Watch in charge of the main propulsion plant of the ship, and of the associated auxiliaries.

Medical First Aid

About Course

This endorsement and training in medical care at management level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-1 and A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. This training is for employees with the responsibility of the medical care on board of a ship and they will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.

The captain is initially responsible for this and should therefore be able to support the victim with medical support at any time.

Training

  • Seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical first aid specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the STCW Code.
  • Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical care on board ships specified in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code.
  • Where training in medical first aid or medical care is not included in the qualifications for the certificate to be issued, a certificate of proficiency shall be issued indicating that the holder has attended a course of training in medical first aid or in medical care.