This introductory safety course is designed for individuals who will be onboard Commonwealth of Dominica Flagged Vessels but are not hired crew members. The course meets the requirements of Dominica’s Marine Safety Circular 01-24 “Requirements for Basic Training Course for Non-Professional Mariners Requesting Seafarer Identification Documents (SIDs).” Please note this course does NOT meet the Basic Training requirements of the STCW Code. This course is NOT approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

This course covers the following topics:

Basic Firefighting
Personal Survival Techniques
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
Elementary First Aid

Approvals

This course is approved by the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration.

Assessments

Written Examinations
This course consists of one written exam – Basic Training. This exam contains 80 questions and requires a 70% passing score. The written exam can be taken online through HALO° Exams. You will receive 3 attempts for your exam. If you fail all 3 attempts, you must pay a retake fee of $25.00.

Practical Assessment
There are no Practical Assessments associated with this course.

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