Drug Abuse Awareness for Cruise Ship & Passenger Vessel Sector

Online Course Designed to Raise Awareness and Understanding of Drug & Alcohol-Related Issues Within the Cruise Ship Sector

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Over the last few years we have seen an alarming increase in the number of accidents at sea in which drugs have been a causative factor. In some areas of the world and on certain types of vessel drug abuse is becoming a serious safety hazard. The online Drug Abuse Awareness in the Maritime Sector Course has been provided to assist in the raising of awareness and the associated issues that can arise from drugs being brought onto a cruise ship, and the illegal use of substances by crew, staff, and passengers.

About the Course

The purpose of this short, fully online Drug Abuse Awareness for the Maritime Sector Course, is to provide those crew and staff onboard cruise ships with an awareness of the types of illegal drugs and substances (including alcohol) that may be brought onto a vessel illegally, for transportation, distribution of, or use of by those committing the act, or associated with such an act.

Add-On Course to the MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Courses

This course is designed to be taken as an add-on to the fully online, MCA Approved [STCW ISPS] Proficiency in Designated Security Duties [PDSD] & Ship Security Officer [SSO] Maritime Security Courses.

Aims of the Course

This online course for the Cruise Ship & Passenger Vessels Sector aims to raise awareness about the risks and impacts of drug and alcohol abuse in the yachting environment, promoting a culture of safety, responsibility, and professionalism. Through comprehensive training, crew members will learn how to recognise signs of substance misuse, understand company policies, and respond appropriately to ensure a secure and respectful environment for both guests and crew.

Course Learning Objectives

The course consists of the following Learning Objectives:

To gain an understanding of what drug abuse is, and the associated effects of drug abuse.
To be provided with an insight to identify if there is a potential drug problem onboard the vessel.
To gain an understanding of the safety implications involved.
To gain an understanding of the legal implications involved.
To gain an understanding of a Drugs Policy.
To understand how the Learner can assist in the combating of the drugs menace.
To understand Company Policy.
To understand how education can assist in the combating of the drugs menace.
To understand how illegal drugs and substances are covered in Contracts.
To be made aware of the implementation of drug screening and testing.

Course Subjects

The course includes the following subjects:

Drug Abuse
Safety Implications
The Legal Implications
The Benefits of a Drug Policy
Combating the Menace of Drugs
Legal Considerations
Methods of Drug Testing
What to do in an Emergency

Target Audience

Anyone working on, or frequenting cruise ships or passenger vessels often should possess a good understanding of the risks associated with the use of, illegal transportation of, and effects of illegal drugs and substances which have been brought onto the vessel.

Course Duration

This online course will take up to 45 minutes to complete depending on the learner’s reading speed.

Course Certificate

On successful completion of this online course, the learner will be able to download a VIRSEC Certificate of Course Completion in PDF Format. This certificate can be also found under the Certificates tab on the Learner Portal. Once printed off, the Learner should sign the certificate in the space provided.

Bulk Purchases

Book your course at VIRSEC, where you can learn about Drug Abuse Awareness for the Cruise Ships & Passenger Vessels Sector. If you have any questions about the course or any of our other Maritime Courses, please contact us to inquire about bulk purchasing and associated discounts. You can also call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 and ask for Olivia or Cathy who will happily assist you.