Learning Outcomes

Ship Handling

Turning Circles, Kempf and Weave Manoeuvres

Ship Manoeuvring and Directional Control

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you about fundamental concepts that are associated with the principles of manoeuvring and control of vessels operating on the sea. This module will also teach you about some of the manoeuvring methods, procedures and manoeuvring safety. It highlights handling vessels in different weather conditions as well as the effect of tugs on the vessel.

Traffic Separation and VTS

Calculating Squat

Rate of Turn

This module will teach you about the basic calculations like the rate of turn and squats of a ship. This module will also teach you about the traffic separation scheme (TSS), some terms associated with TSS and vessel traffic services (VTS). It highlights ship routing systems, as well as the elements of a ship routing system.

Diploma in Ship Handling and Seamanship -  First Assessment

Anchoring and Search on Sea

Manoeuvers and Emergency Steering

Auxiliary Steering Arrangement

This module will teach you about the process of anchoring manoeuvres. It explores some of the search and rescue methods, as well as man overboard manoeuvres. This module will also teach you about the IAMSAR Manual and briefly explains the contents, as well as its purpose.

Docking and Undocking in Calms and Windy Conditions

Docking and Undocking in Current and With Tugs

Ship and Tug Interaction

This module will teach you about some of the emergency steering methods and their arrangements. This module will also teach you about the pivot point and the transverse thrust.  It explores docking and undocking under different weather conditions and highlights the effects of tugs, as well as the precautions to take when using tugs.

Diploma in Ship Handling and Seamanship - Second Assessment

Diploma in Ship Handling and Seamanship - Course Assessment

Learn about ship manoeuvring methods, functions of the IAMSAR manual and safety at sea in this free online course.

Diploma in Ship Handling and Seamanship

Begin your studies into maritime safety as you are introduced to various ship manoeuvre procedures. You will learn about the effects of wind and currents on vessels, as well as how to berth and unberth in various weather conditions. This course explores the IAMSAR manual and highlights the search patterns recommended by the IAMSAR. This course also prepares you for various emergencies at sea and best practices for handling vessels.

Operation of Tugboats

Rescue and Salvage Tugs

River Work

Towing Gear, Towing Safety and Record-keeping of Towing Gear

This module will teach you about the towing vessel operations, operations of the tugboats, as well as the types of tugboats operations. In this module, you will learn about the harbour tugs, oceangoing river tugs, as well as the tug operations and responsibilities.

Hydraulic Oil System

Tools Use for Making Permanent Joints

Soldering Operation

This module will teach you about the hydraulic oil system, welding and cutting, as well as the tools that can be used for breaking permanent joints. In this module, you will learn about gas cutting, plasma cutting, as well as tools that can be used to make permanent joints.

Marking and Measuring Tools

Marking Gauge and Hand Tools

Safety Precautions of Hand Tools

This module will teach you about the tools that are used on tugs, as well as the features of the marking and measuring tools. In this module, you will learn about the hand tools, safety precautions of the hand tools, as well as the features of the cutting tools.

Diploma in Tugboat Operations - First Assessment

Surface Finish and Drilling Tools

General Safety Guidelines for Different Types of Tools

Hacksaw Usage, Internal and External Threading

This module will teach you about the drilling tools, general safety guidelines for different types of tools, as well as the filling and grinding machines. In this module, you will learn about drilling machines, metal tools, external threading, as well as internal threading.

Introduction to Vessel Stability

Transverse Stability

Factors of Stability

This module will teach you about the principles of vessel stability, basic theories on floatation, equilibrium and transverse stability. In this module, you will learn about the principles of statical stability, as well as the factors that influence vessel stability.

Hatches and Other Openings

Maintenance of Watertight Integrity

Stability and Risk of Capsizing

This module will teach you about hatches, other openings, watertight integrity, as well as watertight doors and openings. In this module, you will learn about the maintenance of watertight integrity, and the standard operation operating procedures onboard.

Diploma in Tugboat Operations - Second Assessment

Diploma in Tugboat Operations - Final Assessment

This free online course delves into vital safety practices and the hydraulic oil system used during tugboat operations.

Diploma in Tugboat Operations

This course explores the important safe practices for tug operations during tugboat handling. You will also learn about the equipment used on a tugboat and the stability issues during the vessel operation. We will teach you about the components of hydraulic oil systems and the pumps' classification into different groups. It will also examine the handling tools used in performing operations on systems. Enrol today!

Introduction to General Safety

Hazardous Area in Ships and Safe Working Practice

Emergency Procedures - Entering Enclosed or Confined Spaces

Lifting Heavy Loads and Handling Tools

Working on the Deck and Bad Weather

Working with Electrical Equipment

Ship Specific Hazards and Water Transportation

In this module, you will learn about different precautions and necessary methods for ensuring the general safety of the crew members, cargo, and ships against dangers on voyages. You will also learn about emergency procedures, hazardous areas in ships, and procedures for working on ship decks during bad weather.

Introduction to Safe Working Practices

Controlling Shipboard Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Chemicals

Areas of Entrapment - Tanks and Confined Spaces

Pre-Job Safety Planning

Occupational Safety and Health Hazards

In this module, you will learn about the importance of adhering to safe working practices relevant to shipboard safety. You will also learn how best to handle shipboard hazards alongside the implementation of job safety planning.

Introduction to Value of Training and Drills

Examining Value of Training and Drills

Abandon Ship Drills

In this module, you will learn about safety drills being part of standard emergency preparations including appropriate ways of organizing such safety drills for best results. You will also learn about the functionalities of SCRBs, EPIRB, and SART in different shipboard situations.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Labelling

Hazardous Materials Carried on Tugboats

In this module, you will learn about the IMDG code used in transporting hazardous materials together with the implementation of US laws for the transportation of such materials. You will also learn about the requirements for towing hazardous cargoes on tugs and barges.

Introduction to Communications

Barriers to Effective Communications

Ship Operations, Ship Systems, and Emergency Situations

Guidelines for Report Writing

Cultural Diversity and Communications

Effective Communication Processes

Importance of Feedback

Learn about the different modes of communications used on board ships alongside the basic communication devices for shipboard use. Also, learn about techniques covering proper listening, speaking, writing, as well as barriers to these techniques.

Introduction to On Board Interactions

Communication Prior To Departure

Communication Techniques

Understanding Cognitive Brain Functioning

Five Cs of Communication

Learn about different forms of effective interactions between shipboard personnel for a smooth voyage on sea. You will also learn about instructions, correct language use, and specific communication between special personnel.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment. Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Introduction to Emergency Equipment

Emergency Alarms and Signals

Signaling Equipment and Pyrotechnics

Personal Protective Equipment: Utilization and Purpose

Learn about different ship alarms and signals covering on board emergency situations. Also, learn about the applications and purposes of signalling equipment alongside those of different personal protective equipment used by maritime stakeholders.

Introduction to Life Saving Appliances (LSA)

Launching Appliances and Arrangements

Life Raft Launching Appliances

GMDSS Radio Systems

Operation of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

Rescue Operation and Techniques

Learn about life-saving appliances used in ensuring the survival of staff, craft, boats, and the ship itself in different emergencies. Also, get to discuss rescue operations and techniques covering the fundamental principles of survival.

Introduction to Fire Prevention

Ship Construction Arrangement

Frequent Causes of Fire on Board

Fire Prevention Principles

Functions of Gas Measuring and Similar Instruments

Measurement of Oxygen Concentrations

Process of Permit, Entry, and Rescue

Learn about the protection of watercraft against fires before, during, and after voyages. You will also learn about the importance of crew education in protecting against large fires affecting ships, cargoes, equipment, and crew on board.

Introduction to Firefighting Equipment

Portable Firefighting Appliances

Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

High-Expansion System for Machinery Spaces/Pump Rooms

Fire Pumps, Fire Hose, and Other Equipment

High and Low Velocity Fog

HALON and AFFF

Novec-1230

Dry Powder System

In this module, you will learn about firefighting equipment alongside fire detection systems on board ships with their respective alarms. You will also learn about portable fire extinguishing systems and high-expansion systems used in ship machinery spaces and pump rooms.

Firefighting Equipment on Smaller Vessels

Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighting

Breathing Apparatus

Operation and Maintenance of Firefighting Appliances and Equipment

This module introduces you to personal protective equipment for firefighting and the basic characteristics of outfits required by the SOLAS on board smaller vessels.

Introduction to Firefighting Principles

Fire Control Plan and Muster List

Personnel Safety Measures

Firefighting Drills

Firefighting Strategies and Procedures

You will be introduced to firefighting principles for small and extensive fires. Get to study the emergency signals on board ships along with the fire control plans and muster lists.

Engine Room Fires

Fighting Fire in Machinery Space

Firefighting in Accommodation

Non-Cargo Space Fire on Deck

You will be introduced to the concept of the source of ignition. You will learn how to prevent fires as well as the emergency actions to take in case of a fire outbreak in ship engine rooms.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety - Final Assessment

This free online course will teach you about the principles of shipboard safety and fighting fires on ships.

Diploma in Firefighting and Shipboard Safety

This free online course discusses different aspects of shipboard safety relevant to crew members, managers, owners and other stakeholders in the maritime industry. It also broadly analyzes crucial elements of successful firefighting techniques on board different watercraft. A combined understanding of the aspects and elements discussed in this course is crucial to the success of safe sea transportation. Begin your learning journey today!

In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts that are associated with the principles of manoeuvring and control of vessels operating on the sea. You will also be introduced to some of the manoeuvring methods, procedures and manoeuvring safety. It highlights handling vessels in different weather conditions as well as the effect of tugs on the vessel.

In this module, you will be introduced to calculations like the rate of turn and squats of a ship. You will also be introduced to the traffic separation scheme (TSS), some terms associated with TSS and vessel traffic services(VTS). It highlights ship routing systems, as well as the elements of a ship routing system.

Manoeuvring and Control of Marine Vessels - Course Assessment

This free online course examines the various manoeuvering methods and calculations of the rate of turn of a vessel.

Manoeuvring and Control of Marine Vessels

The art of maintaining correct control of a ship while underway, particularly in harbours, around docks and piers, is known as ‘ship handling and manoeuvering’. This course teaches you all you need to know about ship handling principles and different manoeuvering methods and procedures. We outline the traffic separation schemes (TSS) and vessel traffic services (VTS) and calculate the rate of turn and squats of a vessel.

Oil Contamination and Maintenance Strategies

Filters and Gauges

Purification of Lube Oil

Testing of Lube Oil

Rotary Pumps

This module discusses aspects of equipment necessary in maintaining maritime systems effectively. Learn about oil contamination and maintenance strategies as well as the purification process. You will also study rotary pumps as a positive displacement pump.

Maritime Equipment for System Maintenance - Course Assessment

Learn about oil contamination and the maintenance of equipment used in maritime systems from this free online course.

Maritime Equipment for System Maintenance

Are you a marine engine engineer or technician looking for the perfect equipment required to maintain engines correctly? Look no further! This course on the maintenance of maritime systems investigates the purification and testing of lubes and positive displacement pumps in depth. By the end of this course, you will be self-confident and better equipped to carry out maintenance procedures on diesel engine systems.

In this module, you will be introduced to the process of anchoring manoeuvres. It explores some of the search and rescue methods, as well as man overboard manoeuvres.  Also, it highlights the IAMSAR Manual and briefly explains the contents, as well as its purpose.

In this module, you will be introduced to some of the emergency steering methods and their arrangements. It covers the pivot point and the transverse thrust.  It explores docking and undocking under different weather conditions and highlights the effects of tugs, as well as the precautions to take when using tugs.

Introduction to Emergency Operations and Safety at Sea  - Course Assessment

This free marine safety course explains emergency operations and various manoeuvring methods in different conditions.

Introduction to Emergency Operations and Safety at Sea

This course introduces you to emergency operations, safety actions and procedures to take in case of an emergency at sea. You will learn about the anchoring process, different search patterns, using tugs, as well as emergency steering. Study the process of rescuing a person overboard, how to locate the casualty and the recommended methods to apply in such a case and possibly save a life.

Introduction to Marine Digital Electronics and Logic Gates

Digital Logic Circuits - Latches and Flip Flops

Algorithmic State Machine

Fundamental Mode Sequential Circuits

Shift Registers

In this module, you will learn about digital electronics in different operating circuits related to marine electronics. You will discuss important concepts such as logic gates, digital logic circuits, flip flops, algorithmic state machine, fundamental mode sequential circuits, and shift registers.

Adders

Subtractors

Encoder and Decoder

Multiplexer and Demultiplexer

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

In this module, you will learn about combinational circuits as a part of digital systems relevant to electricity and marine electronics. You will also learn about the operations and workings of adders, subtractors, encoders, decoders, MUX, and DEMUX.

Modulation

Demodulation

AM/FM Transmitter and Receiver

Radars

In this module, you will learn about communications systems, their application in sending and receiving information on board ships alongside their different components. You will also learn about distinguishing between modulation and demodulation.

Electronic Circuits in Maritime Communication Systems - Course Assessment

Learn about the applications of electronic circuits in maritime communication systems from this free online course.

Electronic Circuits in Maritime Communication Systems

This course delves into the electronic circuits found in maritime communication systems. It offers an in-depth guide to the mechanisms, principles and applications of these communication systems. Learn about logic gates, registers and algorithmic state machines for digital circuits, as well as adders and encoders for combinational circuits. So why are you waiting? Start this course today and begin your next learning journey!

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