STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

The course consists of approximately 8 hours of classroom theory covering:

• Working relationships on board
• Health and hygiene
• Drugs and alcohol
• Shipboard management structure and responsibilities
• Emergencies and safe working practices
• Communication
• Control of fatigue
• Teamwork
• Marine environmental awareness 
• Prevention of and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault
• Awareness of appropriate intervention, reporting and support procedures

The course is followed by a written exam.

What's included in the price:

• Water, coffee and tea 
• STCW BST Certificates of Proficiency in Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) upon successful completion

Entry Requirements: 

• Medical or Health Declaration: 
  A valid medical certificate or completed health declaration is required to confirm fitness to participate in the course.
• Minimum Age Requirement: 
  Candidates must be at least 16 years old to enroll.
• ID or Passport: 
  A valid form of identification (ID or passport) is required for registration and certification purposes.

Our Certification:

• STCW Certificates of Proficiency: 
  After successful completion, candidates receive both a hard copy and a digital copy of the STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
• MOEI/FMA Accreditation: 
  Our training institute is fully accredited by the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI) and the Federal Maritime Authority (FMA) of the U.A.E., ensuring compliance with the highest maritime training standards.
• Compliance with STCW 78, as amended: 
  Our PSSR course is conducted in accordance with STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-4, including the amendments adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.560(108), effective from 1 January 2026.
• International Recognition: 
  STCW is the internationally recognized standard for seafarer training and certification. Our U.A.E.-issued STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) Certificate of Proficiency supports candidates working on yachts, commercial vessels and cruise liners worldwide. Candidates should always verify acceptance and any additional requirements with their flag State, employer or relevant maritime authority.
• Course Validity: 
  The STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) Certificate of Proficiency is valid for five years in accordance with U.A.E. maritime legislation, after which the full course must normally be completed again to maintain compliance.