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
May 2026
18
May
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 18 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
May
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 19 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
May
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 20 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
21
May
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 21 May 2026 NOW FULL
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
June 2026
08 -
11
June
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – POSTPONED
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
15 -
19
June
Monday
AEC1 Engine Course – 15 – 19 June 2026
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
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