Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
A basic induction in safety procedures and working environments on board
Course Overview
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities course forms part of the STCW 95 mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers.
If you’re intending to go to sea, the STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities will provide you with a basic induction in safety procedures and accident prevention. You will be made aware of the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant Navy vessels
Course Content
- Background knowledge
- Shipboard organisation/general shipboard terms
- Emergency procedures
- Observe safe working practices
- Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue
- Pollution prevention
- Shipboard duties and responsibilities
- Social responsibility
Examination Type
Candidates must complete a short assessment at the end of the course
To apply for your place or find out more:
Upcoming Courses
June 2026
08 -
11
June
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – POSTPONED
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
23
June
Tuesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 23 June 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
24
June
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 24 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
25
June
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 25 June 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
29
June
Monday
Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen – 29 JUNE 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
30
June
Tuesday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 30 June 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
July 2026
09
July
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 9 July 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
13 -
24
July
Monday
Kickstart into Commercial Fishing – 13 – 24 July 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
27 -
31
July
Monday
Proficiency in Medical Care On Board – 27 – 31 July 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
August 2026
12
August
Wednesday
13
August
Thursday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 13 August 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
27
August
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 27 August 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
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