This course is intended to provide the knowledge needed to act as a Safety Officer onboard. As a Safety Officer are you responsible for the safety on board which includes inspection and overseeing the safety of procedures and equipment.
The course covers the functions and obligations of a Safety Officer, which is described in the ISM Code. You will also learn more about the basics of the ISM code and Safety Management System (SMS).
To enable a safety culture, it is of the greatest importance that the Safety Officer and its crew is aware of how to deal with work permits, how to identify hazards and how to address risk assessments. All of these topics are a part of this course. This course consists of seven lessons, followed by control questions to secure your knowledge.
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