Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response Course
Examine the coordination challenges where ships and shore facilities meet. This four-day course covers ship-shore emergency arrangements, vessel and berth fires, marine spills, rescue operations and port recovery.
Course overview
The ship-shore interface presents significant emergency response challenges due to overlapping legal jurisdictions, marine environments, and complex vessel operations. This training prepares port personnel, marine superintendents, and responders to handle shipboard fires, berth spills, and marine rescues.
Programme: Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response Management: Ship-Shore Emergency Coordination, Fire, Spill & Rescue
What you will learn
- Master the Ship-Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL) and joint emergency protocols.
- Manage complex marine incidents involving berthed vessels and port infrastructure.
- Deploy effective marine oil spill containment booms and skimming systems.
- Lead marine search and rescue (SAR) operations within port waters.
Course outline
Explore the 16 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1: Ship-Shore Interface Hazards & Governance
Legal Jurisdictions & Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS Code)
Ship-Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL) & Emergency Shutdown Systems
Mooring Line Breakage, Vessel Breakaway & Collisions at Berth
Risk Mitigation for Bunkering & STS (Ship-to-Ship) Transfers
Day 2: Shipboard & Berth Firefighting Tactics
Vessel Compartment Fires, Engine Room Fires & Cargo Hold Fires
Coordinating Ship Crew with Shore-Based Firefighting Teams
Boundary Cooling & Vessel Stability Management during Firefighting
Marine Fire Monitor Deployment & Tugboat Support Capabilities
Day 3: Marine Oil & Chemical Spill Response
Containment Booming Strategies for Tidal Ports & Current Waterways
Skimmer Operations & Surface Chemical Dispersant Application
Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Marine Areas & Intakes
Hazardous Substance Release on Ships & Berth Decontamination
Day 4: Marine Rescue Operations & Port Crisis Recovery
Overboard Rescue, Confined Space Rescue on Vessels & Port Structures
Port Evacuation & Vessel Clearing Operations in Major Crises
Post-Incident Channel Clearing & Berth Safety Clearance
Joint Ship-Shore Incident Investigation Protocols
Joint ship-shore response and port crisis recovery
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Confirm exercise formats, equipment and delivery arrangements with ISDS before booking.
Who this course is for
Port personnel, marine superintendents, terminal safety teams and emergency responders working at the ship-shore interface.
Before you join
Identify your role, learning objectives and a relevant workplace scenario. Use anonymised material for discussion. Confirm prerequisites, equipment and exercise arrangements with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response course in Malaysia
Coordinate ship-shore emergency arrangements for fires, spills, rescue and port recovery. Ask ISDS about the next public session or a four-day in-house programme. Share your participant roles, site context and preferred dates so the delivery and fees can be confirmed.
Kursus Tindak Balas Kecemasan Terminal Marin dan Pelabuhan di Malaysia
Kursus 4 hari ini meliputi penyelarasan kecemasan kapal-darat, kebakaran kapal dan dermaga, tumpahan minyak, operasi menyelamat serta pemulihan pelabuhan. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
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Questions about Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response
What does the course cover at the ship-shore interface?
Topics include the Ship-Shore Safety Checklist, emergency shutdown, mooring and breakaway hazards, bunkering and ship-to-ship transfers. Later days examine coordinated firefighting, marine spills, rescue and joint incident investigation.
Who should attend Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response training?
Port personnel, marine superintendents, terminal safety teams and emergency responders working at the ship-shore interface.
Who teaches Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is this programme delivered?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application. Confirm exercise formats, equipment and delivery arrangements with ISDS before booking.
How long is the Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response course?
The course runs for 4 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Marine Terminal & Port Emergency Response course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.