Online & Blended Learning Programs

In this course, accredited by Breakbulk Institute, the student will understand the type of ships and cargoes that are engaged in breakbulk or project cargo transportation involving various shipboard and land-based processes which has multiple stakeholders such as the ship’s crew, the charterers, the customs and multiple modes of transportation involving complex documentation and port clearance procedures.

This course will have an online access period of 90 days.

One of the primary objectives of this ABS approved course is for the ship managers engaged in a shipbuilding project to be able to arrest any problems from the work-in-progress, so that it can be corrected in time for mutual benefit of the shipowner and the yard. The shipyard project managers will equally benefit from this course toward developing his/her understanding of the shipowner's needs and perspective in getting a ship that is operationally safe and profitable to operate. This course emphasizes that the success of a contract is when both the buyer and the seller conclude a contract to satisfaction and benefits both their respective organizations.

This course comprises of eight main topics:

• Contract and Project Management

• Contract for Ship Construction

• Understanding the Shipyard Work Process

• Procurement and Production Management in Shipbuilding

• Shipbuilding and Utilization of Labor

• Project Management

• Commissioning and Sea Trials

• Risk Management and Case studies of Contracts gone wrong

This course will have an online access period of 90 days.

The course contains discussion on corrosion of metal surfaces and its control and the type of coatings and the mechanism of protection provided by the coatings of paint. It explains the necessary surface preparation and the process of application of paints, especially on steel structures. It discusses the inspection and quality control methods involved in the painting process. The course describes how coatings can degrade in service, generate defects, and then fail. The course ends with a discussion on safety issues involving the painting operations.

This course comprises of seven main topics:

• Corrosion and Its Prevention

• Coating Types, their Mechanisms and Protection

• Hull Fouling and Surface Preparation of Hull in Dry-dock

• Application of Coatings

• Inspection and Quality Control

• Coating Degradation, Defects, and Failures

• Safety in Painting Operations

This course will have an online access period of 90 days.

This 1-day online refresher workshop will provide Designated Persons Ashore (DPA) with tools they can use through a holistic and systematic approach. We will review key safety management system functions and processes. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

This 3-day workshop provides an overview of the Designated Person Ashore’s (DPA) roles, responsibilities, and authority within the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), while exploring best practices to ensure a systematic and disciplined approach to internal auditing, evaluating and improving processes, and management system effectiveness.  This course combines in-depth knowledge with a practical approach to monitoring and verifying safety and pollution prevention activities toward achieving zero incidents. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®. 

Prerequisites-  None.

Suggested Courses/Skills- None.

This course is not Eligible for the MATES Program.

This 2-Day online course will provide comprehensive guidance to effectively manage incidents and mitigate risk. The course will cover the following incident management stages: notifying, responding, reporting, investigating, analyzing root cause, determining corrective action to prevent a recurrence, and documenting lessons learned. The objectives of this course will help ensure consistency and effectiveness when performing these critical stages after an incident happens.

This 1-Day online refresher workshop is part of the Continual Improvement Workshop Series® developed by QSE Solutions. It will provide a systematic process review of incident management stages: notifying/reporting, investigating, analyzing, corrective action, and measuring effectiveness.

This course is being taught via a Zoom Webinar hosted by QSE Solutions.

This 2-day online workshop will explore best practices to ensure a systematic and risk-based approach to internal auditing in order to identify and assess risks to improve processes and management system effectiveness. We recommend this class for more experienced auditors who have a firm grasp of the auditing fundamentals and can more easily learn how to convert and organize findings into a risk assessment framework. This course follows the ISM Code and is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

Prerequisites- None.

Suggested Courses/Skills- None.

This course is not eligibile for the MATES Program.

This 1-day online refresher workshop will provide a systematic review of current industry concerns as they apply to the internal audit process. This course follows the ISM Code. Those who register for this class will need to bring a copy of the ISM Code standard. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.
 

This 3-day online workshop covers sound leadership principles with interwoven case studies, robust discussions, and practical examples of proven business applications to achieve zero incidents and operational excellence. Some of the topics covered include socio-technical approach, organizational dynamics/development, interpersonal communication, collaboration, critical thinking, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

This 1-day online workshop teaches how to manage change using a risk-based approach with practical tools and exercises. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

The Maritime Logistics course deals with the logistical challenges of maritime entities in a supply chain environment and examines aspects of successful ship ownership, operation, and management. The stakeholder analysis will include: ship owners and operators, port and terminal owners and operators, 3PLs, charterers, container and other marine equipment leasing companies, as well as other auxiliary service providers.

By the end of the study, the student should be able to:

• Explain the concepts and features of maritime logistics
• Evaluate holistically the basic types of maritime logistics challenges
• Employ appropriate approaches in tackling maritime logistics problems
• Analyze and recommend strategic solutions to the practical logistics-related problems encountered by maritime entities

This course will have an online access period of 90 days.

This 1-day online workshop provides a unique perspective on improving performance through different mindfulness tools, techniques, and exercises. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®. Topics for this course include: 

- Benefits of mindfulness in the workplace 
- The different factors that may compromise mindfulness and performance 
- Increase your mental bandwidth and decrease unwanted stress 
- How and when to be fully present for maximum performance 

This 2-day online workshop will help participants better understand key foundational principles and processes for continual improvement as well as provide a complete and thorough review of the ISO 9001 standard and how it applies to maritime organizations. Those who register for this class will need to have a copy of the ISO 9001 standard. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

This 1-day online refresher workshop provides a review of report writing skills and recordkeeping best practices at all levels within your organization. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

This 1-day online refresher workshop provides a systematic process review of risk and opportunity assessment at all levels within your organization. Topics and practical exercises will include various risk assessment approaches. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series®.

This 2-day online workshop is a Safety Management System (SMS) practical primer and/or review to provide guidance on developing, implementing, and maintaining successful key processes within a SMS for continual safety performance improvement. Depending on the class participants, the following best practices and standards will be covered: ISM Code, ISO 9001:2015, and 46 CFR Subchapter "M.”  This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series® and can be customized for organization specific workshops.

This 1-day online refresher workshop is a Safety Management System refresher that incorporates best practices for developing, implementing, and maintaining successful key processes within a SMS for continual  improvement. This course is part of the QSE Solutions Continual Improvement Workshop Series® and can be customized for organization specific workshops.

Ship Superintendent is one of the most prominent choices of all the other marine jobs present in the market today. Specialized superintendent training is necessary to become good and successful ship superintendents. This program is a comprehensive training portfolio consisting of nine courses for a Marine Manager. The courses provide the necessary management skills to supervise and support ship operations, and upkeep and maintenance from ashore. All courses meet DNVs Competence of Ship Superintendents, 3.301, Element 3 standards.

Course Topics Include:

• Chartering and Cargo Carriage:
  • Chartering, Cargo Carriage
• Control of Operations and Nautical Equipment:
  • Control of Operation, Nautical Equipment
• Corporate and Social Responsibility:
  • Industry Organizations, Role of Superintendent, Personnel Management
• Financial Management for Ships:
  • Budget and Cost Control, Purchasing, Purchase, Sale, Takeover and Delivery
• Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)
  • Safety and Risk Management, Emergency Response, Health and Environment, Ship Recycling
• International Conventions, Flag States and Port States
  • International Conventions, Flag State and Registration of Ships, Port State Control
• Marine Insurance and Law
  • Maritime Law, Marine Insurance
• Project Management and Quality Assurance
  • Project Management, Quality Assurance
• Reporting, Recordkeeping and Information Technology
  • Reporting and Record Keeping, Information Technology

This course will have an online access period of 365 days.

Ship Superintendent is one of the most prominent choices of all the other marine jobs present in the market today.  Specialized superintendent training is necessary to become good and successful ship superintendents. This program is a comprehensive training portfolio consisting of nine courses for a Port Engineer. The courses provide the necessary management skills to supervise and support ship operations, and upkeep and maintenance from ashore. All courses meet DNVs Competence of Ship Superintendents, 3.301, Element 3 standards.

Course Topics Include:

• Corporate and Social Responsibility:
  • Industry Organizations, Role of Superintendent, Personnel Management
• Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)
  • Safety and Risk Management, Emergency Response, Health and Environment, Ship Recycling
• Hull, Machinery and Maintenance
  • Hull, Machinery, Maintenance
• International Conventions, Flag States and Port States
  • International Conventions, Flag State and Registration of Ships, Port State Control
• Project Management and Quality Assurance
  • Project Management, Quality Assurance
• Reporting, Recordkeeping and Information Technology
  • Reporting and Record Keeping, Information Technology
• Ship inspection, Certification and Surveys
  • Ship Inspections, Certification and Survey of Ships, Classification Society
• Ship Performance, Drydocking and Repairs
  • Monitoring of Ships Performance, Drydocking and repairs, Corrosion Protection and Painting Systems
• Technical Equipment, Control Systems and Materials
  • Technical Equipment, Ship Manager's Responsibilities, Materials

The online access period for this course is 365 days.

This program is a comprehensive training portfolio consisting of nine courses for a Ship Superintendent. The courses provide the necessary management skills to supervise and support ship operations, and upkeep and maintenance from ashore. All courses meet DNV’s Competence of Ship Superintendents, 3.301, element 3 standards.

Course Topics Include:

• Corporate and Social Responsibility:
  • Industry Organizations, Role of Superintendent, Personnel Management
• Financial Management for Ships:
  • Budget and Cost Control, Purchasing, Purchase, Sale, Takeover and Delivery
• Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)
  • Safety and Risk Management, Emergency Response, Health and Environment, Ship Recycling
• International Conventions, Flag States and Port States
  • International Conventions, Flag State and Registration of Ships, Port State Control
• Marine Insurance and Law
  • Maritime Law, Marine Insurance
• Project Management and Quality Assurance
  • Project Management, Quality Assurance
• Reporting, Recordkeeping and Information Technology
  • Reporting and Record Keeping, Information Technology
• Ship inspection, Certification and Surveys
  • Ship Inspections, Certification and Survey of Ships, Classification Society
• Ship Performance, Drydocking and Repairs
  • Monitoring of Ships Performance, Drydocking and repairs, Corrosion Protection and Painting Systems

This course will have an online access period of 365 days.