Justification of the Course:

The Fire Prevention and Fighting Course meets the minimum requirements for basic safety training and instructions for all seafarers, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation VI/1, Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-2 of the amended STCW '78 Convention and its Training Code. Providing the necessary competences to act by minimising fire risks by taking appropriate measures for the safety of personnel and the ship.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Security and Principles.
• Concept and application of the triangle of fire and explosion.
• Types and sources of fires.
• Flammable materials found on board.
• Fire hazards. Organization for firefighting.
• Location of firefighting devices and emergency escape routes.
• Fire detection measures on ships and automatic alarm systems.
• choice of fire-fighting devices and equipment.
• Fight fires and extinguish them.
• Use of breathing apparatus to fight fires.
• Use of breathing apparatus for rescue purposes, etc.

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  DURATION OF THE COURSE:

17 hours (2 days).

CERTIFICACIÓN:

Se otorgará certificado Autorizado por la Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (AMP).