Cognicert Designated Person Ashore Course

Register here (ISM Code Implementer Course) Certified by Cognicert UK www.cognicert.com According to the ISM Code, the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) plays a key role in the effective implementation of a Safety Management System and takes responsibility for verification and monitoring of all safety and pollution prevention activities. To comply with the ISM Code a shipping company should be able to provide documentary evidence that the DPA has received sufficient training to undertake the necessary duties. In this course the participants will be fully prepared to assume the role of DPA. This means providing them with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to implement and maintain the company’s SMS as required by the ISM Code. During the course the participants will be reminded about the background and objectives of the ISM Code and the resulting requirements for the company’s SMS from a modern management perspective. The responsibilities and authority of the DPA, possible legal exposure, as well as other potential difficulties will be explained. Advice is provided on principles and systematic of risk management and incident investigation. Special attention is given to the importance of the human factor and good communication in safety management. Modern management concepts are presented. Activities are included to develop the capabilities of the participants in performing the duties, tasks and responsibilities of the DPA. Achievement of the required level of competence is assessed by means of a final test. Who Should Attend

Shipping Companies;
Superintendents;
Quality managers;
Designated persons;
Nautical officers;
Engineer;
All those wishing to act the Role of DPA along with all office Personnel involved in ISM implementation;

Course Content:

Introduction

o Requirements of the DPA in the 21st century o Principles of modern management systems o Knowledge and understanding of the ISM Code o Background, Purpose & 2015 amendments to I S M code. o Mandatory Regulations, Codes, Guidelines, Standards.

ISMS Planning

o ISMS Policies and Objectives o Stakeholders in Shipboard Operations and Marine industry. o Assessment techniques o Maritime hazards and risk assessment o Environmental risk assessment o ISMS Risk Controls and implementation plan

Implementation

o Handling of mandatory rules and regulations o The Role of the Designated Person o Roles and Responsibilities o Stakeholder management o Risks management o Implementation of documented processes and procedures o Training, awareness and communication o Ensuring effective communication with shipboard staff and shore management o Technical and operational aspects of safety management o Understanding operations of a shipping company

Monitoring and evaluation

o Performance Measurements, Monitoring and evaluation o Auditing techniques o Requirements for marine-related management system audits o Management System Audits and Certification under ISM.

Improvement

o Non-conformance and Corrective action o Implementation of corrective action

Duration: 3 days
Training Methodologies
- Case Study
- Individual Exercises
- Role Play
- Group Exercises
- Group Presentation
- Examination

Assessment and Qualification Learning is assessed through:

4 hours open examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert Designated Person Ashore (CPD Certificate)
Practical experience of 45 hours of implementation with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert Designated Person Ashore (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate

Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification Classroom Training Location Here (Fee to be decided by delivery partners)

EXAM	APPLICATION DEADLINE

February 27	January 22, 2022
March 24	February 22, 2022
April 21	March 22, 2022
May 18	April 22, 2022
June 22	May 24, 2022
July 27	June 22, 2022
Aug 24	July 22, 2022
September 21	August 24, 2022
October 19	September 15, 2022
November 23	October 13, 2022
December 18	November 11, 2022

Cancellation: 3 weeks before examination attract 100% refund. 0% refund after. Register here

TRAINING DATES	EXAM	APPLICATION DEADLINE	LATE APPLICATION	ONLINE FEE	SELF-STUDY FEE	ENROL
4–8 May 2026	8 May 2026	13 April 2026	20 April 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol
24–28 August 2026	28 August 2026	30 July 2026	3 August 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol
16–20 November 2026	20 November 2026	19 October 2026	4 November 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol

Cognicert Designated Person Ashore Course

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