Onboard Training

Ship owners, managers and operators are under constant pressure to show that their vessels are safe, not only in the condition of their equipment, but in the ability of their crews to operate it safely, communicate clearly and respond well when things go wrong. Certificates prove that training has been completed. They do not prove that a crew works well together at sea.

That is where EASK Marine Consultancy comes in. Our Master Mariners train crews on board, in their own working environment, during normal operations. We see how the team really works, and we leave them measurably safer, more confident and more effective than we found them.

Why train on board?

Classroom courses have their place, but nothing replaces training delivered on the ship itself. On board, we train the whole team together, on their own equipment, procedures and routines. Lessons are put into practice immediately, gaps are corrected on the spot, and the improvements stay with the vessel long after we leave. It is also the most cost-effective way to train, with no crew travel, no time away from the ship and no disruption to operations.

Our core training programmes

• Human Element: communication, situational awareness, decision-making and teamwork under pressure, aligned with SIRE 2.0
• Process Communication Model (PCM): crew profiling and training that helps officers understand each other’s communication styles and stress triggers
• Bridge Team Management: building a bridge team that plans, monitors and cross-checks as one
• Bridge Resource Management: making full use of every person and every piece of equipment on the bridge, with emphasis on soft skills and challenge and response
• Excellence in Bridge Watchkeeping: lookout, collision avoidance, position monitoring and the fundamentals of safe navigation
• Excellence in Cargo Watchkeeping (Tankers): safe, compliant and well-controlled cargo operations
• Effective Communication and Soft Skills: closed-loop communication, thinking out loud and building a culture where everyone speaks up
• Ship Handling and Anchor Operations: practical, hands-on training from experienced Masters and pilots

How we work

Every programme starts with an evaluation of the vessel’s training needs, carried out in consultation with your management office. We then build a programme around your fleet, your procedures and your priorities, whether that is preparing for SIRE 2.0, addressing findings from an inspection or incident, or raising standards across the fleet.

Our trainers join the vessel and deliver training alongside normal operations, combining one-to-one coaching, team sessions and realistic drills. Progress is assessed throughout, and at the end of each assignment the company receives a detailed report covering the training delivered, the strengths and areas of concern we observed, and clear recommendations for the future.

Drills and exercises

Training is reinforced by realistic drills and exercises, including but not limited to:

• Lifeboat drills
• Fire drills
• Enclosed space entry and rescue drills
• Man overboard and rescue drills
• Oil spill response drills
• Search drills
• Anti-piracy drills

Supporting training library

As part of our service, we can provide a library of supporting training material covering:

• The ISM Code
• The STCW Convention, including the Manila Amendments
• Use of life-saving appliances (LSA)
• Use of firefighting equipment
• Enclosed space entry
• Pollution prevention, OPA 90 and MARPOL requirements
• Risk management
• Third-party inspections, including pre-vetting
• Resource management
• Self-audits

Working with your existing training

Many companies already invest in e-learning, such as Ocean Technologies Group’s Ocean Learning Platform (formerly Seagull). We build these resources into our onboard programmes, so crews get real value from them and you get the most from what you already pay for.

Why clients choose EASK Marine

• Trainers who are Master Mariners with decades of command and operational experience
• A recognised leader in Human Element and soft skills training
• Qualified PCM trainers, led by our PCM Champion, Capt. Remi Klos
• Training delivered on board, on your equipment, in real operating conditions
• Programmes tailored to your fleet, procedures and SIRE 2.0 requirements
• Detailed reports and practical recommendations after every assignment

For more information and to discuss how we can assist with your particular requirements, please contact us below.