Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (Passenger Ships)
Code safety-passenger · STCW A-V/2
Familiarisation training for personnel serving on passenger ships under STCW A-V/2-1 — required of every crew member on a passenger vessel. Vessel layout, evacuation routes, passenger assistance, life-jacket donning instruction.
- Prerequisites
- passenger-crowd
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Validity
- 5 years
- Refresher
- —
- Typical cost
- ~$340 USD
Where to take this course
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Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (Passenger Ships): FAQ
- What is the Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (Passenger Ships) (SAFETY-PASSENGER) certification?
- Familiarisation training for personnel serving on passenger ships under STCW A-V/2-1 — required of every crew member on a passenger vessel. Vessel layout, evacuation routes, passenger assistance, life-jacket donning instruction. Referenced in STCW table A-V/2. Category: Passenger Ships.
- Who needs SAFETY-PASSENGER?
- SAFETY-PASSENGER applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-V/2. Recommended prerequisites: passenger-crowd. Without SAFETY-PASSENGER, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- How long does SAFETY-PASSENGER 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 SAFETY-PASSENGER cost?
- Typical cost is around US$340 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 SAFETY-PASSENGER?
- SAFETY-PASSENGER 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 SAFETY-PASSENGER 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.