Designated Person Ashore
£915 GBP
- Course Type:
- STCW ➜ Designated Person Ashore
- Training School:
- LJMU Maritime Centre
- Location:
- Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Language:
- English
Prerequisites
STCW management level qualification and seagoing experience as a certified ships officer or equivalent shore based professional qualification
Assessment
A short question answer assessment at the end of course to gauge the underpinning knowledge and competencies gained in the course
Teaching
Theory sessions complemented by scenario based practical exercises to enhance learning.
Accreditation/Approvals
MCA under IMO MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6 ‘Guidance on the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the Designated Person under the provision of the ISM Code.’
Course Description
This course is primarily designed for new DPAs or assistant DPAs but is equally useful for and current DPA who can update their knowledge by attending this course. According to IMO MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8 - Revised guidelines for the operational implementation
Of the international safety management (ISM) code by companies, the designated person’s duties are to include the following and therefore the course covers these topics:
- communication and implementation of the safety and environmental protection policy;
- evaluation and review of the effectiveness of the safety management system;
- reporting and analysis of non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences;
- organizing and monitoring of internal audits including verification of independence and training of internal auditors;
- appropriate revisions to the SMS; and
- ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are provided by the Company.
- Accident Investigation
Course Description
In an era of high technology and advanced training on board ships accidents still occur. The primary aim of Accident Investigation is to establish the causal factors of a particular incident. In determining the causal factors recommendations can be made to improve
LJMU Maritime Centre
3 Vanguard Way
Campbeltown Road
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH41 9HX
United Kingdom