Designated Person Ashore training course

Available Dates

Venue

Jan-06-2025

London
Jan-20-2025

Rotterdam
Jan-20-2025

Istanbul
Feb-10-2025

Dubai
Feb-24-2025

Hamburg
Feb-24-2025

Athens
Mar-03-2025

London
Mar-17-2025

Rotterdam
Mar-17-2025

Istanbul
Apr-14-2025

Dubai
Apr-28-2025

Hamburg
Apr-28-2025

Athens
May-05-2025

London
May-19-2025

Istanbul
May-19-2025

Rotterdam
June-09-2025

Dubai
June-30-2025

Hamburg
June-30-2025

Athens
July-07-2025

London
July-21-2025

Istanbul
July-21-2025

Rotterdam
Aug-11-2025

Dubai
Aug-25-2025

Athens
Aug-25-2025

Hamburg
Sep-01-2025

London
Sep-15-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-15-2025

Istanbul
Sep-29-2025

London
Oct-06-2025

London
Oct-13-2025

Dubai
Oct-27-2025

Athens
Oct-27-2025

Hamburg
Nov-03-2025

London
Nov-17-2025

Istanbul
Nov-17-2025

Rotterdam
Dec-08-2025

Dubai
Dec-29-2025

Athens
Dec-29-2025

Hamburg

Course Details

The ISM Code requires the appointment of a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to ensure the effective implementation of the Safety Management System. Furthermore, the DPA is responsible in supervising and verifying that all safety, security and environmental requirements are met in all aspects of onboard operations.

This course is an answer to the ISM Code requirement that every company must appoint a DPA with sufficient training to assume the necessary duties. In this course, participants will be able to obtain the required knowledge and understanding in taking such post and effectively implement, review and enhance the company’s Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.

Recognize industry standards on the implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System.
Comply with the Guidance on the qualification, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the DPA under the provisions of the ISM Code

Ship Officers and Engineers
Ship Managers
Ship Owners
Technical Superintendents
Designated Person Ashore

Course Outline

4 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Introduction

The Designated Person Ashore

The Role of the DPA
DPA Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountability
Qualification, Training, and Experience Requirements
Current DPA Challenges

Maritime Management Systems

Applicable Management Systems in Shipping
Interrelation Between Standards
Functions of Company’s Organization
Integrated Management Systems

Principles of Management Systems

Planning-Doing-Checking-Acting
Risk Management
Verifications and Improvements

DPA on ISM Code

Overview: ISM Code
Requirements of ISM Code
Factors to consider in the SMS
DPA responsibilities on SMS Implementation and Maintenance

Industry Regulation and Standards

Maritime Legislations
Laws, Regulations and Standards
Identification and Implementation

Assessing SMS Performance

ISM Requirements for Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation

Safety Management System

SMS Onboard
SMS: Shipboard and Shore Based
Implementing SMS
SMS Reviews

Operations of Shipping Company

Shipping Company Structure
ISM: Shipping Company
The Human Element

Auditing

The Auditing Process
Internal Auditor Qualifications
Use of Audit Findings

Effective Communication

Communication Process
Communication Barriers
Communication Techniques
Communication Planning

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