Onboard Emergency Response Course
Online 300-hour course in onboard emergency response. 6 modules covering SOLAS Convention chapters II-2 and III, the IDS Code and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Organise the emergency response structure of a ship.
Plan firefighting across different areas of the ship.
Apply damage control techniques for flooding.
Direct abandonment and survival procedures.
Coordinate the response with search and rescue services.
Design and evaluate drills and exercises on board.
Develop a complete emergency plan for a ship.
Who it's for
- Merchant navy captain wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Ship safety officer wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Safety superintendent wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Maritime safety instructor wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Company emergency coordinator wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Contingency plan consultant wishing to specialise in Onboard Emergency Response.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- SOLAS Convention chapters II-2 and III
- IDS Code
- SSCI Code
- ISM Code
- IAMSAR Manual
- STCW Convention
- First Aid and Emergency Procedures Guide (FEm Guide) of the IMDG Code
- Circular MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of emergencies on ships1.2Station bill1.3Alarm signals1.4Emergency teams and their roles1.5Command and control1.6Company contingency plan1.7Coordination with shore1.8Communication with passengers1.9SOLAS and ISM requirements1.10Case study: station bill of a ro-pax ferry
2.1Fire behaviour on ships2.2Detection and alarm2.3Fixed extinguishing systems2.4Firefighter equipment and breathing apparatus2.5Firefighting in the machinery space2.6Fires in cargo spaces2.7Lithium battery fires2.8Smoke control and ventilation2.9Rescue of casualties2.10Practical: attack on a fire in the machinery space
3.1Damage control3.2Stability in damaged condition3.3Stability computer and shore support3.4Plugging and pumping3.5Response after grounding3.6Response after collision3.7Emergency towing3.8Place of refuge3.9Refloating and salvage3.10Case study: flooding of a compartment after a collision
4.1Decision to abandon ship4.2Lifeboats and liferafts4.3Marine evacuation systems4.4Survival at sea4.5Man overboard4.6Search and rescue4.7GMDSS distress communications4.8IAMSAR Manual Volume III4.9Medical evacuation by helicopter4.10Workshop: abandonment sequence of a cargo ship
5.1Accidental pollution and SOPEP5.2Dangerous goods and the FEm Guide5.3Medical emergencies on board5.4Propulsion or steering failure5.5Emergencies in enclosed spaces5.6Security threats5.7Designing exercises5.8Performance assessment5.9Human factors in crisis situations5.10Practical: annual programme of onboard exercises
6.1Study ship6.2Scenario analysis6.3Organisation of the response6.4Emergency procedures6.5Communications plan6.6Exercise programme6.7Readiness indicators6.8Improvement plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment window, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, Kongsberg K-Sim Safety, Pathfinder, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures for designing and assessing emergency exercises, planning fire response in the machinery space, and evaluating stability after damage. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Organise the emergency response structure of a ship.
Plan firefighting across different areas of the ship.
Apply damage control techniques for flooding.
Direct abandonment and survival procedures.
Coordinate the response with search and rescue services.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses NAPA, Kongsberg K-Sim Safety, Pathfinder. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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