Maritime Courses  

Description: The High Voltage Course is a SAMSA requirement for all Marine Engineering Officers, and Electrotechnical Officers. The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the SAMSA code – focusing primarily on safety and safety management.

Duration: 2 Days (3 Sessions)

Course Content: High Voltage Systems Onboard Ships, High Voltage System Components, High Voltage Supplies in Port, High Voltage Legislation (SA Ships), High Voltage Safety, Access Control High Voltage Safety Management, Required Permits & Documentation Control

Description: The Level III Assessment Course has been designed to assist candidates going for the level III (oral examination) assessment at SAMSA for the completion of the Certificate of Competency studies. A mock oral examination is conducted at the end of the course to determine the readiness of the individual candidates – with feedback given to the candidates

Duration: 5 Days (Dates as per Request)

Course Content: Marine Engineering Safety , Marine Engineering Management, Shipboard Systems – Steam, Electrical. Motor, General & Control Systems, Legal Knowledge Requirements, Level III Assessment Process Management

Description: The Level III Assessment Course has been designed to assist candidates going for the level III (oral examination) assessment at SAMSA for the completion of the Certificate of Competency studies. A mock oral examination is conducted at the end of the course to determine the readiness of the individual candidates – with feedback given to the candidates

Duration: 5 days (Dates as per Request)

Course Content: Navigational Safety , Ship Management, Shipboard Navigational Systems , Legal Knowledge Requirements, Level III Assessment Process Management

Description: The Marine Diesel Engine: Fuel Injection course has been designed to assist candidates to have a working knowledge of Diesel Engines and fuel injection systems. This course is beneficial to anyone who works with Marine Diesel engines, wishing to gain hands-on experience. The course outcomes are to improve maintenance practices, decrease engine downtime and to minimise costs to company from expensive repairs.

Duration: 5 Days (Dates as per request)

Course Content: Principles of Diesel Engines, Components & Auxiliary Systems, Diesel Fuel Injection Systems, Diesel Operation & Troubleshooting (Workshop Practical’s), , Diesel Engine Maintenance (Workshop Practical’s)

Description: The Marine Environmental Awareness Course has been designed to follow up on the MARPOL Convention Course through looking at international treaties related to the prevention of marine pollution. Candidates will have an awareness of what is in terms of the legislation governed by the international treaties, and the areas of interest under the IMO convention.

Duration: 1 Day (Dates as per request)

Course Content: MARPOL Annexes, Maritime Treaties Related to MARPOL, Marine Pollution Prevention, Legislation, The Role of IMO and Flag State

Description: The MARPOL Convention Course has been designed to assist participants with a thorough knowledge of the requirements under the MARPOL convention for protection of the marine environment. Candidates will have an awareness of what is expected of seagoing personnel in terms of the legislation pertaining to the Southern African Special area, and the areas of interest under the IMO convention.

Duration: 2 Days (Dates as per request)

Course Content: MARPOL Annexes, The SOPEP Plan, Marine Pollution Prevention Equipment, Marine Pollution Prevention Documentation, The Role of Flag State in Pollution Prevention

Description: The Introduction to Maritime course is intended for all persons who are new to the maritime industry, who wish to gain maritime industry knowledge relevant to the sector in which they are working. The course focuses on providing maritime industry staff with an introductory knowledge of the shipping industry.

Duration: 1 Day (Dates as per request)

Course Content: The Maritime Industry Sector, The Maritime Industry Role Players, Different Sectors of the Maritime Industry, Maritime Industry Legislation, Working in the Maritime Sector, Life Onboard Ships, Maritime Qualifications

Description: The Cultural Diversity course has been designed to assist seafarers to integrate as part of a team onboard a ship. This course is beneficial to anyone who works within the maritime sector, both at sea and ashore. The course aims to provide an insight into the diverse cultural differences that exist within the maritime sector, providing an appreciation of what it is like to work as part of a multi-national team.

Duration: 1 Day (Dates as per request)

Course Content: Working as Part of a Diverse Team Onboard a Ship, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences, The Role of Mentoring, Onboard Training