ADVANCED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
Course Code
OGS 203
Category
Safety & Security
Scope
Safety & Security
Duration
3 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to lead advanced accident investigations.
Target Audience
Experienced investigators, HSE managers, and safety professionals.
Course Overview
This advanced course builds on foundational accident investigation skills to provide deeper training in analysis and reporting. It is designed for experienced investigators, HSE managers, and safety professionals who need to lead complex investigations. The program covers advanced root cause analysis techniques, human factors analysis, and the development of comprehensive investigation reports. Participants will learn how to manage large-scale investigations, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and implement effective corrective actions. The program is aligned with ISM Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-1, IMO Casualty Investigation Code, MARPOL, MLC 2006 and ISO 31000, and their application to advanced accident investigation analysis and reporting is examined throughout. The program equips participants to apply advanced root cause analysis methodologies, analyze human factors and organizational influences on accidents, manage complex, multi-stakeholder investigations, develop comprehensive investigation reports with actionable recommendations and implement and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence. It prepares experienced investigators, HSE managers, and safety professionals to lead advanced accident investigations.
Learning Objectives
- Apply advanced root cause analysis methodologies.
- Analyze human factors and organizational influences on accidents.
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder investigations.
- Develop comprehensive investigation reports with actionable recommendations.
- Implement and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Advanced Analysis – Root cause analysis, Human factors; ISM Code, SOLAS Chapter XI-1, IMO Casualty Investigation Code.
Day 2: Investigation Management – Multi-stakeholder investigations, Coordination; MARPOL pollution investigation, MLC 2006 occupational accidents.
Day 3: Reporting – Report writing, Corrective actions, Case studies; ISO 31000, Flag State and Port State Control.
References
ISM Code (accident reporting and analysis), SOLAS Chapter XI-1 (casualty investigation), IMO Casualty Investigation Code, MARPOL (pollution incident investigation), MLC 2006 (occupational accident investigation), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), Flag State requirements, Port State Control procedures.
Upcoming Course Dates
May 11 – May 13, 2027