Deck Operations

This course introduces the safe working practices that will be expected onboard ships, as mandated by the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

This course walks you through the various steps in proper surface preparation for achieving long-lasting protection. We want a Clean, Rough surface with Sufficient primer.

Hot works mean any work requiring the use of electric arc or gas welding equipment, cutting burner equipment or other forms of naked flame, as well as heating or spark-generating tools, regardless of where it is carried out on board a ship.

How should we communicate to avoid or at least reduce misunderstandings? Develop your skills in giving and receiving verbal instructions. Familiarise yourself with Maritime English and Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).

DENJET CE20-500 Pump maintenance guide.

It is key to learn from accidents to be able to succeed in shipping. This incident is based on the experiences of the UK P&I Club. Accidents like the one in this course can and do happen. As you go through this course, ask yourself, "Could this happen on my ship?"

This is a short guide on self-inspecting the Freefall Lifeboat & associated Launching appliances. Courses from Navguide Solutions will help you learn on-job skills and improve your results in third-party Inspections, such as Port State, SIRE, Rightship, Audits, etc. They will also assist you in getting ready for promotions and becoming a thorough professional.

This course does not cover details of documentation.

This course introduces the basic safety concepts of vessel operations. It covers the safety legislation applicable to ships and the means of compliance with such requirements. Personal safety is also covered including personal routines in many areas of the ship from the Galley to the Engine Room.

Anchoring is one of the most frequent operations carried out onboard different types of ships. It is an extremely important and dangerous procedure which requires full knowledge and understanding in addition to proper training. Several factors influence the anchoring operation and various methods are used to ensure the best results. With that said, it is of paramount importance for all crew members regardless of rank, to know the proper procedures and use of equipment during such operations.

This course is a free introduction to the key concepts of celestial navigation for mariners. It is divided into three courses, Getting Started in Celestial Navigation, Going Further in Celestial Navigation and Advanced Concepts in Celestial Navigation. It is highly recommended to take these courses in this order.

This course will introduce, explain and then teach you how to apply Rule 12 of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

Harbour tugs are fascinating, adventurous and complex. A tugboat Captain must well know the theory surrounding these vessels and, even more, must have the ability to shape it with his own experience in the environment in which he works, considering the numerous variables and then adapt everything to the style of manoeuvre of the pilot on duty. Not everyone can stand out in this work. The Port Tug Course deals with important topics; as we always say: we propose the theory actually necessary for practice.