By Zeny C. Rabina

Training is a way to uplift or enhance the knowledge and skills of certain individuals. It is not only the concept of merely passing the training, but rather it is the acquisition and application of these basic skills that an individual should put into his mind.

Proficiency in this particular skills is not only a requirement but a tool that may make or undo especially as seafarer. Knowledge and expertise in this field may define the dividing line between theory and shipboard experience.

Seamen are required to have proper and extensive training ashore and aboard a vessel for a complete knowledge and correct response.

Every year, lives are lost and millions of dollars worth of damages are caused by fires on ships. Human error is by far the most common causes of fires. It is often a single careless act that endangers the lives of all crew and the shipowner’s property. This brief factual accounts of fires which occured in several types of vessel illustrate some of the risks. Every member of the crew has a part to play in preventing fires and this applies not only to firefighting methods.

Always take a long critical look at your ship.

Is there any place where failure or malfunction could bring disaster? The danger spots are machinery, accommodation and cargo spaces.

Unfortunately, sometimes, because of lack of knowledge, training and experience, the unexpected situations often result in huge losses and tragedies.

“PREVENTION IS THE REMEDY”

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