STCW and CFPN Course

Lesson 1 • Origins of Maritime Safety Standards

Traces the historical development of international maritime safety conventions. Provides context for why standardised training and certification exist globally.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory Compliance Obligations

Defines the compliance duties of seafarers, shipping companies, and training institutions. Students distinguish between flag state, port state, and employer responsibilities.

Lesson 3 • STCW Convention Structure and Scope

Explains the articles, annexes, and codes within the STCW convention. Students map how each component governs seafarer competency and certification.

Lesson 1 • Fire Prevention Strategies Onboard

Presents preventive measures including housekeeping, hot-work permits, and fuel management. Students design a basic fire prevention checklist for a vessel.

Lesson 2 • Fire Spread and Behaviour

Examines how fire propagates through conduction, convection, and radiation. Students predict fire spread patterns in enclosed shipboard spaces.

Lesson 3 • Shipboard Fire Hazard Identification

Identifies high-risk areas including engine rooms, galleys, and cargo holds. Students conduct systematic hazard assessments using shipboard layouts.

Lesson 1 • Breathing Apparatus and Protective Gear

Covers self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) donning, doffing, and cylinder management. Students demonstrate safe entry into smoke-filled spaces using full protective gear.

Lesson 2 • Portable Fire Extinguishers

Covers extinguisher types, agents, and operating procedures. Students select the correct extinguisher for each fire class encountered onboard.

Lesson 3 • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

Describes smoke, heat, and flame detector types and alarm panel operation. Students interpret alarm signals and initiate the correct emergency response sequence.

Lesson 4 • Fire Hoses, Hydrants, and Pumps

Teaches the layout of shipboard fire main systems and hose handling techniques. Students connect, charge, and operate hose lines under simulated conditions.

Lesson 1 • Firefighting in Enclosed Spaces

Addresses the unique challenges of fighting fires in engine rooms, holds, and cabins. Students apply ventilation control and team coordination in confined-space scenarios.

Lesson 2 • Muster and Emergency Response Procedures

Covers alarm signals, muster stations, and initial response actions for fire emergencies. Students execute a full muster drill from alarm to team deployment.

Lesson 3 • Shipboard Firefighting Team Organisation

Defines roles within the emergency squad including team leader, hose operator, and backup. Students practise role assignments and handoff procedures during drills.

Lesson 4 • Post-Fire Operations and Overhaul

Explains salvage, overhaul, and re-flash prevention after fire suppression. Students conduct a post-fire inspection and document findings for the ship's safety record.

Lesson 1 • Donning and Using Lifejackets

Covers lifejacket types, donning sequences, and in-water performance. Students don lifejackets correctly within the required time standard.

Lesson 2 • Survival Psychology and Decision-Making

Examines the psychological responses to maritime emergencies and their effect on survival. Students apply decision-making frameworks to high-stress abandonment scenarios.

Lesson 3 • Distress Signalling and Rescue Coordination

Explains EPIRB, SART, flares, and radio distress procedures. Students transmit a simulated distress call and deploy visual signalling devices.

Lesson 4 • Immersion Suits and Thermal Protection

Teaches immersion suit donning, limitations, and thermal protection principles. Students practise donning within the required time and entering water safely.

Lesson 1 • Burns, Fractures, and Shock Management

Addresses assessment and treatment of thermal burns, fractures, and hypovolaemic shock. Students apply splints and cooling techniques in simulated fire-related injury scenarios.

Lesson 2 • Wound Care and Bleeding Control

Teaches wound classification, cleaning, dressing, and tourniquet application. Students treat simulated lacerations and puncture wounds using shipboard medical supplies.

Lesson 3 • Medical Emergencies and Evacuation

Covers recognition and initial management of heart attack, stroke, and hypothermia. Students coordinate medical evacuation requests using onboard communication systems.

Lesson 4 • Primary Survey and Scene Safety

Introduces the DRABC framework for initial casualty assessment. Students apply scene safety checks and prioritise multiple casualties in a shipboard context.

Lesson 1 • Crowd Behaviour and Control Principles

Examines how crowds behave under stress and the factors that trigger panic. Students apply behavioural principles to de-escalate and direct passenger groups.

Lesson 2 • Passenger Vessel Safety Responsibilities

Defines the safety duties of crew members assigned to passenger-related roles. Students map their specific responsibilities to the vessel's safety management system.

Lesson 3 • Crisis Communication with Passengers

Teaches clear, calm announcement techniques and managing passenger anxiety during crises. Students script and deliver emergency announcements under simulated stress conditions.

Lesson 4 • Assisting Persons with Special Needs

Addresses evacuation assistance for elderly, disabled, and non-English-speaking passengers. Students demonstrate safe physical assistance and communication techniques.

Lesson 1 • Team Resource Management at Sea

Applies crew resource management principles to shipboard emergency teams. Students conduct team briefings, cross-checks, and closed-loop communication exercises.

Lesson 2 • Leadership During Shipboard Crises

Covers leadership styles, authority gradients, and assertiveness in emergency command. Students practise giving clear orders and managing crew compliance under pressure.

Lesson 3 • Integrated Crisis Simulation Exercise

Combines fire, evacuation, and medical response in a full-scale tabletop exercise. Students demonstrate integrated competency across all STCW and CFPN skill areas.

Lesson 4 • Emergency Planning and Contingency Procedures

Explains the structure of shipboard emergency plans and contingency decision trees. Students evaluate a vessel's emergency plan and identify gaps in coverage.