Basic Training – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Course

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Familiarize with relevant international and government legislation and regulations about security of the maritime transportation industry.
• Understand the Security Responsibilities related to Port, Company and Personal
• Understand security levels, security report procedures
• Familiarize with the security equipment and security alarm and drill
• Recognitions of security threats and risks, such as piracy and armed robbery, terrorism, and contraband smuggling. Stowaways and refuges, cargo theft, collateral damage
• Familiarize with security response action and anti-piracy measures

This course is open to seafarers who are holders of a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Basic Training issued before 01 January 2026, and must be medically fit to fully engage in all aspects of the training.

Classroom.

Theoretical discourse/tabletop Exercises.

Table A-VI/1- 4, Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.

8 hours.

Written exams and practical assessments.

Course certificate upon successful completion leading to STCW certification under the Maritime Industry Authority ( MARINA).

This course is newly offered by our Maritime Training Centre Philippines, Inc.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

For other seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.