Vessel Safety Management Committees Course

Online Maritime Training Course Designed to Provide an Introduction to Vessel Safety Management Committees

Under the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers [Chapter 13.3 : Company Duties], the Company must appoint a Safety Committee. The purpose of a Vessel Safety Management Committee is to ensure the safe working practices are being carried out on each vessel, and that there are the relevant personnel appointed responsibilities under the Section [13] and that all the relevant standards and practices are observed and maintained.

About the Course

Standard A4.3, paragraph 2(d), requires the establishment of a safety committee and the appointment or election of safety representatives on board ships on which there are five or more seafarers. Please note that the Ship’s Master is counted as a seafarer. The Safety Committee is a forum for consultation between the master, safety officials and others of matters relating to health and safety. It may be used by individual employers for consultation with the Company and seafarers. Its effectiveness will depend on the commitment of its members, in particular that of the Master.

Aims of the Course

The aim of this Fully Online, Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee is to instruct the learner in the Companies duties, the Employer’s duties, the various personnel, and their positions [of authority] and associated responsibilities of the Committee and the development of a positive ‘safety culture’ within the operation of the vessel.

Regulations Addressed

The Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee Course has been developed with the following considerations:

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers [Chapter 13]

Course Learning Objectives

The online Course meets with the following Learning Objectives:

Understand the function of the Safety Committee
Understand the Purpose & Objective of a Safety Committee
Understand the Composition & Responsibilities of a Safety Committee
Understand the Requirement for Safety Meetings
Identify the Requirement for a Safety Representative
Identify the Responsibilities of the Master
Identify the Requirements of a Safety Officer
Identify the Training Requirements for Safety Committee Members

Course Subjects

The course includes the following subjects:

The function of the Safety Committee
The Purpose & Objective of a Safety Committee
The Composition & Responsibilities of a Safety Committee
The Requirement for Safety Meetings
The Safety Representative
The Responsibilities of the Master
The Safety Officers
Training Requirements for Safety Committee Members

Course Duration

The Introduction to the Vessel Safety Management Committee Course duration is approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Learners may enter and exit the course as often as they require. Your licence allows you access to the course for up to 6 months to complete [if required] or upon successful completion of the course and awarding of your certification.

Course Certificate

Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from VIRSEC. This will be available to download from your Learners Portal immediately after you successfully complete the course and associated short assessment. If you experience any issues, please report this to us at training@virsec.org and we will assist you.

Bulk Purchases

Book your course at VIRSEC. If you have any questions about the course or any of our other Maritime Training 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.