Hot Work Safety & Permits
Code hot-work
Hot Work training under SOLAS II-2/10 and the company's Permit-To-Work system — required of any crew who carry out welding, grinding, or open-flame work onboard. Risk assessment, hot-work permit issuance, fire watch organisation, gas freeing of confined spaces, isolation of paint and hydrocarbon stores. Typically refreshed annually as part of company SMS drills.
- Prerequisites
- —
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Validity
- —
- Refresher
- —
- Typical cost
- ~$120 USD
Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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Hot Work Safety & Permits: FAQ
- What is the Hot Work Safety & Permits (HOT-WORK) certification?
- Hot Work training under SOLAS II-2/10 and the company's Permit-To-Work system — required of any crew who carry out welding, grinding, or open-flame work onboard. Risk assessment, hot-work permit issuance, fire watch organisation, gas freeing of confined spaces, isolation of paint and hydrocarbon stores. Typically refreshed annually as part of company SMS drills. Category: Safety.
- Who needs HOT-WORK?
- HOT-WORK applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without HOT-WORK, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- How long does HOT-WORK take?
- Typical course duration is 8 hours (1 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
- How much does HOT-WORK cost?
- Typical cost is around US$120 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
- Where can I get HOT-WORK?
- HOT-WORK is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.