Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

Course Info

Date: Aug-04-2025

Length: 1 Week

City: Dubai

Fees: 4,885

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Apr-07-2025

    Dubai

  • June-02-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-04-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-06-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-01-2025

    Dubai

Dates in Other Venues

  • Mar-24-2025

    London

  • May-19-2025

    Rotterdam

  • May-19-2025

    Athens

  • May-26-2025

    London

  • June-09-2025

    Hamburg

  • June-09-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-28-2025

    London

  • Aug-18-2025

    Athens

  • Aug-18-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Sep-08-2025

    Hamburg

  • Sep-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-22-2025

    London

  • Nov-17-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Nov-17-2025

    Athens

  • Nov-24-2025

    London

  • Dec-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-08-2025

    Hamburg

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Shipboard Emergency Procedures


  • Definition of shipboard emergencies and types of incidents:


  • Collisions
  • Fire outbreaks
  • Foundering and flooding
  • Ingress of water


  • Understanding and implementing ship contingency plans.
  • Shipboard alarm systems and response actions.
  • Personal protective equipment used in emergencies.
  • Importance of training, drills, and emergency procedures.
  • Use of escape routes and internal communication systems.

Pollution Prevention and Environmental Responsibility


  • Definition of marine pollution and its impact on ecosystems.
  • International pollution prevention regulations (MARPOL and IMO guidelines).
  • Operational vs. accidental pollution and how to prevent environmental damage.
  • Seafarers’ role in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Measures to reduce and control pollution from maritime operations.
  • Managing shipboard waste and emissions effectively.

Safe Working Practices and Risk Prevention


  • Legal responsibilities under Merchant Shipping and Safety Regulations.
  • Identifying and mitigating shipboard hazards, including:


  • Slips, trips, and falls
  • Enclosed space entry risks
  • Handling heavy machinery
  • Fire and electrical hazards



  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its applications.
  • Safety procedures for working in enclosed spaces.
  • Health and safety publications by IMO and ILO.
  • Shipboard safety officer roles and responsibilities.

Effective Shipboard Communication


  • Methods of shipboard communication and their importance:


  • Face-to-face communication
  • Radio and telephone usage
  • Email, notices, and standing orders
  • Posters and safety memos


  • Common barriers to effective communication:


  • Multinational and multilingual crew challenges
  • Cultural differences and misunderstandings
  • Noise, fatigue, and stress


  • Strategies to overcome communication barriers.
  • Importance of clear communication during emergencies.

Human Relations and Social Responsibilities Onboard


  • Differences between shipboard and shore-based work environments.
  • Understanding the psychological impact of working away from family and friends.
  • Maintaining health and well-being at sea:


  • Importance of proper rest and fitness
  • Risks associated with drug and alcohol use
  • Stress management and mental health awareness


  • Building a positive and inclusive work culture onboard.
  • Conflict resolution and handling workplace disputes.
  • Overview of employee rights and seafarer support organizations.