Section B-V/2 Guidance regarding training of seafarers on passenger ships
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Section B-V/2 Guidance regarding training of seafarers on passenger ships

Enhanced Fire Fighting

1 For officers and crew on passenger ships, additional training should be provided highlighting the difficulties of fighting fires, including access to confined spaces and prevention of the spread of fire to adjoining spaces.

Damage Control

2 In developing standards of competency given in sections A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-III/2 to achieve the necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency in damage control and watertight integrity, companies and training institutions should take into account the minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency for damage control and watertight integrity as given below:

  • Competence

    Minimize the risk of flooding and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving damage to the watertight integrity of the ship.

  • Knowledge, understanding and proficiency

    Shipboard damage control plans and organization.

    • Damage control systems, equipment (lockers) and emergency escape routes

      The key elements in maintaining stability and watertight integrity.

      Importance of securing flooding and maintaining watertight boundaries.

    • Actions to be taken aboard a ship in the event of an explosion, grounding, collision, or fire

      Damage control techniques consistent with equipment found on board including the ship bilge systems and pumps.

Parent topic: Chapter V – Guidance regarding special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships
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