Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Training Course

The Fire Prevention and Firefighting Basic Training Course is a comprehensive training program designed in accordance with international maritime standards, based on IMO Model Course 1.20 and STCW 78 criteria. This course aims to equip personnel working in the maritime sector with the necessary knowledge and skills to minimize fire risks, effectively intervene in emergencies, and apply firefighting techniques. Theoretical and practical lessons provided at training facilities approved by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications offer trainees a safe maritime environment.

Who Can Participate?

This course is aimed at all maritime personnel who meet the requirements specified in the Seafarers’ Regulations and are required to gain competence in fire prevention and firefighting. Critical for ship safety, this training is designed to ensure that personnel at all levels aboard a ship are prepared to handle fire emergencies.

Main Objectives of the Training Program

The main objectives of the program are:

  • To equip participants with fire prevention and firefighting skills as defined under STCW 78,
  • To ensure continuous preparedness for fire-related emergencies,
  • To minimize fire risks on board and enable the effective application of firefighting techniques.

In line with these objectives, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical training, ensuring participants gain competence in real-life scenarios.

Training Duration

The course follows a full-day training model, consisting of a total of 18 instructional hours:

  • Theoretical Instruction: 10 hours
  • Practical Training: 8 hours

The weekly distribution of the training content is as follows:

  • Day 1: Minimizing fire risks, ship fire organization, equipment knowledge, and determining emergency escape routes.
  • Day 2: Fire prevention measures on board, alarm systems, and fire/smoke detection methods.
  • Day 3: Firefighting techniques, use of firefighting equipment, and conducting rescue operations.

Training Content

The course covers the following topics to ensure fire safety in the maritime sector:

  • Ship Fire Organization: Reducing fire risks, effective use of fixed and personal equipment, and determining emergency escape routes.
  • Types and Sources of Fire: Analysis of fire and explosion elements, ignition types, materials causing flame formation, and fire spread dynamics.
  • Firefighting Techniques: Use of various firefighting equipment (fixed systems, firefighter gear, personal protective equipment), and intervention methods for electrical, fuel, and propane fires.

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the program, trainees are subject to oral, written, and practical exams under the Seafarer Training Courses Regulation. Candidates who pass the exam are awarded an official Course Completion Certificate approved by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications.

Why EKOL Maritime?

Long-Term Experience: With a reliable track record since 1997, EKOL Maritime has been providing services under the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of National Education.
Comprehensive Training Approach: Having trained numerous seafarers from Watchkeeping/Engine Officers to Deep Sea Captains/Chief Engineers, offering a broad educational perspective.
Practical and Up-to-Date Programs: Practical training opportunities in line with national and international regulations, along with realistic training environments at the Maritime Safety Training Center in Beykoz.
Official Employment Guidance: Support for your career through internship ships and free official employment referral services provided by İŞKUR.
Expert Instructor Team: As one of Turkey’s largest private maritime training institutions, with 35 expert instructors and a trainee capacity of 420, EKOL Maritime continually updates its training to stay aligned with the latest developments.

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Gemi Aşçısı Eğitim Kursu

Gemi Aşçılığı Eğitimi, gemi mutfağında çalışacak aşçı adaylarının; denizcilik ve gemi aşçılığı alanında ihtiyaç duyulan bilgi, beceri ve yetkinlikleri kazanması amacıyla düzenlenmektedir. Eğitim, MLC 2006 CONVENTION Title-3 Regulation 3.2 ILO CERTIFICATION OF SHIP’S COOK 1946 No: 68 & 69, STCW 78, SOLAS 74, MARPOL 73/78 ve ilgili ulusal mevzuat (1739 sayılı Millî Eğitim Temel Kanunu, 3308 sayılı Mesleki Eğitim Kanunu, 5580 sayılı Özel Öğretim Kurumları Kanunu vb.) temelinde verilmektedir.

Course Provider: Organization

Course Provider Name: EKOL Denizcilik

Course Provider URL: https://ekoldenizcilik.com.tr/

Course Mode: Onsite

Course Workload: P7D

Duration: P5D

Course Type: Ücretli

Course Currency: TRY

Course Price: 12000

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