PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PSSR) 4/18/2025 Norfolk, VA

PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PSSR)

2025 Module Cost: $225
Honolulu, HI: $235.60
Everett, WA: $247.28- Enrollments after September 30, 2025
 
This course is designed to prepare new recruits for a life at sea. Working on a ship can be 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 may adjust to the shipboard environment, and are better prepared to cope with any unforeseen circumstances. To that extent, this course is planned to make their transition from a shore to a sea career smooth and give some knowledge of ship’s operations and practices before they actually step on board a ship.

The Course covers the following main competencies of the function, Specification of minimum standard of competence in personal safety and social responsibility:

Safe working practices
Communication skills and the understanding of orders in relation to shipboard duties
Contribution to human relationships on board ship
Compliance with emergency procedures
Marine environmental awareness and pollution prevention
Contributing to effective communications on board ship
Understanding and taking necessary actions to control fatigue

 
This is offered as part of our week long Basic Training STCW Course. To enroll in an individual element only, please speak with a Student Services representative.

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Any applicant who has successfully completed your Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (MARINS-359) course will satisfy: The Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.302(a)(4) and 12.602(a)(4); STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 08-14(Ch-1) Tasks 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.4.A, 5.5.A, 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.6.C, 6.1.A, 6.2.A, 6.2.B, 7.1.A, 7.1.B, 7.2.A, 7.2.B, 7.3.A, 7.4.A, 7.5.A, 7.5.B, 8.1.A, 8.1.B, 8.2.A, 8.3.A, 8.3.B, and 9.1.A. Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
  • Course
  • PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PSSR)
  • Location
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Start Date
  • April 18, 2025
  • End Date
  • April 18, 2025
  • Cost
  • $225.00
Courses Location Start Date End Date Cost
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PSSR) Norfolk, VA April 18, 2025
 April 18, 2025 $225.00
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