Marine Safety & Compliance
1. STCW Safety Courses
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: Certificate Programme (STCW Basic Safety Training)
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term (As per module)
Programme Level: Mandatory Safety Certification / Job-Oriented
STCW Safety Courses are essential safety training programmes for students and professionals who want to work onboard ships and in marine environments. These courses are based on the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) requirements and focus on personal safety, emergency response, and basic survival skills at sea.
This training is compulsory for most entry-level seafarer jobs and is highly useful for candidates aiming for careers in the shipping and offshore sectors.
What You Will Learn
- Personal safety and survival techniques at sea
- Emergency response and shipboard safety procedures
- Fire prevention and firefighting basics
- First aid and basic medical support awareness
- Safety discipline, teamwork, and onboard responsibilities
Main Training Areas
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
Practical Training
- Survival drills and life-saving equipment handling
- Firefighting demonstrations and safety procedures
- First aid practice and emergency response training
- Realistic safety drills based on shipboard conditions
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for marine jobs
- Candidates planning to work onboard ships/offshore
- Medically fit candidates (as per marine standards)
Career Benefits
STCW certification helps candidates apply for:
- Deck / Engine Trainee roles
- Offshore support roles
- Marine safety-related entry-level jobs
- Shipping and seafarer job opportunities
Why Choose This Course?
- STCW is mandatory for most ship and offshore careers
- Practical training with real safety drills
- Improves safety awareness and confidence onboard
- Strong career value in India, Gulf, and international shipping
2. Basic Safety Training (BST)
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: STCW Mandatory Safety Certificate
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term (As per STCW schedule)
Basic Safety Training (BST) is the first and most essential safety course for anyone planning to work onboard ships or offshore vessels. This training prepares candidates for real shipboard situations like fire emergencies, survival at sea, first aid support, and safety responsibilities.
For most entry-level seafarer jobs, BST is compulsory. It is also the starting point for candidates who want to continue with advanced STCW safety courses.
What This Course Helps You With
- Understanding shipboard safety rules and discipline
- Learning how to respond during emergencies onboard
- Training in basic firefighting and survival procedures
- Gaining first aid awareness for onboard situations
- Building confidence to work safely in marine environments
STCW Modules Included
BST consists of four core STCW modules:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
Practical Training
This course includes hands-on safety drills such as
- Life jacket use and life-saving equipment handling
- Survival drills and emergency response practice
- Firefighting demonstrations and fire safety procedures
- First aid training and basic emergency support
- Teamwork drills based on shipboard conditions
Who Can Join
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers planning for marine careers
- Candidates aiming for ship or offshore jobs
- Medical fitness is required as per marine standards
Career Use
After completing BST, candidates can apply for:
- Entry-level onboard ship jobs
- Offshore support and marine safety roles
- Further STCW advanced safety training programmes
Why BST is Important
- It is a mandatory STCW safety certification for most ship jobs
- Practical training prepares you for real emergency situations
- Globally accepted certification for shipping and offshore careers
3. Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: STCW Safety Certificate (BST Module)
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term
Programme Level: Mandatory Safety Training / Job-Oriented
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) is an important STCW safety course for candidates who want to work onboard ships or offshore vessels. This training teaches students how to prevent fire onboard, understand fire hazards, and respond correctly during emergencies.
The course includes practical firefighting drills and hands-on training using safety equipment. It is one of the core modules under STCW Basic Safety Training (BST).
What You Will Learn
- Common causes of fire onboard ships
- Fire prevention methods and onboard safety discipline
- Types of fire and firefighting techniques
- Firefighting equipment handling and usage
- Emergency response and teamwork during fire situations
- Basic knowledge of smoke, heat, and evacuation procedures
Topics Covered
- Fire triangle and fire behaviour basics
- Types of fire: electrical, oil, chemical, solid materials
- Fire detection and alarm systems (basic awareness)
- Firefighting equipment: extinguishers, hoses, hydrants, nozzles
- Fixed firefighting systems overview (basic awareness)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures
- Firefighting team roles and shipboard emergency duties
- Safe evacuation and emergency communication
Practical Training
- Handling and operating fire extinguishers
- Fire hose operation and water jet practice
- Firefighting drills in controlled training area
- Smoke awareness and basic evacuation practice
- Safety procedures during firefighting operations
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for marine and offshore jobs
- Candidates planning for STCW certification
- Medical fitness required as per marine standards
Career Use
FPFF certification is useful for:
- Onboard ship jobs (deck and engine trainees)
- Offshore safety and support roles
- Marine industry jobs requiring STCW safety compliance
Why Choose FPFF?
- Mandatory STCW module for ship and offshore careers
- Practical training with real firefighting drills
- Builds confidence to respond in emergency situations
- Globally recognized marine safety certification
4. Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: STCW Safety Certificate (BST Module)
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term
Programme Level: Mandatory Safety Training / Job-Oriented
Personal Survival Techniques (PST) is one of the most important STCW safety courses for anyone planning to work onboard ships or offshore vessels. This programme trains candidates in basic survival skills at sea, including how to respond during emergencies such as abandonment, man overboard situations, and life-saving procedures.
PST is a core module under STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) and is required for most entry-level seafarer jobs.
What You Will Learn
- Survival techniques in sea emergencies
- Correct use of life jackets and life-saving appliances
- Lifeboat and liferaft safety awareness
- Emergency signals and communication basics
- Safe actions during abandonment and rescue situations
- Teamwork and discipline during survival procedures
Topics Covered
- Introduction to shipboard survival and emergency response
- Types of emergencies: man overboard, abandonment, sinking (basic awareness)
- Life-saving appliances: life jackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits
- Liferaft basics and survival equipment overview
- Hypothermia awareness and survival precautions
- Emergency signals and rescue procedures
- Muster station and shipboard emergency drills
- Safety rules and responsibilities during survival situations
Practical Training
- Wearing and using life jacket properly
- Liferaft entry and survival drills (as per training standards)
- Water survival practice under instructor supervision
- Emergency drill practice and teamwork training
- Demonstration of rescue and safety equipment handling
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers planning for ship or offshore careers
- Candidates applying for STCW certification
- Medical fitness required as per marine standards
Career Use
PST certification is useful for:
- Entry-level ship jobs
- Offshore support roles
- Marine careers requiring STCW compliance
Why Choose PST?
- Mandatory STCW module for ship and offshore jobs
- Practical survival training with real drills
- Builds confidence for emergency situations at sea
- Globally recognized safety certification
5. Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: STCW Safety Certificate (BST Module)
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: Short-Term
Programme Level: Mandatory Safety Training / Job-Oriented
Elementary First Aid (EFA) is an essential STCW safety course for candidates who want to work onboard ships or offshore vessels. This programme trains students in basic first aid skills needed to handle common onboard emergencies such as cuts, burns, fractures, fainting, choking, and bleeding.
EFA is one of the core modules under STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) and is required for most entry-level seafarer jobs.
What You Will Learn
- Basic first aid procedures for shipboard emergencies
- How to handle injuries until medical help is available
- Correct response to burns, bleeding, fractures, and shock
- CPR awareness and emergency life-saving support basics
- Safe handling of casualties and emergency reporting
Topics Covered
- Introduction to first aid and emergency response
- Basic body systems awareness (simple level)
- Wounds, bleeding control, and bandaging techniques
- Burns and scalds: first aid procedures
- Fractures, sprains, and safe casualty handling
- Shock, fainting, heat exhaustion, and dehydration
- Choking response and airway management basics
- CPR awareness and recovery position
- Medical emergency reporting and onboard communication basics
Practical Training
- Bandaging and bleeding control practice
- Burn injury first aid demonstration
- Casualty handling and safe movement techniques
- CPR awareness training (basic level)
- Emergency response drills and reporting practice
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers planning for ship and offshore careers
- Candidates applying for STCW certification
- Medical fitness required as per marine standards
Career Use
EFA certification is useful for:
- Entry-level ship jobs
- Offshore support roles
- Marine careers requiring STCW safety compliance
Why Choose EFA?
- Mandatory STCW module for ship and offshore jobs
- Practical training in first aid and emergency response
- Builds confidence to handle onboard medical situations
- Globally recognized STCW safety certification
6. Maritime Safety & Pollution Control
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: Skill-Based Certificate / Diploma Programme
Mode: Classroom + Practical Training
Duration: 2 Months – 6 Months
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Safety & Compliance Training
Maritime Safety & Pollution Control is a job-focused programme designed for students who want to work in the marine sector with strong knowledge of shipboard safety, environmental protection, and marine pollution control procedures.
Ships and offshore vessels must follow strict international safety and environmental rules. This course gives students a clear understanding of marine safety practices, emergency awareness, and the basic pollution prevention standards followed onboard ships and in port operations.
What You Will Learn
- Shipboard safety rules and emergency discipline
- Marine pollution types and prevention methods
- Basic awareness of international maritime safety standards
- Waste management procedures followed onboard
- Oil spill awareness and pollution control measures
- Safe working practices in marine environments
Topics Covered
- Introduction to maritime safety and compliance
- Safety responsibilities onboard ships
- Risk awareness and safe working practices
- Marine pollution basics: oil, garbage, sewage, chemicals (overview)
- Shipboard waste management and segregation
- Oil spill prevention and response basics
- Pollution control equipment awareness (basic level)
- Port and shipyard environmental discipline
- Reporting procedures and compliance documentation basics
- Safety signs, PPE, and onboard discipline
Practical Training
- Safety checklist preparation and reporting practice
- Waste segregation and handling awareness training
- Case studies on pollution incidents and safety violations
- Mini project: basic safety & pollution control plan
Who Can Join
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for marine and offshore careers
- Candidates interested in safety and compliance roles
- Basic English reading ability is recommended
Career Opportunities
After completion, candidates can apply for entry-level roles such as:
- Marine Safety Assistant
- Offshore Safety Support Staff
- Shipboard Safety Support (Entry Level)
- Port Safety & Environment Assistant
- Marine Compliance Assistant
Why Choose This Course?
- Strong demand for safety and pollution awareness in marine jobs
- Builds safety discipline required onboard ships and offshore vessels
- Useful for shipping, offshore, port, and shipyard careers
- Job-oriented programme with practical compliance focus
7. MARPOL / IMO / ISPS Code Awareness
Category: Marine Safety & Compliance
Course Type: Skill-Based Certificate Programme
Mode: Classroom + Practical Awareness Training
Duration: Short-Term / 2 Months – 6 Months (as per programme)
Programme Level: Job-Oriented / Compliance Training
MARPOL / IMO / ISPS Code Awareness is a compliance-focused course designed for students who want to work in the marine sector with proper knowledge of international maritime rules, safety standards, pollution prevention, and ship security procedures.
This programme helps students understand the basic regulations followed onboard ships, in ports, and in shipyards. It is especially useful for candidates aiming for shipping, offshore, port operations, and marine safety-related jobs.
What You Will Learn
- Basic awareness of IMO rules and international maritime standards
- MARPOL pollution prevention rules followed onboard ships
- ISPS Code basics and ship/port security awareness
- Safety and compliance discipline required in marine workplaces
- Reporting procedures and basic documentation awareness
Topics Covered
- Introduction to IMO and international maritime regulations
- MARPOL overview: shipboard pollution control and prevention
- Oil, garbage, sewage, and chemical pollution awareness
- ISPS Code basics: ship security levels and port security discipline
- Shipboard safety culture and compliance responsibilities
- Environmental protection and waste management awareness
- Security checks, access control, and onboard discipline
- Reporting procedures and basic incident awareness
- Real case studies of marine pollution and security violations
Practical/Awareness Training
- Safety and compliance checklist practice
- Case studies on pollution control and security incidents
- Mini project: basic MARPOL & ISPS compliance awareness report
Who Can Join
- 10th / +2 / ITI / Diploma candidates
- Freshers aiming for marine and offshore careers
- Students interested in safety, compliance, and port operations
- Basic English reading ability is recommended
Career Opportunities
After completion, candidates can apply for entry-level roles such as:
- Marine Safety & Compliance Assistant
- Port Operations Support Staff
- Ship Security Awareness Support (Entry Level)
- Offshore Safety Support Staff
- Marine Documentation Assistant (Compliance)
Why Choose This Course?
- International marine compliance knowledge is important for ship and offshore jobs
- Strong awareness of pollution control and ship security standards
- Useful for shipping, ports, offshore, and shipyard environments
- Improves safety discipline and professional readiness
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India