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

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