COURSE OBJECTIVES

Key Objectives

? Crowd Management

• Control passenger movement during emergencies.
• Prevent panic and ensure orderly evacuation.
• Assist vulnerable passengers (children, elderly, disabled).

? Passenger Safety Drills

• Conduct musters and lifeboat drills.
• Operate life-saving appliances (lifejackets, evacuation slides).
• Communicate emergency instructions clearly.

? Crisis Management & Human Behavior

• Handle distressed passengers.
• Coordinate with bridge and emergency teams.
• Follow procedures for abandon ship and fire emergencies.

Relevant IMO Model Courses:

• 1.29 (Crowd Management & Passenger Safety)
• 1.30 (Crisis Management & Human Behavior)

? General Cargo Safety

• Understand cargo securing manuals and stability calculations.
• Prevent shifting loads and hull stress.
• Follow dangerous goods (IMDG Code) handling procedures.

? Specialized Cargoes

• Bulk Carriers: Prevent cargo liquefaction (e.g., nickel ore, grain).
• Tankers: Safe handling of oil, chemicals, and gas (STCW A-V/1).
• Container Ships: Securing and lashing containers to prevent loss.

? Emergency Response

• Firefighting for cargo-related fires (e.g., chemical reactions).
• Spill containment and pollution prevention.

Relevant IMO Model Courses:

• 1.38 (Marine Cargo Operations)
• 1.01 (Tanker Familiarization)
• 1.05 (Bulk Carrier Safety)

? Hull Structure & Stability

• Identify corrosion, cracks, and fatigue damage.
• Understand load lines and stress factors.
• Use ballast water management to maintain stability.

? Damage Control

• Respond to flooding, collisions, or grounding.
• Operate watertight doors and bilge systems.
• Conduct emergency repairs (e.g., shoring up leaks).

? Preventive Maintenance

• Follow class society rules (e.g., ABS, LR, DNV).
• Inspect hatches, bulkheads, and welding joints.
• Use non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

Relevant IMO Model Courses:

• 3.11 (Damage Control & Stability)
• 2.07 (Ship Construction & Stability)

Comparison Summary