This module explores three fundamental concepts – safety, security and risk – at the heart of the modern maritime domain. You will learn about various safety and security challenges, and how to identify them. The module will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to competently tackle key issues and relevant challenges faced by the global maritime sector today. From port state control to piracy, you can expect to be well versed in all issues faced by maritime administrations and authorities around the world. This module will hone your personal and corporate skills, and significantly improve your maritime industry credentials.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
Identify key safety and security issues relevant to the maritime domain
Evaluate the risk associated with various maritime safety and security scenarios
Understand the role of various IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, SAR), codes (ISM code, ISPS code) and instruments (III) in mitigating the risk of safety and security challenges
Apply the aforementioned IMO tools in practice
Apply thorough FSAs (Formal Safety Assessments) and propose risk management / control measures for a variety of situations that arise as a result of poor safety or security
Understand and apply industry state-of-the-art risk assessment and management tools to a selection of scenarios
Appreciate the core concepts of accident investigations and understand the importance of thorough investigation from a risk management perspective
Realise the value of a socio-technical system approach and complexity thinking applied to shipping
Course outline
Introduction to shipping/ship/safety relationship
The human element in a socio-technical system
Occupational health and safety and social regulation in shipping context
An overview of risk assessment - concepts and methods
Risk management - mitigating and controlling risk in poor safety and security situations
Risk management in the IMO - an introduction to FSA and other IMO tools
The need for accident investigation in the maritime industry
Learning from past mistakes - how to investigate an accident
Basics on complexity and applications safety