Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)

This ‘Open enrolment’ training course forms part of the requirements for basic training for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board ship on the business of that ship as part of the ships complement with designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship. The training must be undertaken before new entrants are assigned to any such shipboard duties

The objective of the training is to give all persons intending to go to sea a basic induction in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarise them with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels.

Who is this course for?

For those who are training to work in the Maritime Industry or seeking employment to work in any capacity on board a sea going vessel.

Course requirements

•Minimum age: 18

•Medically fit and healthy – a medical form will be required

Course Structure

Course content

•Table A-VI/1-4 (from STCW code 95)

•Induction training

•Ship familiarisation

•Hazards on board

•Types of emergencies

•Shipboard contingency plans

•Emergency signals

•Action on emergency alarm signals

•Value of training and drills

•Safe working practices

•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

•Environmental safety measures

•Working in confined spaces

•Permits to work

•Human relationships

•Dangers of drug and alcohol abuse