SHIP SAFETY OFFICER'S COURSE (SSOC)

The Scope and objectives of ” The Ship Safety Officer’s course – SSOC” is to help officers to increase their awareness and use techniques mentioned there in to provide a good safe working environment. Most of the accidents at sea are due to Human Error. Human error can be reduced by proper training and motivation. Accidents mainly happen due to lack of management, taking shortcuts, complacency, attitudes, etc. The responsibilities to avoid accidents flow from the top; from the shore establishment to the Master and thence to each and every individual on board. “Safety Culture” by all hands is the biggest single factor in reducing accidents. The role of the Shipboard Safety Officer is to promote Safety Culture by training and motivating the crew. It is the desire of every seafarer to work in a safe and healthy environment. Neglecting safety not only endangers an individual’s life but also his colleagues. It can have serious implications on one’s health and the marine environment besides down time and financial losses. The  course is based on the Guidelines given in the STCW Code 2010 Table   A-II/2 & A-III/2 and IMO Model Course 3.11 (Marine Accident & Incident Investigation) and is as recommended by OPITO ( Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization) for the Offshore industry