WE have often spoken, both in large conferences and in smaller groups, about safety training for seafarers. What makes the new Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course different?
It was IMO Resolution MSC.560(108), adopted on May 23, 2024, that amended the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code) and entered into force on Jan. 1, 2026. The resolution focused on the enhancement of Basic Safety Training, introducing new topics such as prevention of and resistance to violence and intimidation on board ships, including sexual harassment, bullying, and assault. To safeguard seafarers’ mental health and are made better aware of their rights at sea, they are mandated to receive appropriate training before assuming their assignments.
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