Shipboard Safety Officer

Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to: 

• Understand the duties of the SSO; 
• Have considered the legal framework for safety; 
• Understand the relationship between the ISM code, safety management onboard ship; 
• Have an overview of the ISM code; 

• Have considered the causes of accidents; 
• Understand the process and limitations of risk assessment; 
• Have considered the accident investigation process; 
• Understand the importance of appropriate interviewing technique; 

In order to enter into the presented training program, trainee must represent: 

• Certificate of Competency, Education Certificate or Certificate of Proficiency; 
• Seamen’s book or Civil passport or ID (for coastal water area seafarers’); 
• Medical Certificate or medical certificate form 100(for coastal water area seafarers’). 
• The Certificate confirming not less than 12 months sea going practice experience.