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

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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.

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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?

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.