Features of the course

Basic Safety Training program contains courses (PSSR, PST, EFA & FPFF) that meet the mandatory minimum requirements as per STCW for Safety familiarization for Seafarers.

EFA-Elementary First Aid

Features of the course

Elementary First Aid (EFA) course is one of the four basic familiarization courses ,which a prospective seafarer must do before proceeding to the sea. These courses under the STCW Convention (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping) are IMO (International Maritime Organization) requirements and cover the basic knowledge about the Safety & Survival at sea. The present course fully covers the syllabus as prescribed in IMO model course on Elementary First Aid and meets the IMO STCW2010. All those prospective seafarers and those already seafaring whose business takes them across the seas should possess knowledge of the means available to them to save themselves and assist in saving lives in an emergency. This handbook in addition to providing a reading material for Elementary First Aid course is also recommended for use on board. It is hoped that knowledge and experience gained on completion of the course will enable a prospective seafarer to respond in an efficient manner to emergency situations and which will contribute towards enhancement of safety of life at sea. The course will cover the regulation VIII read along' Section A- VI/l-3 of Code A of STCW convention 1978 as amended in 2010.

FPFF-Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Features of the course

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) course is one of the four basic familiarization courses ,which a prospective seafarer must do before proceeding to the sea. These courses under the STCW Convention (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping) are IMO (International Maritime Organization) requirements and cover the basic knowledge about the Safety & Fire Prevention. The present course fully covers the syllabus as prescribed in IMO model course on Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting and meets the STCW 95 requirements.

All those prospective seafarers and those already seafaring whose business takes them across the seas should possess knowledge of the means available to them to save themselves and assist in saving lives in an event of fire out break on board ship This handbook in addition to providing a reading material for Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course is also recommended for use on board. It is hoped that knowledge and experience gained on completion of the course will enable a prospective seafarer to respond in an efficient manner to emergency situations and which will contribute towards enhancement of safety of life at sea.

PSSR-Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

Features of the course

Personal Safety And Social Responsibility(PSSR) course is one of the four basic familiarization course, which a prospective seafarer must do before proceeding to the sea. These courses are under the STCW Convention (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping) are IMO (International Maritime Organization) requirements and cover the basic knowledge about the Safety & Survival at sea. The present course fully covers the syllabus as prescribed in IMO model course on Personal Safety And Social Responsibility and meets the STCW20 10, IMO and SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) requirements.

Upon completion of Section A-VI/1-4, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), the trainee will be able to:

• 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 importance of working safe
• 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

PST-Personal Survival Techniques

Features of the course

PST course will demonstrate what an unforgiving workplace the sea can be and how lack of knowledge and understanding has led to so many tragedies in the past. During the course we aim to give you the knowledge that will help you to survive if the worst happens. The course is split into two parts: the theory part is in the morning and there is a wet drill in the afternoon so you can put into practice what you learned earlier. Please inform the instructor of any medical problems you may have or any medication you are currently taking. Don’t forget to bring your swimming kit with you. Overalls are supplied for the pool drill. Remember – never take a chance while at sea or working in or around water. All too many accidents happen because people become complacent and believe nothing will ever happen to them