DIPLOMA FOR HARBOUR MASTERS EXPLORE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TODAY’S HARBOUR MASTERS

www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 ABOUT THIS COURSE The harbour masters position is one normally responsibility for the movement of shipping filled by those returning from a seafaring may be involved. In undertaking their role they career, however there is a need for knowledge possess an authority conferred on them by on legislation, risk management, navigational law, regulations or rules. There is significant management, security, marine operations involvement in ensuring that or marine and management skills – all addressed by operations within the area of their jurisdiction this course. are carried out safely. A “Harbour Master” is a person who, whatever The course provides the underpinning may be their local title, holds a managerial knowledge to enable the present, future position in marine operations and exercises this and aspiring harbour masters to meet role at a place. Jurisdiction is exercised over these challenges for the future. the water frontage or water area of a port or port approach and a legal and / or operational

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Delivered by experts in the field – Course Director: Captain Kevin Richardson AFNI

Duration: 12 months

Delivery: Distance learning

Award: Diploma

It was a great experience for me and I can honestly say that this course did add value to me as a Harbour Master, it gave me a global perspective and focus and broadened my knowledge in terms of my role as a Harbour Master. Captain Naresh Sewnath, Harbour Master - Port of East London (SA), Transnet National Authority

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Ideal for Existing Harbour Masters and Harbour personnel including Marine Port Captains seeking to update Officers and Operations Managers and consolidate their knowledge who want to increase their knowledge

Deputy/Assistant Harbour New entrants and marine operations Masters preparing to progress apprentices seeking subject knowledge their careers Seafarers wishing to develop a career Pilots and VTS Operators, in port marine safety management Managers and Supervisors seeking wider education Maritime professionals looking to study marine safety management

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Develop their knowledge of the full Examine the key issue of port scope of the Harbour Master and security, emergency planning and marine safety management role incident response

Study the management of safe Explore the role of the Harbour navigation and the provision of Master in relation to the supervision pilotage and vessel traffic services of recreational leisure activities

Investigate important issues Study important management roles related to managing the marine in personnel management, finance environment management, strategic planning and public relations

Continuation route to MBA (Harbour Masters) available by distance learning

www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 3 KEY INFORMATION When does it start and how long is the course? The course is 12 months long and the modules are released online, one every month. Please go online to see the next available start date.

What are the entry requirements? Participants should be able to prove a minimum achievement of A-Level or equivalent (High School) or those who demonstrate a number of years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply. You must have an adequate command of English in order to meet the demands of the course.

How is the course assessed? The course is assessed through a mixture of written course work and online tests. Written assignments are submitted online and written feedback is provided by the marker.

How much does it cost? Please go online to www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM and see the Fees page for full details. An interest-free instalment plan is available. Please contact us for more details.

A well thought out training package that ties up your knowledge and experience, adds to it, then builds a firm foundation for all serving and future Harbour Masters. James Hannon, Port Control, Portsmouth Port Authority

www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM 4 [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 The HM Diploma provides broad underpinning knowledge and measurable competence for the marine and port industry, modules are well structured, flexible and a useful benchmark to systematically audit own performance, procedures and perceptions. Course notes are a useful compendia of reference representing excellent value for money. Experienced subject matter experts provide feedback, direction and clarification through the forum and assignment scoring, this course is useful and productive for those above, below and beside the Harbour Master. Steve Hornbuckle, VTS Watch Manager, Associated British Ports

COURSE DIRECTOR Captain Kevin Richardson AFNI He maintains that the efficient management of safety, security and the environment have Kevin has over 40 years operational many similarities and are essential in today’s experience in the marine industry both ashore ports industry. Kevin holds a Master Mariner and afloat. He spent 18 years deep sea in (Class 1) Foreign Going Certificate of Competency, the reefer trades before coming ashore in National Certificate in Occupational Safety and 1986. He moved to Dover to work for the port Health (NEBOSH), Level 5 Oil Spill Management in 1987, culminating in the position of Chief qualification, a GMDSSS Certificate and is a Harbour Master in 2011 from which he retired qualified ISO BS EN 9002 auditor. He is an at the end of March 2014. During his time at Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, Dover, Kevin carried out a wide variety of roles a past President of the UK Harbour Masters’ in all areas of port operations, including VTS Association and current President of the and terminal management. As Chief Harbour International Harbour Masters’ Association. Master, Kevin was responsible for all areas He is also a member of the UKTI Port Advisory of marine compliance, including safety of Group - a government sponsored focus group navigation, port security and the management supporting the UK’s ports industry. of the marine environment. HOW YOU WILL LEARN Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities: Work through your instructional Investigate relevant, real-world case studies material online Apply what you learn each week Interact with your peers and learning to ongoing project submissions facilitators through the online forum to discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 5 SYLLABUS MODULE 1 MODULE 2 Role and Functions of a Harbour Master Managing Marine Operations General introduction Maritime legislation and commercial practices - Course objectives - Legislative framework, international influences and laws affecting ports Port management structures - Marine insurance, registration and classification - Port ownership and administration - Statutory responsibilities and legislative framework Incident investigation and enforcement - Jurisdiction - Proc edures - Activities and services - Recording and data protection - Organisational structures - Enforcement policy - Local regulations and other guidance Marine operations - Overall management responsibilities Managing risk - The role of the Harbour Master - Assessi ng hazards and threats - Navigation safety policies - Risk mitigation - Core functions - Safety management systems - Supporting services - Compliance with external standards and guidance - Continuous improvement and audit Working with the port community - Relationship with port users Communications and the provision of navigational - Setting standards information - Monitoring performance and delivery - Pre-a rrival/port entry information - Integrating commercial and recreational users - Passage plans - Working with the emergency services and other - Ship/shore communications external agencies - Providing timely information Health & Safety of personnel Maintaining access to the port - Compliance with Health & Safety legislation - Hydr ographic surveys - Management responsibilities - Provision and maintenance of navigational marks - Assessing risk in the workplace - Disseminating navigational critical information - Provision of training and appropriate equipment - Capital and maintenance dredging - Monitoring safety practices - Environmental constraints - Investigating incidents - Consultation with stakeholders - Safety committees Managing marine operations during an emergency - Continuous improvement - Origins of crisis - Risk assessment and emergency planning - Command and control - External emergencies - Business continuity

The course modules are certainly of huge value in terms of the breadth of topic and detail covered and have been of great assistance in my appointment as Queen’s Harbour Master for Gibraltar. I would recommend it to any aspiring Harbour Master. Lt Cdr N J Chapman RN, Queen’s Harbour Master, HM Naval Base Gibraltar

www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM 6 [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 SYLLABUS CONTINUED MODULE 3 MODULE 5 Managing Harbour Staff Marine Environmental Management Managing people, skills and performance Conservancy - Management style Environment - Competency frameworks Key standards - Giving feedback - Avoiding pitfalls Marine environmental regulation - Case study Determining, planning and maintaining safe and - Planning or development context efficient manning and skills levels for marine functions - Geographical context Establishing the correct employment framework and - Plannin g and consenting process employee relations Port waste management planning - Poli cies, procedures and guidelines - Legislation - Job description and terms of employment - The port waste management plan - Disciplinary, grievance and communication procedures - Waste management system Recruitment policy Delegating authority and responsibility - Esta blishing goals and objectives MODULE 6 Supervision of harbour staff Training and development Managing Pilotage Services Performance management and appraisal systems Managing safety in marine pilotage services Managing conflict - Legislation - Port Marine Safety Code - Development and maintenance of policy - Determining the service need Authorisation of pilots MODULE 4 - Verifying competence and medical fitness - Occupational standards Finance and Asset Management - Managing Pilot Exemption Certificates (PEC) - Training Budget process - Making a return - Financial management Principles of budgeting MODULE 7 - Why budget? - The budget process Managing Vessel Traffic Services - How to budget - Challenging the budget Implementing a VTS - Types of VTS - VTS equipment Capital expenditure/project appraisal - Types of service - Workload and staffing - Reviewing the basics - VTS area levels - Appraising a project - Risk management through sensitivity analysis Operational considerations - Project stages - Procedures - Voice communications - Reporting - Navigational assistance - Monitoring - intervention - VTS sailing plan and direction - Equipment monitoring Recruitment, qualification and training - Recruitment - Training and revalidation - Qualifications Legal aspects - Regulation - Liability - Direction www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 7 SYLLABUS CONTINUED MODULE 8 MODULE 10 Port Security and the ISPS Code Strategy, Marketing and Media The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code Strategy and business planning - Duties and responsibilities of Port Facility Security - Strategic planning and decision making Officers - Advising the board of impact to marine operations - Port Facility Security Assessments - Project feasibility, development and implementation - Port Facility Security Plans - Project management Security in practice Marketing - Threat levels - how does this translate into action - Planning, marketing and funding within the port - The marketing plan - Techniques which circumvent security - The marketing mix - Vulnerabilities - Employing professional support - Security drills and exercises - National/local government involvement - Control of access Media Ship and Port Facility Security Measures - Communicating with your public Liaison with other agencies - Introduction to Public Relations (PR) - Communication media and press releases The Harbour Master’s role within the security team - Golden rules Harbour security – potential problems - Talking to the media - Working with journalists - Crisis PR management

MODULE 9 Managing Emergencies MODULE 11 Introduction Managing Leisure Use in the Port - Terminology - Types of emergency The role of the Harbour Master in a mixed use port Emergency planning Risk assessment in harbours - Analysis - Safety management systems - Preparedness - Exercises Commercial leisure interface - Potential conflicts between commercial and Responding to an emergency leisure use - Incident response organisation, command and control - Management policy and communications - Response strategies - Recovery Regulations - Debrief - National and local regulations - Withdrawal strategy - Maintaining an up-to-date legislative framework Pollution planning Enforcement - Planning - Strategy, procedures and enforcement - Information gathering Risk assessment and harbour management for - Operational plan waterborne events Port of refuge Harbour zoning - Salvage Diving activities and other recreational activities Media and public relations - Holding statements Managing complaints and conflicts - Dealing with a live incident - Education and promoting safety issues - Media briefing centre - Communicating with leisure users - Media enquiries - Managing leisure activities - Interviews - Visitor facilities - Dealing with death or serious injury Resident’s facilities - Terms to avoid

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A.A. Turki Group Environment Bay of Plenty Municipal Port Authority Portsmouth Commercial Den Helder Albany Port Authority Esperance Port Authority Port Namport APM Terminals Bahrain Esso Norge AS PT Krakatan Bandar Samudera Ashdod Port Eyemouth Harbour Trust Nakheel Dubai Waterfront Reed Smith Associated British Ports Falmouth Harbour National Ports Authority Commissioners Rio Tinto Alcan Gove Atlantic (Trinidad & Tobago) Newhaven Port & Properties Flectcher Shipping Ltd Ltd Babcock Marine (Rosyth) River Hamble Harbour Fremantle Ports North Sunderland Harbour Authority Barbados Port Inc Commissioners General Organisation of Royal Australian Navy Bay Ship and Yacht Sea Ports, Bahrain Northern Lighthouse Board Company Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ghana Ports and Harbours Oman Terminal Towage Harbour Authority Company Royal Navy Commissioners Gibraltar Pilots Omega Lock and Safe Royal Navy Of Oman Berwick Harbour Gloucester Harbour Co Ltd Sea Trade Port of Yuzhny, Commission Trustees Orkney Islands Council Ukraine Bintulu Port Sdn. Bhd. Grenada Ports Authority Peel Ports SeaTruck Ferries Brighton Marina Highland Harbours Company Ltd Scarborough Borough HM Naval Base - Gibraltar Commissioners Bristol Port Company Council Illichivsk Sea Commercial Port Autonone Internacional Shetland Islands Council British Waterways Port de Djibouti Isle of Man Government - Shoreham Port Authority Broome Port Authority Port of Blyth Dept for Transport Caledonian Maritime St Maarten Ports Port Hedland Port Authority Assets Ltd JadeWeserPort Authority N.V. Realisierungs GmBH & Co KG Port of Barcelona Camara Argentina de St Margaret’s Hope Pier Jersey Harbours Practicaje y Pilotaje Company Trustees Kefalonia Marine Academy Cardiff Harbour Authority Port of Galveston Stena Drilling Chichester Harbour Littlehampton Harbour Authority Conservancy Board Port of Los Angeles Consorcio de Gestion del Stevin Rock LLC Puerto de Bahia Blanca Looe Harbour Port of Melbourne Supreme Petroleum Council Commissioners Corporation Cromarty Firth Port The Bristol Port Company Authority Maritime Administration Port of Portland of Taman Ports Transnet National Ports Dampier Port Authority Port of Tyne Authority Mauritius Ports Authority Authority D&G Council Port of Waterford Mersey Ports Transport Malta Dock Office Fleetwood Porti Sea Port Corporation Milford Haven Port Authority Ullapool Duchy of Cornwall Ports Authority of Turks Ministry of Defence, & Caicos Islands Venice Pilot Environment Agency Royal Navy Ports de Les Illes Balears Ventspils Free Port Authority Environment Agency, Rye Ministry of Education of Harbour Masters Office Trinidad and Tobago Portsmouth Port Authority Woolwich Free Ferry

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This course is the best out there in the profession and the nearest the industry has to offer to a CoC. A fantastic commentary on the duties and standards of a Harbour Master. David Collins, Deputy Harbour Master, ABP Barrow

The course has helped me to understand all the different roles of a Harbour Master and has allowed me to carry out my job with more confidence. Ivan Stevenson, Harbour Master, Eyemouth Harbour Trust

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