Assessing hold cleanliness and moisture content.
Deploying specialized gas detection equipment to monitor methane, carbon monoxide, and oxygen levels.
Is there a specific country's regulations you need to comply with?
The course is intended for deck officers serving on ships fitted with ECDIS. It is not merely a technical tutorial on pressing buttons; it focuses on the decision-making processes, legal aspects, and safety management responsibilities associated with digital navigation.
Learn to manage shipboard personnel and technical resources effectively.
Port and terminal authorities, mine operators, and shippers.
: The course emphasizes the dangers of Group A cargoes—materials like iron ore fines or nickel ore that can suddenly shift from solid to liquid, causing a ship to capsize in seconds.
IMO Model Course 1.45: Safe Handling & Transport of Solid Bulk Cargoes – A Comprehensive Guide (2026 Edition)
Procedures for interaction with rescue helicopters, including being hoisted. 3. Safety and Survival at Sea
The course duration is typically (approximately 5 days). The training is divided into several core modules: