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Scheduled: 8 July 2025, 10 weeks
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NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND!
Scheduled: 8 July 2025, 10 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now!

Get the latest on fire safety regulations, operational requirements and how to deal with the realities of a fire on a vessel

This course will provide a better understanding of International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) codes for marine professionals, highlight the special requirements of SOLAS, as well as addressing best practice when escaping a vessel in times of fire.

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Certificate in Maritime Fire Safety

Core Modules

  • Module 1 – Prevention and Suppression of Fire & Explosion (SOLAS)
  • Module 2 – Escape & Operation Requirements (SOLAS)
  • Module 3 Special Requirements (SOLAS)
  • Module 4 International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) code (Part 1)
  • Module 5 International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code (Part 2)

What you'll learn

  • Causes of ignition, detection and alarm and the control and containment of fire
  • An overview of crew and passenger safety, means of escape, operational readiness and maintenance as well as describing the necessary instructions, onboard training and drills
  • The special requirements for a fire including; helicopter facilities, the carriage of dangerous goods, the protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, how to deal with casualties as well as learning the design criteria for systems to remain operational after a fire casualty
  • International shore connections, personnel protection, fire-extinguishing and fire-alarm systems
  • The international fire safety systems code

How you'll learn

Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

  • Work through your instructional material online
  • Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through the online forum to discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners
  • Investigate relevant, real-world case studies
  • Apply what you learn each week to ongoing project submissions

Your Digital Badge!

You can now have a digital version of your Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Certification!

Powered by Credly, your Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Digital Badge is an online version of your credentials that contains a description of your Award, Demonstrated Skills and what it took to obtain your Certificate qualification.

Also, your Digital Badge allows you to get labor market insights data including job openings, salary ranges and selected top employers, and you can display the badge in your email signature, electronic copies of your resume and on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter!

100% Online

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
  • Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
  • Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
  • Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
  • Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
  • Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs