Course Overview
Safety is the foundation of every successful career at sea.
The Safety Course provides aspiring yacht crew with the essential knowledge needed to recognise hazards, understand emergency procedures, and contribute to a safe working environment onboard. Designed as a comprehensive awareness programme, this self-paced online course introduces the key safety systems, equipment, and procedures found on modern yachts before undertaking practical maritime training.
Developed by experienced maritime professionals, the course covers emergency preparedness, life-saving appliances, firefighting equipment, distress communications, and vessel safety management. By understanding the principles behind onboard safety, you’ll be better prepared for practical training and your first role in the yachting industry.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will understand:
• The importance of onboard safety awareness and security
• Emergency duties, muster procedures and vessel alarms
• The purpose and use of life-saving appliances (LSA)
• Basic fire prevention principles and firefighting equipment
• The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Safety management systems used onboard yachts
• Risk assessments, reporting procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Emergency preparedness and response procedures
• How to identify hazards and contribute to a positive safety culture
• Your role in protecting the safety of the crew, vessel and environment
Price:
€45
Course Features
Fully online and self-paced
Approximately 6.5 hours of learning
Interactive lessons and knowledge checks
Module assessments
Final course examination
Accessible on desktop, tablet and mobile
12 months of access
Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Syllabus
Module 1
Safety & Security Awareness
Learn the fundamentals of onboard safety by understanding emergency procedures, safety signage, security awareness, alarms, muster duties, and your role in maintaining a safe and secure vessel.
Module 2
Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
Gain an understanding of the life-saving equipment carried onboard yachts, including its purpose, correct stowage, inspection requirements, and maintenance principles.
Module 3
Firefighting Equipment (FFE)
Develop an awareness of fire prevention, common onboard fire hazards, fire detection systems, and the firefighting equipment used to protect lives and vessels in an emergency.
Module 4
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Explore the international communication systems used during emergencies at sea, including distress signals, essential equipment, and the fundamentals of maritime emergency communications.
Module 5
Safety Management
Learn how modern yachts manage safety through structured systems, including risk assessments, reporting procedures, permits to work, emergency preparedness, and safe working practices.
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