Vetting Inspection for Oil Tankers, Ships, Vessels & Offshore Marine Units
Marine & Offshore · 36 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Vetting inspection is a grading system of a ship that helps a potential charterer compare similar vessels and choose the best as per his needs to maximize efficiency. Traders buy and sell various products and transport these products from one place to another using suitable vessels.
Learning Objectives
Comprehensive information and knowledge about the vetting of vessels and other offshore marine units
Knowledge of international standards and practices that vessels worldwide need to adhere to in order to be confirmed suitable for transporting goods from one place to another
The required awareness and experience to be able to drive compliance requirements within the organization and focus efforts on the right things, which could help increase chances of selection of the vessel for the transport of goods
Adequate knowledge and exposure to conduct regular internal audits of important features to be able to maintain good quality standards at all times, thus increasing chances of successful outcomes in the vetting process
The exposure and confidence to give the organization a competitive edge because of well-maintained vessels and streamlined processes adhering to required guidelines and standards
The knowledge to train peers on best practices and safety measures to be able to comply with universal requirements and increase the life of the vessel
The required skill, capability, and confidence to partake in the maintenance of ships and/or other vessel units in all aspects by framing policies and following recommended rules, thus helping your organization increase its business and also paving a promising future for your career
The required skill, experience and confidence to work in any organization of choice, thus increasing chances of lateral and/or vertical progression
The knowledge to attract potential investors and clients, contributing to the overall development of the organization
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for internal auditors and compliance officials, external inspectors and legal officers, any other marine professional, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Internal auditors and compliance officials
External inspectors and legal officers
Any other marine professional
Course Outline
Day 1 — SOLAS
MARPOL
Day 2 — STCW
MLC
Day 3 — Ship condition
Crew experience and skill
Day 4 — Cargo papers
Vessel records
Day 5 — Casualty records
Quality of machinery
Day 6 — Engine department records
Port state control audit reports
Day 7 — SIRE inspection reports
Managers’ performance reports
Day 8 — Media reports
Tanker managers’ self-assessment reports
Day 9 — Vessel inspection questionnaire
Barges inspection questionnaire
Day 10 — Uniform SIRE inspection report
Vessel particulars questionnaire
Day 11 — Barges particulars questionnaire
Barges particulars questionnaire
Day 12 — Suitability and compliance check
Suitability and compliance check
Day 13 — Systematic management of safety and quality risks
Systematic management of safety and quality risks
Day 14 — Evaluation of compliance with universal standards
Evaluation of compliance with universal standards
Day 15 — Professional marine risk management
Professional marine risk management
Day 16 — Lack of data and records
Lack of data and records
Day 17 — Unqualified or inexperienced inspectors
Unqualified or inexperienced inspectors
Day 18 — External influence or pressure
External influence or pressure
Day 19 — Lack of time and resources
Lack of time and resources
Day 20 — Incompetent crew
Incompetent crew
Day 21 — Lack of awareness and cooperation
Lack of awareness and cooperation
Day 22 — Safety familiarisation
Safety familiarisation
Day 23 — Drills
Drills
Day 24 — Updated SOLAS and fire-fighting appliance (FFA) manuals
Updated SOLAS and fire-fighting appliance (FFA) manuals
Day 25 — Duly updated life-saving appliance (LSA) and FFA files…
Duly updated life-saving appliance (LSA) and FFA files and operating instructions
Day 26 — Availability of immersion suits
Availability of immersion suits
Day 27 — Well-kept polytechnics
Well-kept polytechnics
Day 28 — Clearly marked isolation valves
Clearly marked isolation valves
Day 29 — Well-placed IMO symbols
Well-placed IMO symbols
Day 30 — Clearly displayed expiry dates
Clearly displayed expiry dates
Day 31 — Introduce self and explain the flow
Introduce self and explain the flow
Day 32 — Set a good example by own safety practices
Set a good example by own safety practices
Day 33 — Adhere to specific terminal requirements
Adhere to specific terminal requirements
Day 34 — Discuss findings immediately with officials
Discuss findings immediately with officials
Day 35 — Discuss overall inspection findings before leaving the…
Discuss overall inspection findings before leaving the vessel
Day 36 — Prepare clear but detailed reports
Prepare clear but detailed reports
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses cover?
The portfolio covers offshore safety and survival, marine and vessel operations, dynamic positioning, port and terminal operations, marine cargo handling, offshore installation and rig operations, and marine inspection and maintenance — aligned with international maritime standards.
Who should attend a marine or offshore course?
These courses suit marine and offshore engineers, vessel and rig crews, port and terminal operations staff, marine superintendents and surveyors, offshore HSE personnel, and logistics or contractor teams supporting offshore installations.
How long are marine and offshore courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can marine and offshore training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa marine and offshore course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.