Efficient Deckhand (EDH)

Efficient Deck Hand requirements S.L. 234.17

Course Structure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by S.L 234.17.?

- Competent to participate effectively in coordinated schemes of shipboard organisation and operations.

- Understanding of pilot ladders, means of access, cargo work, safety, seamanship techniques, and ropework.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency in:

- Common nautical terms

- Bridge lookout duties

- Compass cards

- Alarm signals, musters and drills

- Fixed fire fighting systems

- Operation, precautions and dangers of releasing lifeboats

- Fire and watertight doors

- Knots, bend and hitches

- Common splices

- Whipping and seizing

- Ropes and wire ropes

- Wire grips

- Stoppers for rope and wire rope

- Stages and bosuns; chair

- Pilot ladders, gangways and accommodation ladders

- Hydrostatic release units

- Derricks

- Securing a deck for sea

- Watertight doors

- Anchoring

- Safe working practices on board

Useful Information

ENROLMENT STANDARDS:

- Must be at least 17 years of age.

- Hold a valid STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate as per section A-VI/1.2

- Possession of a navigational watch rating certificate after meeting the requirements of section A-II/4 of the STCW Code OR hold a steering certificate

- 12 months appropriate sea service in the deck department as stated in SL.234.17.

- Qualifying sea service shall be all periods of sea, on ships not less than 15 GT

PRICE:

Minimum 6 participants / Max 12 participants per class

€1000/participant

DURATION:

36.5 hours

ACCREDITATION BY:

Transport Malta?–?Merchant?Shipping Directorate?

ASSESSMENT:

100% Attendance + Oral Exam

CERTIFICATION:

Course Completion Certificate which will allow the participant to apply for a Certificate of Proficiency with Transport Malta