Shipboard Safety Officer’s Course (SBSO)

The responsibilities to avoid accidents on board flow from the top down; from the shore establishment to the Master, to everyone aboard. “Safety awareness” by all hands is the biggest single factor in reducing accidents. The role of the Shipboard Safety Officer is to promote Safety Culture by training and motivating the crew. This program aims to equip the designated safety officer on board a vessel with the required knowledge and skills to discharge his duties effectively.

Program Contents

• Duties and responsibilities of the ‘Safety Officer.
• Risk assessment.
• Undergoing Audits.
• Reporting near misses and accidents; maintaining an Accident prevention Log.
• Accident theory and accident investigation.
• Conducting Safety Meetings and spreading safety awareness on board.
• Handling Stress and Fatigue and its impact on safety.
• Case Studies.