ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING

This course provides a systematic framework for conducting thorough and effective accident investigations and reporting. It is designed for managers, supervisors, and safety professionals responsible for investigating workplace incidents. The program covers the entire investigation process, from initial response and evidence collection to witness interviewing, root cause analysis, and final report writing. Participants will learn how to identify direct and underlying causes, implement corrective actions, and contribute to a stronger safety culture. The course examines the requirements of ISM Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-1, MARPOL, MLC 2006, IMO Casualty Investigation Code and Flag State reporting requirements as they apply to accident investigation and reporting. Participants will develop practical skills to apply a systematic methodology for investigating accidents, identify and preserve crucial evidence from an incident scene, conduct effective and objective interviews with witnesses, perform a thorough root cause analysis and prepare a comprehensive and professional accident investigation report. It prepares managers, supervisors, and safety professionals to investigate and report accidents.

• Apply a systematic methodology for investigating accidents.
• Identify and preserve crucial evidence from an incident scene.
• Conduct effective and objective interviews with witnesses.
• Perform a thorough root cause analysis.
• Prepare a comprehensive and professional accident investigation report.

ISM Code (accident reporting, Section 9), SOLAS Chapter XI-1 (casualty investigation), MARPOL (pollution incident reporting), MLC 2006 (occupational accident reporting), IMO Casualty Investigation Code, Flag State reporting requirements, Port State Control reporting, ISO 31000 (Risk Management).