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
November 2026
06 -
13
November
Friday
GOC- GMDSS General Operators Certificate – 6 – 1 3 November (8 days including the weekend) – FULL
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
12
November
Thursday
Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen – 12 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
13
November
Friday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 13 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
December 2026
07
December
Monday
07 -
10
December
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 7 – 11 December
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
08
December
Tuesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 13 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
09
December
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 9 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
December
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 10 DECEMBER 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
January 2027
11 -
15
January
Monday
AEC1 Engine Course – 11 – 15 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
18
January
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 18 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
January
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 19 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
January
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 20 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
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