Aim:
The aim of the course is to meet the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/2 paragraph 5 of the STCW Code.


Objectives:

To meet the minimum standard of competence for all trainees assigned to shipboard duties as required in Section A-V/2 paragraph 5 of the STCW Code as amended, this course is designed to enable the trainees to successfully demonstrate the competences in Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training.
Specifically, at the end of the course, the trainees must be able to:
• manage loading and discharging cargo operations;
• apply any special safeguards, procedures and requirements regarding the carriage of dangerous goods on board ro-ro passenger ships;
• apply provisions of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage in securing cargoes;
• analyze stability and trim prior and after damages occur; and
• monitor opening, closing and securing operations of doors and ramps; andmonitor RO-RO deck atmosphere.


Target Audience:

This course is open to all masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, for loading, discharging or securing of cargo, or for closing hull openings on board of RO - RO passenger ships.


Prerequisites:

• Valid medical certificate (2 years)
• Safety Training Providing Direct Service To Passengers In Passenger Spaces certificate
• Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training certificate
• Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Trainingcertificate.
• completed online programme (for Practical Training and Assessment)