In less than two decades the vessel vetting process has completely changed the oil shipping market. Almost all trading operators around the world have adopted vetting as a pre-selection process for vessels offered for chartering by measuring their compliance with Minimum Marine Safety Criteria. Moreover, the process is still developing: from oil, gas and chemical vessels to dry bulk carriers, from on-board physical inspections to comprehensive ship operators Safety Management System assessment via TMSA audits. Understanding the various aspects of…

DNV's Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 10 and 11 September 2024, a two-day workshop that introduces the different types and phases of audits and the principles for their conduct. With the introduction of the ISM and the ISPS Code, the requirements to audit safety and security systems within companies and on board ships brought the subject of competence of internal auditors to the fore. Even though the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 does not specifically require internal audits it just…

Ένα ολοκληρωμένο διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο 9 ωρών που εκπαιδεύει τον επαγγελματία ή δόκιμο ναυτικό: να διαβάζει και να κατανοεί τους επίσημους χάρτες που λαμβάνει στο πλοίο να διαβάζει κυματικούς χάρτες να κάνει πρόγνωση με βάση τα μετεωρολογκά στοιχεία που λαμβάνει στο πλοίο να σχεδιάζει την πορεία του με ασφάλεια και οικονομία, αποφεύγοντας τις δυσάρεστες συνέπειες μίας κακοκαιρίας να αξιοποιεί στο έπακρο σύγχρονα ψηφιακά εργαλεία καιρικών προγνώσεων να κατανοεί τους σύγχρονους περιβαλλοντικούς κανονισμούς για τη μείωση των εκπομπών και πως αυτοί συνδέονται…

A 2-day course that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and proficiencies necessary for undertaking the role of the Designated Person (DP) under the provisions of the ISM Code. Practical case studies and exercises are used to illustrate duties, tasks and responsibilities of the DP and possible measures to comply with the safety and environmental protection requirements as laid down in the ISM Code. Achievement of competencies is assessed by means of a final test. Emphasis           Knowledge and understanding of…

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 24 October 2024, a course on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006). The convention is in force and every ship and ship owner has to comply with it. But what is the learning curve within the past few months. Where are the major findings detected during Maritime Labour Inspections? Where could your system be improved to be ahead of upcoming problems? Within the course you will refresh your general knowledge about the…

DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 30 and 31 October 2024, a course on how to plan and manage drydocking & retrofitting activities, so that these will be done effectively / promptly.   Course Objectives To offer combined knowledge to all staff of shipping companies (especially for Technical & Marine Superintendents), how to organize and execute successfully the planned and occasional drydockings and necessary retrofittings (as to be combined), in cooperation with vessel’s Officers and the remaining office staff…

With the increasingly intense focus of the Maritime industry on the Human Element, there is a growing recognition of the importance of effectively managing human performance, as highlighted by OCIMF's 'Human Factors Management and Self-Assessment'. Drawing from this guideline, this course is designed to equip maritime professionals with knowledge and tools to effectively address the challenges of adopting these guidelines. Aim The aim of course is to offer a comprehensive approach for driving optimal performance through the development of robust…