Ship Safety Officer (SSO) - Virtual

Purpose

In accordance with STCW Code 2010 Table A-II/2 & A-III/2, guided by IMO Model Course 3.11 (Marine Accident & Incident Investigation) and pursuant to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seaman of MCA, U.K. The course is in accordance to ISM Code, Resolution A 741(18) as amended by MSC 104(73), MSC 179(79), MSC 195(80) and MSC 273(85).

• Brief introduction to ISM Code & MCA Code of Safe Working Practices.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
• Risk Assessment Matrix & Mitigation Procedures.
• Responsibilities and duties of the Shipboard Safety Officer.
• Safety Representative and Safety Committee
• Tools of a Safety Officer – Promoting Safety Culture onboard
• Reporting near misses and accidents
• Incident & Accident Investigation
• Handling Stress and Fatigue and its impact on safety.
• Case Studies and lessons learnt

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the common risks and hazards associated with shipboard operations.
• Clearly define and appreciate the responsibilities and functions of a Shipboard Safety Officer in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Effectively identify potential hazards and actively disseminate safety information to raise awareness among crew members.
• Competently perform risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate potential hazards in various operational scenarios.
• Investigate accidents systematically and identify underlying causes to prevent recurrence.
• Understand the impact of stress and fatigue on safety and learn strategies to manage these factors to reduce the risk of accidents.
• Appreciate the critical importance of reporting near misses and accidents to improve safety practices and prevent future incidents.
• Prepare for and effectively manage both internal and external safety audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards

Assessment MCQs

Certification and Accreditation body On completion of this course, you will receive Maersk Training Certificate

Target Group Participants should be operational & Management level Deck/ Navigation Officers.

Prerequisites Deck and Engine officers holding a certificate of competency