Offshore Marine academy's Latest Initiative

This autumn is set to see the launch of the Offshore Marine Academy’s new initiative aimed at training ambitious young people to work offshore in the energy and telecommunications markets. The scheme has come about through an increasing demand for skilled personnel coupled with the lack of new people entering into the offshore sector, creating a significant gap in the skills market. On this basis, the Academy can guarantee a sustainable supply of quality personnel to its associated companies, notably Offshore Marine Management, and its clients.

The trainees, aged between 18 and 25, are expected to come from coastal communities around the UK, and are selected on the basis of their previous interaction and experiences within the offshore environment. Throughout the year long scheme, they gain the necessary qualifications to enable them to work offshore through a variety of courses at the Academy offices in Bristol, as well as courses run by specialised training institutions around the UK. As well as the basic health and safety accreditations, they gain a comprehensive knowledge in areas including commercial diving, ROV (remotely operated vehicle) training, jointing and engineering, cable installation, marine energy, hydrographic survey, navigation, and welding.

Over the course of the year, the trainees are placed offshore on working vessels in order to give them first-hand experience of operational projects in the marine field. This opens the door to the real world of an offshore career where they can put into practice their newly gained skills, and most importantly help them to decide which area of the offshore sector they are most suited to. Upon graduation, some trainees will want to join the industry workforce, whereas others may wish to progress their professional skills set into more specialised areas of expertise. 

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Ship Security Officer / Anti-Piracy

Introduction:

This course is designed to meet the requirements for training laid out in the International Ship and Port facility Security code (ISPS code) and the guidance laid out in the SOLAS Regulations 1974. The Ship Security Officer position was formalised under the regulations listed above and the training has become mandatory for all those wishing to fulfil the role of Ship Security Officer on vessels over 500 tonnes. This course is suitable for those employed in the maritime industry seeking to engage in aspects of security, or who are seeking to become employed as a Ship Security Officer. It is also suitable for security professionals seeking to expand their employability or consultancy skills into the burgeoning maritime security sector.

Training Content:

The following subjects are covered:

  • The ISPS code introduction and background
  • Piracy and hostage actions
  • Instructional techniques
  • Crowd management
  • Security profiling
  • Maritime security threats
  • The SSO Security Responsibilities
  • Information security and security levels
  • Firearms awareness and security equipment

Training Facility:

The training will take place at the Offshore Marine Academy premises in Bristol and will be delivered in partnership with MTCS. Full training facilities with individual work stations will ensure every course participant receives full hands-on experience throughout the course.

Duration:

This programme will be delivered over a 3 day period.

Cost:

£735.00 plus VAT.

Starting Date:

  • Tuesday 31 January - Thursday 2 February 2012
  • Tuesday 15 May - Thursday 17 May 2012
  • Tuesday 11 September - Thursday 13 September 2012
  • Tuesday 27 November - Thursday 29 November 2012

Certification:

Successful candidates who have 12 months sea service will achieve an internationally recognised Ship Security Officer certificate, approved by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA). Candidates without 12 months sea service will achieve a Certificate of Proficiency in Performing Designated Security Duties at Sea.