Model Course 1.21 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

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SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT, HTW 3/3/3

TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 27 October 2015
3rd session Original: ENGLISH
Agenda item 3
VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES
Model Course on Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Note by the Secretariat
SUMMARY
Executive summary: This document provides the draft of a revised model course on
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Strategic direction: 5.2
High-level action: 5.2.2
Planned output: 5.2.2.3
Action to be taken: Paragraph 3
Related document: STW 40/14
1 Attached in the annex is a draft revised model course on Personal Safety and Social
Responsibilities.
2 The preliminary draft of this revised model course was forwarded to members of the
validation panel for their comments. Relevant comments on the draft revised model course
have been received from the validation panel and have been incorporated, as appropriate.
Action requested of the Sub-Committee
3 The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above information and take action,
as appropriate.
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ANNEX
DRAFT REVISED IMO MODEL COURSE ON PERSONAL SAFETY AND

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
MODEL
COURSE
1.21
PERSONAL SAFETY AND
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
20[…] Edition

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[Print edition (ISBN: 978-82-801-5082-7) published in 2000

by the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR
www.imo.orq
Electronic edition 2000
IMO PUBLICATION
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ACKOWLEDGEMENTS
IMO wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Norwegian Directorate for its valuable
assistance and co-operation in the development of this course.
Grateful acknowledgement is made for the use of material and diagrams from:
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals, by the International Chamber
of Shipping, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum and the International Association
of Ports and Harbours (London: Witherby Marine Publishing, 1984).
Copyright (~ International Maritime Organization 2000
All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
without prior permission in writing from the
International Maritime Organization]

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CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Part A: Course Framework

Part B: Course Outline and Timetable
Part C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus
Part D: Instructor Manual
Appendix 1 [Enclosed Space Entry Permit] [Example of a Lesson Plan]

Appendix 2 [Hot Work Permit] [Sample Enclosed Space Entry Permit]
[Appendix 3 Sample Hot Work Permit]

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Foreword
Since its inception the International Maritime Organization has recognized the importance of
human resources to the development of the maritime industry and has given the highest priority
to assisting developing countries in enhancing their maritime training capabilities through the
provision or improvement of maritime training facilities at national and regional levels. IMO has
also responded to the needs of developing countries for postgraduate training for senior
personnel in administration, ports, shipping companies and maritime training institutes by
establishing the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden, in 1983.
Following the [earlier] adoption of the International Convention on Standards of Training,

Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, [(STCW)] [a number of][and subsequent
amendments,] IMO Member Governments [had suggested that] [have supported] IMO [should
develop] [in developing] model training courses [to] [which] assist in the implementation of the
Convention and in achieving a more rapid transfer of information and skills regarding new
developments in maritime technology.
IMO training advisers and consultants also have subsequently [determined] confirmed from
their visits to training establishments in developing countries that the provision of model
courses [could] help[s] colleges and instructors improve the quality of their existing courses,
[and] enhance[ing] their effectiveness in meeting the requirements of the Convention and [in]
implementing the associated Conference and IMO Assembly resolutions.
[In addition,] [i][I]t [was] [is] appreciated that a comprehensive set of short model courses in
various fields of maritime training [would supplement] supplement[s] the instruction provided
by maritime academies [and] allow[s] administrators and technical specialists already
employed in maritime administrations, ports and shipping companies to improve their
knowledge and skills in certain specialized fields. IMO has therefore [developed] [supported
the continuing development of] the current series of model courses in response to these
generally identified needs [and with the generous assistance of Norway].
These model courses may be used by any training institution and the Organization is prepared
to assist developing countries in implementing any course when the requisite financing is
available.
[W. A. O'NEIL] [K. Lim]

Secretary-General

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Introduction
Purpose of the model courses
The purpose of the IMO model courses is to assist training providers and their teaching staff
in organizing and introducing new training [courses, or] [programs and] in enhancing,
updating[or] [and] supplementing existing training material where the quality and effectiveness
of the training courses may [thereby] be improved.
It is not the intention of the model course [programme] [program] to present instructors with a
rigid "teaching package" which they are expected to "follow blindly". Nor is it the intention to
substitute the instructor's presence with audiovisual or "programmed" material. As in all training
[endeavours] [tasks], the knowledge, skills and dedication of the instructor are the key
components in the transfer of knowledge and skills to those being trained through IMO model
course material.
Because educational systems and the cultural backgrounds of trainees in maritime subjects
vary considerably from country to country, the model course material has been designed to
identify the basic entry requirements and trainee target group for each course in universally
applicable terms, and to specify clearly the technical content and levels of knowledge and skill
necessary to meet the technical intent of IMO conventions and related recommendations.
In order to keep the training programme up to date in future, it is essential that users provide
feedback. New information will provide better training in safety at sea and protection of the
marine environment. Information, comments and suggestions should be sent to the Head
Maritime Training and Human Element at IMO, London.
Use of the model course
To use the model course the instructor should review the course plan and detailed syllabus,
taking into account the information provided under the entry standards specified in the course
framework. The actual level of knowledge and skills and prior technical education of the
trainees should be kept in mind during this review and any areas within the detailed syllabus
which may cause difficulties because of differences between the actual trainee entry level and
that assumed by the course designer should be identified. To compensate for such differences,
the instructor is [expected] [at liberty] to delete from the course, or reduce the emphasis on,
items dealing with knowledge or skills already attained by the trainees. [He] [The instructor]
should also identify any academic knowledge, skills or technical training which they may not
have acquired.
By analysing the detailed syllabus and the academic knowledge required to allow training in
the technical area to proceed, the instructor can design an appropriate pre-entry course or,
alternatively, insert the elements of academic knowledge required to support the technical
training elements concerned at appropriate points within the technical course.
Adjustment of the course objectives, scope and content may also be necessary if within the
respective maritime industry the trainees completing the course are to undertake duties which
differ from the course objectives specified in the model course.
Within the course plan the course designers have indicated their assessment of the time which
should be allotted to each learning area. However, it must be appreciated that these allocations
are arbitrary and assume that the trainees have fully met all the entry requirements of the
course. The instructor should therefore review these assessments and may need to reallocate
the time required to achieve each specific learning objective.

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Lesson plans
Having adjusted the course content to suit the trainee intake and any revision of the course
objectives, the instructor should draw up lesson plans based on the detailed syllabus. The
detailed syllabus contains specific references to the textbooks or teaching material proposed
to be used in the course. An example of a lesson plan is shown in [the instructor manual on
page 42] [Appendix 1]. Where no adjustment has been found necessary in the learning
objectives of the detailed syllabus, the lesson plans may simply consist of the detailed syllabus
with keywords or other reminders added to assist the instructor in making [his] [their]
presentation of the material.
Presentation
The presentation of concepts and methodologies must be repeated in various ways until the
instructor is satisfied, by testing and evaluating the trainee's performance and achievements,
that the trainee has attained each specific learning objective [or] [and] training outcome. The
syllabus is laid out in learning objective format and each objective specifies a required
performance or, what the trainee must be able to do as the learning or training outcome. Taken
as a whole, these objectives aim to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency
specified in the appropriate tables of the STCW Code.
Implementation
For the course to run smoothly and to be effective, considerable attention must be paid to the
availability and use of:
• properly qualified instructors

• support staff
• [rooms] [properly equipped classrooms] and other spaces
• [appropriate] equipment [and teaching aids]
• [videos and multi-media presentations]
• textbooks, [and any appropriate] technical papers
• [other] [appropriate] reference material.
Thorough preparation is the key to successful implementation of the course. IMO has produced
a booklet entitled "Guidance on the implementation of IMO model courses", which deals with
this aspect in greater detail.
Training and the STCW [1995] Convention [1978, as amended]
The standards of competence that have to be met by seafarers are defined in Part A of the
STCW Code in the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
Convention.[, as amended in 1995.] This IMO model course has been written to cover the
competences in [STCW 1995] the relevant section of the STCW Code. It sets out the education
and training to achieve those standards set out in [Chapter Vl,] Table A-VI/1-4.
Part A provides the framework for the course with its aims and objectives and notes on the
suggested teaching facilities and equipment. A list of useful teaching aids, IMO references and
textbooks is also included.
Part B provides [an] [a course] outline of lectures, [demonstrations and exercises for the
course.] [with each competence expanded into subjects and a nominal time period given for
each module].

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A suggested timetable is included, but from the teaching and learning point of view, it is more
important that the trainee achieves the minimum standard of competence defined in the STCW
Code than [that a] strict [adherence to a] timetable [is followed]. Depending on their ability,
some students will naturally take longer to become proficient in some topics than in others.
[Also included in this section are guidance notes and additional explanations.]
A separate IMO model course addresses Assessment of Competence. This course explains
the use of various methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating
competence as tabulated in the STCW Code.
Part C [gives] [provides] the [Learning Objectives and] Detailed Teaching Syllabus. This is
based on the theoretical and practical knowledge specified in the STCW Code[.] [and is
presented on two sections. Section 1 introduces the core learning objectives which have been
derived from the competencies and corresponding knowledge, understanding and
proficiencies detailed in STCW Table A-VI/1-4. Section 2 contains the detailed teaching
syllabus which expands further upon the core objectives. The syllabus is] [It is] written as a
series of [learning objectives] [required performance criteria], in other words, what the trainee
is expected to be able to do as a result of the teaching and training. [Each of the objectives is
expanded to define a required performance of knowledge, understanding and proficiency.]
IMO references, textbook references and suggested teaching aids are included to assist the
teacher in designing lessons. The [new] training requirements for these competences are
addressed in the appropriate parts of the detailed teaching syllabus.
The Convention defines the minimum standards to be maintained in Part A of the STCW Code.
Mandatory provisions concerning Training and Assessment are given in Section A-l/6 of the
STCW Code. These provisions cover: [approval by the Administration]; qualification of
instructors; supervisors [as] [and] assessors; in-service training; assessment of competence;
and training and assessment within an institution. The corresponding Part B of the STCW Code
contains non-mandatory guidance on training and assessment.
The criteria for evaluating competence of trainees specified in the minimum standard of
competence tables of Part A of the STCW Code are to be used in the assessment of all
competences listed in those tables.
As previously mentioned, a separate model course addresses Assessment of Competence

and use of the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in the STCW Code.
Responsibilities of Administrations
[It is the responsibility of] Administrations [should] [to] ensure that training courses delivered
by [their] training providers are such [as to ensure] [that] those completing training [do] meet
the [STCW] standards of competence [for the level of certification to be issued].
Validation
The information contained in this document has been validated by the Sub-Committee on
[Standards of] [Human Factors,] Training and Watchkeeping for use by technical advisors,
consultants and experts for the training and certification of seafarers so that the minimum
standards implemented may be as uniform as possible. "Validation" in the context of this
document means that the Sub-Committee has found no grounds to object to its content. The
Sub-Committee has not granted its approval to the documents, as it considers that this work
must not be regarded as an official interpretation of the Convention.

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In reaching a decision in this regard the Sub-Committee was guided by the advice of a
Validation Group comprised of representatives designated by ILO and IMO.

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Part A: Course Framework
Aims
This model course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for seafarers for
familiarization, basic safety training and instruction in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the
STCW Code.
Objective
[Due to the] [This course is designed to prepare new recruits for life on a ship at sea where
they will experience a] vastly different [living and working] environment [on a ship as] compared
to [that if they were living and working] ashore[.] [, this course is designed to prepare new
recruits for a life at sea.] Working on a ship can be [a] hazardous occupation for the uninitiated.
This course will give new seafarers an insight into the various elements of a ship and working
procedures on board so that they adjust to the shipboard environment and are better prepared
to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. To that extent this course is planned to make their
transition from a shore to a sea career [as] smooth [as possible] and [provide some
understanding] [give some knowledge] of [ship's] [a seafarer's] working [environment and the
hazards, procedures and safe work practices they will encounter,] before they actually step on
board a ship.
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to:
• comply with emergency procedures

• take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
• observe safe working practices
• [recognize and identify hazards onboard]
• understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties
• contribute to effective human relationships on board ship
[• comply with seafarer hygiene and seafarer well-being practices
• recognize the dangers and causes of fatigue]
Entry standards
There are no specific entry standards for the training in this model course. The training is
mandatory for all prospective seafarers, who should complete this basic training before being
assigned to any shipboard duties.
Course certificate
On successful completion of the course and demonstration of competence, a certificate may be

issued certifying that the holder has met the standard of competence specified in Table A-Vl/1-4
of [the] STCW [1995] [Code].
Such a certificate may be issued only by [centres] [training organizations] approved by the
Administration.
Course intake limitations
The maximum number of trainees attending each session will depend on the availability of
instructors, equipment and facilities available for conducting the training. The number should
not, at any time, exceed that which will allow sufficient opportunity for each trainee to have
adequate practical instruction in procedures for the proper use of systems and equipment.

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Staff requirements
[The] Instructor[s] shall [be appropriately qualified and] have [appropriate] training in
instructional techniques and training [and assessment] methods [and must be approved by the
Administration] (STCW Code Section A-l/6, para[graphs 1-]7).
Teaching facilities and equipment
[Ordinary] [Suitable] classroom facilities [and an overhead projector] are required for the
lectures. [In addition, when making] [Where the] use of audiovisual material such as [multi-
media presentations], videos or slides [is intended] it should be ensured that [the] appropriate
equipment is available.
Teaching aids (A)
A1 Detailed Teaching Syllabus (Part C of the course) and Instructor Manual (Part
D of the course).
A2 Audio-visual aids. Video [Cassette[/[DVD/Media] Player, TV, Slide Projector,
OHP etc.
A3 [Photographs or] [Videos and] pictures of various types of ships, such as bulk
carriers, tankers, [passenger ships, RO-RO ships] and container ships and [of]
various parts of [the] [a] ship[s], including
• Gangway and safety net

• Main deck
• Holds and hatches
• Forecastle and poop deck
• Windlass, anchors and winches
• Cranes [or derricks] [and cargo gear]
• Manifold and deck pipeline system (on a tanker)
• Accommodation
• Bridge
• Engine-room
[• Survival craft and fire-fighting equipment]

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A4 Video[s] [cassettes]:
V1 IMO - Safer shipping and cleaner seas [(IMO Code No. VID-202)] [(available on the
IMO website at, http://www.imo.org)]
[Available from: IMO Publishing Service
4 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7SR, UK
Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3241
URL: www.imo.org]
[The audio-visual examples listed below are available from Videotel and may be referenced
on the website: http://videotel.com/.
It is to be noted that the below are suggestions only and may be substituted by other similar
audio-visual material at the discretion of the training provider and Administration.]
[V2 Personal Safety on Board Ship Series (Code No. 553-563)

V3 Personal Hygiene (Code No. 293)
V4 Waste and Garbage Management (Code No. 627)
V5 Fighting Pollution (Edition 2) - Prevention of Pollution at Sea (Code No. 432)
V6 Safe Mooring Practice (Code No. 616)
V7 Prevention and Reaction to Marine Oil Spills: Under MARPOL (Code No. 591)
V8 Prevention and Reaction to Marine Oil Spills: The Seafarer's Role (Code No.592)
V9 Setting a Course for Health - Health and Welfare Advice for Seafarers (Code No. 510)
V10 Who Needs It? Personal Protective Equipment (Code No. 597)
V11 Alcohol Beware! (Code No. 348)
V12 Drugs - Way Off Course (Code No. 486)
V13 Entering into Enclosed Spaces (Edition 2) (Code No. 534)
V14 Welding Safety (Code No. 495)]
[V2 Personal Safety on Board (Series) (Code No. 554-563)

V3 Safety Meeting, Slips, Trips and Falls (Code No. 1185)
V4 Working with Multinational Crews - It's a Cultural Thing! (Code No. 1228)
V5 The International Safety Management Code (Code No. 524)
V6 Hazard Series – Volume 2 (Code No. 1127)
V7 Waste and Garbage Management (Code No. 627)
V8 Fighting Pollution - Preventing Pollution at Sea Edition 4 (Code No. 1122)
V9 Safe Mooring Practice Edition 4 (Code No. 1105)
V10 Prevention and Reaction to Marine Oil Spills: Under MARPOL (Code No. 792)
V11 Prevention and Reaction to Marine Oil Spills: The Seafarer's Role (Code No.794)
V12 Health and Welfare Advice for Seafarers (Code No. 510)
V13 Fatigue and Stress at Sea (Edition 2) (Code No. 1232)
V14 Who Needs It? Personal Protective Equipment (Code No. 597)
V15 Alcohol Beware! Edition 2 (Code No. 739)
V16 Drugs - Way Off Course Edition 2 (Code No. 740)
V17 Entering into Enclosed Spaces (series) (Code No. 1132, 682)
V18 Welding Safety (Code No. 495)
V19 Unsafe act awareness (Code No. 710)
V20 Shipshape: Good Housekeeping Part 3: Accommodation (Code No. 976)
V21 Minimizing fatigue, maximising performance (Code 939)]
[The Available from: Videotel Marine International Ltd

84 Newman Street
London, W1P 3LD, UK

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Tel: +44 (0)20 7299 1800, Fax: +44 (0)20 7299 1818
e-mail: mail~videotelmail.com
URL: www.videotel.co.uk
Audio-visual examples listed above may be substituted by other similar audio-visual material
at the discretion of the training provider and Administration.]
A5 Demonstration equipment as follows:

• Helmet
• Goggles
• Gloves
• Safety shoes
• Dust masks and respirators
• Protective clothing
• Self-contained breathing apparatus
• [Fall arrestor safety harness
• Hearing protection]
IMO references (R)
R1 The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping for Seafarers,[1995 (STCW 1995),1998 edition (IMO Sales No.938E)]
[1978, as amended and the STCW Code]
R2 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 1974), as
amended [(IMO Sales No. 110E)]
R3 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)[(IMO
Sales No. 520E),] [as amended ]
R4 IMO Life-Saving Appliances Code (LSA Code) [(IMO Sales No. 982E)]
R5 Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary [(IMO Sales No. 985E)]
R6 Human Resources Management for Marine Personnel [(IMO Sales No. T504E)]
R7 International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) [(IMO Sales No.117E)]
R8 Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans [(IMO
Sales No. 586E)]
[R9 Guidance on Fatigue mitigation and management(MSC/Circ.1014) ]
Details of distributors of IMO publications that maintain a permanent stock of all IMO
publications may be found on the IMO web site at http://www.imo.org
Internet website references
Further useful material to support the preparation of lessons, teaching and assessment may
be found [amongst the following websites:] [by researching on the internet on appropriate
websites such as those of flag State Administrations, major shipping companies, classification
societies and other professional maritime organizations.]
[W1 DNV-STCW 95 Training and Qualification Support

http://www.dnv.com/stcw/Rev1 /
W2 USCG STCW Home Page

http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/index.htm
W3 USCG Exam Question Bank
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/marpers/examques/index.htm
W4 USCG NVlCs published in the 90s

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http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nvic/index90/htm
W5 ILO Sectoral Activities: Shipping

http://www.ilo.org/public/english/100secto/sectors/mariti.htm
W6 ILO Database of International Labour Standards

http://ilolex.ilo.ch:1567/public/english/50normes/infleg/iloeng/index.htm
W7 PC Maritime Ltd
http://www.pcmaritime.co.uklcomm/index.htm?/comm/products.htm
W8 MARINTEK - Information Technology

http://www.marintek.sintef.no/mt23doc/mitd/programme/b2-98m .html]
Textbooks (T)
T1 ILO Code of Practice for Accident Prevention on Board Ship at Sea and in Port.
T2 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen. London, The Stationery Office
Publications Centre[, 1998 (ISBN 0115518363)]
T3 [ICS/OCIMF/IAPH,] International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals,
[ICS/OCIMF/IAPH] [4th ed. London, Witherby and Co. Ltd (32/36 Aylesbury Street,
London, EC1 R OET, UK),1996 (ISBN 1-85609-081-7)]
T4 Guidelines on the Application of the International Safety Management Code,[. 3rd ed.]
The International Chamber of Shipping. [(12 Carthusian Street, London, EC1M 6EB,
UK),1996]
T5 Drug and [A][a]lcohol [abuse] [P][p]revention [p][P]rogrammes in the [m][M]aritime
industry. [ILO ][International Labour Organization] [1996 (ISBN 92-2-110260-2)]
T6 Olav Bø, Accident Prevention

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Part B: Course Outline and Timetable
Lectures
As far as possible, lectures should be presented within a familiar context and should make use
of practical examples. They should be well illustrated with diagrams, [photographs] [pictures]
and [charts] [videos] where appropriate, and be related to [matter learned] [skills that will be
necessary] during seagoing time.
An effective manner of presentation is to develop a technique of giving information and then

reinforcing it. For example, first tell the trainees briefly what you are going to present to them;
then cover the topic in detail; and, finally, summarize what you have told them. The use of [an
overhead] [audio-visual aids such as video /DVD/media players, digital] projector [and
multi-media presentations] and [ensuring that] the [distribution of copies of the transparencies
as] trainees' handouts [and student notes are relevant, will all] contribute to the learning
process.
Course Outline [and Course Timetable]
The tables that follow list the competencies and [areas of knowledge, understanding and
proficiency,] [subject matter for this course in the sequence that they are listed in
Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code], together with [the estimated total] [a suggested number
of] hours required for [the completion of] lectures and practical exercises.
Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and [should] [that the subject
matter may] be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience[,]
[and] ability[,] [and the] equipment and staff available for training.

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[Course Outline
Course Outline Approximate time

(Hours)
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Lectures, demonstrations and
practical work
1 Observe safe working practices
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Importance of the course
1.3 Ship familiarization
1.4 Nature of shipboard hazards
1.5 Groups the equipment provided on board to counter these
hazards
1.6 Use and demonstration of PPE
1.7 Lists operations that take place on board which can be
hazardous
1.8 Loading and unloading of cargoes
1.9 Mooring and unmooring
1.10 Enclosed spaces
1.11 Hot work
1.12 Working aloft
1.13 Engine-room watchkeeping and maintenance
3.0
2 Contribute to effective human relationships on board
ship
- Human relationships on board ship
2.1 Interpersonal relationships
2.2 Team building
2.3 Team work
2.0
3 Understand orders and be understood in relation to
shipboard
duties
3.1 Fundamentals of communication
3.2 Methods of communication
3.3 Barriers in communication
3.4 Effective transmission skills
3.5 Effective listening skills
3.6 Effects and consequences of wrong communication
3.7 Communication sum-up
3.0
4 Comply with emergency procedures
4.1 Explains the term 'emergency'
4.2 Drills and muster
4.3 Value and need of drills and training
4.4 Internal communication
2.0
5 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine
environment
5.1 Define the term 'pollution'
5.2 Effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine
environment
5.3 International measures for pollution prevention, pollution
avoidance and containment of pollutants
5.4 Pollution by sewage from ships
5.5 Pollution by garbage from ships
5.6 Control of oil discharge from machinery spaces and oil fuel
tanks
5.7 Contents of Oil Record Book 2.0

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(Hours)
5.8 Control of discharge of oil and special areas
5.9 Introduces the contents of Annex Vl of MARPOL
Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship
(concluded)- Social responsibilities
6.1 Rights and obligation of crew
6.2 Employment conditions, etc.
6.3 Drugs and alcohol
6.4 Health and hygiene on board
6 5 Summing up
2.0
TOTAL 14.0
Review and Assessment
Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only as
regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be
adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience,
ability, equipment and staff available for teaching.]

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[Course Outline
Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only as
regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be
adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability,
equipment and staff available for teaching.

(Hours)
Lectures,
Competence and subject matter
demonstrations and
practical work
1 Comply with emergency procedures 2.0

1.2 Musters and Drills
1.3 Value and need of drills and training
1.5 Review
2 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment 3.0
2.1 Define the term 'pollution'

2.2 Effects of operational or accidental pollution of the marine
environment
2.3 Effect of shipping and offshore installations on the marine
environment
2.4 International measures for pollution prevention, pollution
avoidance and containment of pollutants
2.5 Pollution by sewage from ships
2.6 Pollution by garbage from ships Control of oil discharge from
2.7 machinery spaces and oil fuel tanks
2.8 Contents of Oil and Garbage Record Books
2.9 Control of discharge of oil in special areas
2.10 Introduces the contents of Annex VI of MARPOL
2.11 Review
3 Observe safe working practices 4.0
3.1
Introduction
3.2
Importance of the course
3.3
Ship familiarization
3.4
Nature of shipboard hazards
3.5
Safeguards and equipment used on board to counter hazards.
3.6
Use and demonstration of PPE
3.7
Operations that take place on board which can be hazardous to
personnel or ship
3.8
Loading and unloading of cargoes
3.9
Mooring and unmooring
3.10
Enclosed spaces
3.11
Working at heights
3.12
Hot work
3.13
Engine-room watchkeeping and maintenance
3.14
Review

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(Hours)
Lectures,
Competence and subject matter
demonstrations and
practical work
4 Contribute to effective communications on board ship 3.0

4.2 Methods of communication
4.4 Effective transmission skills
4.5 Effective listening skill
4.6 Effects and consequences of wrong communication
4.7 Importance of effective communication on board ship
4.8 Review
5 Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship 3.0
5.1 Interpersonal relationships (IPR)

5.2 Team building
5.3 Team Work
5.4 Social Responsibilities – Rights and obligations of crew
5.5 Employment conditions etc
5.6 Drugs and alcohol
5.7 Health and hygiene on board
5.8 Review
6 Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue 2.0
6.1 Causes of fatigue

6.2 Circadian rhythms and the importance of sleep
6.3 Consequences of fatigue
6.4 Fatigue mitigation and management for individuals
6.5 Recording hours of work and rest
6.6 Review
Review and Assessment 3.0
TOTAL 20.0

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[Course Timetable
Period/Day DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3

1st period 1 Observe safe working 3 Understand orders 6 Contribute to effective
(1.5 hours) practices and be understood in human relationships on
relation to shipboard board ship: social
duties (continued) responsibilities
2nd Period 1. Observe safe working 3 Understand orders 6 Contribute to effective
(1.5 hours) practices (continued) and be understood in human relationships on
relation to shipboard board ship (continued)
duties (continued)
7 Review and
4. Comply with assessment
emergency procedures
3rd Period 2 Contribute to effective 4. Comply with
(1.5 hours) human relationships on emergency procedures
board ship: human (continued)
relationships on
board ship 5 Take precautions to
prevent pollution of the
marine environment
4th Period 2 Contribute to effective 5 Take precautions to
(1.5 hours) human relationships on prevent pollution of the
board ship (continued) marine environment
(continued)
3 Understand orders
and be understood in
relation to shipboard
duties
Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only as regards
sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be adapted by lecturers to
suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available
for teaching.]

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[Course Timetable
Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only as regards sequence and length of time allocated to
each competence. These factors may be adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability,
equipment and staff available for teaching.
Period/Day DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

1st period Introduction to the personal 4. Contribute to effective 2. Take precautions to Review
(1.5 hours) safety and social communications on board prevent pollution of the
responsibilities course and its ship (continued) marine environment
importance to the prospective
seafarer.
3. Observing safe working

practices
2nd Period 3. Observing safe working 1. Comply with emergency 2. Take precautions to Assessment]
(1.5 hours) practices (continued) procedures prevent pollution of the
marine environment
(continued)
3rd Period 3. Observing safe working 1. Comply with emergency 5. Contribute to effective
(1.5 hours) practices (continued) procedures (continued) human relationships on board
ship
6. Understand and take
necessary actions to control
fatigue
4th Period 4. Contribute to effective 6. Understand and take 5. Contribute to effective
(1.5 hours) communications on board necessary actions to control human relationships on board
ship fatigue (continued) ship (continued)

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Part C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus
Introduction
The detailed teaching syllabus has been written in [learning-objective] [required performance]
format, in which the [required performance criteria] [objective] describes what the trainee must
[be able to] do [to demonstrate that knowledge has been transferred] [as the learning outcome].
[They provide the instructor with a detailed expansion enabling them to produce a training
program covering the required topics of the course.
Taken as a whole, the course objectives in Section 1 and required performance criteria in
Section 2 aim to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency specified in the Table A-
VI/1-4 of the STCW Code.]
[All objectives are understood to be prefixed by the words "The expected learning outcome is
that the trainee ...........".]
In order to assist the instructor, [where appropriate], references are shown against the
[required performance criteria], [learning objectives] to indicate IMO references and
publications and teaching aids, which the instructor may wish to use when preparing course
material. The material[s] listed in the course framework [(Part A)] [has] [have] been [used to
structure] [included in] the detailed teaching syllabus; in particular,
 Teaching Aids (indicated by A) and

 IMO references (indicated by R)
will provide valuable information to instructors. The abbreviations used are:
 App: appendix
 Ch: chapter
 pa: paragraph
 Reg: regulation
 Sec: Section
The following are examples of the use of references:
R2 - Reg. lll/3.4 refers to regulation lll/ 3, paragraph 4, of the 1974 SOLAS Convention;
R1 - Table A-VI/2-, refers to Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code.

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[Section 1: Course Objectives
The table that follows lists the competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and
proficiency taken from Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code and from this, introduces the learning
objectives of each module of competence.]
Competence in Personal Safety and Social IMO Textbooks, Teaching

Responsibilities Reference Bibliography Aid
Competence 1: Comply with emergency
procedures [A1-pa
R1- 4.1-4.4]
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: Table [A1 –
Types of emergency which may occur, such as A-VI/1-4 Part C
collision, fire, foundering Sec: 2 pa.
Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for 1.1 - 1.4]
response to emergencies
Emergency signals and specific duties
allocated to crew members in the muster list;
muster stations; correct use of personal safety
equipment
Action to take on discovering potential
emergency, including fire, collision, foundering
and ingress of water into the ship
Action to take on hearing emergency alarm
signals.
Value of training and drills
Knowledge of escape routes and internal
communication and alarm systems
Objectives [are]:
[The expected learning outcomes are that the
trainee:]
1 [Understands and] complies with

emergency response plans and
procedures [for various emergency
situations]
2 Identifies emergency alarm signal[s and

knows how to reference allocated muster
list duties and commence appropriate
actions]
3 Takes correct action in given emergency

drills [and on discovering a potential
emergency]
[4 Understands the importance of

emergency drills and continued training]

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Competence 2: Take precautions to
prevent pollution of the marine R1- A1- [Part
environment Table C Sec: 2]
A-VI/1-4 pa.
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: [5.1-5.9]
[Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on [2.1-2.10]
the marine environment and the] effects of
operational or accidental pollution [of the
marine environment] [on it].
Basic environmental protection procedures
[Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of
the marine environment]
Objectives [are]:
trainee:]
1 States that it is a legal requirement to

protect the marine environment from
pollution by ships
2 Describes the effects of operational or

accidental marine pollution [and
understands the impact shipping has on
the diverse and complex marine
environment]
3 Describes procedures adopted on board

to minimize marine pollution
[4 Demonstrates a basic understanding of

the contents of the annexes to MARPOL]

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Competence 3: Observe safe working

practices
R1- [T1] A1 –[Part
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: Table C Sec: 2]
Importance of adhering to safe working practices A-VI/1-4 pa [1.3-
at all times 1.13]
Safety and protective devices available to protect [3.1 –
against potential hazards aboard ship 3.13]
Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed
spaces
Familiarization with international measures
concerning accident prevention and occupational
health
Objectives [are]:
trainee:]
1 Identifies [the importance of adhering to safe

working practices on board a ship and lists
operations that take place on board which
can be hazardous] [safety hazards in given
situations]
2 [Selects the correct personal protective

equipment for shipboard tasks].
[Understands the importance of creating a
safety culture on board a ship to counter
these hazards]
3 [ Adheres to procedures for entry into

enclosed spaces.] [Identifies various ship
types and common nautical terms applicable
to them]
[4 Adheres to procedures for entry into

enclosed spaces and knows the potential
hazards involved
5 Understands the importance of job hazard

analysis, prior planning and safe work
practices when undertaking any type of
shipboard work, including, but not limited to,
loading and unloading of cargoes, mooring
and unmooring operations, hot work, working
on deck and at heights, engine-room
watchkeeping and maintenance, use of hand
and power tools
6 Identifies and selects the correct personal

protective equipment for various shipboard
tasks

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7 Understands the basic principles and

objectives of the of the ISM Code and
identifies individual seafarer responsibilities]
Competence 4:[Understand orders and be

understood in relation to shipboard duties] R1-
[Contribute to effective communications on Table A1 – [Part
board ship] A-VI/1-4 C Sec: 2]
pa.
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: [3.1-3.7]
[4.1 – 4.8]
[Ability to understand orders and to
communicate with others in relation to
shipboard duties]
[Understand the principles of and barriers to
effective communication between individuals
and teams within the ship
Ability to establish and maintain effective
communications]
Objectives are:
trainee:]
1 [Understands and actions promptly orders

commonly given on board ship.]
[Understands the fundamentals of
communication, individually and in a team]
2 [Communicates clearly and effectively with

shipmates and those in authority.]
[Understands and effectively complies with
orders commonly given on board ship, using
recognized communication techniques
3 Communicates clearly and effectively with all

crew and other people on board and
understands the importance of English as the
common maritime communication language
and recognizes the possible influence of
cultural differences
4 Recognizes barriers to effective

communication and the effects and
consequences of mis-communication]

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Competence 5: Contribute to effective
human R1-
relationships on board ship Table
A-VI/1-4 A1 – [Part
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: C Sec: 2]
Importance of maintaining good human and pa.
working relationships aboard ship 5.1-5.[7][8]
[Basic team working principles and
practice, including conflict resolution]
Social responsibilities; employment conditions;
individual rights and obligations; dangers of
drug and alcohol abuse
Objectives are:
trainee]:
1 Describes the dangers of drug and alcohol

abuse [and recognizes their effect]
2 [Recognises the effects of drug and

alcohol] [Demonstrates a basic knowledge
of the employment conditions required by
the Maritime Labour Convention and
understands the rights, responsibilities and
obligations of crew members]
3 Demonstrates a harmonious working

relationship with other prospective
seafarers
[4 Understands the importance of team

building and working as part of an effective
team
5 Understands the appropriate steps to take

in dealing with resolution of conflict
6 Understands the importance of

maintaining personal health and hygiene
standards]

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[Competence 6: Understand and take R1-
necessary actions to control fatigue Table
A-VI/1-4 A1 – Part
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency: C Sec: 2
Importance of obtaining the necessary rest pa.
Effects of sleep, schedules and the 6.1-6.6
circadian rhythm on fatigue
Effects of physical stressors on seafarers
Effects of environmental stressors in and
outside the ship and their impact on
seafarers
Effects of schedule changes on seafarer
fatigue
Objectives:
The expected learning outcomes are that the
trainee:
1 Understands the importance of obtaining

the necessary rest and managing
fatigue for all persons onboard
2 Recognizes effects of physical, mental

and environmental stressors in and
outside the ship and their impact on
the well-being of the seafarer
3 Understands the effects that reduced

sleep, changing schedules, increased
workload and the person's circadian
rhythm cycle may have on seafarer
fatigue
4 Understands the correlation between

seafarer fatigue and accident
causation
5 Lists minimum hours of rest for

seafarers from section A-VIII/1of the
STCW Code and recognizes the
importance of accurately recording
hours of work and rest]

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[Knowledge, understanding and proficiency

IMO Textbooks, Teaching
Reference Bibliography Aid
1 Observe safe working practices (3 hours) R1 – Reg.

VI/1 & Sec.
A-VI/1 pa.2
& Table A-
VI/1-4
Required performance: R1 – Reg.

1.1 Introduction VI/1 & Sec.
A-VI/1 pa.2
.1 states the aims and objectives of the course & Table A-
VI/1-4
Required performance:
1.2 Importance of the course
.1 states that working on ship is a hazardous V2
occupation to which one is exposed as soon as one
steps on board
.2 explains the necessity of understanding the hazards
on board and equipment and procedures provided to
avoid the hazards
1.3 Ship familiarization T1, T2 A3
.1 identifies likely hazards concerning:
- gangway and safety net
- main deck
- holds and hatches
- forecastle and poop deck
- windlass, anchors and winches
- cranes or derricks
- manifold and deck pipeline system (on a tanker)
- accommodation
- bridge
- engine-room
1.4 Nature of shipboard hazards T1, T2 V2
.1 lists the various shipboard hazards as:
- slips, trips and falls due to slippery surfaces (oil,
grease, garbage, water, ice, etc.) or obstructions
(pipelines, welding cables, lashing eyes, wires, ropes,
etc.)
- head injuries due to low doorway entrances,
overhead loads, falling equipment or material, etc.

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- falls through open manholes, unfenced 'tween-decks,

loose or missing gratings, etc.
- clothing, fingers, etc. getting caught in moving
machinery such as grinding wheels, winch drums,
gears, flywheels, etc.
- burns from steam pipes, hot machinery, welding
sparks, etc.
- eye injuries through chipping, welding, chemicals,
etc.
- injuries and sliding/fall of unsecured equipment due
to ship movements in rough weather
- hazards of extreme weather
- lack of oxygen in confined spaces
- presence of hydrocarbon gas and toxic gases
- hazards of chemicals used on board
- fire
- collision/grounding flooding/sinking
- pirates and stowaways
1.5 Groups the equipment provided on board

to
counter these hazards and lists the items in
each group
V2, A5
.1 Personal protective equipment:
- helmet
- goggles
- gloves
- safety shoes
- dust masks and respirators
- protective clothing
- self-contained breathing apparatus
.2 Life-saving appliances: R2 A4
- lifejackets
- lifebuoys
- liferafts
- lifeboats
- line-throwing apparatus
- EPlRBs and SARTs
- TPAs and immersion suits
R2
.3 Fire-fighting appliances:
- fire hoses, nozzles, hydrants and fire main
- portable fire extinguishers
- fire axe
- fire-detecting system
- fixed extinguishing system
.4 Medical equipment:
- resuscitator
- stretcher

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- medicines
- medical equipment
.5 Oil spill equipment R3
- absorbent pads
- absorbent rolls
- chemical dispersant
- sawdust, brooms, dust pans, shovels and barrels

T1, T2 A5, V10
.1 Head protection:
- importance of the helmet
- parts of the helmet and functions of each part
- when to use the helmet
- care of the helmet
.2 Gloves:
- necessity for gloves
- types of gloves and suitability of each type for
different jobs
.3 Eye protection:
- importance of eye protection
- causes of injury to eye
- types of eye protection and differentiation between
them
.4 Ear protection:
- danger of excessive noise
- types of ear protection
.5 Respiratory protection:
- need for respiratory protection
- types of respiratory protection and suitability for use
- description and checks prior to use of SCBA
.6 Safety footwear
- need for safety shoes
- features of a safety shoe and differences from an
ordinary shoe
.7 Safety harness
1.7 Lists operations that take place on board

which can be hazardous to personnel or ship T1, T2 A3, V2
- loading/unloading of cargoes
- mooring - working aloft
- handling of chemicals
- engine-room watchkeeping and maintenance
- lifting loads (manually and mechanically)

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- entry into enclosed spaces

- hot work
- anti-piracy and stowaway operations

T1, T2 A3, V2
.1 lists the various ship types as general cargo
vessels, bulk carriers, container ships, ro-ro and car
carriers, tankers, chemical and gas carriers and
passenger ships
.2 states that, in general, cargo vessels, bulk carriers
and container ships cargo is lifted on and off the
vessel by cranes or derricks. Bulk cargo is poured into
the ship's hold by conveyor belts
.3 states that the hazards on these vessels, in the
holds and on the jetty alongside are mainly from
overhead loads, lifting gear and cargo handling
equipment such as trucks and forklifts
.4 states that no unauthorized persons should be
allowed into the working area
.5 states that all personnel should use the offshore
side of the deck
.6 states that ro-ro ships and car carriers have several
decks connected by ramps and cargo is driven on and
off the vessel and up to the various decks via the
ramps
.7 states that cargo is driven at high speeds and any
person standing in the way is likely to be run over
.8 states that in tankers, chemical carriers and gas
carriers cargo is in the liquid state and is pumped into
and out from the ship through pipelines
.9 states that the main hazard is from gas, which
R1- IMO Model
could be flammable, toxic or could cause a lack of
RegVI/1 & Course
oxygen
Sec. A-VI/1 1.01
.10 states that personnel working on these types of pa.2 &
vessels must have special knowledge of the hazards Table A-
involved and working procedures, which is covered in VI/1-4
the tanker familiarization training course
.11 states that passenger ships also may carry cars or
R1-
other cargo, and includes ferries
RegVI/1 &
.12 states that in addition to deck and engine-room Sec. A-VI/1
staff, there may be a large number of cooks, waiters, pa.2 &
housekeeping staff, shop and other service assistants, Table A-
entertainment, medical and religious attendants, etc. VI/1-4
and that personnel working on these ships must have
a knowledge of crowd control, especially in emergency
situations

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T1, T2 V6
.1 describes mooring as the tying up of a ship to a
jetty, berth or pier
.2 states that the lines used to tie up the ship are
known as mooring lines or mooring wires
.3 using a diagram, shows the disposition of headlines
and stern lines, breastlines and backsprings
.4 states that mooring lines are extremely heavy
synthetic lines around 100 mm diameter or more and
wires too are heavy around 50 mm diameter,
depending on the size of the ship
.5 states that all mooring equipment- ropes, wires,
heaving lines, stoppers, shackles, winches and
windlass, etc. must be checked to be in good order
and condition before the operation
.6 states that the ship is brought alongside by passing
one or more lines ashore and heaving on these lines,
using the windlass and mooring winches
.7 states that these ropes and wires are risky to handle
and can be extremely dangerous to those in the
vicinity, especially when under stress
.8 states that when the ropes or wires part under
stress, they can cause a whiplash that can kill or
dismember a person
.9 states that persons engaged in mooring operations
must be extremely careful and aware of the risks and
stay well clear of a rope or wire under tension
.10 states that this operation is more risky during
strong winds, heavy seas or swell or rain or by the
need for speed
.11 states that persons should never stand in the bight
of a rope or wire
.12 states that the persons heaving the rope on the
drum must hold it loosely and be ready to slacken it,
should it slip under tension
.13 states that mooring lines must be constantly
checked and always maintained taut
.14 states that special attention must be paid when:
- loading or unloading at a high rate
- there is a large tidal range in the port or strong
currents
- there are strong winds or at berths exposed to sea
T2 A1 – App.
1.10 Enclosed spaces 1 V13

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.1 defines enclosed spaces as spaces where the

ventilation is not kept running on a round-the-clock
basis
.2 lists the possible enclosed spaces as forepeak
tank, chain lockers, cofferdams, topside tanks, cargo
tanks, ballast tanks, duct keel, after peak tank, bunker
tanks, etc.
.3 states that careless entry into such spaces has
resulted in accidents, sometimes fatal, if the person is
overcome by a lack of breathable atmosphere or is
injured and not rescued in time
.4 divides the hazards into:
(a) atmospheric hazards and
(b) physical hazards
.5 states that atmospheric hazards could result from:
- presence of hydrocarbon gas
- presence of toxic gas or
- deficiency in oxygen
.6 states that due to the presence of hydrocarbon gas,
a toxicity and flammability hazard arises
7 states that hydrocarbon vapours can be present due
to:
- petroleum leakage
- retention in tank structure
- retention in pipeline
- disturbance of sludge/scale
.8 states that other gases, such as NO, NO2 SO2.
CO2, benzene, H2S, etc., can be a toxic hazard
.9 states that these gases can evolve from cargo,
ship's stores or ship operations
.10 defines a toxic hazard as harmful or poisonous to
the body
• insufficient flammable gas for the purpose and
• toxic gas must be less than the TLV
.11 defines Threshold Limit Value and states that such
gases should not be present in concentrations more
than their TLVs
.12 states that the atmosphere may be rendered
deficient in oxygen due to the causes listed below:
- ingress of inert gas (in inerted tank or leakage
across from inerted tank into adjoining enclosed
space)
- rusting
- paint drying
- hydrogen
- electrical cleaning fluids
- solvents/emulsifiers
- refrigerants
- burning

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- flooding with CO2 to fight a fire

- welding and gas cutting without proper ventilation
- running an internal combustion engine in a confined
space
- decay of organic matter, e.g. vegetables, grain,
fruits, etc.
.13 states that oxygen deficiency can result in anoxia
.14 states that the symptoms commence with
giddiness, breathlessness and unconsciousness and
progress onto brain damage causing memory loss,
mental instability, paralysis, coma or death
.15 states that physical hazards could cause a person
to be physically or even fatally injured
.16 states that physical hazards could include:
- darkness
- unsecured ladders
- slippery surfaces
- obstructions
- unguarded openings
- unsecured objects left from previous visit
- flooding
- getting trapped in accidentally
.17 states that the following precautions are to be
followed prior to entry into enclosed spaces:
- an enclosed space entry permit system must be
strictly followed - the space is to be thoroughly
ventilated and confirmed by testing of the atmosphere
- there must be:
• sufficient oxygen to support life - 21%
.18 states that proper protective equipment - overalls,
hard hat, safety shoes, etc. and approved torchlights,
non- sparking tools, etc. must be used
.19 states that vigilance and alertness must be
exercised, the atmosphere must be monitored and all
precautions observed while the job is under way
.20 states that personnel must be cautioned against
overconfidence or negligence
.21 states that protective clothing and the workplace is
to be cleaned up after the job is done and things left
neat and tidy
.22 discusses in brief the contents of an enclosed
space entry permit
A1 – App.
1.11 Hot work 2 V14
.1 defines hot work as any work which generates heat
or sparks of sufficiently high temperature or intensity to
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.2 lists welding, cutting, burning, heating, chipping and

use of some power tools generating heat, open flame,
electric arc or continuous sparks as some examples of
hot work
.3 lists the hot work hazards as fire, explosion, heat
injuries, strong light injuries (ultraviolet light affecting
eyes) and shock injury to personnel
.4 groups the areas on board where hot work is
carried out in ascending order of danger as:
- engineer's workshop
- engine-room
- poop deck and accommodation
- cargo area
.5 discusses in brief the contents of a hot work permit
T1, T2 A3, V10
1.12 Working aloft
.1 describes working aloft as working at a height

above the ground or deck where the primary hazard is
of falling and consequent injury
.2 states that working overside can also be
considered to be working aloft
.3 lists examples of various jobs aboard where
working aloft is necessary, e.g.
- painting bridge front bulkhead, masts, engine-room
deckhead
- cleaning or painting funnel
- greasing, maintenance or repair of radar scanner,
crane or derrick blocks and wires
- chipping, painting, cleaning or inspecting tanks or
holds
- painting the ship side, underside of flying bridge
wings, etc.
.4 lists the hazards of working aloft as:
- falling from a height due to loss of balance, failure of
ropes, etc.
- injury due to falling material or equipment
- burns due to contact with hot surfaces such as the
funnel or steam from the whistle
- emission of carbon dioxide or toxic gases from the
funnel due to combustion, incineration, soot blowing,
etc.
- exposure to wind and cold
- electric and radiation hazard due to proximity with
radar scanners or radio aerials
.5 states that prior notice must be given to the
responsible person concerned prior to commencement
of work, e.g.

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- duty engineer when working in the vicinity of the

funnel to refrain from soot blowing or incineration or to
shut off steam to the whistle when working near it
- bridge watchkeeping officer when working near radar
scanners
- bridge watchkeeping officer or radio officer when
working near radio aerials or satellite communication
dome
- chief officer when working on deck
.6 states that equipment whose operation is a hazard
to the work is to be locked or tagged with the
responsibilities vested in a responsible officer
.7 states that these checks and procedures may be
covered by a checklist or a permit-to-work system
.8 lists the equipment used for working aloft as
- gantlines
- safety lines
- wooden stages or bosun's chairs
- hooks and shackles
- fall arrester
- ladders, scaffolding, etc.
.9 states that this equipment should be stowed in a
separate locker away from paints or chemicals
.10 states that this equipment is not to be used for any
other purpose except working aloft
.11 states that this equipment is to be checked every
time prior to use by a person who is competent to
detect faults in wood and rope
.12 states that knots, hitches and turns should be
correctly and carefully made to prevent slipping,
especially when synthetic ropes are used
.13 states that stages or bosun's chairs should not be
hoisted or lowered by winch
.14 states that anchoring points for safety lines or
suspension points for gantlines should be strong and
not subject to movement
.15 states that ropes should not run over hot surfaces
or sharp edges
.16 states that a safety net should be rigged whenever
possible, especially under a free hanging stage
.17 states that stages should be secured against ship
movement, especially if they are free hanging
.18 states that work aloft should not be carried out
while the ship is moving violently in a seaway
.19 states that tools or materials should be passed in a
bucket or by a rope and never thrown
.20 states that ladders should be used for climbing
onto or from a stage, and not the ropes that suspend
the stage

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.21 states that rigid ladders should be placed on a firm

base
.22 states that tools or equipment should be secured
and not placed at the edge, where they can fall
.23 states that inexperienced persons or those under
18 years of age should not be sent to work aloft or
overside
.24 states that work overside should not be carried out
while the ship is under way
.25 states that, in addition to normal protective
equipment, a buoyant vest or lifejacket should be worn
.26 states that lifebuoys with heaving line and light
should be kept in readiness
1.13 Engine-room watchkeeping and T1, T2 A3, A4
maintenance
.1 shows the general layout of an engine-room with
the help of movies, slides or photographs
.2 lists the machinery located in the engine-room:
- main engines
- generators or alternators
- boilers
- compressors
- pumps
- motors
- electrical equipment
.3 states that other equipment which may be located
in the engine-room includes:
- steering gear
- refrigeration machinery
- hydraulic or pneumatic equipment
- two-way portable VHF
- lead-acid batteries
.4 states that injuries suffered in the engine-room
could be:
- burns through contact with steam pipes, hot
surfaces, welding sparks, etc.
- head injuries through overhead obstructions or falling
objects
- slips, trips or falls on companion ways, from open
floor plates, protruding parts or incautious haste
- hearing loss through constant exposure to high
decibel noise
- contact with moving parts of machinery such as
grinder wheels, flywheels, propeller shaft
.5 states that use of proper protective equipment is
absolutely necessary

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.6 states that accidents can be prevented by good

housekeeping and safe working practices
.7 gives examples of good housekeeping as:
- oil or water leaks should be immediately attended to
- oil spills should be immediately cleaned and oil-
stained lagging replaced
- oily rags or cotton waste should be properly disposed
of in a closed container and not left Iying around to
ignite spontaneously
- tools should be attended to during work, so that they
do not fall off ledges or platforms, and be properly
collected and stowed after work
- guards for moving parts of machinery should be in
position and in good condition
- equipment, stores and parts of opened-up machinery
should be lashed and secured against movement
- all parts of the engine-room should be adequately
lighted
- bilges should be kept clean and dry
- bottom platform gratings should never be left open
unless the area is fenced and warning signs are
posted
- access to fire-fighting equipment, escape routes and
emergency exits should not be obstructed by stores or
equipment
.8 states that safe working practices should include:
- proper locking and tagging of machinery under repair
to prevent inadvertent starting
- proper checks of equipment used for lifting or other
purposes prior to use
- proper calibration of test equipment
- proper tests of enclosed spaces prior to entry
- use of proper tools for the job and in the proper way
2 Contribute to effective human relationships R1-

on board ship (2 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec. A-VI/1
pa/2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
Required performance

.1 states that good relationships make the life of all
seafarers more comfortable, healthy and less prone to
accidents
.2 describes the elements which help in better
relationships like:
- policies of company
- function of shipboard management

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- clarity of responsibilities with reference to shipboard

functions
- structure and flow of authority
- importance of understanding needs:
• individual needs
• ship needs
• company needs
• social needs
.3 states that everyone should respect each other's
individuality, value, culture and purpose of work
.4 states that open communication will enhance IPR
.5 states that shipboard environments demand better
IPR from seafarers during both on-duty or off-duty
hours
.6 describes methods to improve IPR on board
evolved from:
- introducing and understanding each other
- commitment of senior officers
- valuing of individual differences rather than
maximizing weakness
- fairness in dealing with personnel
- true appraisals and reporting
- discipline on board
2.2 Team building
.1 states that the shipboard operation is team work
and effectiveness of it depends on effectiveness of the
team member
.2 states that team helps in better decision making
.3 describes:
- team goals/aims/objectives
- role of individual members
- need of cohesiveness
.4 lists deterrents to team operation A1 –
.5 discusses deterrents such as: Exercise 5
- distortion of aims
- inflexible behaviour of members
- groupism
- status/ego problems
- hidden agendas
- communication problems
- physical/environmental problems
- handling of grievances/counselling
.6 describes each in short with reference to the
shipboard environment

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2.3 Team work

.1 explains that team work is essential on board for
reasons such as:
- the shipping company comprises a number of small
mobile industrial units (the ship) which may at any
particular moment be distributed over large distances
throughout the world
- when making a voyage, the ship can undergo
considerable climatic changes, which may adversely
affect personnel
R1 – Sec.
- ships are operational for 24 hours each day, and the A-VIII/1
crew must be organized in regulated shift system,
such that the people on board are well rested and fit
for duty at all times
- the personnel on the ship must be organized to
operate the ship safely and effectively with numerous
operations being performed simultaneously, e.g.
• watchkeeping at sea and in port (navigation and
machinery operation)
• cargo operations
• maintenance of hull, machinery and equipment
• safety checks and drills, emergency actions
• repair/dry-docking
• stocking provisions, cooking food, housekeeping
• communication ship - shore - ship
• the crew must be able to operate with a high degree
of responsibility and flexibility
3 Understand orders and be understood in R1-

relation to shipboard duties (3 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
3.1 Fundamentals of communication R6
.1 states that good communication is the most

essential element of safety and pollution prevention
on board
.2 states that people's co-operation can be achieved
by effective communication
.3 states that effective communication is the basic
element for human survival
.4 states that language is a means of transmitting
ideas, views, instructions, etc.

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3.2 Methods of communication R6 A1 –

Exercise 1
.1 lists basic elements of communication as:
- sender
- receiver
- modes of transmission
- methods of transmission
- barriers to communication
- feedback
.2 states that feedback is essential in ship's
communication
.3 lists methods of communication
.4 classifies them under the following heads:
- verbal, e.g. reading, speaking, writing and any
communication using words
- non-verbal, e.g. body language, sounds, gestures
- iconic, e.g. signs, figures, diagrams, pictures and
photographs
.5 states that all three methods need to be effectively
used on board for proper understanding
.6 states that verbal communication includes all
communication pertaining to words, including reading,
writing and speaking
.7 states that body language and pictorial symbols are
more powerful means of communication than verbal
means alone
R6
.1 states that there are barriers in each step of the
basic communication process
.2 lists the barriers as:
- transmitter's conceptualization stage
- transmitter's capability
- mode of transmission
- media of transmission
- receiver's capability
- receiver's understanding of the concept
- feedback stage
- receipt of feedback by transmitter
.3 demonstrates barriers at each of above
3.4 Effective transmission skills R6
.1 states that the effectiveness of communication lies
primarily with the sender

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.2 states that the sender should define the purpose of

the particular communication
.3 explains the importance of time, place and person
addressed in the context of initiating the
R5 A1 –
communication
Exercise
.4 states importance of language and vocabulary, 2&3
e.g., examples of usage of maritime English
.5 states that understanding the different kinds of
barriers in communication helps in better transmission
.6 states that the sender must be capable of
effectively speaking, writing, acting, drawing and using
available sound signaling apparatus
.7 demonstrates above skills to the trainer
.8 describes that effectiveness of transmission can be
checked by the feedback from the receiver
.9 describes that this responsibility lies with the
sender
3.5 Effective listening skills R6
.1 states that listening is the responsibility of the
receiver
.2 explains difference of hearing versus listening
.3 demonstrates difference of hearing / listening
.4 states that understanding the various barriers of
listening will improve listening capabilities
.5 states that there are internal and external barriers
to listening and appreciating the effect of barriers on
listening described earlier
.6 describes that human beings are capable of
speaking at a rate of 150 words per minute whereas
they can listen at a rate of about 1000 wpm
.7 states that this results in idle time of 850 wpm,
which makes the mind wander
.8 states that ideally this idle time should be used for
paraphrasing the body language and other signals
from the speaker
3.6 Effects and consequences of wrong R6 A1 -
communication Exercise
.1 states that a wrong communication can affect

safety of life, property and the environment
.2 states that it causes human problems and
problems in relationships on board

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.3 states that improper communication causes stress,

loss of time, loss of resources and even ship's
profitability
.4 demonstrates cause / effect through an exercise
3.7 Communication sum-up
.1 states that effective communication creates the
atmosphere conducive to safe working, happy living
and sociable relationship among fellow shipmates
.2 states that habits, values and attitudes can also be
modified by effective communication and knowing the
basics of interpersonal relationships, learning skills
and team skills
4 Comply with emergency procedures (2 R1 –

hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
4.1 Explains the term 'emergency' T4
.1 emphasizes an emergency being a situation of
imminent danger
- of loss of life
- of injury
- of loss of or damage to property
- of damage to environment
.2 emphasizes the need of immediate action in case
of an emergency
.3 lists various emergencies which may occur on
board ships: R2, R3, R8 T1, T2
- fire
- collision
- grounding
- foundering
- man overboard
- ingress of water
- heavy weather
- oil spill, etc.
.4 describes shipboard contingency plans for
response to emergencies mentioned above T1, T2, T4
.5 states the alarm systems available on board ships
and their locations:
- ship general alarm
- fire alarm T4

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- ship's whistle, etc. R2

.6 states the various emergency signals to indicate
emergency situations
4.2 Drills and muster R1, R2 T4
.1 describes general structure of muster lists:
- specific duties allocated to crew members
- division of crew in various squads and teams
- muster station
- emergency headquarters, etc.
.2 states action to be taken on hearing emergency
alarm signals and discovering potential emergencies
as mentioned above:
- attire yourself adequately and properly
- go to muster station
- find out nature of the emergency
- take action as per muster list or duty list
4.3 Value and need of drills and training R1, R2, T4
R3, R8
.1 states three aspects of needs of drills and training,
e.g.
- regulatory or legislative needs, i.e. requirements of
SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM, etc.
- operational need - to ensure correct and effective
action, can only be achieved by regular and realistic
drills
- state of mind, e.g. on exposure to an emergency, all
persons are affected and there is general dip or
reduction in performance. This dip in performance can
only be compensated for by regular and realistic drills
4.4 Internal communication R1
.1 explains various internal communications in use on
board ships - especially for emergency situations, e.g.
- telephone
- emergency powered or sound-operated phone
- public address systems
- lifeboat VHF
- walkie-talkies
- emergency alarms, etc.
.2 lists their location and operation
R10
.3 describes probable location of emergency escape
routes on board ships

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.4 explains need of knowledge of number and

locations of escape routes
5 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the R1- T4 V1

marine environment (2 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec. A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table V-
VI/1-4 R8
5.1 Define term 'pollution'
.1 explains pollution caused by human activities and
nature
.2 lists main sources of marine pollution
.3 states pollutants discharged or likely to be
discharged by ships due to operational or accidental
causes
.4 explains causes resulting in marine pollution at sea
by ships as a result of:
- strandings and collisions
- lightening operations
- unchecked garbage and sewage disposal
- tank cleaning, washing and line flushing
- unchecked chemical disposal in bulk or packaged
form
- deballasting
5.2 Effects of operational or accidental R3 V8
pollution of the marine environment
.1 states impact of pollution on marine life and food
chain
.2 explains hazards posed by chemical, sewage and
garbage disposal
.3 explains hazards to human beings, animals and
livelihood of human beings due to pollution of marine
environment
5.3 International measures for pollution R3 V4, V5
prevention, pollution avoidance and
containment of pollutants
.1 briefly describes contents of MARPOL 73t78
.2 describes segregated ballast tanks
.3 describes double-hull design
.4 describes reception facilities

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.5 explains sewage disposal arrangements and

garbage management plan / record book
.6 explains contents and purpose of the shipboard oil
pollution emergency plan (SOPEP)
.7 describes garbage disposal arrangements and
handling
.8 states shipboard organisation to deal with pollution
.9 describes interface between shipboard and shore
organisations
.10 explains obligation to report pollution incidents
.11 states when to report pollution incidents
.12 states to whom to report pollution incidents
.13 describes structure of oil spill response team and
assigned duties to officers and crew
.14 explains measures for control of oil spills
.15 describes shipboard response to oil spills due to
various causes
.16 explains importance of shipboard drills to deal with
5.4 Pollution by sewage from ships R3
.1 defines what constitutes sewage
.2 explains prohibition on discharge of sewage and
exceptions depending upon distance from nearest
land
.3 defines comminuted and disinfected sewage,
briefly gives details of holding tanks and approved
sewage treatment plant
5.5 Pollution by garbage from ships R3 V4
.1 defines what is garbage
.2 describes disposal of garbage outside special
areas / prohibited zones
5.6 Control of oil discharge from machinery R3
spaces and oil fuel tanks
.1 gives brief details of oily-water separating
equipment and oil filling equipment MARPOL
requirements

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R3
5.7 Contents of Oil Record Book
.1 states purpose of Oil Record Book
.2 lists entries which are made in the Book
5.8 Control of discharge of oil and special R3 V7
areas
.1 gives details of special areas
.2 states requirements of regulation IX of MARPOL
73/78
.3 describes provisions of methods for the prevention
of oil pollution from ships while operating in special
areas
5.9 Introduces the contents of Annex Vl of
MARPOL
.1 states that Annex Vl sets limits on sulphur oxide
and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships
6 Contribute to effective human relationships R1-

on board ship - social responsibility (2 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec. A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table V-
VI/1-4
6.1 Rights and obligations of crew
.1 states that each crew member has a social
responsibility to his ship, himself, his colleagues, to the
company, and to the environment
.2 describes his rights, such as:
- right to his convictions
- right to express his convictions
- right to make a request of another as long as he can
appreciate that the other has a right to say no
- right to clarify communications to enhance
interpersonal relationships
.3 describes his obligation towards employer
.4 states that shipping is a commercial entity and
profit making is part of the operation
.5 states that the employee must discharge his duties
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.6 states that he should be responsible towards the

three elements of the shipping operation, namely,
company, government and individual
.7 states that there is dignity in labour
.8 states that there are responsibilities towards:
- obedience, respect, discipline and following orders
of his superiors
- abiding by company's policies as laid down in the
safety manuals and rules and regulations governing
flag State requirements and other mandatory
legislation
- adhering to the safety and environment protection
policy at all times and to assist fellow seamen in
distress, search and rescue operations and oil
pollution mitigation operations
6.2 Employment conditions, etc
.1 describes the employment conditions such as:
- employment contracts
- his rights
- national and international requirements
6.3 Drugs and alcohol V11, V12
.1 states that there are international and national
regulations against the use, carrying or distributing of
any drug or alcohol
.2 states that the punishment for above could be very,
very severe
.3 describes some examples from recent reports
.4 describes dangers of drug and alcohol abuse:
- how drugs and alcohol affect a human body
- their harmful effects and some misconceptions
regarding alcohol providing heat to the body in cold
climates
- dangers of getting involved in drug trafficking /
smuggling
- company's drug and alcohol policy
- narcotics and contraband search
.5 describes Port State, Flag State and other
authorities' methods of detecting drug/alcohol
consumed
6.4 Health and hygiene on board V3, V9
.1 states that it is a moral responsibility of all on board
to observe hygiene and promote good health

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.2 states that cleanliness and good housekeeping is

fundamental to good health
.3 states that ship's personnel must be highly
motivated:
- states that there is a definite relation between
human needs and motivation
- states that delegation can be a powerful tool in
motivating people
6.5 Summing up
.1 sums up this module by stating the importance of
IPR
.2 states that delegation, trust and good relations are
motivational
.3 states that drug and alcohol abuse can be very
costly and may lead to prosecution of ship or/and the
individual, and may also result in dismissal and/or
permanent loss of sea career
7 Review and Assessment]

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[Section 2: Required Performance Criteria
The detailed teaching syllabus for each area of knowledge, understanding and proficiency
contained in Section 2 has been derived from these course objectives.

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
1 Comply with emergency procedures (2 R1:–

hours) Reg.VI/1
and sec.A-
VI/1 pa.2
and Table
A-VI/1-4
Required performance criteria:

.1 describes an emergency as being a T4
situation involving danger or potential
danger to persons, the ship or the
environment
.2 emphasizes the need of immediate action
in the case of an emergency
.3 lists various emergencies which may occur
on board ships:
- fire
- collision
- grounding T1, T2
- foundering
R2, R3,
- person overboard
R8
- ingress of water into the ship
- heavy weather
- oil or chemical spill
- injured person
.4 describes shipboard contingency plans for
response to emergencies mentioned above A3
.5 states the alarm systems available on
board ships and their locations: T1, T2, T4
- ship's intercom
- fire alarm bell T4
- ship's whistle, etc. R2
.6 states the appropriate signals to indicate
different emergency situations

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1.2 Musters and drills

R1, R2 T4 A3
.1 describes where to find a muster list on
board and the general structure of muster
lists:
- muster lists placed in the ship's
alleyways on the bulkhead, on the
bridge, mess room and engine room
control room
- specific duties allocated to crew
members for different emergencies
- division of crew in various squads and
teams for different emergencies
- muster stations
.2 states the action to be taken on hearing
emergency alarm signals and discovering
potential emergencies as mentioned above:
- attire yourself adequately and properly
- go to muster station
- find out nature of the emergency
- take action as per muster list and duty list
and orders given by a responsible person

1.3 Value and need of drills and training R1, R2, T4
R3, R7,
.1 states three aspects of the need for drills and
R8
training, for example:
- regulatory or legislative needs involving
the requirements of SOLAS, MARPOL,
STCW, ISM, etc.
- operational need to ensure correct and
effective action can only be achieved by
regular and realistic drills
- state of mind, for example, on exposure
to an emergency, all persons are affected
and there is general dip or reduction in
performance. This dip in performance
can only be compensated for by regular
and realistic drills

.1 explains various internal communications in R1 A3
use on board ships - especially for
emergency situations, for example,
- telephone

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- emergency powered or sound-operated

phone
- public address systems
- lifeboat VHF
- walkie-talkies
- emergency alarms, etc.
.2 lists their location and operation
.3 describes probable location of emergency
escape routes on board ships
.4 explains the "citadel" concept of the ship's
design and the need of knowledge of
number and locations of escape routes
2 Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine R1:

environment (3 hours) Reg.VI/1,
T4 V1
sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 and
Table A-
VI/1-4

2.1 Define term 'pollution' R3
.1 explains pollution caused by human activities and V8
nature
V11
.2 lists main sources of marine pollution
.3 states pollutants discharged or likely to be
discharged by ships due to operational or accidental
causes
.4 explains causes resulting in marine pollution at sea
by ships as a result of:
- strandings and collisions
- lightening, bunkering and cargo operations
- unchecked garbage and sewage disposal
- tank cleaning, washing and line flushing
- pumping bilges
- unchecked chemical disposal in bulk or packaged
form
- deballasting

2.2 Effects of operational or accidental pollution of R3 V10, V11
the marine environment

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.1 states impact of pollution on marine life and food

chain
.2 explains hazards posed by chemical, sewage, ballast
and garbage disposal
.3 explains hazards to human beings and marine life
and to the livelihood of human beings due to
pollution of marine environment
R3
2.3 Effect of shipping and offshore installations on
the marine environment
.1 explains increased stress imposed on the marine
environment due to increased maritime activities

2.4 International measures for pollution prevention, R3 T3 V7, V8
pollution avoidance and containment of pollutants
.1 briefly describes contents of MARPOL
.2 describes segregated ballast tanks
.3 describes double-hull design
.4 describes reception facilities
.5 explains sewage disposal arrangements and
garbage management plan / record book
.6 explains contents and purpose of the shipboard oil
pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) R8
.7 describes garbage disposal arrangements and
handling
.8 states shipboard organisation to deal with pollution
- explains obligation to report pollution incidents
- states when to report pollution incidents
- states to whom to report pollution incidents
.9 describes interface between shipboard and shore
organisations
.10 describes structure of oil spill response team and
assigned duties to officers and crew
.11 explains measures for control of oil spills
.12 describes shipboard response to oil spills due to
various causes
.13 explains importance of shipboard drills to deal with

2.5 Pollution by sewage from ships R3

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.1 defines what constitutes sewage

.2 explains prohibition on discharge of sewage and
exceptions depending upon distance from nearest
land
.3 defines comminuted and disinfected sewage, briefly
gives details of holding tanks and approved sewage
treatment plant

2.6 Pollution by garbage from ships R3 V7
.1 defines what is garbage
.2 describes disposal of garbage outside special areas
/prohibited zones

2.7 Control of oil discharge from machinery spaces R3, R8 T3 V10, V11
and oil fuel tanks
.1 gives brief details of oily-water separating equipment
and the MARPOL requirements for discharge of oily
water

2.8 Contents of Oil and Garbage Record Books R3 V7
.1 states purpose of Oil Record Book
.2 states purpose of the Garbage Record Book
.3 lists entries which are made in the Oil and Garbage
Books

2.9 Control of discharge of oil in special areas R3, R8 V7
.1 gives details of special areas
.2 states requirements of regulation IX of MARPOL
.3 describes provisions of methods for the prevention of
oil pollution from ships while operating in special
areas
Required performance criteria: R3

2.10 Introduces the contents of Annex Vl of MARPOL
.1 states that Annex VI sets limits on sulphur oxide and
nitrogen oxide emissions from ships

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Reference Bibliograph Aid
y
3 Observe safe working practices (4 hours) R1: T1, T2, T4 A3

Reg.VI/1,
V2, V3,
sec.A-VI/1
V6, V9,
pa.2 and
V17, V18,
Table A-
V19
VI/1-4
A5

3.1 Introduction V19
.1 states the aims and objectives of observing safe
working practices
3.2 Importance of the course V2
.1 states that working on ship is a hazardous V3
occupation
.2 explains the necessity of understanding the hazards
on board and equipment and procedures provided to
avoid the hazards
3.3 Ship familiarization T1, T2 A3
.1 list various ship types and common nautical terms V2, V6,
applicable to them
.2 describe the working environment of the ship
.3 identifies likely hazards concerning:
- gangway and safety net
- main deck
- holds and hatches
- forecastle and poop deck
- windlass, anchors and winches
- cranes or derricks
- manifold and deck pipeline system (on a tanker)
- accommodation
- bridge
- engine-room
3.4 Nature of shipboard hazards
.1 lists the various shipboard hazards as: T1, T2 V2, V3, V6
- slips, trips and falls due to slippery surfaces (oil,
grease, garbage, water, ice, etc.) or obstructions
(pipelines, welding cables, lashing eyes, wires,
ropes, etc.)

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- head injuries due to low doorway entrances,

overhead loads, falling equipment or material,
etc.
- falls through open manholes, unfenced openings,
loose or missing gratings, etc.
- clothing, fingers, etc. getting caught in moving
machinery such as grinding wheels, winch drums,
gears, flywheels, etc.
- burns from steam pipes, hot machinery, welding
sparks, etc.
- eye injuries through chipping, welding, chemicals,
etc.
- injuries and sliding/fall of unsecured equipment
due to ship movements in rough weather
- hazards of extreme weather
- lack of oxygen in confined spaces
- presence of hydrocarbon gas and other toxic
gases
- hazards of chemicals used on board
- fire
- collision/grounding flooding/sinking
- pirates and stowaways
3.5 Safeguards and equipment used on board to

counter hazards T1, T2
.1 states that the ship's safety manual contains all the T2
necessary procedures and checklists required to be
followed for any ship board operation
.2 describe the importance of creating a safety culture
on board a ship to enable a safer working V3
environment and to counter workplace hazards and
the importance of safety meetings onboard
.3 states the requirement for the shipboard
familiarization induction for all joining ship's
personnel R2, R7 T4 A4, V5
.4 states the basic principles of the International Safety
Management Code, the requirement for the ship to
have a safety management system and procedures
identifying individual seafarer responsibilities
.5 states the principles of safety audits, the on board
safety committee, ship's safety officer, incident, near-
miss and hazard reporting and reviews
.6 describes the principles of job hazard analysis (JHA) R2 A5
.7 lists personal protective equipment in common use :
- helmet
- goggles
- gloves
- safety shoes
- dust masks and respirators

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- protective clothing
- self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
R3, R4
.8 lists onboard life-saving appliances:
- lifejackets
- lifebuoys
- liferafts
- lifeboats
- line-throwing apparatus
- EPlRBs and SARTs
- Thermal Protective Aids (TPAs) and immersion
suits A3
.9 lists on board fire-fighting appliances:
- fire hoses, nozzles, hydrants and fire main
- portable fire extinguishers
- fire axe
- fire-detecting system
- fixed extinguishing system
- self-contained breathing apparatus
- smoke helmet
.10 Medical equipment:
- resuscitator
- stretcher
- medical chest and medicines
- medical equipment
- defibrillator
.11 Oil spill equipment
- absorbent pads
- absorbent rolls
- chemical dispersant
- sawdust, brooms, dust pans, shovels and barrels

T1, T2 A5
.1 Head protection:
- importance of the helmet V14
- parts of the helmet and functions of each part
- when to use the helmet
- care of the helmet
.2 Gloves:
- necessity for gloves
- types of gloves and suitability of each type for
different jobs
.3 Eye protection: V10
- importance of eye protection
- causes of injury to eye
- types of eye protection and differentiation between
them
.4 Hearing protection:
- danger of excessive noise

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- types of hearing protection

.5 Respiratory protection:
- need for respiratory protection
- types of respiratory protection and suitability for
use
- description and checks prior to use of SCBA
.6 Safety footwear
- need for safety shoes
- features of a safety shoe and differences from an
ordinary shoe
.7 Safety harness
3.7 Operations that take place on board which can be

hazardous to personnel or ship T1, T2 A3, V6
- loading/unloading of cargoes
- mooring - working aloft
- handling of chemicals
- engine-room watchkeeping and maintenance
- lifting loads (manually and mechanically)
- entry into enclosed spaces
- hot work V17
- anti-piracy and stowaway operations

T1, T2 A3, V2
.1 lists the various ship types such as general cargo
ships, bulk carriers, container ships, ro-ro and car
carriers, tankers, chemical and gas carriers and
passenger ships
.2 states that, in general, cargo ships, bulk carriers and
container ship cargo is lifted on and off the ship by
cranes or derricks. Bulk cargo is poured into the
ship's hold by bulk loaders or dredger buckets.
V3
.3 states that the hazards on these ships, in the holds
and on the jetty alongside are mainly from overhead
loads, lifting gear and cargo handling equipment
such as trucks and forklifts
.4 states that no unauthorized persons should be
allowed into the working area
.5 states that all personnel should use the offshore side
of the deck
.6 states that ro-ro ships and car carriers have several
vehicle decks connected by ramps or lifts and cargo
is driven on and off the ship and up to the various
decks via the ramps/lifts

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.7 states that cargo coming into the vehicle deck may

be driven at high speeds and any person standing in
the way is likely to be run over
.8 states that on tankers, chemical carriers and gas
carriers cargo is in the liquid state and is pumped
into and out from the ship through pipelines
.9 states that on tankers one of the main hazards is IMO
from gas, which could be flammable, toxic or could Model
cause a lack of oxygen Course
1.01
.10 states that personnel working on these types of
ships must have special knowledge of the hazards
involved and working procedures, which is covered
in the tanker familiarization training course
.11 states that some passenger ships also may be ro-ro
ships carrying trucks, cars or other cargo and
includes ferries
.12 states that in addition to deck and engine-room staff,
on a passenger ship there may be a large number of
cooks, waiters, housekeeping staff, shop and other
service assistants, entertainment, medical and
religious attendants, etc. and that personnel working
on these ships must have a knowledge of crowd
control, especially in emergency situations
T1, T2 V9
A3
.1 describes mooring as the tying up of a ship to a jetty,
berth or pier
.2 states that the lines used to tie up the ship are
known as mooring lines and mooring wires
.3 using a diagram, shows the disposition of headlines
and stern lines, breast-lines and back-springs
.4 states that mooring lines are extremely heavy
synthetic lines around 100 mm diameter or more and
wires too are heavy around 50 mm diameter,
depending on the size of the ship
.5 states that all mooring equipment - ropes, wires,
heaving lines, stoppers, shackles, winches and
windlass, etc. - must be checked to be in good order
and condition before the operation and coupling of
the mooring winches shall be secured if the mooring
station is unattended
.6 states that the ship is brought alongside by passing
one or more lines ashore and heaving on these
lines, using the windlass and mooring winches
.7 states that these ropes and wires are risky to handle
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vicinity, especially when under stress, as they can

part and cause serious injury
.8 states that persons engaged in mooring operations
must be extremely careful and aware of the risks and
stay well clear of a rope or wire under tension
.9 states that a mooring operation is more risky during
strong winds, heavy seas and swell or rain
.10 states that persons should never stand in the bight of
a rope or wire
.11 states that the persons heaving the rope on the drum
must hold it loosely and be ready to slacken it,
should it slip under tension
.12 states that whilst alongside mooring lines must be
constantly checked and always maintained taut
.13 states that special attention must be paid to the
mooring lines when:
- loading or unloading at a high rate
- there is a large tidal range in the port or strong
currents
- in a confined port when other ships are passing
- there are strong winds or at berths exposed to sea
.14 states that the windlass is not constructed or
designed to be used as a bollard
T2 A1 –
3.10 Enclosed spaces
App. 2
.1 defines enclosed spaces as spaces where the
V17
ventilation is not kept running on a round-the-clock
basis
.2 lists the possible enclosed spaces as forepeak tank,
chain lockers, cofferdams, topside tanks, cargo
tanks, ballast tanks, duct keel, after peak tank,
bunker tanks, water tanks, under engine room
plates, etc.
.3 states that careless entry into such spaces has
resulted in many accidents, sometimes fatal, if the
person is overcome by a lack of breathable
atmosphere or is injured and not rescued in time
.4 divides the hazards into:
(a) atmospheric hazards and
(b) physical hazards
.5 states that atmospheric hazards could result from:
- presence of hydrocarbon gas
- presence of toxic gas or
- deficiency in oxygen

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.6 states that due to the presence of hydrocarbon gas, a

toxicity and flammability hazard arises, as well as
lack of oxygen
7 states that hydrocarbon vapours can be present due
to:
- petroleum leakage
- retention in tank structure
- retention in pipeline
- disturbance of sludge/scale
.8 states that other gases, such as NO, NO2 SO2. CO2,
benzene, H2S, etc., can be a toxic and/or cause lack
of oxygen
.9 states that these gases can evolve from cargo, ship's
stores or ship operations
.10 defines a toxic hazard as one that is harmful or
poisonous to the body
.11 defines Threshold Limit Value and states that such
gases should not be present in concentrations more
than their TLVs
.12 states that the atmosphere may be rendered
deficient in oxygen due to the causes listed below:
- ingress of inert gas (in inerted tank or leakage
across from inerted tank into adjoining enclosed
space)
- rusting
- paint drying
- electrical cleaning fluids
- solvents/emulsifiers
- refrigerants
- substances burning in an enclosed area
- flooding with CO2 to fight a fire
- welding and gas cutting without proper ventilation
- running an internal combustion engine in a
confined space
- decay of organic matter, for example, vegetables,
grain, fruits, etc.
.13 states that oxygen deficiency can result in anoxia
.14 states that the symptoms commence with giddiness,
breathlessness and unconsciousness and progress
onto brain damage causing memory loss, mental
instability, paralysis, coma or death
.15 states that physical hazards could cause a person to
be physically or even fatally injured
.16 states that physical hazards could include:
- darkness
- unsecured ladders
- slippery surfaces
- obstructions
- unguarded openings

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- unsecured objects left from previous visit

- flooding
- getting trapped inside accidentally
.17 states that the following precautions are to be
followed prior to entry into enclosed spaces:
- an enclosed space entry permit system must be
strictly followed
- the space is to be thoroughly ventilated and
confirmed by testing of the atmosphere
- there must be:
 Sufficient oxygen to support life (20-21%)
 Insufficient flammable gas for the purpose, and
 Toxic gas must be less than TLV
.18 states that proper protective equipment - overalls,
hard hat, safety shoes, etc. and approved
torchlights, non- sparking tools, etc. must be used
.19 states that vigilance and alertness must be
exercised, the atmosphere must be monitored and
all precautions observed while work is in progress
.20 states that personnel must be cautioned against over
confidence or negligence
.21 states that protective clothing and the workplace is to
be cleaned up properly after any work carried out A1 –
.22 discusses in brief the contents of an enclosed space App. 2
entry permit
3.11 Working at Heights

T1, T2 A3
.1 describes working at heights as working at a height V3, V6
above the ground or deck where the primary hazard
is of falling and consequent injury
.2 states that working over the ship's side can also be
considered to be working at heights
.3 lists examples of various jobs aboard where working
at heights is necessary, for example,
- painting bridge front bulkhead, masts, engine-
room deckhead
- greasing, maintenance or repair of radar scanner,
crane wires and standing rigging
- chipping, painting, cleaning or inspecting tanks or
holds
- painting the ship side, underside of flying bridge
wings, etc.
.4 lists the hazards of working at heights as:
- falling from a height due to loss of balance, failure
of ropes, etc.

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- injury due to falling material or equipment

- burns due to contact with hot surfaces such as the
funnel or steam from the whistle
- emission of carbon dioxide or toxic gases from the
funnel due to combustion, incineration, soot
blowing, etc.
- electrocution and radiation hazard due to proximity
with radio aerials or radar scanners
.5 states that prior notice must be given to the
responsible person concerned prior to
commencement of work, for example,
- duty engineer when working in the vicinity of the
funnel to refrain from soot blowing or incineration
or to shut off steam to the whistle when working
near it
- bridge watchkeeping officer when working near
radar scanners, radio aerials or satellite
communication dome
- chief officer when working on deck
.6 states that equipment whose operation is a hazard to

the work is to be locked or tagged with the
responsibilities vested in a responsible officer
.7 states that these checks and procedures should be

covered by a checklist or a permit-to-work system
.8 lists the equipment used for working at heights as

- gantlines
- safety lines
- wooden stages or bosun's chairs
- hooks and shackles
- fall arrester safety harness
- ladders, scaffolding, etc.
.9 states that this equipment should be stowed in a

separate locker away from paints or chemicals and is
to be checked every time prior to use by a competent
person
.10 states that knots, hitches and turns should be

correctly and carefully made to prevent slipping,
especially when synthetic ropes are used and that
ropes should not run over hot surfaces or sharp
edges
.11 states that stages, bosun's chairs or any harness

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.12 states that anchoring points for safety lines or

suspension points for gantlines should be strong and
not subject to movement
.13 states that a safety net should be rigged whenever

possible, especially under a free hanging stage and
that stages should be secured against ship
movement
.14 states that work at heights should not be carried out

while the ship is moving violently in a seaway
.15 states that tools or materials should be passed in a

sealed container by hand or by a rope and never
thrown
.16 states that ladders should be used for climbing onto

or from a stage and not the ropes that suspend the
stage and that rigid ladders should be placed on a
firm base and secured
.17 states that tools or equipment should be secured

and not placed at the edge, where they can fall
.18 states that inexperienced persons or those under 18

years of age should not be sent to work at heights or
over the ship's side
.19 states that work over the ship's side should not be
carried out while the ship is under way
.20 states that, in addition to normal protective

equipment, a buoyant vest or lifejacket should be
worn when working over the ship's side
.21 states that lifebuoys with heaving line and light

should be kept in readiness when a person is
working over the ship's side

A1 –
3.12 Hot work
App. 3
.1 defines hot work as any work which generates heat
or sparks of sufficiently high temperature or intensity
to ignite a flammable gas - air mixture
.2 lists welding, cutting, burning, heating, chipping and
use of some power tools generating heat, open V18
flame, electric arc or continuous sparks as some
examples of hot work

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.3 lists the hot work hazards as fire, explosion, heat

injuries, strong light injuries (ultraviolet light affecting V14
eyes) and shock injury to personnel
.4 groups the areas on board where hot work is carried
out in ascending order of danger as:
- engineer's workshop
- engine-room
- poop deck and accommodation
- cargo area
.5 states the hazards that can be generated by hot work
processes and the requisite safeguards A1 –
.6 discusses in brief the contents of a hot work permit App 3

3.13 Engine-room watchkeeping and maintenance T1, T2 A3, A4
.1 shows the general layout of an engine-room with the V6
help of movies, slides or photographs
.2 lists the machinery located in and around the engine-
room:
- main engines
- generators or alternators
- boilers
- compressors
- pumps and motors
- electrical equipment
- steering gear
- refrigeration machinery
- hydraulic or pneumatic equipment
- lead-acid batteries
.3 states that injuries suffered in the engine-room could
be:
- burns through contact with steam pipes, hot
surfaces, welding sparks, etc.
- head injuries through overhead obstructions or
falling objects
- slips, trips or falls on companion ways, from open
floor plates, protruding parts or incautious haste
- hearing loss through constant exposure to high
decibel noise and not wearing correct hearing
protection
- contact with moving parts of machinery such as
grinder wheels, flywheels or propeller shaft
.4 states that use of proper protective equipment is
absolutely necessary
.5 states that accidents may be prevented by good
housekeeping and safe working practices
.6 gives examples of good housekeeping as:

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- oil spills should be immediately cleaned and oil-

stained lagging replaced and bilges should be
kept clean and dry
- oily rags or cotton waste should be properly
disposed of in a closed container and not left in a
pile to ignite spontaneously
- tools should be attended to during work, so that
they do not fall off ledges or platforms and be
properly collected and stowed after work
- guards for moving parts of machinery should be in
position and in good condition
- equipment, stores and parts of opened-up
machinery should be lashed and secured against
movement
- all parts of the engine-room should be adequately
lighted
- bottom platform gratings should never be left open
unless the area is fenced and warning signs are
posted
- access to fire-fighting equipment, escape routes
and emergency exits should not be obstructed by
stores or equipment
.7 states that safe working practices should include:
- Job hazard analysis (JHA) meetings and proper
planning prior to any task being undertaken
- proper locking and tagging of machinery under
repair to prevent inadvertent starting
- proper checks of equipment used for lifting or
other purposes and proper calibration of test
equipment prior to use
- using the correct tools and PPE for the task and in
the correct manner
4 Contribute to effective communications on board R1:
ship (3 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
R6
.1 states that good communication is one of the most
essential elements of safe work practices and
pollution prevention on board
.2 states that people's co-operation and co-ordination
within a team can be achieved by effective
communication
.3 states that effective communication is essential in
creating a safety culture in a workplace
.4 states that language is a means of transmitting ideas,
views, instructions, etc.

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4.2 Methods of communication R6 A1 –

Exercise 1
.1 lists basic elements of communication as:
- sender
- receiver
- modes of transmission
- methods of transmission
- barriers to communication
- feedback
.2 states that repeating the instruction as feedback is
essential in ship's communication
.3 lists methods of communication
.4 classifies them under the following headings:
- verbal, for example, reading, speaking, writing and
any communication using words
- non-verbal, for example, body language, sounds,
gestures
- iconic, for example, signs, figures, diagrams,
pictures and photographs
.5 states that all three methods need to be effectively
used on board for proper understanding
.6 states that verbal communication includes all
communication pertaining to words, including
reading, writing and speaking
.7 states that in certain situations body language and
pictorial symbols are more powerful means of
communication than verbal means alone
R6
.1 states that there are barriers in each step of the basic
communication process
.2 lists the barriers as:
- transmitter's conceptualization stage
- transmitter's capability
- mode of transmission V2
- media of transmission
- receiver's capability
- receiver's understanding of the concept
- feedback stage
- receipt of feedback by transmitter
- cultural differences
.3 demonstrates barriers at each of above
4.4 Effective transmission skills R6

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.1 states that the effectiveness of communication lies

primarily with the sender
.2 states that the sender should define the purpose of
the particular communication
.3 explains the importance of time, place and person
R5 A1 –
addressed in the context of initiating the
Exercises
communication
2 and 3
.4 states importance of language and vocabulary, for
example, examples of usage of maritime English
.5 states that understanding the different kinds of
barriers in communication helps in better
transmission
.6 states that the sender must be capable of effectively
speaking, writing, acting, drawing and using
available sound signaling apparatus
.7 demonstrates above skills to the trainer
.8 describes that effectiveness of transmission can be
checked by the feedback from the receiver
.9 describes that this responsibility lies with the sender
4.5 Effective listening skills R6
.1 states that listening is the responsibility of the
receiver
.2 explains difference of hearing versus listening
.3 demonstrates difference of hearing / listening
.4 states that understanding the various barriers of
listening will improve listening capabilities
.5 states that there are internal and external barriers to
listening and appreciating the effect of barriers on
listening described earlier
.6 describes that human beings are capable of speaking
at a rate of 150 words per minute (wpm) whereas
they can listen at a rate of about 1000 wpm
.7 states that this results in idle time of 850 wpm, which
makes the mind wander
.8 states that ideally this idle time should be used for
paraphrasing the body language and other signals
from the speaker
4.6 Effects and consequences of wrong R5, R6 A1 -
communication Exercise
.1 states that a wrong communication can affect safety
of life, property and the environment

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.2 states that it causes human problems and problems

in relationships on board
.3 states that improper communication causes stress,
loss of time, loss of resources and even ship's
profitability
.4 demonstrates cause / effect through an exercise
4.7 Importance of effective communication on board V4
ship
.1 states that effective communication creates the
atmosphere conducive to safe working, happy living
and sociable relationship among fellow shipmates
.2 states that habits, values and attitudes can also be
modified by effective communication and knowing
the basics of interpersonal relationships, learning
skills and team skills
.3 states the importance of English as the common
maritime communication language and recognizes
the possible influence of cultural differences
5 Contribute to effective human relationships on R1:
board ship (3 hours) Reg.VI/1 &
Sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
Required performance criteria

.1 states that good relationships make the life of all
seafarers more comfortable, healthy and less prone
to accidents
.2 describes the elements which help in better
relationships for example:
- policies of company
- function of shipboard management
- clarity of responsibilities with reference to
shipboard functions
- structure and flow of authority
- importance of understanding needs:
• individual needs
• ships needs
• company needs
• needs of other seafarers onboard
• social needs
.3 states that everyone should respect each other's
individuality, value, culture and purpose of work

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.4 states that open communication will enhance IPR

.5 states that shipboard environments demand better
IPR from seafarers during both on-duty or off-duty
hours
.6 describes how methods to improve IPR on board
evolved from:
- introducing yourself properly and understanding
each other ways of behavior
- commitment of senior officers
- valuing an individual's strengths rather than their
weaknesses
- fairness in dealing with personnel
- true appraisals and reporting
- discipline on board
- recognizing and adjusting to cultural differences

5.2 Team building
.1 states that the shipboard operation is one of team
work and its effectiveness depends on the
effectiveness of each individual team member
.2 states that teamwork helps in better decision making
.3 describes:
- team goals/aims/objectives
- role of individual members
- need of cohesiveness
- principles of team resource management A1 –
Exercise 5
.4 lists deterrents to team operation
.5 discusses deterrents such as:
- distortion of aims
- inflexible behaviour of members
- groupism / elitism
- status/ego problems
- hidden agendas
- communication problems
- physical/environmental problems
- handling of grievances/counseling
.6 describes each in short with reference to the
shipboard environment
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.1 explains that team work is essential on board for

reasons such as:
- the shipping company comprises a number of
small mobile industrial units (the ship) which may
at any particular moment be distributed over large
distances throughout the world
- when making a voyage, the ship can undergo
considerable climatic changes, which may R1 – sec.
adversely affect personnel A-VIII/1
- ships are operational for 24 hours each day and
the crew must be organized in regulated shift
system, such that the people on board are well
rested and fit for duty at all times
- the personnel on the ship must be organized to
operate the ship safely and effectively with
numerous operations, some extremely demanding,
being performed simultaneously, for example,
• watchkeeping at sea and in port
(navigation and machinery operation)
• cargo operations
• maintenance of hull, machinery and
equipment
• safety checks and drills, emergency
actions
• surveys/repairs/dry-docking
• stocking provisions, cooking food,
housekeeping
• communication ship - shore - ship
• the crew must be able to operate with a
high degree of responsibility and flexibility
Required performance criteria
5.4 Social Responsibilities – Rights and obligations of
crew
T6
.1 states that each crew member has a social
responsibility to their ship, their self, their colleagues,
to the company and to the environment
.2 describes rights, such as:
- right to convictions
- right to express convictions
- right to make a request of another as long as they
can appreciate that the other has a right to say no
- right to clarify communications to enhance
interpersonal relationships
.3 describes the obligation towards their employer
.4 states that shipping is a commercial entity and profit
making is part of the operation
.5 states that the employee must discharge their duties
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.6 states that the employee should be responsible

towards the three elements of the shipping
operation, namely, company, government and
individual
.7 states that there is dignity in labour
.8 states that there are responsibilities towards:
- obedience, respect, discipline and following orders
of superiors
- abiding by company's policies as laid down in the
safety manuals and rules and regulations
governing flag State requirements and other
mandatory legislation
- adhering to the safety and environment protection
policy at all times and to assist fellow seafarers in
distress, search and rescue operations and oil
pollution mitigation operations
.9 states that a crew member has the right to make a
complaint regarding a breach of seafarer rights on
board the ship without fear of victimization or reprisal
5.5 Employment conditions, etc
R6 T6
.1 describes the employment conditions such as:
- employment contracts
- seafarers rights and well-being principles
- national and international requirements
- basic purpose of the Maritime Labour Convention
.2 describes the concern of the mental wellbeing of

seafarers involving:
- the issue of poor mental health and the associated risks
that can arise as a result of a life at sea
- the need for an understanding of the social, emotional,
physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness of the seafarer
whilst on board a ship and whilst ashore

6.3 Drugs and alcohol T5 V15, V16
.1 states that there are international and national

regulations against the use, carrying or distributing of
any illicit drugs
.2 states that the punishment for above could be very

severe
.3 describes some examples from recent reports

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.4 describes dangers of drug and alcohol abuse:

- how drugs and alcohol affect a human body
- their harmful effects and some misconceptions
regarding alcohol providing heat to the body in
cold climates
- dangers of getting involved in drug
trafficking/smuggling
- company's drug and alcohol policy
- narcotics and contraband search
.5 describes Port State, Flag State and other authorities'

methods of detecting drug/alcohol consumed
5.7 Health and hygiene on board T6 V12, V20
.1 states that it is a moral responsibility of all on board

to observe hygiene and promote good health
.2 states that cleanliness and good housekeeping is

fundamental to good health
.3 describes basic principles of food hygiene and good

housekeeping in food preparation and food storage
areas
.4 states that ship's personnel must be highly motivated:

- states that there is a definite relation between
human needs and motivation
- states that delegation can be a powerful tool in
motivating people
6 Understand and take necessary actions to control
R1:
fatigue (2 hours)
Reg.VI/1 &
Sec.A-VI/1
pa.2 &
Table A-
VI/1-4
R1
Sec. A-
VIII/1
6.1 Causes of fatigue R9 V13, V21
.1 describes the causes of fatigue

- reduced sleep quantity and quality
- sleep debt

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- changing schedules
- workload
- time spent awake
- individual health status
.2 describes the effects of physical, mental and
environmental stressors in and outside of the ship
and their impact on seafarers levels of fatigue
- the effect of noise, vibration, lighting and
ventilation
- shipboard operational factors
- individual health status
- stress
6.2 Circadian rhythms and the importance of sleep R9 V13, V21
.1 states the importance of obtaining the necessary rest,
in particular sleep
.2 states the importance of sleep quality and quantity

and on board factors that can detract from both
.3 states the different types of sleep
.4 describes the human biological clock and circadian

rhythm and explains the importance of time of day
when considering effects of fatigue on seafarers
- importance of exposure to daylight
- window of circadian low
- daily pattern of alertness due to influence of
biological clock
V12
.5 states they types of factors that may deteriorate sleep
quality
- seafarer health
- ship board environmental factors including light,
noise, temperature, ventilation and bedding
- stress
- exposure to 'blue' light from personal electronic
devices immediately prior to sleep

6.3 Consequences of fatigue R9 V21
.1 describes the consequences and effects of seafarer

fatigue with respect to individual performance
- effects on attention and memory
- increase in risk taking behavior due to fatigue
- impact on problem solving ability

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- micro-sleeps
- impact on long term seafarer health
.2 states cognitive, physiological and behavioral signs

and symptoms of fatigue
.3 case studies of maritime casualties attributed to

fatigue

6.4 Fatigue mitigation and management for R9 V13
individuals
V21
.1 states that sleep is the only 'cure' for fatigue
.2 describes why "reset breaks" should be scheduled to
maximize the influence of the circadian rhythm to be
effective in recovering from fatigue
.3 states techniques for maximizing rest breaks
- frequency and duration of rest breaks
- naps
.4 states that seafarers are responsible for maximizing

their own opportunities for rest and sleep
.5 states that it is every seafarers responsibility to

advise their supervisor when they are feeling
fatigued

6.5 Recording hours of work and rest R1 T6
.1 states the minimum hours of rest for seafarers in

accordance with section A-VIII/1of the STCW Code
and the importance of recording accurate hours of
work and rest
.2 states that the seafarers' maximum working hours

and minimum rest periods and associated
provisions, are legally required under the STCW and
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
.3 states that a table of shipboard working

arrangements is to be established ''in a standardized
format'' and this will facilitate understanding by
seafarers on board the ship and the competent
authorities. The table should:
- cover the anticipated schedule of service at sea
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- refer to watchkeeping duties as well as any

additional work which is expected
- contain the maximum hours of work or the
minimum hours of rest required by the laws,
regulations or collective agreements in force in the
flag State
- provide a total scheduled work-rest-hour figure for
each seafarer
- be written in the working language or languages of
the ship and in English
7 Review and Assessment (3.0 hour)]

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Part D: Instructor Manual

Introduction
The instructor manual provides guidance on the material that is to be presented during the
course. The course material reflects the requirements for the basic training or instruction in
personal safety and social responsibilities, as specified in regulation Vl/1 of the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, [1995]
[1978, as amended].
The material has been arranged in six sections:
1 [Observe safe working practices] [Comply with emergency procedures]

2 [Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship: human relationships
on board ship] [Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment]
3 [Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard duties] [Observe
safe working practices]
4 [Comply with emergency procedures] [Contribute to effective communications
on board ship]
5 [Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment] [Contribute
to effective human relationships on board ship]
6 [Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship (concluded): social
responsibilities)] [Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue]
The consolidated text of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS Protocol and
amendments (R2) and Human Resources Management for Marine Personnel (R6) are used
as a basic reference throughout the course.
The course outline and timetable provide guidance on the time allocation for the course
material, but the instructor is free to make adjustments as necessary.
Throughout the course it is important to stress that rules and regulations must be strictly
observed and all precautions taken to minimize risks. Where appropriate, trainees should be
given advice on the avoidance of accidents.
The detailed teaching syllabus must be studied carefully and lesson plans or lecture notes
compiled where appropriate. An example of a lesson plan is given [on page 42] [in Appendix 1.]
Instruction should be made as practical as possible and actual equipment should be used,
where available, to illustrate lessons in the classroom.

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Guidance Notes
The following notes are intended to highlight the main objectives of the course. The notes also
contain some material and guidance on the conduct of the course and on topics which are not
adequately covered in the quoted references.
[Instructions][Guidance] to [lecturers][Instructors]
It must be borne in mind that candidates for this course may have never been on a ship, [may]
have [definitely] [little or] no idea of working procedures and may even be from non-coastal
areas having [no] [a very basic] idea of what a ship is or looks like. Hence the delivery of the
course must be brought down to an [absolutely] [appropriate] [basic] level. At every stage,
especially in the beginning, it is necessary for the [teacher] [instructor] to give the student an
understanding of a ship layout or environment by explaining, for example, that the hazards of
trips, slips and falls[,] [or head injuries] are different in a shipboard environment as compared
to ashore [as the ship is a moving platform of complex design.] This may be done by extensive
diagrams, photographs or videos of the ship layout. At the same time it is not recommended
that [the candidates] [trainees] be disciplined into blindly accepting these lessons [so that he]
[thereby] lose[s][ing] any initiative or [critical] thinking ability. [We do not want] The aim is not
to [bring out] [produce] robots programmed to work without thinking. [Candidates] [Trainees]
can be [taught] [encouraged] to think [independently about a situation] by giving them a
[situation] [scenario] and asking them to respond, [e.g ][for example].
• At the scene of a road accident, what would you be expected to do? or

• On a visit to the docks what would you see and what dangers could you be
exposed to? or
• How can chemicals used to clean utensils, bathrooms and toilets harm us and
what precautions must be taken?
These [types of] questions must be continually asked throughout the course as the trainees'
level of knowledge increases, so that [he does] [they do] not close the responsive part of [his]
[their] mind and just sit in class [to] [and] accept whatever is told, but [thinks] [encourages them
to think] before answering and develop the ability to reason and question. [Only] [It should be
emphasized to the trainees that only] then can [we give him the] [they have] responsibility [of
his] [for their own] personal safety and [those] [that] of [his] [their] shipmates, knowing that [he]
[they] will [adapt his response to] [be able to think and react to the ]change[d][ing]
circumstances [of the shipboard environment], within the basic principles of safety that [he has]
[they have] been taught.
The course outline and timetable provide guidance on the allocation of time for the course
material, but the instructor is free to make adjustments as necessary. The detailed teaching
syllabus must be studied carefully and lesson plans or lecture notes compiled where
appropriate. An example of a lesson plan is attached [at the end of Part D] [in the Appendices].
It may be helpful to prepare material for [use] [presentation such as power point] with [an
overhead] [a digital] projector and for distribution to trainees as handouts. Thorough
preparation is essential if the course is to be effective and successful. Teaching Aid A3 requires
photographs or pictures of various parts of the ship which must either be large in size for
classroom viewing or able to be projected on a [OHP] screen. [The] [Suitable videos can be
used and] pictures [and videos] should indicate the operations on board the ship and provide
an idea of the likely hazards that could occur during these operations.
[In] [When presenting] the review of the course [material] the instructor should stress the
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answer[ any] queries [about the material that the students may have]. [which might remain in
the minds of the students.]
[Evaluation] [Assessment] covers any practical exercises and theoretical knowledge.

Examples of exercises [are given below and] [which] may be used together with oral questions
based on the course [syllabus] [material are given below]. [Once again,] Questions based on
hypothetical situations may be asked to test if the candidate can apply the principles [he has]
[they have] learnt to various [changed] circumstances, but should not be used as a criteria for
failing [the] a candidate or [requiring them to] repeat[ing] the course.
[Example] Exercise 1
Candidates are required to appreciate the process of communication with the help of the
diagram given below:
Thoughts, idea, symbol,

COMMUNICATION
picture (concept) PROCESS
B: barriers
B B
SENDER selects Transmission RECEIVER,
one of the modes through selected interpretation
to convey it to the mode
Receiver
B
Feedback Received
concepts
On a full-scale picture of a ship, ask the candidates to name the various parts in English.
Explain phrases or give orders in English and ask candidates to explain the meaning of the
phrases or respond to the orders.
 Need two volunteers

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 Time: 5 mins.
Person 1
 Enacts and speaks the following in a loud, belligerent voice while staring intensely at
you and shaking a finger.
"There is a meeting of all officers next Monday at 3 p.m. in the ship's office. Don't even think
about not being there. Understand!!!"
[Instructor ][Faculty]
 Discusses pros and cons of such a communication.

 Enacts a possible right method.
 Approaches you and says:
"There is a meeting of all officers next Monday at 3 p.m. It will be in the ship's office. It is very
important that all of you attend the meeting."
[Instructor][ Faculty] (5 mins)
 Explains the effect of soft voice, commanding approach, clarity of message, etc.
Example Exercise 5
(1) List three qualities of a good team leader on your ship.
(a) ……………………………….. (b) ……………………………….. (c)

…………………………………
(2) List two communication skills you need to get the instructions clear to the subordinates.
(a) …………………………………………………… (b)

…………………………………………………
(3) List two communication skills essential for the subordinate to clearly understand the
instructions.
(a) …………………………………………………… (b)

…………………………………………………
(4) Circle the right answer
(a) When you follow through the shipboard instructions, you

(i) blame others
(ii) act to complete the task
(iii) tell your senior what to do
(b) Disagreements on board the ship

(i) should be handled emotionally
(ii) must be avoided
(iii) can be handled smoothly
(c) Leadership quality in you means that

(i) you can work together
(ii) others are afraid of you

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(iii) you can ask them to solve the problem
(d) Delegation of responsibilities is possible if

(i) There is a competent subordinate
(ii) There is an excellent leader
(iii) There is trust in a subordinate
Instructor Notes:
After completion of the class work, [faculty] [the Instructor] must discuss the points and hear
out the comments of the participants.
Discussion time - 5 mins.

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Appendix 1
Example Lesson Plan
COURSE: PSSR LESSON NUMBER …… DURATION: 15 MINUTES
TRAINING AREA: [Working practices] [Safe Work Practices]
Main element Teaching IMO Textbooks, A/V Instructor Time
Specific learning objective (in method refs. bibliography aids guidelines (mins.)
teaching sequence with memory
keys)
Classroom R1 T1, T2 A2, A3
1.12 Working [at
Heights][aloft] (15 minutes) V10 5
(relevant
.1 describes working [aloft][at heights] as extracts)
working at a height above the ground or
deck where the primary hazard is of
falling and consequent injury Ask class
.2 states that working [overside] [over the for
ship's side] can also be considered to be examples.
working [aloft] [at heights] List on
[chalk]
.3 lists examples of various jobs aboard [white]
where working [aloft ][at heights] are board
necessary, [e.g]. for example],
- painting bridge front bulkhead, masts,
engine-room deckhead
- greasing, maintenance or repair of
radar scanner, crane or derrick blocks
and wires
- chipping, painting cleaning or
inspecting tanks or holds
- painting the shipside, underside of
flying bridge wings, etc.
.4 lists the hazards of working [aloft] [at
heights]as: Refer to
- falling from a height due to loss of Company
balance, failure of ropes, etc. procedures
- injury due to falling material or
equipment
- burns due to contact with hot surfaces
such as the funnel or steam from the
whistle
- emission of carbon dioxide or toxic
gases from the funnel due to Refer to
combustion, incineration, soot blowing, work
etc. permits
- electric and radiation hazard due to
proximity with radar scanners or radio
aerials
.5 states that prior notice must be given
to the responsible person concerned
prior to commencement of work, [e.g].
[for example,]
-duty engineer when working in the
vicinity of the funnel to refrain from soot
blowing or incineration or to shut off
steam to the whistle when working near
it
-bridge watchkeeping officer when
working near radar scanners
-bridge watchkeeping officer or radio
officer when working near radio aerials
or satellite communication dome
-chief officer when working on deck
.6 states that equipment whose
operation is a hazard to the work is to be
locked or tagged with the responsibilities
vested in a responsible officer

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[Appendix 1
Attached enclosed entry permit system is to be followed or your company's checklist as applicable,
otherwise DO NOT ENTER.
ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
• General
Location/name of enclosed space .

Reason for entry .
This permit is valid * from hrs Date .
to hrs Date .
(*See Note 1)
• Section 1- Pre-entry Preparations

(To be checked by the master or responsible officer)
Has the space been segregated by blanking off
or isolating all connecting pipelines?
Have valves on all pipelines serving the space

been secured to prevent their accidental
opening?
Has the space been thoroughly ventilated?
Pre-entry atmosphere test readings: (See Note 2)

Oxygen . % vol (21%)
Hydrocarbon . . % LFL (Less than 1%)
Toxic Gases . ppm (specify gas & PEL) (See Note 3)
Have arrangements been made for frequent

atmosphere checks to be made while the space
is occupied and after work breaks?
Have arrangements been made for the space to

be continuously ventilated through the period of
occupation and during work breaks
Is adequate illumination provided?
Is rescue and resuscitation equipment available

for immediate use at the entrance to the space?
Has a responsible person been designated to

stand by the entrance to the space?
Has the Officer of the Watch (bridge, engine-

room, cargo control room) been advised of the
planned entry?

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Has a system of communication between the

person at the entrance and those entering the
space been agreed and tested?
Are emergency and evacuation procedures

established and understood?
Is there a system for recording who is in the

space?
Is all equipment used of an approved type?
• Section 2 - Pre-Entry Check

(To be checked by the person authorised as leader of the team entering the space)
Has Section 1 of this permit has been completed fully
I am aware that the space must be vacated immediately in the

event of ventilation failure or if atmosphere tests change from
agreed safe criteria
Evacuation level of atmosphere
I have agreed on the communication procedures
I have agreed upon a reporting interval of minutes
Emergency and evacuation procedures have been agreed and are

understood
To be signed by:
Master or responsible officer Date Time .

Authorised team leader Date Time .
Responsible person supervising entry Date Time .
This permit is rendered invalid should ventilation of the space stop

or if any of the conditions noted in the checklist change
Notes:
1. The Entry Permit should contain a clear indication as to its maximum period of validity which, in any event, should
not exceed a normal working day.
2. In order to obtain a representative cross-section of the compartment's atmosphere, samples should be taken
from several depths and through as many openings as possible. Ventilation should be stopped for about 10 minutes
before the pre-entry atmosphere tests are taken.
3. Tests for specific toxic contaminants, such as benzene and hydrogen sulphide, should be undertaken
depending on the nature of the previous contents of the space. ]

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[Appendix 2
SAMPLE ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
Refer to Enclosed Space Entry Procedure
Ship Name: Start Time: Date:

Permit ID: Finish Time: Date:
Safety
Coordinator:
Person in
Charge:
Permit Approval: Master / Chief Engineer /Port or Ship Manage / Port Authority
(Cross out un-necessary)
Location of Task:
Description Of Task:
The maximum validity of any permit is 12 hours. At this time work must be complete or
a new permit completed.
A copy of the JHA is to be affixed to this permit.
Completion or Cancellation of Permit

This permit is to be cancelled on completion of the work, at expiry of this permit or if
conditions change at any time or in the event of an emergency.
Note: Any person may cancel this permit on grounds of safety.
Time: Date:
Name:
Signature:
Reason for Cancellation:
If this panel is completed all work must stop and persons must proceed to a safe
location.
Once the risks have been identified and actions taken to ensure it is safe to continue a
new permit will be issued.
Common Precautions: All fields are to be completed Yes Yes N/A

or N/A.

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Com Have the communications been tested and are fully

operational.
Com When the work involves stored energy systems such as
pressurized pipes, electrical systems, etc. the hazards and
the mitigating measures have been identified in the JHA as
part of the planning process.
Com Isolation / lock- or tag-out has been utilized where isolation

of systems is required.
Com Equipment for this task has been inspected and is fit for
purpose.
Com Persons are correctly wearing PPE appropriate for the task.
Com Weather conditions, forecasts and impacts have been
reviewed.
Com Where applicable shore facility has been notified of this
permit.
Com The task has been reviewed with all persons participating in
the task and they understand the task, the sequence of
events and their role. JHA completed.
Com Task discussed at the work planning meeting.
If not action has been taken to ensure departments
effected have been notified of this permit. The closure
checklist has been updated to ensure the department is
notified when the work is completed.
Enclosed Space Entry: All fields are to be completed Yes Yes N/A
or N/A.
Encl The (Enclosed Space Entry Procedure) have been
reviewed and the requirements of the procedure are
understood and being complied with.
Encl All personnel entering the enclosed space have received
approved enclosed space entry training.
Encl Space has been isolated by blanking off or isolating lines
and valves using Lockout or Tag-out.
Encl Space has been cleaned.
Whenever possible, tanks that have previously carried
hydrocarbons must be water washed, purged if necessary
and gas freed prior to entry. Entry into bunker tanks that
have not been water washed must be carried only after
conducting a risk assessment and obtaining written
permission from shore management.
Encl Space is thoroughly vented and provisions in place to
ensure continual venting throughout the period of
occupation including during breaks.
Encl Atmosphere has been checked by calibrated equipment and
will be regularly checked during the space entry and
following every break.
Encl Calibrated personnel gas detectors will be used by persons
entering the space?
Encl Illumination and backup has been provided in case of failure
of the primary source.
Encl Emergency equipment is in place, its use understood.
(Minimum 2 x BA sets, 2 x ELSA, Rescue line, radio,
resuscitator, 2 x torch, rigged tripod where appropriate)
Encl All persons are aware of emergency and evacuation route
and process including what to do if a fire or other alarm is
heard.

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Enclosed Space Entry: All fields are to be completed Yes Yes N/A
or N/A.
Encl All equipment is approved for the task. E.g. where required
EX rated equipment is to be used.
Encl Persons entering tank are wearing a harness.
Encl Safety person is standing by the entrance and understands
the actions to take in the event of an emergency.
Positive communication between the Safety Standby Person
and Tank Party to take place at intervals not exceeding
____________Minutes.

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For confined space entry: Minimum oxygen value (20.8%), Hydrocarbon LEL (< 1%),
Carbon Monoxide (0 ppm).
Gas Monitoring Log: A gas monitoring log must be filled out individually for each
tank to be entered.
Location Initial 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Worksite and Depth

% Oxygen
Hydrocarbon LEL %
Carbon Monoxide PPM
Space and Depth
% Oxygen
Hydrocarbon LEL %
Carbon Monoxide PPM
Space and Depth
% Oxygen
Hydrocarbon LEL %
Carbon Monoxide PPM
Authorization Signatures –The below must be completed before work can commence.
Safety Coordinator- Signature required

I_____________________________________________ have reviewed the above and
have satisfied myself that the precautions mentioned above are in place and that the
persons participating in the task are aware of the hazards and the precautions that must be
taken.
Signature Time Date
Person in Charge- Signature required, may be the same as the safety

coordinator.
I_____________________________________________ have checked and confirmed
that all the safety precautions are in place and that the persons involved in the task have
participated in the tool box talk.
Signature Time Date
Chief Engineer- Signature when required by procedure or JHA.

I_____________________________________________ have discussed the job and
safety precautions with the person in charge and reviewed the document and I am satisfied
that suitable precautions have been taken and that the safety arrangements will be
maintained for the duration of the work.
Signature Time Date
Master- Signature Required

After reviewing this document and the associated safety precautions with the person in
charge I,_____________________________________________ am satisfied that
suitable precautions have been taken and that safety arrangements will be maintained for
the duration of the work.
Signature Time Date

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Completion Checklist is to be completed when the task is completed or the permit has
expired.
Completion Checklist: Yes N/A

The task is not complete and the contents of this permit have been
transferred to a new permit.
The impact on permits interacting with this one have been reviewed
and it is safe to cancel this permit.
All work is completed and the task site is left in a safe condition.
All tools and equipment being used for the work have been cleaned
and put back in their original positions.
Any equipment or systems that have been worked on have been
tested and confirmed as fit for use. All appropriate persons have
been advised of any precautions required. Where appropriate signs
have been posted.
Enclosed Space Entry Log (Note this may be maintained by the Deck OOW)
Person Assigned as leader entering the space. Safety Standby person (Name)
(Name)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
-----------
Name Time In Time Time In Time Time In Time Time In Time
out Out Out out
Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Person 7
Person 8
Person 9
Person 10

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[Appendix 2
HOT WORK PERMIT
This permit to work relates to any work involving temperature conditions which are likely to be of sufficient
intensity to cause ignition of combustible gases, vapour or liquids in or adjacent to the area involved. Before
completing this form, refer to the accompanying guidance notes.
GENERAL
This permit is valid from …………………………...hrs. Date .

To hrs. Date .
Location of hot work
.
Has an enclosed space entry permit been issued? Yes / No
Reason if 'No'
Description of hot work
Personnel carrying out hot work
.
Person responsible for hot work .
Person responsible for safety .
SECTION 1
1.1 Has the hot work area been checked with a combustible gas indicator for Yes / No. Time
.
hydrocarbon vapours?
1.2 Has the surrounding area been made safe? Yes / No. Time
.
SECTION 2
2.1 Has the hot work area been checked with a combustible Yes / No.
gas indicator for hydrocarbon vapours?
2.2 Has the equipment or pipeline been gas-freed? Yes / No.
2.3 Has the equipment or pipeline been blanked? Yes / No.
2.4 Is the equipment or pipeline free of liquid Yes / No.

2.5 is the equipment isolated electrically? Yes / No.

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2.6 Is the surrounding area safe? Yes / No.
2.7 is additional fire protection available? Yes / No.
2.8 Special conditions / precautions
.
In the circumstances noted it is considered safe to proceed with this hot work.
Signed
Master
Person in charge of hot work
team
SECTION 3
The work has been completed and all persons under my supervision, materials and equipment have been
withdrawn.
Authorised officer in charge Time Date

.
First copy for display at work area

Second copy for ship or terminal records
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR HOT WORK PERMIT
GENERAL
(a) Starting/finishing time must not exceed the Authorised Signatories'/Responsible Officer's working hours.
(b) Specific location of hot work to be given
(c) Description of hot work to include type of equipment to be used.
SECTION 1:
Applies to all hazardous work not involving naked flame or continuous spark production, and would include use
of electrical equipment, use of air-driven rotary equipment, sand or grit blasting, hammering and mechanical
chipping and movement of equipment or materials over or near to machinery that is operating.
SECTION 2:
Applies to all hot work involving high temperatures, open flame, electric arc or continuous source of sparks etc.
This type of work includes but is not limited to welding, burning and grinding.
TESTS FOR COMBUSTIBLE GAS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IMMEDIATELY

BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF HOT WORK AND AT FREQUENT INTERVALS
AS LONG AS THE WORK IS IN PROGRESS.]

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[Appendix 3
SAMPLE HOT WORK PERMIT
Refer to the Hot Work Repair Procedure
Ship Name: Start Time: Date:

Permit ID: Finish Time: Date:
Safety
Coordinator:
Person in
Charge:
Permit Approval: Master / Chief Engineer / Port or Ship Manager / Port Authority
(Cross out un-necessary)
Location of Task:
Description Of Task:
The maximum validity of any permit is 12 hours. At this time work must be complete or
a new permit completed.
A copy of the JHA are to be affixed to this permit.
Completion or Cancellation of Permit

This permit is to be cancelled on completion of the work, at expiry of this permit or if
conditions change at any time or in the event of an emergency.
Note: Any person may cancel this permit on grounds of safety.
Time: Date:
Name:
Signature:
Reason for Cancellation:
If this panel is completed all work must stop and persons must proceed to a safe
location.
Once the risks have been identified and actions taken to ensure it is safe to continue a
new permit will be issued.

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Common Precautions: All fields are to be completed Yes Yes N/A

or N/A.
Com Have the communications been tested and are fully
operational.
Com When the work involves stored energy systems such as
pressurized pipes, electrical systems, etc. the hazards and
the mitigating measures have been identified in the JHA as
part of the planning process.
Com Isolation / lock- or tag-out has been utilized where isolation

of systems is required.
Com Equipment for this task has been inspected and is fit for
purpose.
Com Persons are correctly wearing PPE appropriate for the task.
Com Weather conditions, forecasts and impacts have been
reviewed.
Com Where applicable shore facility has been notified of this
permit.
Com The task has been reviewed with all persons participating in
the task and they understand the task, the sequence of
events and their role. JHA completed.
Com Task discussed at the work planning meeting.
If not action has been taken to ensure departments
effected have been notified of this permit. The closure
checklist has been updated to ensure the department is
notified when the work is completed.
Hot Work: All fields are to be completed Yes or N/A. Yes N/A
Hot (Hot Work Repair Procedure) has been reviewed and the
requirements of the procedure are understood and being
complied with.
Hot Port or Ship Manager endorsement has been received and
is attached to the permit.
Hot Hot work location is gas free and provision for continuous
monitoring made.
Hot Pressurized devices, tanks, lines, spaces and vents in
immediate vicinity are being managed to ensure no venting
of combustible vapours.
Hot Hot work site has been inspected and all areas impacted by
heat from the hot work are free of combustible materials.
Hot Areas adjacent to the worksite (Including above, below and
behind) are clean and free of combustible materials and
vapours.
Hot Structures being worked on including pipes, equipment, etc.
have been isolated and are free of stored and / or live
energy.
Hot Pipes and structures have been electrically isolated.
Hot Fire protection is in place and suitable for the risks.
Arc Electrical equipment has been inspected, is routed clear of
sharp surfaces and other hazards.
Arc Clothing and leather gloves are being kept as dry as
possible. The work site is being maintained free of water.
Arc Welding operator is wearing insulated boots, where the
operator may come in close contact with the ship's structure
protection has been provided by dry insulating mats or
boards.

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Hot Work: All fields are to be completed Yes or N/A. Yes N/A
Gas Gas cutting equipment including all hoses, valves and flame
arrestors, etc. are in good working condition. Gas will be cut
off when the bottles are not in use.
Arc In the event of an incident the safety watch is familiar with
Gas the means to immediately cut power / gas supply and
understands the actions to take.
Gas tests are to be conducted after every break, time between checks is not to be more
than 3 hours. The work site is to have a gas reading of less than 1% LEL hydrocarbon.
Note: Only trained and qualified personnel shall take gas readings.
If possible accredited chemist to issue the Gas Free Certificate or Confined Space Entry
Permit with gas readings.
Hot Work Gas Monitoring Log

Location Initia 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
l
Work Site
Bunker tanks
Authorization Signatures –The below must be completed before work can commence.
Safety Coordinator- Signature required

I_____________________________________________ have reviewed the above and
have satisfied myself that the precautions mentioned above are in place and that the
persons participating in the task are aware of the hazards and the precautions that must be
taken.
Signature Time Date
Person in Charge- Signature required, may be the same as the safety

coordinator.
I_____________________________________________ have checked and confirmed
that all the safety precautions are in place and that the persons involved in the task have
participated in the tool box talk.
Signature Time Date
Chief Engineer- Signature when required by procedure or JHA.

I_____________________________________________ have discussed the job and
safety precautions with the person in charge and reviewed the document and I am satisfied
that suitable precautions have been taken and that the safety arrangements will be
maintained for the duration of the work.
Signature Time Date

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Master - Signature Required

After reviewing this document and the associated safety precautions with the person in
charge I,_____________________________________________ am satisfied that
suitable precautions have been taken and that safety arrangements will be maintained for
the duration of the work.
Signature Time Date
Completion Checklist is to be completed when the task is completed or the permit has
expired.
Completion Checklist: Yes N/A

The task is not complete and the contents of this permit have been
transferred to a new permit.
The impact on permits interacting with this one have been reviewed
and it is safe to cancel this permit.
All work is completed and the task site is left in a safe condition.
All tools and equipment being used for the work have been cleaned
and put back in their original positions.
Any equipment or systems that have been worked on have been
tested and confirmed as fit for use. All appropriate persons have
been advised of any precautions required. Where appropriate signs
have been posted.
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR HOT WORK PERMIT
GENERAL
(a) Starting/finishing time must not exceed the Authorised

Signatories'/Responsible Officer's working hours.
(b) Specific location of hot work to be given
(c) Description of hot work to include type of equipment to be used.
SECTION 1:
Applies to all hazardous work not involving naked flame or continuous spark production and
would include use of electrical equipment, use of air-driven rotary equipment, sand or grit
blasting, hammering and mechanical chipping and movement of equipment or materials over
or near to machinery that is operating.
SECTION 2:
Applies to all hot work involving high temperatures, open flame, electric arc or continuous
source of sparks etc. This type of work includes, but is not limited to, welding, burning and
grinding.
TESTS FOR COMBUSTIBLE GAS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE

COMMENCEMENT OF HOT WORK AND AT FREQUENT INTERVALS AS LONG AS THE
WORK IS IN PROGRESS.
After the completion of any hot work, an appropriate number of subsequent

inspections of the area and adjacent areas if relevant, should be made, to
ensure there is no remaining ignition hazard.]
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SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT, HTW 3/3/3

VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES

Model Course on Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

Note by the Secretariat

Strategic direction: 5.2

High-level action: 5.2.2

Planned output: 5.2.2.3

Action to be taken: Paragraph 3

Related document: STW 40/14

Action requested of the Sub-Committee

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DRAFT REVISED IMO MODEL COURSE ON PERSONAL SAFETY AND

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[Print edition (ISBN: 978-82-801-5082-7) published in 2000

Electronic edition 2000

| Sales number: ETA121E |

Copyright (~ International Maritime Organization 2000

All rights reserved.

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Part A: Course Framework

Appendix 1 [Enclosed Space Entry Permit] [Example of a Lesson Plan]

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Following the [earlier] adoption of the International Convention on Standards of Training,

[W. A. O'NEIL] [K. Lim]

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Purpose of the model courses

Use of the model course

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• properly qualified instructors

Training and the STCW [1995] Convention [1978, as amended]

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As previously mentioned, a separate model course addresses Assessment of Competence

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Part A: Course Framework

A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to:

• comply with emergency procedures

On successful completion of the course and demonstration of competence, a certificate may be

Course intake limitations

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Teaching aids (A)

• Gangway and safety net

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[V2 Personal Safety on Board Ship Series (Code No. 553-563)

[V2 Personal Safety on Board (Series) (Code No. 554-563)

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A5 Demonstration equipment as follows:

IMO references (R)

R1 The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Internet website references

[W1 DNV-STCW 95 Training and Qualification Support

W2 USCG STCW Home Page

W4 USCG NVlCs published in the 90s

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W5 ILO Sectoral Activities: Shipping

W6 ILO Database of International Labour Standards

W8 MARINTEK - Information Technology

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Part B: Course Outline and Timetable

An effective manner of presentation is to develop a technique of giving information and then

Course Outline [and Course Timetable]

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