STCW Basic

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

Safe working practices, life on board and your responsibilities as part of a crew.

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Overview

PSSR explains how a ship works as a community: safe working practices, emergency procedures, pollution prevention and working well with a crew.

What it covers

  • Safe working practices
  • Pollution prevention
  • Shipboard communication and teamwork

Who it is for

  • Anyone joining a ship
  • Seafarers completing their basic STCW modules

Documents usually needed

  • INDoS number, if you already have one
  • Passport or government photo ID
  • CDC, if issued
  • Valid medical fitness certificate from a DG-approved doctor
  • Recent passport-size photographs

Requirements change and differ between institutes and offices. We confirm the exact list for your case when you book.

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STCW Basic

Personal Survival Techniques

How to survive at sea if you have to abandon ship, from life-saving appliances to emergency procedures.

About 3 days

Details

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