IOSH Managing Safely

Code iosh-managing-safely

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Managing Safely course; common refresher for shore-side managers and ship superintendents.

Prerequisites: —
Duration: 24 hours
Validity: —
Refresher: every 3 years
Typical cost: ~$700 USD

Where to take this course

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IOSH Managing Safely: FAQ

What is the IOSH Managing Safely (IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY) certification?: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Managing Safely course; common refresher for shore-side managers and ship superintendents. Category: Safety.
Who needs IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY?: IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY take?: Typical course duration is 24 hours (3 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 IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY cost?: Typical cost is around US$700 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 IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY?: IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY 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.

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IOSH Managing Safely: FAQ

What is the IOSH Managing Safely (IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY) certification?

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Managing Safely course; common refresher for shore-side managers and ship superintendents. Category: Safety.

Who needs IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY?

IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY take?

Typical course duration is 24 hours (3 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 IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY cost?

Typical cost is around US$700 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 IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY?

IOSH-MANAGING-SAFELY 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.