Maritime Safety & Environment
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Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Alternative Fuels
12 weeks by distance learning
Regulations on emissions are complex and meeting them can be costly. The growth in regulations and the demands of the future technology-driven marketspace will require the shipping companies to use all kinds of techniques to improve their processes and remain competitive. One of them is using alternative fuels to power the ship.
Take a close look at a range of new fuel alternatives – including LPG, methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia – that will not only meet existing and possible future restrictions, but can also be used to drive efficiency, minimise costs and reduce environmental impacts.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/certificate-in-alternative-fuels
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Alternative Fuels
- Regulations
- Alternative Fuel Options
- LNG
- LPG, Biofuels
- Hydrogen & Ammonia
- Nuclear & Renewable Energy
Ideal for:
- Masters, Ship Superintendents, Marine Engineers, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, Captains
- Environmental Officers/Managers, Policy Managers, Sustainability Managers, Shipping Managers, Ship Agents, Logistics Managers, Heads of Shipping
- Port and Terminal Managers, Port Developers
- Bunker Managers, Bunker Traders
- Law, insurance, consultants, and allied fields
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Combatting Marine and Air Pollution from Shipping
12 weeks by distance learning
Gain essential know-how and the tools to prevent and reduce all kinds of pollution from shipping, including pollution in the offshore oil and gas sector. Explore emission trading schemes, and current regulatory and industry best practice trends.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/certificate-in-combatting-marine-and-air-pollution-from-shipping
Course Contents:
- Pollution in Context: Causes and Effects, Governance, Regulations and Enforcement
- Marine Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, Harmful Substances in Packaged Form, Sewage, Garbage, Ballast Water and Other Sources
- Oil Pollution, Including from Offshore Oil & Gas Activities
- IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap Regulation and Enforcement
- IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap Monitoring, Ongoing Improvement, and Industry Best Practice
- Emission Trading Schemes, Greenhouse Gases and Shipping
Ideal for:
- DPA
- HSE managers
- Technical superintendents
- Port captains
- Marine engineers
- Master mariners
- Chief Officers
- Administrators
- Terminal operators
- Legal professionals
- Surveyors
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Marine Pollution Prevention & Management
12 weeks by distance learning
This course delivers comprehensive knowledge, and analysis of the overall framework governing marine pollution, including applicable regulations, compliance requirements and related management strategies. It presents an integrated approach, identifying the many sources of pollution, describing best practices for mitigating consequences, responding to accidents and exploring legal ramifications throughout the maritime and offshore industries.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mppm
“A very impressive delivery, very well executed and tailored topics which are brought forwards very well. For the quality and the level of which this course is tailored this course is outstanding!”
Glynis, Deck Cadet Officer, NCL
Course Contents:
- Pollution in Context: Causes and Effects, Governance, Regulations and Enforcement
- Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Ballast Water and Other Marine Pollutants
- Oil Pollution and Offshore Activities
- Measurement and Management Systems
- Legal Issues, Insurance and Compensation
Ideal for:
- Seafarers, shipowners, salvors and managers seeking to understand the requirements for preventing or managing environmental impact
- Masters, engineers, fleet supervisors, port authorities, pollution control officers, inspectors and government officials having to implement and enforce regulations
- HSE, compliance, regulatory and CSR officers needing to understand the requirements of key conventions
- Insurance, legal and financial professionals dealing with pollution related issues
- Offshore oil and gas personnel aiming to minimise pollution sources and respond to incidents
- Naval architects, marine engineers and surveyors wishing to develop an integrated approach to pollution control
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Marine Environmental Management
12 weeks by distance learning
This course gives an excellent grounding in the key principles relating to environmental management and provides an invaluable overview of the current regulations and tools available to ensure compliance and address financial issues.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mem
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Maritime Environmental Management
- Environmental Impacts Associated with Maritime Operations
- Risk and Precaution in Maritime Environmental Management
- Maritime Environmental Governance and Enforcement
- Planning Tools with Maritime Applications
- Measuring and Paying for Maritime Environmental Management
Ideal for:
- Maritime personnel seeking an environmental overview such as ship managers, marine surveyors and superintendents
- Individuals in environmental roles requiring maritime application
- Maritime professionals needing guidelines in management of risk, precaution, compliance and enforcement
Maritime Safety & Environment
International Maritime Codes and Conventions
12 weeks by distance learning
A core course from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy which delivers essential and practical development on the regulations which shape the maritime industry. It is acknowledged as a vital course for anyone who needs in-depth knowledge of the regulation of the shipping industry - from shipping company staff to seafarers, legal professionals and commercial executives to policymakers and regulators alike.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mcc
Course Contents:
- Maritime Governance
- Ship Construction, Design, Engineering, Documentation & Regulation
- Navigation, Voyage Planning & Cargo Handling
- Manning & Training
- Safety & Security
- Marine Resource Management & Environmental Protection
Ideal for:
- This course is perfect for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and get guidance on the implementation of maritime conventions, such as: Ship Masters and Officers, Fleet and Vessel Managers, Superintendents, Human Resource Personnel, Government Maritime Administration Personnel.
- Other students include: Manning Agents, Insurers, Legal Professionals, Naval Architects, Surveyors, Shipyard Managers, Equipment Manufacturers and other employees from International and National Organisations
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Oil Spill Response
12 weeks by distance learning
This course has been designed to give students the practical tools to understand how to deal with oil spills pro-actively, safely, and in recognition of effective decontamination procedures.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/osr
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Oil Spill Response
- Risk assessment and Hazard Analysis
- Chemical Safety in Clean-up
- Safety in the Working Environment
- Site Facility Management
- Decontamination
Ideal for:
- Personnel responsible for emergency response management and command of oil spill response incidents
- DPAs, HSE managers, decision-makers, crew managers, safety managers
- Port captains and terminal operators, incident managers
- Legal professionals
- Emergency response officials
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Maritime Safety Management & the ISM Code
12 weeks by distance learning
Safety management is a critical factor in marine operations. This 12 week digital learning programme develops key understanding into how maritime safety management and the ISM Code is implemented in order to ensure safety.
The course continues to explore how compliance with maritime safety codes and regulations is just the beginning - and that creating an effective safety culture within an organisation can save even more than just lives.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/msm
Course Contents:
- Introducing Maritime Safety Management and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- The Aims, Structure and Content of the ISM Code
- Operational Safety Management
- Risk and Quality Management
- Auditing, Measurement and Improvement Systems
- Safety Management and a Safety Culture
Ideal for:
- Ship owners
- Liner and passenger company personnel
- Mariners
- Officers
- Compliance
- Audit and training managers
- Lawyers and government specialists
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Ship Recycling
14 weeks by distance learning
The Certificate in Ship Recycling will help guide you through the maze that is recycling. You will develop an understanding of the whole recycling process, the regulations involved and the monitoring process.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/shiprecycling
Course Contents:
- Introducing the Global Ship Recycling Industry
- Introduction to Inventory of Hazardous Materials
- Development of a Ship Recycling Facility Plan
- Ship Recycling Process and Risk Assessment
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Health, Safety and Environmental Monitoring
- Carbon Footprint of the Recycling Process; Strategy and Change Management
Ideal for:
- Shipping Companies - technical directors, managing directors, superintendents, fleet managers, quality managers, internal auditors, DPAs, heads of regulations, ship owners
- Shipyards - managing directors, technical directors, heads of H&S, dock workers
- Associated personnel - legal, insurance and government
Maritime Safety & Environment
Certificate in Maritime Fire Safety
10 weeks by distance learning
This course will provide a better understanding of International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) codes for marine professionals, highlight the special requirements of SOLAS, especially with regards to IMDG, as well as addressing best practice when escaping a vessel in times of fire.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/cmfs
Course Contents:
- Prevention and Suppression of Fire & Explosion (SOLAS)
- Escape & Operational Requirements (SOLAS)
- Special Requirements (SOLAS)
- International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Codes (Part 1)
- International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Codes (Part 2)
Ideal for:
- Heads of safety, heads of health and safety, crew managers, associated personnel (legal/insurance/government)
- Technical directors, marine engineers
- Superintendents, fleet managers, quality managers
- Internal auditors, DPAs, heads of regulation, surveyors
- Ship owners, managing directors
Maritime Safety & Environment
Diploma in Decarbonisation
An analytical study of the commercial, operational, economic, financial, legal, contractual, and technical aspects of reducing the carbon use on ships.
12 months by distance learning
This professional development course provides information and details of thetechnology used both on board ships and ashore in support of this global industry.
Looking briefly at the history of marine engineering, naval architecture, and shoresideindustries it will explain how the current situation developed and why the world isnow at an apparent crisis stage regarding climate change.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/diploma-in-decarbonisation-in-shipping/
Course Contents:
- Introduction to decarbonising the marine industry
- Targets and pathways to decarbonisation
- Renewable and sustainable energy in the marine industry
- Barriers to decarbonisation
- Alternative fuels, the current status, and the future
- New technologies and systems
- Governing rules and regulations
- Shoreside industries and their influence on the maritime industry
- Carbon capture and carbon credits for the marine industry
- Ship design – past, present, and future
- Decarbonisation moving forward
- Case Study
Ideal for:
- Masters, Ship Superintendents, Marine Engineers, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, Captains
- Environmental Officers/Managers, Policy Managers, Sustainability Managers, and Shipping Managers (making decisions about the direction of their company in terms of vessel choices)
- Ship Agents, Logistics Managers, and Heads of Shipping (assessing the environmental options of ships)
- Bunker Managers, Bunker Traders (looking at strategic planning for storage and safety implications ofalternative fuelled ships)
- Law, insurance, consultants, and allied fields (considering the legal and risk aspects of operating withunproven technologies)
Maritime Safety & Environment
Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
Study the policies, international regulations and industry best practice governing maritime safety and maritime security
12 months by distance learning
The Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations provides a detailed exposure to the critical legal issues in maritime safety. It covers a variety of topics, giving students a thorough knowledge and understanding of safety law and how it is implemented and enforced in the maritime industry. This programme looks at safety law across the entire maritime industry, including regulation of offshore structures.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/dmsl
Course Contents:
- Key Institutional Stakeholders in Maritime Safety and Fundamental Concepts
- The Responsibilities of States in Relation to Maritime Safety (Flag State, Coastal State and Port State)
- The Challenge of the Safe and Ecological Operation of Ships
- The Human Element in Safe and Environmentally-Friendly Shipping
- Key Issues in Ship Construction, Design and Equipment
- Safety in Navigation, Maritime Traffic Management and Communication at Sea
- Safety Law Relating to Passenger Ships, Bulk Carriers and Other Types of Vessel
- Legislation for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
- The Safety of Fixed and Floating Offshore Platforms
- From Maritime Safety to Maritime Security: The Problem of Piracy and Terrorism
- Case Study: A Practical Guide to Safety Regulations in the Shipping Industry
Ideal for:
- Safety managers who need to understand and apply the legal requirements to ensure maritime safety
- Legal professionals requiring a deeper insight into the specifics of maritime safety law
- Seafarers, ship operators and ship management personnel wanting to develop their safety expertise
- Employees of maritime administrations and governments with maritime safety policy responsibility
- Technical managers and superintendents with a broader safety remit
- Shipowners and managers who need to develop their legal understanding
- Naval architects and ship designers wanting a broader overview of their role in maritime safety law
Maritime Safety & Environment
Diploma in Marine Accident Investigation
Essential course for anyone involved in marine casualty investigation and analysis, communicating lessons to be learnt and minimising future risk
12 months by distance learning
Students will build their knowledge and develop a comprehensive understanding of procedures involved in maritime incident and accident investigation plus related analysis and reporting. With an effective incident and accident investigation approach, coupled with high quality reporting and drafting of recommendations about how to prevent a repeat occurrence as developed in this course, investigators are vitally important in reducing incidents in the shipping industry. Participants will thoroughly investigate the role of the marine accident investigator and the course uses a ‘no-fault’ and ‘non-regulatory’ approach to help discover the root causes of an incident and enable participants to deliver meaningful and detailed accident reports. Students receive the solid foundation required for effective marine accident investigation.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/minv
Course Contents:
- Introduction and Background to Accident Investigation
- The Common Causes of Marine Accidents
- First Principles of Marine Accident Investigation
- Practical Preparation for the Investigation
- Investigation Protocol
- On Site Risk Assessment and Investigation Management
- Data Collection
- Analysis of Data
- The Investigation Report
- Post-Publication of a Marine Accident Report
- A Mock Marine Accident Investigation and Report
Ideal for:
- Professionals involved as official investigators, representatives of ship owners or operators, shipbuilders and equipment manufacturers
- Ship’s officers, ship managers, superintendents, DPAs plus health & safety officers responsible for implementing recommendations
- Marine surveyors, auditors, port state control and vetting inspectors wishing to develop best practice
- National maritime administration personnel, trade union representatives, lawyers and consultants involved in incident response and implementing corrective actions
- Seafarers and/or military personnel looking to enter the field of marine accident investigation