Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

This STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) course provides essential foundational knowledge for new seafarers, ensuring compliance with safe working practices and fostering a positive onboard environment. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of shipboard life, employment expectations, and critical safety considerations.

Key Learning Objectives:

This course aims to equip you with the ability to:

• Understand Onboard Dynamics: Build effective human relationships and navigate the vessel’s organizational structure.
• Communicate Effectively: Comprehend and execute orders, ensuring clear communication in shipboard duties.
• Respond to Emergencies: Recognize and comply with emergency procedures, including collision, fire, and foundering.
• Practice Safe Work Habits: Adhere to safe working procedures to minimize risks and prevent accidents.
• Protect the Marine Environment: Understand and implement pollution prevention measures and environmental protection procedures.
• Fulfill Social Responsibilities: Comprehend employment conditions, individual rights, obligations, and the dangers of substance abuse.

Course Content Highlights:

• Human relationships and social responsibilities on board.
• Vessel crew organizational structure and employment terms.
• Effective communication and understanding of orders.
• Emergency procedures and contingency plans.
• Safe working practices and accident prevention.
• Marine environment protection and pollution prevention.
• Understanding of shipboard emergency scenarios (collision, fire, foundering).
• The importance of positive human working relationships.
• Awareness of drug and alcohol abuse dangers.