Course in Operational Risk Management in Ferries
Online 300-hour course in operational risk management for ferries. 6 modules covering Directive 2009/45/EC, SOLAS Convention chapters II-1 and III, and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the risks characteristic of ferry operations.
Analyse the lessons of major passenger ship accidents.
Control stability, watertight integrity and loading condition.
Assess risks in manoeuvres and ramp operations.
Plan passenger safety and evacuation.
Implement operational risk indicators and a risk register.
Develop a risk management plan for a ferry line.
Who it's for
- Ferry operations manager seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Passenger safety superintendent seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Passenger ship master seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Maritime risk analyst seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Stability and loading technician seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Shipping company emergency coordinator seeking to specialise in Operational Risk Management in Ferries.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join passenger shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2009/45/EC
- SOLAS Caps. II-1 and III
- NGV 2000 code
- Directive 2003/25/EC
- ISM code
- Directive 98/41/CE
- Regulation (EU) 1177/2010
- Circular MSC.1/circ.1533
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Ro-pax, high-speed craft and scheduled cruise ships1.2High-frequency operating profile1.3Risks of repetitive manoeuvres1.4Passenger concentration1.5Accidents of the Herald, Estonia and Sewol1.6Regulatory changes following the accidents1.7Passenger ship directive1.8NGV Code for high-speed craft1.9Operational risk indicators1.10Case study: analysis of the Herald of Free Enterprise
2.1Damage stability under SOLAS 20092.2Stockholm Agreement2.3Bow doors and ramps2.4Weight and cargo control2.5Draughts and freeboard2.6Loading computer2.7Water on vehicle deck2.8Open-door indicators2.9Maintenance of watertight integrity2.10Practice: verifying the loading condition before departure
3.1Frequent berthing and unberthing3.2Bridge resource management during manoeuvres3.3Pilotage exemptions3.4Weather criteria for cancellation3.5Ramp operations3.6Vehicle traffic on deck3.7Passengers with reduced mobility3.8Interface with the terminal3.9Fatigue during short turnarounds3.10Workshop: risks of a manoeuvre with beam wind
4.1Crowd control4.2Evacuation analysis4.3Marine evacuation systems4.4Safety information for passengers4.5Passenger counting4.6Fires on vehicle decks4.7Electric vehicles on board4.8Medical emergencies involving passengers4.9Coordination with rescue services4.10Case study: evacuation analysis of a ro-pax
5.1Fleet risk register5.2Operational risk matrix5.3Leading risk indicators5.4Near-miss reporting5.5Operational audits on board5.6Management of change on routes and vessels5.7Responsibility towards passengers5.8Passenger rights5.9Crisis communication5.10Practice: risk indicator dashboard for a shipping company
6.1Route and study vessel6.2Hazard identification6.3Risk assessment6.4Control measures6.5Emergency plan6.6Monitoring indicators6.7Training plan6.8Improvement 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, Pathfinder, maritimeEXODUS, BowTieXP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for evacuation analysis of passenger ships, risk assessment in berthing manoeuvres, and monitoring of fleet operational risk indicators. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Identify the characteristic risks of ferry operations.
Analyse the lessons of major passenger ship accidents.
Control stability, watertight integrity and loading condition.
Assess risks in manoeuvres and ramp operations.
Plan passenger safety and evacuation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient 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, Pathfinder, maritimeEXODUS, BowTieXP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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