This course covers social behavior and safety procedures for accident prevention and familiarizes novices with the employment conditions and working environment on board vessels. Vessels are small platforms with people from varying backgrounds cramped into one space. Learners need to be taught how to behave and how to deal with different scenarios found on modern ships, oil rigs, and the like.
| Duration: | 2 Days |
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| Entry Requirements: | None |
| Additional Requirements: | Bring a change of old clothes and shoes and a towel. Those who undertook PSSR before 1 January 2026 do not need to redo PSSR training. |
| Accreditation: | This update aligns with the amendments to STCW Table A-VI/1-4, adopted under IMO Resolution MSC.560(108), relating to the new mandatory competence on: “Prevention of and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.” |
| STCW Code: | A-VI/1-4 |
Learning Objectives
The Student should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course:
- Understand types of Emergencies and actions to take
- Recognize emergency signals in station bill and use of safety equipment
- Know the values of drills and training
- Understand the importance of working safely.
- Use appropriate escape routes
- Understand effective communication
- Understand importance of precautions prior to entering a confined space
- Recognize when to use Lock-Out/Tag-Out
- Recognize duties regarding pollution prevention
- Understand policies regarding drug and alcohol abuse
- Know the importance of maintaining appropriate employee relations
- Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue