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Diploma for Harbour Masters Explore the Roles and Responsibilities of Today’S Harbour Masters 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 port 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 Ports Authority www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/HM 2 [email protected] UK +44 (0)20 7017 4483 US +1 (646) 957 8929 Why not study WHO SHOULD with a friend? Group bookings may qualify for a discounted TAKE THIS enrollment fee. Click here to find COURSE? out more. 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 - Procedures - 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 - Assessing 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-arrival/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 - Hydrographic 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.
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