Maritime Incident Investigation

Course Code: RM007

Overview:

This comprehensive course on Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis equips maritime professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct thorough investigations of incidents, hazardous occurrences, and near misses. By learning to identify various contributory factors and root causes, participants can implement preventive measures that ensure safety and compliance in maritime operations. Utilizing the ABS Guidance Notes on the Investigation of Marine Incidents, this course provides practical approaches and tools for effective incident investigation.

  1. Understand the fundamentals of incident investigation.
  2. Learn the stages involved in a systematic investigation.
  3. Gather and preserve critical data for incident analysis.
  4. Conduct effective investigation interviews.
  5. Analyze investigation data to identify causal factors.
  6. Apply root cause analysis techniques.
  7. Prepare comprehensive investigation reports.
  8. Identify and recommend preventive measures.
  9. Utilize ABS MaRCAT investigation process.
  10. Improve safety and compliance in maritime operations.
  • Ship operators and managers
  • Marine safety officers
  • Incident investigators
  • Compliance and risk management professionals
  • Marine surveyors
  • HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) managers

Introduction to Incident Investigation

  • Overview and importance of incident investigation
  • Objectives of root cause analysis

Investigation Fundamentals

  • Types of incidents and occurrences
  • Legal and regulatory requirements

Data Gathering and Preservation

  • Techniques for collecting evidence
  • Documentation and preservation of data

Investigation Interviews

  • Conducting interviews: techniques and best practices
  • Recording and analyzing interview dats

Data Analysis Techniques

  • Sorting and categorizing data
  • Identifying patterns and trends

Root Cause Analysis

  • Fundamentals of root cause analysis
  • Techniques: Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, etc.
  • Application of ABS MaRCAT investigation process

Investigation Reporting

  • Structure of an effective investigation report
  • Writing clear and concise reports
  • Recommendations and follow-up actions

Preventive Measures

  • Implementing corrective actions
  • Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness
  • Case studies of successful preventive measures

Practical Workshops

  • Group activities and role-playing exercises
  • Real-life incident scenarios
  • Applying learned techniques to practical situations

Conclusion and Review

  • Recap of key concepts
  • Q&A session