Risk Management Courses
At the center of risk management are best practice principles. These core courses were developed by the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boat Forces for C-PORT for use in the marine assistance industry. All industry professionals are encouraged to use these core courses as a foundation for their risk management program.
⚓ Core Courses
Risk Management Systems — How Does Your Business Align?
This study takes a look at risk management from the business owner's perspective, and how those practices benefit the operator.
The exam and video link for the course will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogOperational Risk Management Principles — The Human Factors
Continuing the series of operational risk management training, this course looks more closely at the human factors. Using the instruction provided in Operational Risk Management Principles, a commercial assistance case study is discussed and applies the doctrines taught.
The exam and video link for the course will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course Catalog📚 Topic-Specific Modules
In addition to the core principles of risk management, topic-specific modules provide industry best practices for use in the daily operations of a marine assistance company.
Electric Shock Drowning: Managing the Risk
Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a silent killer caused by faulty boat and/or dock wiring leaking current into the water. It can paralyze the person in the water. This session focuses on prevention and managing the risk.
The link for the course will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogAccidents Happen — An Industry Case Study
Accidents happen. It's important to learn from the mistakes made in hopes of preventing it from happening in the future. The course uses Coast Guard findings of a tragic accident investigation of one of the assistance industry's own.
The link for the course will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogGo or No Go? Risk Management Best Practices for Salvage Operations
The call comes in. Do you Go or is it a No Go? This panel discussion provides insight into the decision making process surrounding a salvage. Cases are used for discussion.
The link for the exam and course video will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogNormalization of Deviance
Risk management module — Complacency. How does it affect your business? How does it happen? This course explores aspects of complacency, how deviance from policy and procedures become normalized, and ways to prevent it.
The link for the exam and course video will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogFuel and Fire — Risk Management Best Practices
What are industry best practices for responding to fuel in the bilge and fire cases? This risk management module explores the dangers associated with these scenarios and offers some best practices for marine assistance operators.
The link for the exam and course video will be in the purchase receipt.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogThe 4 Critical Components of Solo Operation
"Each day presents its own challenges and opportunities for mistakes. Even the most experienced captains know that mistakes are just around the corner." Learn the 4 Critical Components of Solo Operations.
The link for the course will be in the purchase receipt. Please be patient as it may take a few moments to download.
Go to Risk Management Course CatalogThe Illusion of Certainty
"Don't be so Sure! Certainty is an illusion. It is an illusion that can be caused by adrenaline, excitement and even anger." This course will teach us more about the concept of certainty while underway and help us to make better decisions.
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