Course Content

We think differently here at MSS and will provide the essential training that you require, not a mis-match of courses patched together and called Anti-Piracy.

We have written our course to encompass the Guidance issued to UK Flagged Shipping by the Department for Transport on the Use of Armed Guards to Defend Against the Threat of Piracy in Exceptional Circumstances.

During our 5-day course based in Glasgow, candidates will receive training from ex UK Special Forces instructors, and ex Merchant Navy officers with over 40 years’ experience between them. We will focus on the high delivery of specialist security and maritime training, with the following certificates presented on successful completion of the course:

STCW PST (1 day)

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STCW78, as amended, Reg. VI/1 Section A-VI/2.1.1 This one day MCA approved course is designed to give all persons going to sea the essential basic knowledge of survival equipment, survival principles and techniques that can be applied to maximise their chances of survival in the event of a marine casualty. Training consists of theoretical classroom work which is then enhanced by “Wet Drill” exercises.

Section Content:

  • Survival Difficulties and Factors
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Life Rafts and Equipment
  • Actions Prior to Abandonment
  • In Water Survival Techniques
  • Helicopter Rescue
  • Vital & Secondary Actions in the Life Raft
  • Righting an Upturned Life Raft
  • Use of Pyrotechnics
Nid: 121

STCW EFA (1 day)

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STCW78, as amended, Reg. VI/1 Section A-VI/1 2.1.3 This one day MCA approved course gives all persons intending to go to sea a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency on board ship. Assessment is by direct observation, oral questioning and simulated scenarios.

Section Content:

  • Casualty Positioning
  • Resuscitation Techniques
  • Control of Bleeding
  • Basic Shock Management and Improvised Bandages
  • Use of Materials in a First Aid Kit
Nid: 123

STCW PSSR (half-day)

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STCW 78, as amended, Reg. VI/1 Section A-VI/2.1.4 This half day MCA approved course will give all persons intending to go to sea a basic induction in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarise them with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels. Assessment is by direct observation, oral and written questioning and simulated scenarios.

Section Content:

  • Complying with Emergency Procedures
  • Prevention of Marine Pollution
  • Observing Safer Working Practices
  • Understanding the Chain of Command and Orders
  • Contributing to Effective Human Relationships Onboard Ship
Nid: 122

MCA Fire Safety / Boatmasters Fire Fighting (1 day)

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This one-day MCA approved course is designed to provide candidates with the appropriate training to enable them to enhance fire safety onboard a ship, to give them the knowledge of how fire starts and the procedures to follow and to ensure that candidates are confident of the procedures to follow in the event of fire onboard. The course will include both practical and theory training. There will be a short exam on completion of the training.

The course will include:

  • Understanding the initiation, growth and spread of fire and explosion.
  • The actions required on the discovery of fire.
  • The actions required in the event of fire alarm activation.
  • Fire fighting equipment onboard
  • The use of fire fighting equipment onboard.
  • Fire prevention measures onboard
  • Correct methods for casualty search and rescue.

On successful completion of the training candidates will be issued with a Boatmasters Licence Fire Fighting Certificate.

Nid: 125

Maritime Security Operative (2 days)

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With the increase in piracy in shipping there is a growing demand for highly trained security personnel. This 2-day course provides Maritime Security professionals with the minimum requirements as outlined in the DFT guidelines. This course can be completed as part of a 5 day STCW package or individually. The course will include both practical and theory training. The course will include:

  • MSO introduction
  • Piracy Overview
  • Maritime Organisations
  • Legislation
  • MSO Guidance & Duties
  • Ship Defences and threat assessment
  • Navigation
  • Ship Security
  • Emergency responses

 

Nid: 128

FPOS (First Person on the Scene) – Ed Excel Level 2

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This course is a step up from basic first aid, this qualification is based on providing immediate medical support to a casualty before the arrival of qualified medical assistance.
The immediate aid provided can make the difference between life and death. This course involves both practical and theory training.
Section Content:

  • Provide immediate medical care
  • Respond to the casualties immediate needs
  • Assess the situation
  • Assess the casualties condition
  • Basic life support
Nid: 126

Ship Security Officer (3 days)

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Ship Security Officer/ Proficiency in Designated Security Duties This 3-day course covers security onboard the vessels and whilst in port. This course includes the minimum requirements for the issue of certificate of proficiency for ship security officers. The requirements are outlined in the STCW Code and the ISPS Code.

The course will include:

  • Candidates must maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan.
  • Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability.
  • Ship inspections.
  • Proper operation of equipment.
  • Security awareness and vigilance.

Upon successful completion of the training candidates will receive a certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers.

Nid: 127

Basic Trauma Management

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An additional element to the Elementary First Aid certificate which will be delivered by highly experienced Ex-Special Forces medics, and will focus on timely life saving techniques.

Section Content:

  • Onboard Life Saving Procedures
  • Blast & Ballistic Injuries
  • CAT Tourniquet
Nid: 124

Basic Fire Awareness (half-day)

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This half-day course is designed for ship personnel with a non-Fire Party role on board ship, it gives them the basics of fire safety and how to evacuate safely in an emergency.

Section Content:

  1. Fire Safety Onboard Ship
  2. Fire Theory
  3. Actions on Discovering a Fire
  4. What to do in an Emergency
  5. Fire Extinguishers
Nid: 1617

Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (3 days)

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This 3 day course is designed to give those seeking/requiring Certificates of Competence, able seafarers, UK watch ratings and other with specified survival duties onboard the essential education and training in fire prevention and fire fighting meeting the knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out in the STCW code.

This course will involve practical and theory training and will include;

  • Fire theory
  • Causes of ignition
  • On board safety
  • The conditions required for fire
  • Methods to extinguish fire
  • The spread of fire
  • Classes of fire

The practical session will include;

  • Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire
  • Identifying the environment
  • Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers
  • The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
  • Extinguishing different types of fire
  • Testing and using BA equipment

Upon successful completion all candidates will be issued with a Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Certificate.

Nid: 1618

Documentation
Discharge Book – provided all criteria is met
UK Seaman’s identity Card – provided all criteria is met

Optional during the course period at additional cost
ENG 1 Medical examination
Vaccinations as required
Accommodation at preferential rates

These courses are shaped in modular programme with intensive theoretical and practical elements, with lunch and refreshments provided. The course will run daily from 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs.

Full attendance and successful completion of each element is required and entails various forms of examinations and practical assessment.

At present a Ship Security Officers (SSO) training course lasts for three days, but to be awarded the STCW Ship Security Officer certificate you must meet the MCA entry requirement of having 12 months sea service or be able to show an equivalent level of sea going experience and knowledge of ships operations. We feel this is an unnecessary expense and burden, however we can offer the SSO course at additional cost should you feel this is required.