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
August 2026
12
August
Wednesday
September 2026
02
September
Wednesday
07
September
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 7 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
08
September
Tuesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 8 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
09
September
Wednesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 9 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
September
Thursday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 10 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
September
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 10 September 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
28
September
Monday
02
October
Friday
AEC1 Engine Course – 28 September – 2 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
October 2026
05 -
08
October
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 5 – 8 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
12 -
16
October
Monday
AEC2 Engine Course – 12 – 16 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19 -
21
October
Monday
H.E.L.M (Operational) -19 – 21 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
27
October
Tuesday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 27 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
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