Objective

The goal is to enhance safety and productivity in the maritime working environment by instilling the basic knowledge and skills appropriate to safety procedures and accident prevention with a familiarization of working aboard. Licensed mariners learn the importance and usefulness of:
- Emergency procedures
- Rules on maritime pollution
- Good communication
- Safety drills
- Safety equipment
- Human relationships
- Accident prevention
- Exhaustion recognition

Target Group

Any applicant who successfully completes your Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (HOUSTM-359) course will satisfy: The Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4); AND The Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 08-14(Ch-1) Tasks 5.1.A through 9.1.A inclusive; NVICs 12-14(Ch-3) and 02-18 Task 19.4; and NVIC 13-14(Ch-2) Task 13.4.A. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed "Task Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

Prerequisites

None. The student must be able to read and understand English.

Examination

In order to successfully complete this course, each student must obtain a grade percentage of not less than 70% on the course exam and practical assessment.

Course Contents

This course references STCW Code Table A VI/1, A VI/1-1. The following topics will be covered during the training:
- Crew training and drills
- Pollution prevention of marine environment
- Observation of safe working practices
- Good human and working relationships
- Actions to control fatigue
- Review and assessment