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Guidelines - Passenger Ship Familiarization ( Crowd Management) Course

Applicable to: All training institutes and employers (shipowners and manning agencies)
Effective Date: 01.05.2004
Superseded Circulars: Old guidelines

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Course Details — IMO Model course 1.28

The course aims to provide passenger ship familiarization and crowd management training in accordance with STCW Code Section A-V/3. It aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to control crowds in emergencies, locate safety equipment, communicate effectively, use personal life-saving appliances, and comply with ship's safety procedures.

  • Course Duration: 15 days
  • Course Outline & Syllabus: As per IMO Model course 1.28

2. Faculty Requirements

The course in charge and faculty members must hold a Master's certificate, have at least 5 years of service on merchant ships, and possess a Passenger Ship Safety (Crisis Management) Course Certificate. The course in charge must also have at least one year of service as a Master and 6 months of experience on a passenger ship.

  • Faculty Strength: Not less than two Master Mariners, including the course in-charge, for a class of up to 40 students.

3. Assessment & Quality Standards

Assessment will be conducted through practicals and oral examinations at the end of the course. Quality standards will be as per DGS Order no: 1 of 2003.

II/4  Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory for all institutes from 1st May 2004.
Important Note

Training institutes are expected to follow these guidelines in letter and spirit.

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