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Careers at Sea

Marine Safety Training

Get the skills needed to work safely aboard commercial vessels as required by Transport Canada.

The following courses are offered onsite at the NSCC  Nautical Institute -Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury, NS. To apply email  or call 902-625-4017.

Course Description Prerequisite Duration
Marine Emergency Duties Advanced Fire Fighting (MED AFF)

This course provides Junior Ship’s Officers with the knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently carry out the duties associated with the inspection and maintenance of safety equipment and the control of an emergency team during a marine emergency. The course meets the Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping (STCW 95), Table A-VI/3		 Minimum 16 years of age or older, Marine Emergency Duties STCW Basic Safety (MED STCW BS) Certificate of Competency (CoC) MARI 1083, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 35 Hours
Marine Advanced First Aid (MAFA)

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize an emergency and apply immediate advanced first aid in the event of an accident or illness on board.		 No prerequisite 40 Hours
Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize an emergency, provide appropriate first aid at the scene, notify emergency medical services and promote a safety oriented life style for the
prevention of accidents.		 No prerequisite 10 Hours
Marine Emergency Duties Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Crafts (MED PSC)

This course provides the minimum training requirement for masters and crew on small non-pleasure (commercial) vessels. Learn how to safely respond to emergencies in a marine environment including survival techniques, raising alarms, aiding in fire situations and rescue procedures.		 Minimum 16 years of age or older, Marine Emergency Duties STCW Basic Safety (MED STCW BS) Certificate of Competency (CoC) MARI 1083, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 35 Hours
Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety (MED DVS)

This course is designed to provide first time seafarers with the minimum knowledge of emergency response required to safely work aboard a vessel; to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.
 Minimum 15 years of age or older, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 26 Hours
Marine Emergency Fast Rescue Craft (MED FRC)

This course provides participants with hands on training in launch preparation, handling and recovery procedures in various conditions, pacing and towing other craft, search and rescue patterns, capsize and righting techniques.		 Minimum 16 years of age or older, Marine Emergency Duties Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Crafts Certificate of Competency (CoC) or equivalent MARI 1084, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 33 Hours
Marine Emergency Duties Basic Safety

This course is designed to provide first time seafarers with the minimum knowledge of emergency response required to safely work aboard a vessel; to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.		 Minimum 16 years of age or older, Part 2 (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting) may require a fit test prior to starting the course, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 46 Hours
Marine Emergency Duties Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Crafts

This course provides seafarers’ training the operation of survival craft. Participants receive hands on training in launch preparation, handling and recovery procedures in various conditions, pacing and towing other craft, search and rescue patterns, capsize and righting techniques.
 Minimum 16 years of age, Valid Marine Medical Certificate 30.5 Hours
Free Fall Lifeboat (FFB)

This course provides training to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to launching and recovering free fall lifeboats and taking charge of the survival craft during an emergency as per the requirements of STCW Code Section B-I/14. 		 Minimum 16 years of age,
Marine Emergency Duties, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) Certificate of Competency (CoC) MARI 1084,
Valid Marine Medical Certificate		 13 Hours

 

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