Personnel who regularly or occasionally use means to access ships for on-
board inspections, ship assistance, or emergency response.

• Registration for the course is free of charge. Admission will depend on the order in 
  which applications are received and the number of places available for each edition.

• Dates: 
  - Week 43, 20-27 October 
  - Week 46, 10-17 November 

Assess the safety conditions needed for accessing a ship, identify 
deficiencies in the access methods in accordance with regulations, select the 
appropriate personal protective equipment, execute the embarkation and 
disembarkation manoeuvres safely, and determine whether the 
environmental conditions allow the manoeuvre to be carried out safely.

A platform that facilitates immersive, practical online training in 3D virtual scenarios, developed by experts in simulation, online training technologies, and cloud platform development.

.- Theory: This section introduces the key concepts of the course, emphasising applicable regulations and procedures.
.- Virtual Reality Practical Training: This section applies the knowledge acquired in a simulated environment that accurately replicates critical situations.  
For this purpose, two broad categories of scenarios have been defined, depending on the location of the vessel:
- In-port scenarios (vessel at berth)
- At-sea scenarios (ship at anchor)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements:
-Web browser: An up-to-date browser is required. We recommend using Google Chrome for better compatibility, but you can also use Firefox or Edge.
- Device: You need a desktop or laptop computer. The use of tablets and mobile phones is not recommended.
- Internet connection: A stable connection with a minimum download/upload 
speed of 10 Mbps is recommended. This online tool can be used to check the connection.
- Processor: Intel i5 series or equivalent AMD model.
- RAM: Minimum: 8 GB.
- Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080.

Recommended:
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro or higher.
Hard disk: HDD or SSD: 250GB
Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 1050 equivalent or higher.
Graphics card memory (VRAM): 3GB dedicated.

• Introduction and applicable law Means of access at sea: pilot ladder and combined ladder
• Means of access in port: accommodation ladder and gangway
• Assessment of risks associated with embarking/disembarking
• Detecting defects
• Condition-based decision making
• Executing the boarding manoeuvre

The course consists of 12 certified teaching hours delivered over 9 days via the online campus.