Be prepared for the investigation of incidents and accidents

This distance learning marine investigation training course will prepare anyone in the shipping industry for incidents by examining what might cause an accident, and what to do once it has happened. The programme leading to a Diploma in Marine Investigation qualification will analyse the steps needed to ensure a full and thorough investigation can take place, so that the best recommendations can be made to prevent future occurrences. By completing this diploma, participants will be taking the initiative to arm themselves with the knowledge they need before an incident arises.

This Diploma in Marine Investigation training course will give you the opportunity to update yourself on current trends in the industry and to understand how regulators and marine investigators go about their business and in particular to define the difference between enforcement and investigation. You will learn how to break down an incident and to analyse its causes with a view to future prevention. The Marine Investigation course also includes how reports are compiled by the experts leading to recommendations. You will look at the legal implications of an incident and understand the types of incident that lead to enforcement and investigation.

Course Programme

• The shipping industry in 2010
• Types of incidents
• Technical causes of incidents
• Enforcement
• Data collection and the systematic approach
• Results of incidents
• Legal implications