PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities)

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Course Name: PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities)
Duration : 4 Days
Fees : ₹7000/-
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About Course:

The STCW PSSR (Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Course) is a 4-day certification course that is part of the mandatory training required for all seafarers who wish to work onboard commercial ships. The PSSR course fulfils the minimum required standard of competence for seafarers in accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/1-4 and forms a part of the combined Basic Safety Training course.

Living and working onboard a ship at sea is vastly different compared to living and working ashore. For the uninitiated seafarers, working onboard without proper familiarization puts them at risk of various hazards. This PSSR Training is designed to prepare new recruits for life on a ship and make their transition to a seafarer’s life as seamless as possible.

The objective of this course is to provide students with an insight into the various elements of a ship, familiarize them with the working environment and working conditions on board, and teach them safe work practices to prepare them better to cope with unforeseen circumstances and emergencies when at sea.

Students who successfully complete the PSSR Course in Mumbai will build competency in areas such as compliance with emergency procedures, precautions to prevent marine pollution, observation of safe working practices, effective communications, maintenance of good human relationships on board, and fatigue control.

The PSSR course can be completed individually or as part of the combined Basic Safety Training (BST) course. In order to obtain your PSSR certificate, you will need to take a short exit exam at the end of the course.

Course Content:
  • Ship Familiarisation.
  • Emergency Procedures.
  • Types of Emergencies.
  • Shipboard Contingency Plans.
  • Emergency Signals and Duties in the Muster List.
  • Action to take in the Event of an Emergency.
  • Importance of Training and Drills.
  • Escape Routes, Internal Communication, and Alarm Systems.
  • Impact of Shipping on the Marine Environment.
  • Environment Protection & Pollution Prevention Measures.
  • Safe Working Practices.
  • Safety and Protective Devices.
  • Maintaining Effective Communication on board.
  • Maintaining Good Human and Working Relationships.
  • Teamworking Principles.
  • Social Responsibilities.
  • Importance of Rest.
  • Physical Stressors and their Effects on Seafarers.
  • Fatigue Management.

PSSR Course Eligibility:
  • The PSSR Course in Mumbai is mandatory for all seafarers who wish to work onboard commercial ships.
  • A minimum SSC Pass is a desirable qualification.
  • INDOS Number is Mandatory.
  • Candidate should be a minimum of 17 years of age.
  • The candidate should be medically fit with good physical and mental health.

Documents Required:
  • Passport.
  • INDOS Number.
  • CDC (if applicable).
  • SSC Passing Certificate.
  • Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG-approved doctor.
  • Passport-sized photographs.

Course Fees: ₹7000/-.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the PSSR Course in Mumbai (whether individually or as part of the BST course), candidates will receive a certificate of proficiency in STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).

This certificate has lifetime validity. However, it is recommended for seafarers to refresh their knowledge and update their proficiency and skills in Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities with a PSSR refresher course once every five years.