This one-day course introduces the principles of vessel stability, why vessels float, the stability hazards that can make vessels unstable and the actions that need to be taken to keep a vessel stable and safe.

This course is for experienced fishers on any size of vessel and allows you to progress onto the Advanced Stability Awareness course.

The 16.5m Skipper’s ticket requirement includes two one-day courses on stability, entitled Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishers and Advanced Stability Awareness. Fishers are required to complete both courses.

On completion of this course, you will understand:

• The extent of the effects of poor vessel stability to deaths in the fishing industry
• Stability hazards, risk, and the risk equation
• How to mitigate against risk and the risk spectrum
• Stability and the terms used to describe vessel stability
• How external forces, the transverse movement of weight, the FSE and the up-ward movement of weights form stability hazards
• How to minimise the risks associated with deck and below deck operations
• How vessel watertight and weathertight integrity is maintained
• How to monitor vessel stability using the Wolfson Guidance
• How the application of the relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and guidance helps maintain vessel stability

Course Certification and Compliance

Our course is fully approved by Seafish

Entry Requirements

• Working towards the Under 16.5m Skippers Certificate
• Ideally have completed the Safety Awareness for Experienced Fishermen Course

Course Content

• The extent of the effects of poor vessel stability to deaths in the fishing industry
• Stability hazards, risk, and the risk equation
• How to mitigate against risk and the risk spectrum
• Stability and the terms used to describe vessel stability
• How external forces, the transverse movement of weight, the FSE and the up-ward movement of weights form stability hazards
• How to minimise the risks associated with deck and below deck operations
• How vessel watertight and weathertight integrity is maintained
• How to monitor vessel stability using the Wolfson Guidance
• How the application of the relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and guidance helps maintain vessel stability

Examination Type

There is a short, multi-choice exam at the end of the course.

Cost £160