- What is the Crowd Management, Passenger Safety & Safety Training (PASSENGER-CROWD) certification?
- Crowd Management training for personnel serving on passenger ships under STCW A-V/2 — for all crew who assist passengers in emergencies. Crowd dynamics, evacuation procedures, communicating with passengers, lifesaving-appliance operation. Required for any rank rostered to a muster station role. Referenced in STCW table A-V/2. Category: Passenger Ships.
- Who needs PASSENGER-CROWD?
- PASSENGER-CROWD applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-V/2. Recommended prerequisites: bst. Without PASSENGER-CROWD, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- How long does PASSENGER-CROWD take?
- Typical course duration is 16 hours (2 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 PASSENGER-CROWD cost?
- Typical cost is around US$180 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 PASSENGER-CROWD?
- PASSENGER-CROWD 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.
- How long is PASSENGER-CROWD valid?
- 5 years from issue. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.