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STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

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Next cohort 19 May 2026
Duration 1 Day
Fee Free for working crew
Location NFCI Castletownbere & Greencastle
Certification STCW
Seats
11 of 12
Awarding body Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of Transport

Entry requirements

Minimum 16 years of age. Photographic ID required.

About this programme

Duration 1 Day (full time) Certification Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities issued by BIM on behalf of Department of Transport.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. CorkOrNational Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. DonegalOrBIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s)
Fees €150

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

This training will give all persons intending to go to sea, basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention, familiarisation with working conditions on-board and covers basic safety and legislative requirements.

About this course

Programme information

Who is this Programme for

Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on-board ship.

Next Programme Dates

Location Dates
NFCI Greencastle, Co. Donegal 2026
  • 09 April 2026
  • 03 September 2026
  • 07 December 2026
NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork 2026
  • 11 May
  • 17 Dec

 

Location(s)

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Or

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Greencastle
Co. Donegal
F93 PX32

Or

This programme can also be delivered throughout Ireland in BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units (CTU’s)

Duration

Short course delivered over 1 day

Training Methodology

This is a classroom based course where the objectives are to give basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarise personnel with the employment conditions and working environment on-board vessels.

Certification

Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities issued by BIM on behalf of Department of Transport.

Entry Requirements

Working in the seafood industry or public service

Progression and Employment Opportunities

This course is a requirement for working on a vessel.

Fees

€150

 

For more information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Donegal)

Greencastle, Co Donegal

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