SHIPBOARD SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING
TARGET GROUP:
Deck Officers & Engineer Officers
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of English – speak, read & write. Deck Officer level of competence. Deck Officer or an Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency, or Fisherman Grade Certificate
EXIT LEVEL:
Knowledge and understanding of the functions of the Safety Officer on board Merchant and Fishing vessels.
ASSESSMENT:
Written examination
CERTIFICATE:
Certificate of attendance issued by SAMTRA
VALIDITY:
No expiry date
STCW CODE:
N/A – Company specific. SA Merchant Shipping Act.
The Code of Safe Working Practises for Merchant Seaman.
DURATION:
3 days
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To address the day to day functions of the Safety Officer on board Merchant and Fishing vessels