Online Club Marine Emergency Preparedness Course

Online Club Marine Emergency Preparedness Course © Marina Industries Association

For all MIA members to access education and training even during the COVID 19 crisis and these social distancing times, MIA has converted our face to face Club Marine Emergency Preparedness Course to also be available online from 25th May 2020.

With enhanced downloadable reference documents, this course will include a combination of self-paced learning and online live session with an industry veteran.

Emergencies occur when you least expect and can catch people off-guard. Are you and your marina staff prepared? What are the legal requirements marinas must abide by in an emergency? Is your emergency management plan complete, up-to-date and tested? Is the necessary emergency equipment on hand and are all staff regularly trained in its use? Do you have all the appropriate documentation and processes in place? Participation in this online course should be part of any marina's risk mitigation strategy.

"Emergency preparedness is the most critical task we need to plan for and commit too in our on water highly environmentally sensitive industry. Fire, sinking vessels and pollution events have the propensity to go from a manageable incident to a very expensive calamity in a very short time frame.

This is why we need to take advantage of such excellent online learning tools so that all of our staff can absorb the importance of time management and pre-planned delivery of the appropriate remedial action minimising risk and impact of the incident.

This course is a must-do online opportunity for all staff not just the dockmaster."

Andrew Chapman CMM
President and Chairman
Marina Industries Association

What to expect from the course

This course is relevant to marinas of all sizes. It will help you develop an emergency management plan for your facility or refresh ideas for facilities with an existing emergency management plan. You cannot afford to miss this training.

There are two parts to this online course. (Part A and B)

Part A - (one hour) Self-paced online learning

Once you register for the course, you will have access to the course materials online. Part A content will consist of two marina case studies, Compliance with legal requirements, Understanding the emergency planning process, development of emergency management plan, what goes into a setup of an emergency planning committee. considerations when conducting a risk assessment for emergencies at your facility. Develop emergency control organisations and Implement a suitable training program. You must complete part A to continue onto Part B.

Part A - Self Paced learning course example

Self Paced learning course example - photo © Marina Industries Association

Self Paced learning course example - photo © Marina Industries Association

Part B - (two hours) Live online session with the presenter

Live online session with the presenter - photo © Marina Industries Association

Discussion of case study, response to incidents, installed equipment, contractor requirements, and communication.

This course will have:

• Explanations of various emergency protocols. Case studies, and live discussion with other participants and the presenter
• Tips on effective communication pre, during, and after an emergency and managing different types of engagements including media.
• Steps to utilise Emergency Committee Organisations, (ECO, ECC) and their tasking and workflow
• Downloadable Resources, Audit tools, Emergency Plans, Australian Standard - emergency plans section, Participant workbook
• Info on useful procedures your facility requires to be prepared for an emergency.

Philip McGowen CMM has been the Marina Manger of Birkenhead Point Marina for over 17 years. Birkenhead Marina is the largest private marina on Sydney Harbour with 201 berths and an extensive fuel wharf. The Marina was awarded Platinum Gold Anchor rating in 2018. Philip also serves on the Education committee at the Marina Industries Association. Prior to his position at the marina he was a member of the NSW Police Force specialising in Diving and Water Police Duties on Sydney Harbour.

Benefits

• Ensure your facility is prepared for any emergency according to best practises
• Network with other marinas online in the area to share ideas and knowledge on emergency preparedness
• Identify any common issues with other local marinas and develop improvement strategies

Dates - photo © Marina Industries Association

Course fee and registration

• Members: AU $ 150 incl. GST
• Non-members: AU $ 225 incl. GST

Click here to register

Who should attend

Key stakeholders in drafting and implementing your facility's emergency response plan such as marina managers, fire safety warden, club manager and dockmasters.