Course catalogue

Course Description:-

This course gives an insight as to what to expect during a PSC inspection, it is very comprehensive but definitely not an exhaustive list, it surely will empower the candidate and will give them heads up on what to look for and ensure it is fixed prior to a PSC inspection.

It also serves as a refresher training before the actual PSC inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence. 

In this course,  

1) You will be guided on what to expect during a PSC inspection, the precautions to take, the various types of deficiencies found onboard vessels, every part of the vessel and most equipment covered in detail. 

2) Each potential finding is explained in detail, backed up by a photograph and a note for clear understanding.

3) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks in the same way a PSC inspector would check your vessel; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory, Flag state and USCG requirements 

3) Confidently carry out any checks or reply to any question asked by the PSC inspector, which in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Course Description:-

This course consists of 7 modules, including an evaluation at the end.

The Sire2.0 awareness course has been meticulously designed to include all the new changes that have come into the Sire 2.0 regime.

A comparison between the VIQ7 and the Sire2.0 is made so the candidates will clearly recognise how the new Sire 2.0 regime is stronger, more efficient and more reliable compared to the VIQ7.

It focuses on the training needs of seafarers and managers and the gap analysis which needs to be carried out so managers can update their SMS to be in line with Sire 2.0

The module explains the “Tablet”, which will be used by the inspectors, and the do’s and don'ts that go with it. It also explains the repositories, the Pre-inspection questionnaire and the various categories of questions. 

The hands-on workshop will help to understand the implications of observations under SIRE 2.0, and it also integrates the human element.

The performance influencing factors are explained in detail, and the importance of positive observations is stressed.

It explains TMSA element 14 and how companies must consider human elements and effectively include this in the SMS. 

This course serves as a reminder to ensure all procedures, documentation, and equipment are ready and up to date prior to a Sire inspection.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to, 

1) List the reasons that lead to the development of Sire 2.0

2) Explain the new changes that have come into Sire 2.0

3) Explain the new terminology that has come into Sire 2.0

4) Explain the functions that are in the Tablet and also the do’s and don'ts.

5) Explain the various types of questions in the complied inspection questionnaire

6) Explain the various repositories and how to keep them updated 

7) Confidently upload all the required data in the new OCIMF Sire 2.0 platform

8) Confidently answer questions posed by the sire vetting inspector 

9)Explain how the Sire2.0 is tied  up with the TMSA and will also be aware of element 14, human factors  

10) Ensure their vessels are well prepared for a Sire inspection

11) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with Sire vetting inspectors, will have a positive and right attitude whilst dealing with the inspectors

Course Description:-

This course consists of 2 modules. It explains the step-by-step process involved in making a risk assessment and the various terminology like risk level, severity, likelihood etc. This must be viewed in conjunction with your SMS, company generic and ship-specific risk assessment manual.

This course also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Explain what a risk is and the difference between critical jobs and routine jobs.

2) Explain the risk level by checking the severity and the likeliness

3) Explain the importance of making a risk assessment ship specific 

4) Explain the additional control measures which need to be taken to reduce risk levels. 

5) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with third-party inspectors and answering questions related to risk assessments.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 8 modules, which include various aspects of engine room watchkeeping, including the engine control room.

This bundle focuses on the engine room.

1) You will be various aspects of engine room watchkeeping, including the engine control room and the testing and inspections of various machinery, UMS procedures, and various documentation, including the engine log book This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the engine room and the associated machinery; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Plan, manage and work more efficiently, which in turn will build confidence and improve efficiency

3) understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

4) understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements

Course Description:-

This course has six modules that deal with cybersecurity; this must be viewed in conjunction with your SMS and your company-specific cybersecurity procedures and checklists. 

The course explains what is meant by lawful businesses, the cyber underworld and the common elements between them. 

Explains what is meant by targeted attacks and non-targeted attacks, explains what is phishing  

This course guides the crew to be safe from cyber-attacks and explains the common company cybersecurity precautions to be taken onboard. 

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to, 

1) Explain the common cybercrimes and how the ships can be affected   

2) Explain all the precautions to prevent phishing and malware 

3) Explain what they could and should do to protect the ship from cybercrime  

4) Explain the precautions ship staff must take while browsing or downloading data

5) Have self-confidence and self-assurance and be able to recognise suspicious emails or pop-ups.

6) Comply with the company cyber policy on board.

7) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with third-party inspectors and answering questions related to cyber security.

Course Description:-

This course consists of 2 modules. It gives an insight of the conduct of the Bridge team in Pilotage waters; this must be viewed in conjunction with your SMS, your company-navigational procedures and checklists. 

Created from real-life dialogues between the bridge team and the pilot, you will get an insight into the preparation, both arrival port and departure port, with the pilot on board.

The module explains the preparation prior to pilot boarding and the Master pilot exchange procedures. Also, in case the pilot decides to amend the route after getting updates from the VTS, the ship’s passage plan must be amended and recorded accordingly. 

This also serves as a reminder to ensure the various checklists, the log book and the movement book are correctly filled, as these will most likely be checked by various inspectors and auditors. 

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to, 

1) Explain the bridge arrival checklist/ bridge departure checklist prior to Pilot boarding 

2) Explain the various information required to give port control prior to the pilot boarding

3) Explain the information exchanged between the Master and pilot, including the passage plan, intended track, the number of tugs, the berth and the final mooring arrangements  

4) Explain all the tests to be carried out prior to arrival/departure and ensure the bridge manning level is as per the SMS. 

5) Confirm that the pilot only advises, but the Master has an overriding authority and is in command.  

6) Confidently seek clarification or politely challenge the pilot 

7) Have self-confidence and self-assurance while dealing with third-party inspectors and answering questions related to the pilot and the bridge team

This lesson focuses on the Galley. You will be guided on how to carry out various checks around the Galley. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

• Carry out a round of the galley and carry out general checks and tests that are carried out whilst inspecting the galley. They will be able to ensure that the galley spaces are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

Course Description:- 

This bundle consists of 5 modules dealing with the inspection of the aft deck area.

This bundle focuses on the aft deck area and focuses on various checks, including checking the general housekeeping, the deck equipment and machinery, the LSA and FFA in general and the emergency preparedness, how to test various associated deck equipment and ensure all the equipment is ready for immediate use. 

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks in specific areas like the Garbage holding area, the Ballast treatment plant compartment, the Oxygen acetylene storage and the CO2 room. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to:

 · Demonstrate and carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the aft deck area and will be able to ensure that the aft deck is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various general checks that are carried out in specific areas like the Garbage holding area, the Ballast treatment plant compartment, the Oxygen acetylene storage, CO2 room, the paint locker and the sample locker and will be able to ensure that these areas are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various general checks that are carried out whilst inspecting the emergency generator room, and will be able to ensure that the emergency generator compartment is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various general checks that are carried out whilst inspecting the aft mooring areas and will able to ensure that the mooring areas and the machinery therein are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 3 modules dealing with the inspection of the forecastle.

This bundle focuses on the forecastle area and focuses on various checks, including checking the general housekeeping, the deck equipment and machinery, the LSA and FFA in general and the emergency preparedness, how to test various associated deck equipment and ensure all the equipment is ready for immediate use. 

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks, mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to:

 · Demonstrate and carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the forecastle area and will be able to ensure that the forecastle deck is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various checks that are carried out in specific areas like mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system and will be able to ensure that these areas are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

· understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This Bundle consist of 17 modules. This gives an insight as to what questions to expect at a third-party inspection, and it also ensures that the candidate is familiar with the ship-specific details and the company requirements.

The modules are definitely not exhaustive, but they surely will empower the candidate on how to deal with third-party inspectors professionally, how to handle the situation maturely and answer correctly.

1) The candidate will learn about emergency preparedness, various checks and tests carried out for LSA, FFA and oil spill equipment.

2) They are introduced to the Marpol and Solas requirements and systematically explained various work permits, with a special focus on enclosed space and hot work permits.

3) The MLC, ISPS, ISM code and safety culture, including Risk assessments, are broken down for proper understanding.

4) The section on mooring equipment and procedures, Safe access and bunkering procedures   are explained in depth, including various checks and tests to be carried out 

5) It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence. 

6) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Confidently answer any question related to emergency preparedness, LSA, FFA,

2) Carry out basic checks during cargo operations, bunkering operations and watchkeeping and will able to ensure compliance and operation carried out safely 

3) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

4) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory, and flag state  requirements 

5) Confidently carry out any test or reply to any question asked by any inspector or auditor, which in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 3 modules dealing with the inspection of the forecastle.

This bundle focuses on the forecastle area and focuses on various checks, including checking the general housekeeping, the deck equipment and machinery, the LSA and FFA in general and the emergency preparedness, how to test various associated deck equipment and ensure all the equipment is ready for immediate use. 

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks, mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to:

 · Demonstrate and carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the forecastle area and will be able to ensure that the forecastle deck is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Demonstrate the various checks that are carried out in specific areas like mooring deck area, winches, windlass, SMB arrangements, check bilge and eductor system and will be able to ensure that these areas are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

· Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

· understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This Bundle consist of 23 modules; this gives an insight as to what questions to expect at a third-party inspection, and it also ensures that the candidate is familiar with the ship-specific details and the company requirements.

The modules are not exhaustive, but they will empower the candidate on dealing with third-party inspectors professionally.

The candidate will get a preview of real situations on board, and how they could deal with the situation, in case the candidate is unsure, there are options to choose from; this module has a score and a little anger meter on the top right of the screen so the candidate will be able to judge the expressions of the inspector and also get a score to know how he/she performed.

It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence. 

It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

Confidently answer any third-party inspector and will be able to demonstrate or answer any question asked regarding LSA, FFA, safety procedures, environmental procedures, watchkeeping, equipment related, documentation or certification.  

Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

Understand the consequences of a poor attitude whilst answering third-party inspectors.

Have self-confidence and self-assurance whilst dealing with third-party inspectors. 

Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 9 modules, which include inspection of the accommodation spaces, hospital, galley and Cargo control room.

This bundle focuses on the Accommodations and the Cargo control room.

You will be guided on how to carry out various checks around the accommodation spaces, hospital, store rooms, laundry, galley, freezer rooms, Cargo control room etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the hospital, galley, Cargo Control room and other accommodation spaces; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

3) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 16 modules, which include all the Lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances on board.

This bundle focuses on the Life-saving and firefighting appliances on board.

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks and tests for the emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, Emergency headquarters etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests of emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, emergency headquarters etc; and ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Demonstrate the various checks carried out on the SCBA compressor and will able to ensure the SCBA compressor is compliant in all respects, ready for an inspection and ready for immediate use.

3) Demonstrate the various checks required to be carried out for various extinguishers, fire hoses, fire hose boxes and couplings and able to ensure that these equipment are compliant in all respects, ready for inspection and ready for immediate use.

4) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

5) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 6 modules, which include inspection of the accommodation spaces, hospital, and galley.

1. You will be guided on how to carry out various checks around the accommodation spaces, hospital, store rooms, laundry, galley, freezer rooms etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors. 

2. It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team. 

3. It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence. 

Learning Objectives:-

1. Carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the hospital, galley and other accommodation spaces, ensuring that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2. understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors,

3. understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 3 modules, which include an inspection of the Pump room.

This bundle focuses on the Pump room.  

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks to be carried out in the pump room, starting from the entrance and working our way down to the bottom platform, carrying out various checks as done by various inspectors and auditors. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the pumproom, including the Mechanical ventilation, high suction dampers, checking the COP mechanical seals, cargo sea chest testing arrangements, communication, bilge testing etc.; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

3) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 16 modules, which include all the Lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances on board.

This bundle focuses on the Life-saving and firefighting appliances on board.

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks and tests for the emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, Emergency headquarters etc. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests of emergency fire pump, various fixed firefighting systems, lifeboats, life rafts, life buoys, emergency headquarters etc; and ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Demonstrate the various checks carried out on the SCBA compressor and will able to ensure the SCBA compressor is compliant in all respects, ready for an inspection and ready for immediate use.

3) Demonstrate the various checks required to be carried out for various extinguishers, fire hoses, fire hose boxes and couplings and able to ensure that these equipment are compliant in all respects, ready for inspection and ready for immediate use.

4) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

5) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 8 modules, which include various aspects of engine room watchkeeping, including the engine control room.

This bundle focuses on the engine room. 

1) You will be in various aspects of engine room watchkeeping, including the engine control room and the testing and inspections of various machinery, UMS procedures, and various documentation, including the engine log book. This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the engine room and the associated machinery; this will ensure that these spaces are compliant and ready for inspection.

2) Plan, manage and work more efficiently, which in turn will build confidence and improve efficiency.

3) understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors, 

4) understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.

Course Description:-

This course consists of 3 modules, it explains about the IMO requirements for the OWS. The various components of OWS and the various problems encountered when using an OWS.

It explains the importance of Environmental tag seals and seal record book, the operational tests,  the 3-way valve test, the retrieval of recorded data etc. 

The Bilge management section helps to understand the importance of keeping bilges clean and assists the crew in making a bilge management flow chart so they can relate to what is causing the build-up of bilge water.

This course also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to

1) Explain the various components and tests of the OWS 

2) Explain the importance of the environmental tags

3) Explain the various checks to be carried out on the OWS and the associated piping and equipment.

4) Demonstrate the OWS 3-way valve test 

5) Explain the importance of bilge management

6) Make a bilge management chart onboard.

7) Have self-confidence and self-assurance to answer third-party inspectors’ questions about Oily Water Separator or Bilge Water Management.

Course Description:-

This bundle consists of 10 modules dealing with the inspection of the upper deck area.

This bundle focuses on the upper deck area and focuses on various checks, including checking the general housekeeping, the deck equipment and machinery, the LSA and FFA in general, the Manifold area, and the emergency preparedness, how to test various associated deck equipment and ensure all the equipment is ready for immediate use. 

1) You will be guided on how to carry out various checks in specific areas like the Midship crane, gangway and pilot ladder, Deck seal, PV breaker, the pipelines in general, SOPEP equipment, the status of the IG tank valves, the manifolds especially the off shore manifolds, Cargo hose connections, scupper and drain plugs of various save-alls and the mooring winches and mooring lines, This module will also show you the most frequent checks and tests carried out by various inspectors and auditors.

2) It will help combine your knowledge, core competency, your soft skills, your situational awareness and your attitude and empower you to be an efficient member of the vessel’s team.

3) It will assure the candidate on how to deal with third-party Inspectors professionally and how to handle the situation maturely. It also serves as a refresher training before any inspection and, in turn, will boost the candidate's confidence.  

Learning Objectives:-

At the end of this module, the candidate will be able to:

1) Demonstrate and carry out systematic checks and tests whilst inspecting the upper deck area and will be able to ensure that the aft deck is compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

2) Demonstrate the various general checks that are carried out in specific areas like Midship crane, gangway and pilot ladder, SOPEP equipment, scuppers on deck and drain plugs of various save-alls and the mooring winches and mooring lines, and will be able to ensure that these areas are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

3) Demonstrate the various general checks that are carried out whilst inspecting the Deck seal, PV breaker, pipelines, the status of the IG tank valves, the manifolds, especially the offshore manifolds, and Cargo hose connections and will be able to ensure that these equipment are compliant in all respects and ready for inspection.

4) Understand the responsibility and importance of having the right attitude when dealing with third-party inspectors.

5) Understand the importance of good housekeeping, accurate record keeping and complying with the Company SMS, International statutory and Flag state requirements.