STCW Table A-VI/1-4
personal safety and social responsibility
Function
Basic Training
Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Location(s) |
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Comply with emergency procedures |
X1.10 Knowledge of shipboard contingency plans for response to emergencies | |
X1.11 Emergency signals and specific duties allocated to crew members in the muster list; muster stations; correct use of personal safety equipment | ||
X1.12 Action to take on discovering potential emergency, including fire, collision, foundering and ingress of water into the ship | ||
X1.13 Action to take on hearing emergency alarm signals | ||
X1.14 Value of training and drills | ||
X1.15 Knowledge of escape routes and internal communication and alarm systems | ||
X1.9 Types of emergency which may occur, such as collision, fire, foundering | ||
Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment |
X2.1 Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment and the effects of operational or accidental pollution on it | |
X2.2 Basic environmental protection procedures | ||
X2.3 Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment | ||
Observe safe working practices |
X3.1 Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times | |
X3.2 Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship | ||
X3.3 Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces | ||
X3.4 Familiarization with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health | ||
Contribute to effective communications on board ship |
X4.1 Understand the principles of, and barriers to, effective communication between individuals and teams within the ship | |
X4.2 Ability to establish and maintain effective communications | ||
Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship |
X5.1 Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship | |
X5.2 Basic teamworking principles and practice, including conflict resolution | ||
X5.3 Social responsibilities; employment conditions; individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse | ||
Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue |
X6.1 Importance of obtaining the necessary rest | |
X6.2 Effects of sleep, schedules, and the circadian rhythm on fatigue | ||
X6.3 Effects of physical stressors on seafarers | ||
X6.4 Effects of environmental stressors in and outside the ship and their impact on seafarers | ||
X6.5 Effects of schedule changes on seafarer fatigue |