Marine Incident & Root Cause Analysis
Published 9/2026
Created by Charalampous vasileios
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Beginner | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 9 Lectures ( 51m ) | Size: 313.9 MB
Master marine casualty investigations, preserve evidence, execute interviews, and perform systemic root cause analysis.
What you'll learn
⚡ Apply the 7-step MAIIF roadmap to manage marine casualty investigations from the critical 48-hour evidence preservation window to final IMO GISIS reporting.
⚡ Master Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and MaRCAT to trace surface operational errors and machinery failures back to underlying shore-side management deficiencies.
⚡ Decode human factors using SHEL and Swiss Cheese models to move away from individual blame toward systemic risk mitigation and Just Culture principles.
⚡ Audit regulatory compliance across ISM Section 9, SOLAS, UNCLOS, and MSC.255(84) standards to ensure fleet readiness for Port State Control inspections.
⚡ Formulate high-impact safety recommendations and corrective action plans (CAPs) that satisfy internal, flag state, and commercial vetting expectations.
Requirements
❗ Basic Maritime Understanding: Familiarity with shipboard operations, maritime terminology, or vessel management frameworks is recommended.
❗ No Forensic Experience Needed: Prior experience in accident investigation or formal root cause analysis is not required; all analytical frameworks are taught step-by-step.
❗ Tools: A PDF reader and spreadsheet software (like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) to complete the included investigation templates and 5-Whys worksheets.
Description
Master the technical frameworks, regulatory drivers, and forensic methodologies required to lead professional marine casualty investigations and deliver robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Navigating shipboard incidents demands more than operational intuition-it requires a systematic, evidence-based approach that uncovers systemic organizational failures without defaulting to individual blame. Built upon the principles of the IMO Casualty Investigation Code (Res. MSC.255(84)), MAIIF standards, and ISM Code Section 9, this course provides a complete roadmap for modern maritime safety professionals.
What You Will Learn
✨The 7-Step MAIIF Investigation Process: Manage casualties step-by-step from the initial critical 48-hour evidence preservation phase (including VDR data securing) through final IMO GISIS reporting.
✨Forensic Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Apply advanced RCA methodologies to look past active, surface-level operational errors and identify latent shore-side management and SMS deficiencies.
✨Human Factors & Systems Safety: Utilize the SHEL and Reason's Swiss Cheese models to analyze human element interactions within a Just Culture framework.
✨Compliance & Audit Verification: Align investigation outcomes with ISM Section 9, SOLAS, UNCLOS, and Port State Control (PSC) verification standards.
✨Actionable Safety Recommendations: Draft high-impact corrective action plans (CAPs) that satisfy flag state, class, and commercial vetting requirements.
Course Materials & Resources Included
✨ Downloadable investigation templates, 5-Whys worksheets, and incident report frameworks.
✨ Real-world scenario walkthroughs covering operational, machinery, and regulatory compliance breakdowns.
✨ Step-by-step visual diagrams for causal chain mapping and SHEL interaction analysis.
Transparency & Disclosure Note To provide consistent, high-clarity delivery across all modules, this course utilizes high-quality synthetic narration powered by ElevenLabs, along with AI-assisted visual instructional slides designed to deliver structured, easy-to-follow learning. All technical content, methodologies, and instructional frameworks are authored and verified by maritime safety and engineering professionals.
Who this course is for
⭐ Marine Superintendents & Fleet Managers looking to improve internal incident reporting, conduct thorough RCAs, and implement lasting corrective actions.
⭐ Designated Persons Ashore (DPAs) & HSEQ Officers responsible for ISM Code Section 9 compliance, safety management system oversight, and audit readiness.
⭐ Marine Surveyors, Class Auditors & Investigators seeking a structured, forensic approach to analyzing casualties under MAIIF and IMO standards.
⭐ Shipboard Officers (Masters, Chief Engineers, & Deck/Engine Officers) wanting to understand how onboard evidence gathering directly impacts shore-side safety outcomes.
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