and after the search

Topics:

• Understand common passage route threats and the criteria used to determine your vessel's vulnerabilities as it moves through high risk areas 
• Develop best management procedures, including enhanced bridge protection, access control, vessel barriers and deterrents, water and foam barriers, alarms, deck lighting and maneuvering practice.
• Learn proper response procedures if your vessel is boarded and how to coordinate with military authorities and shore side personnel.

Topics:

• Understand why people stow away and the consequences, such as delays in port, physical danger and costly repatriation 
• See the high risk areas on board and know the ISPS requirements 
• Learn best management practices for preventing stowaways and how to conduct a search
• Know what to do when you find a stowaway, including notifying authorities, proper treatment, writing the follow up report, the agreement of disembarkation and handling the death of a stowaway 

Topics:

• Get to know where the ENC data within ECDIS technology comes from.
• Understand why you still need to assess the reliability of your ship’s electronic nautical charts (ENC).
• Understand why the Category Zones of Confidence (CATZOC) codes for ENC data are important to know.
• Learn why sufficient voyage planning has to include traditional skills like conferring with local pilots, consulting pick reports, and identifying sector lights.

Topics:

• Learn how to make prioritized lists and hear basic tips on how to effectively manage your time
• Understand the benefits of reducing unnecessary activities and the evils of procrastination
• Emphasize best practices such as setting deadlines, seeking peer evaluation, doing work we dislike early in the day and breaking up complex tasks into smaller projects

Topics:

• Learn how to respond to media inquiries during emergency situations, including what to do and what NOT to do
• See a basic overview of how media inquiries are handled by shore-side personnel

Topics:

• Learn what resilience is, and why it is it important for your crew
• Understand the four "zones" of stress, and how to identify them
• Know the core obligations of leaders who need to maintain resilience, including strengthening your crew and mitigating stress 

Topics:

• Learn about creating a passage plan and best practices for using ECDIS
• Understand bridge manning & watchkeeping procedures, including the master/OOW responsibilities, and bridge navigational watch alarm systems
• See key collision avoidance measures such as close quarters navigation, restricted visibility navigation, radar settings and shallow water effects on maneuverability
• Know when, why and how best to communicate with the Master
• Learn best practices for working with pilots, including embarkation/disembarkation procedures, and defining pilot/bridge team responsibilities

Topics:

• Learn the basics of navigational, engineering, and deck watch
• Know the standards for watchkeeping, including proper rest periods
• See best practices for watch handover duties, working with lookouts, and communicating with the master
• Understand the navigation watch checklist, including determining the standard compass error, testing the automatic pilot, and checking VHF radios, alarms, and controls

Topics:

• Explains how the ocean is important for human survival
• Know key differences between coastal seas and the open ocean
• Recognize the complexity and diversity of marine environments
• Have an understanding of different marine areas

Topics:

• Understand the new regulations and why they were put in place
• Know the definition of invasive species and how they can harm the environment
• Explain the purpose of a BWM Plan and BWM Record Book

Topics:

• Understand the early warning symptoms and deadly effects of hypothermia
• See a visual demonstration of the step by step process (including time-saving tips) to properly don an immersion suit
• Know proper procedures for storage, maintenance, and inspection
• Learn helpful tips for running effective immersion suit training drills

Topics:

• Learn the benefits of healthy habits such as eating healthier foods, hydrating, getting medical checkups, stretching, and being social.
• Understand basic tips to combat fatigue, including building awareness of the consequences of fatigue and ways to mitigate the environmental shipboard factors such as motion, light, weather, and noise.

Topics:

• Know how to keep lighting levels adequate in order to read signs, labels, and instructions as well as distinguish colors.
• Learn to properly maintain lighting facilities and to report broken or defective lights.
• Ensure light support and leads are arranged, secured, or covered to prevent tripping hazards.
• Understand why to properly stow any slack in the leads and why to keep it clear of any running gear.

Topics:

• Understand heat exposure and identify common shipboard environments where it occurs
• Learn the three types of heat illness and recognize their symptoms and treatments
• Identify simple ways to prevent heat illness

Topics:

• Learn about cold stress and the two most common types of cold illness - frostbite and hypothermia
• Understand the basic warning signs and medical response procedures for each major cold illness
• Identify measures for preventing nearly all cold-related injuries and incidents

Topics:

• Understand the three phases of managing disagreements
• Learn how to reveal what is at the root of a conflict
• Determine the ideal outcome and implement a solution

Topics:

• Know when, why, and how to wash your hands
• Learn the steps to take when crew members experience Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)
• Understand the Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (ORPR) and the three levels of sanitation risk

Topics:

• Understand when you should wash your hands
• Learn how to properly wash your hands
• See the effects of insufficient hand washing

Topics:

• Communicate basic safety precautions, see tripping hazards, ladder safety tips, and wearing proper PPE
• See hazards caused by sudden vessel motion
• Know the benefits of basic housekeeping, including cleaning up spills, treating slippery areas and removing obstructions

Topics:

• See a bosun get struck by an electrical hoist winch, along with the factors that led to it
• Understand best practices to prevent similar incidents, including ensuring proper communication and adequate supervision of drills, utilizing electrical cut-outs / LOTO procedures, and developing planned maintenance systems and instructions for inspections
• Discuss reflective learning questions such as "What could cause these procedures and controls to fail?" - to prompt thoughtful discussion and engagement from your crew

Topics:

• See a collision between a fishing vessel and bulker, along with the factors that led to it
• Understand best practices to prevent similar incidents, including: maintaining a high state of alertness, using appropriate watch-keeping arrangements, reducing speed, using sound signals and proper communication
• Discuss reflective learning questions such as "What can be done to make procedures and controls more effective?" - to prompt thoughtful discussion and crew engagement

Topics:

• See an engineer fall from a generator platform, along with the factors that led to it
• Understand best practices to prevent similar incidents, including conducting on-site risk assessments, installation of both top and intermediate guard-rails, avoiding working at heights if the ship is pitching and rolling, and always wearing the proper PPE
• Discuss reflective learning questions such as "What personal action can you commit to, to avoid an incident like this on your ship?" - to prompt thoughtful discussion and engagement from your crew

Topics:

• Understand the definitions of key terms, including bullying, hostile work environment, assault, and sexual harassment
• See a harassment scenario and know the steps required to address it from the victim, bystander, and perpetrator's perspective
• Emphasize the importance of professionalism, civility, and respect in creating a positive work environment
• Build awareness for the "continuum of harm" in which an environment of acceptance creates inappropriate behaviors - which then lead to an escalation or worsening of those behaviors

Topics:

• Bunkering and microbiological sampling of shoreside supply water
• Onboard production and distribution of water
• Monitoring and recording water quality
• Microbiological sampling and testing of the distribution system
• Potable water tank and system maintenance

Topics:

• Electrons: Learn what electricity is, at its core
• Electrical Current & Amps: Learn about the flow of electricity and how it's measured
• Conductors & Insulators: Learn about how different materials interact with electricity
• Electrical Circuits: Electrical circuits are the foundation of how electrical devices work
• Voltage & Resistance: Learn what these terms mean and how they apply to an electrical circuit
• Power & Watts: Learn what power is and how it's measured

Topics:

• Discover common reasons for why crewmembers often do not speak up
• Crewmembers learn tips to speak up more confidently when they spot a problem
• Senior Leaders get an understanding of habits and behaviors that will make them approachable

Topics:

• Know when to use distress signals
• Review the differences between various kinds of pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic distress signals
• Learn about different governing bodies' standards for distress signals

Topics:

• Disassembling the bottom end bolts and studs of the connecting rod
• Inspecting the components for wear-and-tear
• Testing for ovality
• Reassembling for use
• A special technique and double-checking tightness

Topics:

• Review an incident aboard a Ro-Ro Carrier.
• Think critically on what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard you own vessel.

Topics:

• Review an oil spill aboard a bulk carrier during bunkering operations.
• Think critically on what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• Review how and why one vessel collided with another while overtaking.
• Think critically on what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• Review why two crew-members were seriously injured while working in heavy weather.
• Think critically on what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• The history of the restricting sulphur cap
• An overview of ECA zones
• Solutions for compliance
• Complications for compliance
• Consequences for non-compliance

Topics:

• Review the necessary preparations for entry
• Review preparations and plans for quick recovery
• Review the equipment for both entry and rescue

Topics:

• Learn how to handle criticism
• Learn why it's important to set measurable and achievable goals
• Learn how to establish new habits around anger

Topics:

• Review how an engineer is horribly burned in a maintenance operation.
• Think critically about what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• Review how a pilot falls from a pilot ladder while boarding a vessel.
• Think critically about what could have been done to avoid the incident.
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel.

Topics:

• Sexual Discrimination
• Bullying
• Stalking
• Sexual Harassment

Topics:

• Follow a stevedore named Thomas throughout his day
• Reflect on the differences between a strong and a weak safety culture
• Apply what you learn to your own workplace

Topics:

• See the dangers of snapback
• Learn about why risk assessments during mooring can be so critical
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel

Topics:

• See the importance of properly completing a permit to work
• Learn about critical mistakes that can be made in the rescue process
• Reflect on what should be done aboard your own vessel

Topics:

• Overview of Generation & Distribution Systems
• Voltages, Earthed vs. Insulated Systems, and Three-Phase Generation
• Power Management, Emergency Power, and Circuit Protections

Topics:

• Overview of High Voltage and Hazardous Area Safety
• Earthing High Voltage Systems, Insulation Resistance Testing, and Arc Flash
• Reviewing Hazardous Area Zones, Earthing in Hazardous areas, and Equipment Features/Design

Topics:

• Overview of Safety Testing Protocol and Personal Safety
• Conditions that Affect Testing, Testing Tools, and Common Electrical Faults
• Electric Shock, Preventing Injury, and First Aid

Topics:

• Structuring the investigation: Decision to investigate, investigative team, and forms & records
• The Investigation Process: Documenting, interviewing, and record review
• Root Causes: Identifying causal factors, creating recommendations, and asking 'Why?'

Topics:

• Follow a near-miss investigation and see how it goes awry
• See the same investigation again and see how it could have gone correctly
• Reflect on the differences

Topics:

• Learn about precautions to take to minimize the spread
• Understand why handwashing is so important and how to do it thoroughly
• Review procedures to follow onboard if someone is suspected to be infected

Topics:

• Read the phrases
• Hear proper pronunciation
• Practice your own pronunciation

Topics:

• Why working at sea can take a toll
• Developing community on board
• Resources to contact for support

Topics:

• Review why strong focus is important at sea
• Take steps to actively prevent distraction
• Learn about how to increase your frustration tolerance

Topics:

• The purpose and function of powered watertight doors.
• How to operate powered watertight doors.
• Inherent hazards of powered watertight doors.

Topics:

• Learn about what a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) is
• See the advantages of a PMS for managing a vessel’s maintenance procedures
• Optionally dive deeper into the details of the functions that are relevant to you

Topics:

• Anchor Plan
• Dropping Anchor
• Weighing Anchor

Topics:

• Prepping the surface
• Painting the surface
• Stowing paint

Topics:

• What AIS is and how it functions
• Pros and Cons of AIS
• Dangers of overreliance on AIS

Topics:

• Case Study: Man Overboard Death
• Review of Accident
• Reflection: Is this similar to anything on your vessel?

Topics:

• Boarding Arrangements
• Responsibilities of the Pilot, Master, and Crew
• Voyage and Berthing plans

Topics:

• How heavy weather impacts a vessel
• The role of technology in weather forecasting
• Observation, preparation, and response to heavy weather

Topics:

• Recognizing and responding to tropical revolving storms
• Large wave formation and effects
• Identifying, predicting and responding to types of fog and ice