What is an Able Bodied Seafarer Deck certificate?

 

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Able Bodied Seafarer Deck is sometimes abbreviated to ABSD.

This is an STCW qualification for workers in the deck department. The details are in a table called STCW II/5.

There is also a qualification called 'ABSE', able bodied seafarer engine room. We are focused on the deck department.

If you are able to find a job on a boat after completing STCW, you will start accumulating 'sea going' or 'sea' time. We explain sea time in another blog. 

STCW states you must have RFPNW for at least 12 months sea going time to do this course. You will have completed the Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training.

The minimum standard for AB Seafarer Deck training includes:

Perform navigation at the support level

Perform cargo handling and stowage at support level

Control the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at support level

Perform maintenance and repair at support level

Contribute to a safe navigational watch

Contribute to berthing, anchoring and mooring operations

Contribute to the proper handling of cargo and stores

Contribute to the proper handling of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

Operate survival craft and rescue boats

Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the the marine environment

Apply occupational health and safety precautions