Marine Casualty Investigation Awareness course

This Marine Casualty Investigation Awareness course provides company managers and senior officers with an appropriate level of understanding and enhanced knowledge of the framework for maritime casualty investigation.

Specific expertise will be gained on issues such as legal considerations, the human element, collection of evidence, analysis of data and compilation of investigation reports. The course is also intended to provide for the exchange of experience and thoughts between colleagues.

The 3-day version of the course is generally designed for maritime casualty investigators who are new to the field, while the 1-day or 2-day course options are for those wanting to gain an appreciation and general understanding of the marine casualty process.

The course covers the following key topic areas:

  • Accident Investigation – Purpose and Key Principles
  • Operational Readiness and Response
  • Human Factors
  • Accident Site
  • Witness Interviewing
  • Evidence Collection
  • Analysis
  • Developing Recommendations
  • Events & Contributing Factors
  • Investigation Reports

A 1-page summary of this training course is available for reference at:  Marine Casualty Investigation Awareness course

Marine Casualty Investigation Awareness Course

Course Objectives

  • Familiarisation with the background to marine casualties and incidents
  • Understand international obligations to carry out casualty investigations
  • Differentiate between different types of investigations
  • Understand how to conduct marine accident investigations
  • Appreciate the human element in maritime casualties
  • Identify how to determine findings and recommendations
  • Understand implementation issues

Course Benefits

  • Individuals will enhance their knowledge about the framework of maritime casualty investigations
  • They will gain specific expertise on issues such as legal considerations, the maritime casualty investigation process, data analysis and the human element
  • The company will acquire a good understanding of the marine casualty investigation processes, and be better prepared in the unfortunate event that an incident occurs
  • Delivered by experts in the area of safety management, auditing, Flag State and Port State Control in an engaging interactive style
  • It can be cost effectively delivered at your company premises or other locations worldwide

Course Availability and Fees

This course is delivered as a dedicated group package for corporate clients, upon request. The associated inclusive corporate fee will be subject to specific company requirements, such as location, number of delegates etc.

Other ISM/Safety Management Courses

Azimuth also offers the following ISM/Safety Management courses:

ISM Familiarisation course

ISM Maritime Internal Auditor course

ISM Maritime Lead Auditor course

ISM Designated Person Ashore DPA course

 

Course Information

Duration
1, 2 or 3 days (depending on level required)
Pre-requisites
Appropriate marine experience is desirable for the 3 day course only.

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