Onboard Operations

When the vessel is loading cargo, it is important to not only load the maximum amount but also to comply with the provisions of the International Convention on Load Lines - 1966. Failing to comply with the provisions of the convention can lead to huge fines for the ship and also cause unnecessary delays. (This course will teach ship officers how to correctly use the load lines to ensure the maximum cargo is loaded onto the ship in compliance with the convention.)

This course is intended to provide the knowledge needed to act as a Safety Officer onboard. As a Safety Officer, you are responsible for inspections and overseeing the safety of procedures & equipment.

The purpose of a shipboard incinerator is to provide a facility designed to incinerate wastes or other matter on board generated during the normal operation of the ship. Incinerators are predominantly designed for intermittent operation and comply with the latest IMO regulations.

A ship-to-ship transfer occurs when cargo such as oil or gas is transferred from one ship to another. Oil tankers and gas carriers keep growing bigger and bigger, and for economic reasons or due to draft restrictions, sometimes these vessels do not go alongside in port but instead do an STS transfer. Unfortunately, this comes with the risk of causing pollution or fire accidents in the case of cargo leakage into the open sea. Extreme coordination, proper equipment, and approval for the performance of such operations are required, hence the importance of proper training.

This is a short guide on self-inspecting the Ship’s Hospital. 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 IAMI GUEST Advanced Superyacht Housekeeping Service Level 2 course is an intensive Learning Experience. It is designed to develop your skills and knowledge in delivering and managing top-class housekeeping services onboard and understanding housekeeping-related topics.

This is a guide to self-inspecting & maintaining the Pilot Ladder. 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.

In this course, we will talk about preventive conservation, what it is and how important it is. Art placement onboard the vessel and the importance of where it is placed will be discussed, together with object handling and cleaning do's and don'ts. Various case studies and anecdotal disaster stories will also be included to highlight the importance of preventive conservation. Unfortunately, such disasters stem from when personnel are unaware of what it takes to care for art or even unaware that what they're dealing with is art.

As per International Safety Management Code, safety management objectives should provide for safe practices in ship operations and a safe working environment, together with an assessment of all identified risks. To achieve this goal, the company should establish a safety and environmental protection policy. Operating machinery must be clearly cut-off while maintenance is in progress and precautions should be taken to avoid unintentional power supply or pressurised fluid release.

Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, is a highly prevalent medical problem especially in developed countries, affecting 10% to 15% of the adult population. It is also a leading cause of hospital admissions and health care utilisation related to gastrointestinal problems. Although some significant risk factors are non-modifiable such as advanced age, gender and heredity, some are also lifestyle-related such as obesity, rapid weight loss and sedentary lifestyle. Given the lifestyle-related risk factors of cholelithiasis, seafarers may be at increased risk due to the circumstances on board.

The Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE) is a standard assessment used by tanker owners and operators in order to identify any operational deficiencies in their fleet or their ship. VIQ, Vessel Inspection Questionnaire, is a document within the SIRE, which offers and ensures ships' safety by means of additional safety precautions for all tankers. Chapter 12 of the VIQ covers Operations in Ice and Polar Waters. In this course, we will discuss this chapter and common observations that are found by vetting inspectors with regard to operations in polar waters.

An anchor is an essential tool, often underestimated. However, dropping an anchor remains the last thing to do when there are no other options available, and in its simplicity can help us save a manoeuvre. In this course, we will see how to use the anchor practically to moor, unmoor, slow down or stop the ship by going through some of the manoeuvres performed. We will also see how and when to intervene to manage an emergency.