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MNS 203
Maritime
Maritime

MARITIME SAFETY & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Course Code

MNS 203

Category

Maritime

Scope

Maritime

Duration

4 days

Status

ACTIVE

Competency

Ability to prevent, mitigate, and respond to maritime emergencies.

Target Audience

All personnel working in the maritime environment.

Course Overview

This extensive course provides integrated training in Maritime Safety & Emergency Response, combining critical elements of personal survival, fire prevention, emergency procedures, and immediate medical care. It is designed for all personnel working in the maritime environment, equipping them with the comprehensive knowledge, ability, and practical skills to prevent accidents, mitigate hazards, and respond effectively to a wide range of onboard emergencies. The program covers mandatory STCW competencies alongside advanced emergency scenarios, including firefighting, pollution control, flooding response, and Medivac procedures, ensuring participants are fully prepared for any unforeseen event at sea.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the principles of risk assessment and hazard identification specific to maritime operations.
  • Apply fire prevention and advanced firefighting techniques, including the use of various extinguishing agents and breathing apparatus.
  • Implement effective procedures for containing and controlling flooding incidents.
  • Respond efficiently to marine pollution spills, utilizing containment and cleanup protocols.
  • Perform Medivac (Medical Evacuation) procedures, including initial assessment, stabilization, and preparation for evacuation of sick or injured persons.
  • Demonstrate personal survival techniques in various abandonment scenarios, including the use of life-saving appliances.
  • Master the use of shipboard life-saving appliances and emergency communication equipment.
  • Execute shipboard emergency plans and procedures.

Daily Topics

D1

Day 1: Risk Assessment – Hazard identification, Risk assessment; SOLAS Chapters III and VII, ISM Code Section 8.

D2

Day 2: Firefighting – Fire prevention, Advanced firefighting, Breathing apparatus; STCW basic and advanced safety training, FSS Code, FTP Code.

D3

Day 3: Flooding & Pollution – Flooding response, Pollution control; MARPOL pollution response, OPRC Convention.

D4

Day 4: Medical & Survival – Medivac, Personal survival, Life-saving appliances, Emergency plans; SAR Convention, MLC 2006, COSWP, IMO/WHO Medical Guides.

References

SOLAS (Chapters III and VII), STCW Convention (basic and advanced safety training), ISM Code (emergency preparedness, Section 8), MARPOL (pollution emergency response), OPRC Convention (oil pollution preparedness), SAR Convention (search and rescue), MLC 2006 (health and safety protection), COSWP (emergency procedures), IMO FSS Code, IMO FTP Code, IMO International Medical Guide for Ships, WHO International Medical Guide for Ships.

Upcoming Course Dates

December 14 – December 17, 2026

Cairo
Open

August 2 – August 5, 2027

Bangkok
Open

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