Ship Safety Officer

12 Lessons | Available in the Microlearning Subscription Plan

This course is required for anyone taking up the role of a Safety Officer onboard a ship.

Ship Safety Officer

Click through the microlessons below to preview this course. Each lesson is designed to deliver engaging and effective learning to your team in only minutes.

1. About Ship Safety – Introduction

2. What is Ship Safety

3. The need for Regulations

4. Personal Safety Introduction

5. 10 Steps to Personal Safety

6. Be Alert… Be Safe

7. Safety Checks, Checklists and Manuals

8. Safety Checks

9. Ship Safety Officer’s Steps

10. SSO Incidents | Part 1

11. SSO Incidents | Part 2

12. SSO Incidents | Part 3

Who is it for ?

Any ship’s staff who may be designated as a Shipboard Safety Officer.

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Legislation & References

• STCW-78, as amended
• STCW Code, as amended
• SOLAS-74, as amended
• MARPOL 73/78, as amended
• ILO-Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC)

• IMO ISM Code
• UKMCA “Code of Safe Working Practices For Merchant Seamen”
• OCIMF
• TMSA Elements 9
• IMO Model Course 3.11

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