This 3-day Shipboard Safety Officer course is suitable for seafarers who are about to serve, or are already serving as safety officers or representatives aboard ship. The training is intended to meet the requirements set out in The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations and the Code of Safe Working Practice for Merchant Seafarers (CoSWP).
The course addresses both accident prevention and accident investigation.
Shipboard Safety Officer Course
Course Objectives
- Understand the duties of the Shipboard Safety Officer
- Have considered the legal framework for safety
- Understand the relationship between the ISM code and safety management onboard ship
- Have an overview of the ISM code
- Have considered the causes of accidents
- Understand the process and limitations of risk assessment
- Have considered the accident investigation process
- Understand the importance of appropriate interviewing technique
- Have considered factors influencing the effectiveness of safety committee meetings
Course Benefits
- Being capable to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Shipboard Safety Officer
- To have the appropriate skills to conduct risk assessments and establish a safety culture aboard a vessel
- To have the appropriate skills to deal with accident investigation in an effective manner
Course Availability and Fees
This course is delivered as a dedicated group package for corporate clients, upon request. The associated inclusive corporate fee will be subject to specific company requirements, such as location, number of delegates etc.
Other ISM/Safety Management Courses
Azimuth also offers the following ISM/Safety Management courses:
ISM Familiarisation course
ISM Maritime Internal Auditor course
ISM/ISO Maritime Lead Auditor course
ISM Designated Person Ashore DPA course
Marine Casualty Investigation Awareness course