As cargo-related fire risks continue to increase in scale and complexity, crews must be equipped to respond quickly and effectively. Developed in partnership with REACT Academy, our fire risk training offering provides practical, real-world learning designed to strengthen preparedness, improve decision-making and support safer outcomes when faced with fire emergencies at sea. From modern cargo hazards to evolving industry challenges, these programmes help build the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate today’s risk landscape.
Fire Risks Workshop
This interactive workshop explores the challenges of tackling modern cargo fires on container vessels and vehicle carriers. Drawing on real-world incidents and operational experience, it provides practical strategies for assessing fire behaviour, reviewing response options and understanding the risks associated with today's cargoes.
What you'll learn
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Understanding the evolving risks associated with cargo fires, including challenges posed by larger vessels and dangerous goods.
- Best practices for emergency fire response and real‑world fire‑fighting techniques.
- Lessons from case studies and scenario‑based discussions.
- How to adapt safety procedures to meet modern, complex fire‑fighting demands.
Course format
- Delivered in-person as a specialist workshop series for Members.
- Includes interactive, scenario‑based learning and review of real incident cases.
- One-day event, free of charge for Members.
Who should attend
- Superintendents
- DPAs
- HSQE/HSSE professionals
- Senior crew training officers
React Container Ship Program
Combining experience-led e-learning with 24/7 remote assistance, this programme is tailored to the specific operational realities of container shipping. Participants learn how to gather and communicate critical information during an incident, enabling more effective collaboration with shore-based experts and emergency responders.
What you'll learn
- Recognise fire hazards at an early stage
- Assess incident conditions realistically
- Understand fire development and behaviour and escalation pathways
- Make decisions under pressure following a clear and practical structure
Course format
- Seven E-learning modules developed by expert firefighters at React Emergency Response, sharing the real-life lessons learned from the many marine fire incidents they have responded to.
- The modules cover vital topics such as fire development, containment, defensive and offensive strategies and many more.
- React Emergency Response 24/7 Remote Assistance included in the subscription package.
- React’s Remote Assistance will provide you with a direct access to expert fire fighters and marine chemists, available to assist your crew remotely during a fire response.
Who should attend
- Container Ship Crew
- Shoreside technical management teams involved in casualty response
- Superintendents
- DPAs
- HSQE/HSSE professionals