ISPS Code Courses Available, Approved By NIMASA
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
This training satisfies the requirements of Regulation VI/5 paragraph 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and has also met additional criteria specified in the Revised STCW (2010) applicable to this certificate.
Proficiency in Security Awareness (SA)/ Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (SD)
This course is intended for seafarers working on board vessels
It is intended to give you the required knowledge to enhance maritime security awareness by recognising security threats, and understanding the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.
This training satisfies the requirements of Regulation VI/6 paragraph 1, 4 and Section A-VI/6 paragraph 4, 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended.
As mixed nationality crewing increases and with the advent of the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, the need for English language skills is critical to safety and clear communication. Marlins English language testing is designed to assess language ability and speaking skills and has been endorsed by the UK MCA, the ISF, oil majors and maritime employers worldwide. Companies integrate Marlins tests into their global recruitment and training programmes to ensure a standardized approach to language competency assessment.
OCEAN DEEP Lagos, Nigeria has state of art test center for Marlins Approved Test. We are pleased to offer Marlins Test assessment to seafarers who aspire to join Shipping industry.

Marlins Maritime English Test
OCEAN DEEP is an approved test center for Marlins English Testing system.
With the increasing regulations throughout the maritime industry, Marlins English testing has become a vital part of the employment process for international Officers and crew.
OCEAN DEEP is the only commercially run Marlins Approved Test Center in Nigeria that is able to test individual’s competency on their English language ability, in line with the rigorous standards of Marlins.
OCEAN DEEP offers the following Marlins English tests:
- Marlins English Test for seafarers
- Marlins English Test for cruise ship staff
- Marlins English Test for offshore Personnel
Other Courses
Catering
The Catering course includes 16 cooking demonstration videos and over 140 recipes from various ethnic cuisines to enable Cooks to prepare meals for mixed nationality crews. The course is intended to familiarize Chief Cooks with the following procedures and concepts:
- cooking efficiently & economically
- designing a well-balanced menu
- the various cooking methods
- accurate stock controls
- ordering, receiving & storing
- temperature control
Hygiene
Food handlers have an ethical responsibility to safeguard food so that it does not cause illness or harm. Galley workers are directly responsible for ensuring that the food served onboard is not only tasty but also safe.
This course covers:
- the importance of personal hygiene and a hygienic environment
- high risk foods and how pathogenic micro-organisms can cause food poisoning
- how contamination occurs and how to prevent them
- cleaning & disinfecting in a food service operation
- pest control and preventive practices
- the HACCP principles
- dealing with an epidemic outbreak
- safety practices to avoid accidents or injuries in the workplace
Introduction to Shipping
Port or starboard? Officer or rating? Bulker or tanker? For new members of shore staff with no seagoing experience, the world of shipping is a confusing web of jargon, acronyms and unfamiliar concepts. This course provides the learner with a basic understanding of the industry they will be working in and the role that how shipping plays in the global economy. It also explains the life of a seafarer on board, including their day-to-day duties and operations and offers an introduction to some of the international regulations and rules of shipping.
Maritime Labour Convention 2006
This course provides an outline of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention and its application to crew processes and assists Masters and Senior Officers in the interpretation of the Convention, providing practical guidance on its implementation.
Roles and Responsibility of a Safety Officer
This course is about the role and responsibilities of the Safety Officer on board. Prioritizing safety is a growing concern for those working within the maritime industry and a proactive Safety Officer is key method of addressing the issue.
This explains safety concepts and safe working practices needed on board, as well as how to make sure a positive safety culture is maintained.
Crowd Management
STCW Crowd Management on Passenger Ships (UK MCA Flag Approved)
During an emergency on a passenger vessel, ensuring passengers are kept safe is of the upmost importance. This course on Crowd Management focuses on assisting passengers in an emergency, how to deal with large crowds, including their safe movement and discusses human behaviour in an emergency.
It is mandatory for all crew members who have a duty to assist passengers in emergencies to have training.
This course:
-satisfies the requirements of the code section A-V/2 & 3 paragraph 1
-is approved by the Commonwealth of Dominica and Republic of Liberia.
Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
STCW Crowd Management on Passenger Ships (UK MCA Flag Approved)
Emergencies can happen at any time on board, the key to ensuring safe operations in an emergency is to be well rehearsed and ensure the passengers are kept safe. The course covers the identification of stress, emergency procedures, communications with passengers and crew in an emergency and crowd control methods.
This course is:
-intended for Masters, Chief Mates, Chief Engineer Officers, Second Engineer Officers and any person having responsibility of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships
-compliant with STCW Reg V/2 para 6 & Sec A-V/2 para 3
-approved by the Commonwealth of Dominica and Republic of Liberia.
And Many More
Also conduct courses for ashore staff in Human Resources, Customer Care, Receptionist, Marketing, etc