Basic Safety Sheltered Trade

Basic Safety Sheltered Trade course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to calmly handle situations like abandoning a vessel, rescuing someone in an emergency, extinguishing fires onboard, or performing CPR. This training is designed for those who want a solid foundation in maritime safety. Many of our previous participants agree that Basic Safety is not only one of the most rewarding but also one of the most enjoyable courses offered at Sjöskolan.

Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will teach you CPR according to the standards of the Swedish Resuscitation Council, and upon completing the course, you will receive a certification card as proof of your skills. You will also learn to extinguish various types of fires using different firefighting equipment, swim both individually and in formation while wearing survival suits, and finally, experience jumping from a vessel and climbing into a life raft.

Basic Safety Sheltered Trade is also a component of the Deck Officer Class VIII examina, for those aspiring to work in commercial maritime operations or seeking an in-depth boating education. The course is based on the guidelines of the Swedish Coastal Shipping Association (Skärgårdsredarna) for Basic Safety Sheltered Trade, which sets the national standard for this training. Both theoretical and practical exercises are conducted on-site, and Sjöskolan provides all necessary equipment, including suits.

If you need a seafarer’s medical certificate, we always have a maritime doctor on-site during the training to issue or renew your certificate. It’s common for us to meet our former participants out at sea once they’ve secured employment, and we look forward to you being next. Welcome to Sjöskolan in Stocksund, where we blend theory with practice to help you become the best seafarer possible.