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

Ahead of going to sea, this course provides you with a basic induction in safety procedures, accident prevention and familiarization of the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels.

Content:

• Complying with emergency procedures

• Prevention of marine pollution

• Observing safer working practice

• Understanding the chain of command and orders contributing to effective human relationships on board ship

• Assessment is by direct observation, oral and written questioning and simulated scenarios.

Duration:

1 day, Scottish Maritime Academy.