Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, and Hull Integrity Training (PACSHIT)

Training format

The course program includes lectures for theoretical preparation, practical training on the training ship "AVANT," demonstration of competencies, and a written test to assess knowledge.

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is designed for captains, chief engineers, chief officers, second officers, and all personnel responsible for cargo loading and unloading, securing cargo, closing hull openings, ensuring passenger safety, and maintaining hull integrity on Ro-Ro passenger ships.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

The course "Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, and Hull Integrity Training (PACSHIT)" is designed to train captains, chief officers, chief engineers, second engineers, and other personnel responsible for the safety of passengers and cargo on Ro-Ro passenger ships. The course covers the fundamental rules and procedures for ensuring passenger safety, proper cargo stowage and securing, maintaining hull integrity, as well as methods for monitoring and controlling the atmosphere on Ro-Ro decks. The program includes both theoretical and practical training. Successful completion of the course is confirmed by the issuance of a certificate that meets international STCW standards.

International IMO Standards: STCW Convention, Regulation V/2, para. 7, STCW Code, Section A-V/2, para. 4.

On the course you will learn to

The course aims to achieve six main outcomes:

Knowing how to perform safe loading and boarding procedures.
Understanding the requirements for the safe transport of dangerous goods.
Knowing the requirements for cargo securing and how to use the equipment and materials for securing cargo.
Being able to perform stability and stress calculations.
Knowing how to open, close, and secure hull openings.
Knowing how to monitor and maintain the atmosphere on Ro-Ro decks.

Introduction

Introduction to the STCW Convention and its requirements.
The importance of passenger and cargo safety, as well as hull integrity.

Passenger Safety

Fundamental rules and procedures for ensuring passenger safety.
Evacuation routes and plans.
Managing passengers in emergencies.
Duties of crew members in emergencies.
Methods of informing passengers about safety.

Cargo Safety

Proper stowage and securing of cargo.
Monitoring the condition of cargo during the voyage.
Documentation and inspection of cargo.
Transport of dangerous goods.
Ensuring safety during cargo loading and unloading.

Hull Integrity

Structural features of the ship's hull.
Methods for checking and maintaining hull integrity.
Actions to take when damage is detected.
Opening, closing, and sealing hatches and other hull openings.
Regular inspections of the hull condition.

Ship Stability

Basics of stability, trim, and stress calculations.
The impact of loading on ship stability.
Methods for maintaining and controlling stability.
Assessing the impact of various factors on ship stability.

Monitoring and Control of the Atmosphere on Ro-Ro Decks

Monitoring the atmosphere in Ro-Ro cargo spaces.
Ensuring safe conditions for cargo and crew.
Methods for preventing fires and gas leaks.
Actions to take in the event of emergencies.

Practical Exercises

Simulations and practical exercises for passenger evacuation.
Practical training in cargo securing.
Exercises for checking and maintaining hull integrity.
Drills for managing emergency situations.

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

The education, qualifications, and experience of the instructors meet the international requirements of the amended STCW Code. Instructors possess maritime education, experience working on seagoing ships, experience working in training centers for preparing command staff, and certifications in specialized courses on passenger safety, cargo safety, and hull integrity.

Compliance with international conventions

The course meets the international standards that relate to the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO):

STCW Convention, Regulation V/2, para. 7
STCW Code, Section A-V/2, para. 4

Standards Explanation

STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) — The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

V/2 — Section V, Regulation 2 of the STCW Convention, concerning the training of crew members on passenger ships. This section covers the requirements for the training and certification of seafarers working on passenger ships.
para. 7 — Paragraph 7 of this regulation specifies the requirements for training in passenger safety, including the planning and execution of evacuations, managing passengers in emergencies, and the safe stowage and securing of cargo.
A-V/2 — Section A (part A) of the STCW Code, providing detailed explanations to Section V/2 of the Convention. This section includes mandatory minimum requirements for the training and certification of seafarers on passenger ships.
para. 4 — Paragraph 4 of this section describes the procedures and methods of training necessary to ensure the safety of passengers and cargo on board, including practical training in evacuation management and emergency response.

Material and technical support of the course

Theoretical classes are conducted in classrooms equipped with all necessary facilities for comfortable learning: tables, chairs, teaching aids, and demonstration materials (stands, posters, slides). Practical training is conducted on the training ship "AVANT," where students practice skills using individual and collective life-saving equipment.

Training Ship «AVANT» — TS

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