Operational Resilience for Maritime & Offshore Industries in Unstable Regions

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Assess geopolitical threats to maritime and offshore operations
• Apply ISO-based risk and crisis management frameworks (31000, 22301, ISM)
• Establish emergency preparedness protocols specific to vessels, ports, and offshore rigs
• Respond effectively to real-world scenarios including missile threats, cyberattacks, and naval blockades
• Build business continuity strategies for global maritime supply chains

Target Audience:

• Shipowners & Operators
• HSE and Security Officers
• Maritime Executives and Planners
• Port Authorities & Offshore Facility Managers
• Naval and Government Maritime Stakeholders

Course Modules:

🔹 Module 1: Understanding Global Conflict & Maritime Exposure

• Overview of current conflicts (Iran–Israel, Red Sea, Ukraine)
• Flashpoints: Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb, South China Sea
• Case studies from recent tanker collisions & drone strikes

🔹 Module 2: Maritime Risk Assessment Frameworks

• ISO 31000 risk approach applied to maritime context
• Integrating ISM Code with threat intelligence
• Threat matrix: physical, economic, environmental, cyber, and human

🔹 Module 3: Emergency Preparedness at Sea

• Shipboard Emergency Plans (SEP)
• Mustering, shelter-in-place, abandon ship protocols
• Equipment readiness and drills
• Satellite comms, secure data backup, crew training

🔹 Module 4: Crisis Response Strategy

• Crisis Team Roles: Captain, QHSE, shore support
• Communication chains under threat
• Evacuation vs. Redirection decisions
• Coordination with military/naval authorities

🔹 Module 5: Business Continuity for Maritime Operators

• ISO 22301 basics for shipping companies
• Resilience planning for ports, refineries, offshore assets
• Supply chain disruption: rerouting & alternative hubs

🔹 Module 6: Real-Life Scenarios & Tabletop Drills

• Missile strike simulation on oil tanker
• Port blockade response drill
• Crew crisis on isolated offshore platform
• Post-crisis debrief and lessons learned

🔹 Module 7: Course Wrap-Up & Assessment

• Risk & Response Assessment
• Personal Preparedness Checklist
• Final Quiz + Certificate of Completion

Course Delivery Options:

• 7 Video Lessons
• Downloadable PDF playbooks and ISO templates
• Interactive scenario quizzes
• Voiceover by maritime safety expert
• Certificate co-issued by USQC & ASC