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MCA Boatmasters License (BML) Fire Safety
Our MCA Boatmasters Licence (BML) fire safety practical and theoretical training course will help you develop essential knowledge and skills in fire safety, including how fires are caused on boats, the risks associated with fire, and the principles of fire safety management while at sea.
Designed for skippers and crew of smaller vessels, this course is perfect for fishermen, boatmasters and inshore ferry operators as well as being highly beneficial for anyone working towards an RYA commercial endorsement or their yachtmaster qualifications. It is also a minimum requirement under the Workboat Code (Edition 3) for Skippers and mates of vessels under 15m.
Please kindly note, the Workboat Code (Edition 2) states: “The Master or nominated fire fighter who have undertaken STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting should undertake a refresher training course at least every 5 years” which we are also able to help organise.
Course Content
- Theory of combustion
- Classification of fires (A, B, C & D)
- Correct extinguishing equipment and methods for each type
- Actions to take to isolate or reduce fire, gas, electric & fuel shut offs
- Types of extinguishers including: water, dry powdered, foam, CO2, clean agents & fire blanket
- How to extinguish fire including practical demonstration of the use of extinguishers
- Engine fire fighting
- Location of fire fighting equipment on a vessel
- Regulation and considerations on vessels
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, each learner will receive an MCA approved fire safety awareness certificate.
What our customers say
Lots of valuable anecdotal insights added. Great course, delivered very well.
Andrew, MCA Boatmasters License (BML) Fire Safety - May 2024
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