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Course overview
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility 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 compared to that if they were living and working ashore.
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.
What will I learn?
- 1. Comply with emergency procedures.
- 2. Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment.
- 3. Observe safe working practices.
- 4. Contribute to effective communications on board ship.
- 5. Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship.
- 6. Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue.
- 7. Take necessary actions regards seafarers bill of rights.
Requirements
- Mariners working in Offshore and Marine Industry
FAQs
- 1. What is the Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course?
PSSR is an STCW basic safety training course that prepares seafarers to work safely onboard, follow emergency procedures, communicate effectively and understand their responsibilities at sea. - 2. Who needs to complete the PSSR course?
PSSR is intended for seafarers and personnel entering shipboard or marine work who need to meet the applicable STCW basic safety training requirements. - 3. Is PSSR mandatory for seafarers?
Yes. PSSR forms part of the mandatory basic safety training requirements under STCW Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1-4 for applicable seafarers. - 4. What topics are covered in PSSR training?
The course covers emergency procedures, safe working practices, pollution prevention, shipboard communication, human relationships, fatigue management and seafarers’ rights. - 5. Is PSSR part of STCW Basic Safety Training?
Yes. Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities is one of the modules included in the STCW Basic Safety Training framework for seafarers. - 6. Does the PSSR course cover bullying and sexual harassment onboard?
Yes. The updated PSSR competence includes awareness and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault, under the STCW amendments effective from 1 January 2026. - 7. How long is the PSSR course at Elite Offshore?
Elite Offshore currently lists the PSSR training duration as 32 hours and conducts the course offline. - 8. What are the benefits of completing a PSSR course?
PSSR helps new and existing seafarers understand shipboard hazards, emergency procedures, safe working practices and how to maintain effective professional relationships onboard. - 9. Is PSSR useful for someone starting a career in the merchant navy?
Yes. PSSR provides essential familiarisation with the shipboard working environment and safety responsibilities before or during a seafarer’s transition into life at sea. - 10. What certificate will I receive after completing PSSR training?
After successfully completing the PSSR training and meeting the applicable assessment requirements, candidates receive a course completion certificate based on the relevant STCW requirements.
Curriculum for this course
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32:00:00 Hours
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