Accident & Incident Investigation - Risk & Root Causes for Marine Management

Accidents and incidents in marine, industrial, and operational environments can have significant consequences on safety, operations, reputation, and financial performance. Effective investigation is essential not only to determine what happened, but more importantly, to understand why it happened and how to prevent recurrence.

This program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides participants with a structured and practical approach to accident and incident investigation. It focuses on identifying root causes, analyzing risks, and implementing corrective and preventive actions aligned with international best practices.

Participants will gain the knowledge and tools required to conduct professional investigations, support organizational learning, and strengthen safety and risk management systems.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of accident and incident investigation
• Differentiate between immediate, underlying, and root causes
• Apply structured investigation methodologies
• Collect and analyze evidence effectively
• Use root cause analysis tools (RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
• Identify risk factors and system failures
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Improve safety performance and organizational learning

This program is designed for:

• Safety and HSE Professionals
• Marine and Offshore Supervisors
• Operations and Risk Management Personnel
• Incident Investigation Teams
• Compliance and Audit Professionals
• Managers responsible for safety and operational performance