Latest Productions

Personal Safety on Board Ship Series

Introducing a new title to the series, Personal Safety on Chemical Tankers and the update of two key titles, The Shipboard Management Role and Personal Safety on Tankers. Research indicates that promoting accident prevention on board reduces injuries, which may result in expensive medical treatment and legal costs

Port State Control (Edition 2)

An update explaining the renewed objectives and order of port State control, this programme looks at what can be done to help the inspector view the ship favourably and the opinion of port State inspectors on a wide range of topics

Tanker Management Self Assessment

The TMSA initiative was published by OCIMF in 2004 as a guide for tanker operators, as a tool to help improve management systems. 2008 sees the release of the second edition. This programme aims to raise TMSA awareness and understanding of the system, its implementation and use

Working with Tugs

This programme provides an introduction to the key issues surrounding towage in harbour and at sea. By raising awareness of the challenges faced by crews both on tugs and towed vessels, it aims to help vessel owners get better value from towage services and reduce risk for everyone involved

Designated Person ISM Basic Training Course

The Designated Person (DP), as defined by the ISM Code, plays a major part in delivering the Safety Management System of a shipping company. It is the DP’s responsibility to create the proper mind-set, attitudes and behaviour of the company employees working ashore in support of a vessel’s operations

Onboard Trainer and Assessor Training Course

This course develops teaching and organisational skills in a step-by-step and easy to follow way. On completion of the course the designated Training Officer will be able to plan, run, support and assess training onboard

Panama Canal Training Course

This course will enable first time users to proceed through the details of Panama Canal transit at their own pace and in a comprehensive manner. Others can use the index function to find and refresh their knowledge about specific topics that may be relevant to a particular voyage/cargo

Working with Tugs Training Course

This course shows how the risks of a towing operation can be minimised through thorough preparation, effective teamwork and communication, and by adopting best practice in all procedures

Safe Use of Forklift Trucks on Board Ship

Aimed at all seafarers, this programme raises potential hazards and dangers of using forklift trucks, encouraging the individual to think about safety and procedure before and during use of equipment

Shipshape: A Guide to Good Housekeeping

In this series of three programmes, we raise awareness of the importance of good housekeeping on board ship and show how to make it a vital part of everyday shipboard life

When One Thing Leads to Another...... Safe Container Operations

The programme focuses on attitudes, responsibilities and engagement. Commercial pressure is often intense, and will almost certainly increase, along with the size of ships and the number of containers they can carry. Everyone in the process has a part to play in stopping one thing leading to another

 

ISPS - Crew Onboard Familiarisation Brief

This training programme is aimed specifically at supporting the Ship Security Officer onboard with basic ISPS crew training requirements

ECDIS Training Course

This course is intended for shipboard personnel who are responsible for navigation and passage planning. After completing the course, the trainee will know about electronic charts and understand how ECDIS operate

Engine Room Waste Management Training Course

This course provides a practical guide to the management of engine room waste on board. The course highlights the importance of following correct procedures, and stresses the need to fill out all paperwork accurately to avoid penalties and possible detainment

Risk Assessment Training Course

On completion of this course, the user will understand about and be able to identify risks and hazards, the principles of risk assessment, and be able to follow a systematic approach to carrying out risk assessment themselves

IMDG Code Training Course (Version 2)

This training course provides seafarers with the opportunity to become familiar with the rules governing the carriage of dangerous goods (or HazMat); in particular with the most recent edition of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

 

LNG Training Course

This course provides knowledge of LNG for Officers serving on LNG tankers, in accordance with the Competence Standards developed by SIGTTO

The Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels (Edition 3)

The abrasive wheel is a very useful and versatile tool, and at sea, a vital part of a ship's workshop

Good Bunkering Practice (Edition 2)

Any bunkering operation is always a challenging and intense process for all onboard

Safe Lifting of Non-Cargo Loads

Bringing non-cargo items, such as crew possessions, provisions or spares aboard a ship is a task that can sometimes be a relatively low priority for crews

Engine Room Waste Management

Four training programmes cover the practical details of handling and recording the management of engine room waste onboard

How Can I Help You?

In the highly competitive cruise and ferry business, meeting customer needs is paramount. In order to deliver first class service a ship's crew must first be properly trained and motivated

Sea News Volume 2

Sea News Volume 2 is a news product from Videotel and Steamship Mutual. A 25 minute, English language, magazine format programme, covering a variety of subject areas designed to provide topical, practical and essential information