This course aims to provide theoretical and practical training for seafarers to meet the standard of competence as specified in Section A-V/1-1 and AV/1-2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as amended in 1995 & 2010.
The trainee must have completed an approved shore based basic firefighting course meeting the standards of training given in Section A VI/ 1 of the STCW Convention.
• Contribute to the safe cargo operation of oil, chemical and liquefied gas tankers.
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
• Carry out fire fighting operations
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil, chemicals or liquefied gases
