Proficiency In Fire Fighting On PCTC, RO -RO & FERRIES Course (FFPCTC)

PROFICIENCY IN FIRE FIGHTING ON PCTC, RO-RO & FERRIES COURSE (FFPCTC)

Course Objective:

To prepare crew members for effective and safe firefighting in the specific cargo spaces of PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier), RO-RO vessels, and ferries. The course emphasizes the specifics of vehicle fires, including electric vehicles (EVs), as well as evacuation and smoke management in large, open cargo spaces. It is aimed at a wide range of maritime and onshore professionals, as well as those planning a career in the fleet.

• Officers:
  • Management Level (Captains and Senior Officers): Managing firefighting operations on the vessel and coordinating operational communication with shore services, including constant contact with the shipowner’s office in crisis situations.
  • Operational Level (Deck Officers): Operational command of the rescue group directly in the area of the firefighting operation.
• Crew on deck:
  • Support Level: Seafarers forming the firefighting squad operating in the fire zone.
• Onshore and Supervisory Personnel:
  • • Supercargoes, Planners, and Stevedores: Persons responsible for the precise positioning of vehicles on ship decks (taking fire safety into account).

Course Description:
The training focuses on practical aspects of crew performance, including:

• Prevention and early recognition of fire hazards.
• Control and maintenance of fire safety.
• Safe conduct of firefighting operations on the car deck.
• Recognizing the moment when saving lives, the ship, and the cargo becomes the priority.
• Determining the critical limit of operations beyond which the crew must withdraw.
• The training emphasizes the decision-making process rather than schematic procedures.

Practical exercises are conducted at a specialized PCTC training ground, designed to faithfully replicate real ship conditions, including:

• A car deck equipped with a standard firefighting system installed on PCTCs.
• Superstructure, staircase, and evacuation routes.
• Two high-capacity water intakes.
• Lighting enabling training in day and night modes.
• 1:1 scale models of electric vehicles, parked as in reality.

Duration:
The course lasts 3 days and takes place at the Training Center in Gdańsk.

Prerequisites:

• Firefighting training required for merchant ship crews.
• Valid medical certificate.

Learning Outcomes (Participant acquires the following skills):

• Increasing the actual safety level on PCTC, RO-RO, and Ferry,
• Better preparation of crews for high-risk events.
• Conscious and responsible decision-making in critical situations.
• Reducing the risk of total loss of the ship and cargo.
• Strengthening the safety culture and compliance with the expectations of insurers and charterers.

Certificate Validity:
The certificate is valid for 60 months (5 years).

What to Bring:

• ID card or passport