About Rigel Institute of Maritime Studies

Rigel Institute of Maritime Studies, established in March 2020, enhances the skills of seafarers through specialized marine training. It aims to meet international standards and regulations for competent seafarers, offering state-of-the-art facilities and fostering a spirit of mutual learning in the rapidly evolving shipping industry. The institute contributes to the efficient transport sector, crucial for a country like India with significant maritime access.

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The Services we offer

Company Security Officer - CSO

This training program provides comprehensive instruction on how to create and manage these plans, ensuring that
shipping companies are well-prepared to mitigate security threats and respond to incidents.
The course also focuses on threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and security risk evaluation. CSOs learn how to recognize potential security threats, assess vulnerabilities within the company's operations, and conduct thorough risk assessments.

This knowledge is crucial for devising robust security measures, procedures, and response protocols.
This training program aligns with international standards, adhering to the standard of competence outlined in the
Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers, as set forth in IMO MSC/Circ.1154, and the IMO Model Course 3.20. It ensures that individuals who complete the course are well-equipped to meet and exceed the highest maritime security standards.


This course is beneficial for personnel involved in maritime security matters within shipping companies, including
Designated Persons Ashore, Quality Managers, Operations Managers, Superintendents, and Internal Auditors. By
providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles, the CSO course contributes significantly to the overall safety and security of maritime operations.


The STCW Company Security Officer online course is a vital training program that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required to assume the role of a Company Security Officer (CSO) effectively. This course is integral to enhancing maritime security and ensuring the safety of vessels, crews, and operations.

Crowd Management

Mandatory for Masters, officers, qualified ratings, and other personnel designated on muster lists to assist passengers inemergencies on passenger ships, this training addresses the unique challenges that can arise when dealing with largecrowds in confined spaces at sea.

These scenarios could include situations such as ship evacuations, fires, or other emergencies where maintaining order and ensuring passenger safety is paramount. The Crowd Management course covers a wide range of topics, including crowd behavior psychology, communicationtechniques, and effective crowd control strategies.

Seafarers learn how to guide passengers to assembly stations, deploy life-saving equipment, and initiate evacuation procedures when necessary. Moreover, STCW Regulation V/2 (7), A-V/2 (3) underscores the importance of this training in maritime safety and emphasizes the critical role personnel providing direct service to passengers play in emergency response. They must be well-prepared to handle emergency situations confidently and efficiently.


Furthermore, this course is also mandated for all personnel providing direct services to passengers in passenger spaces on board passenger ships, as stipulated by STCW Regulation V/2 (6), A-V/2 (2). It ensures that individuals responsible for passenger safety within the ship's interior are adequately trained and equipped to handle emergencies.


In conclusion, the STCW Crowd Management online course is essential for seafarers to handle emergency situations
involving large crowds on board passenger ships. It not only fosters preparedness but also ensures that personnel
responsible for passenger safety are well-versed in crowd management techniques and equipped to respond effectively during critical moments at sea. Complying with these regulations and completing this training is fundamental in maintaining the highest standards of maritime safety and security.


The STCW Crowd Management online course plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of passengers and
crew members on board ships, particularly during emergency situations involving large crowds.

This comprehensive training program is designed to equip seafarers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and assist passengers in such scenarios while also familiarizing them with essential safety and emergency equipment.

HELIDECK ASSISTANT COURSE (HDA)
  • Aware of the relevant regulations regarding offshore helidecks.
  • Familiar with use and Limitation of emergency equipment.
  • Capable of identifying type of helicopter, their specific requirements & hazards.
  • Aware of helideck best practices and able to adhere to them.
  • Able to use & maintain helideck equipment’s.
  • Well versed with helideck design, markings & signaling systems.
  • Able to respond to emergency situation under supervision.
  • Capable of assisting in helicopter refueling.

  • Aware of the relevant regulations regarding offshore helidecks.
  • Familiar with use and Limitation of emergency equipment.
  • Capable of identifying type of helicopter, their specific requirements & hazards.
  • Aware of helideck best practices and able to adhere to them.
  • Able to use & maintain helideck equipment’s.
  • Well versed with helideck design, markings & signaling systems.
  • Able to respond to emergency situation under supervision.
  • Capable of assisting in helicopter refueling.
RIGGING & SLINGING
  • Accidents caused during Lifting
  • Company Procedures and Legislations
  • Wire Rope Slings and Shackles
  • Webbing Slings
  • Chain Hoists
  • Bulldog Grips / Blocks / Plate Clamps
  • Fall Arrest Devices / Winches / Wire Rope Sockets
  • Routine Inspection of Wire Ropes and Lifting Appliances
  • Correct use and Limitation of Wire Ropes / Slings and Lifting Appliances
  • House Keeping and Maintenance
  • Communication and Hand Signals during Lifting
  • Practical Exercises involving Planning and Lifting of Various Shapes

  • Accidents caused during Lifting
  • Company Procedures and Legislations
  • Wire Rope Slings and Shackles
  • Webbing Slings
  • Chain Hoists
  • Bulldog Grips / Blocks / Plate Clamps
  • Fall Arrest Devices / Winches / Wire Rope Sockets
  • Routine Inspection of Wire Ropes and Lifting Appliances
  • Correct use and Limitation of Wire Ropes / Slings and Lifting Appliances
  • House Keeping and Maintenance
  • Communication and Hand Signals during Lifting
  • Practical Exercises involving Planning and Lifting of Various Shapes
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