Seafish Industry Authority and MCA Approved First Aid, Safety & Health Training Programs in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland
Located in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, Sea Source is a cooperative founded by fishermen, proudly catching, landing, and selling high-quality seafood in Kilkeel since 1853. The cooperative’s history traces back to the opening of Kilkeel Harbour, which provided the means for local fishermen to bring in their catches. For over 150 years, families have depended on the rich waters off the coast, passing down valuable knowledge and skills from generation to generation.
The commitment to education and sustainability is what keeps these fishing traditions alive and thriving. Sea Source emphasizes the importance of sharing best practices and managing resources responsibly, ensuring that the fishing heritage of Northern Ireland can continue for many more years to come.
Moreover, the courses offered by Sea Source are all approved by the Seafish Industry Authority and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), ensuring that fishermen are well-equipped to maintain their craft safely and effectively.
Training Programs
Seafish & STCW Courses
- Seafish Basic First Aid: Seafish Basic First Aid is a one-day course that teaches the principles of first aid for seafarers. The course is approved by Seafish and the MCA, and the certificate is valid for both the Merchant Navy and the commercial fishing
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques: The course is designed for seafarers to prepare them for emergency situations at sea. As part of STCW, this course provides essential skills and knowledge for effective survival in marine environments.
- Seafish Basic Sea Survival: This comprehensive course equips participants with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to ensure their safety in emergency situations at sea.
- Seafish Basic One Day Fire Fighting and Prevention: This one-day course forms part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for all fishermen and provides fishermen with the knowledge and skills required to be able to fight fires at sea.
- Seafish Safety Awareness and Accident Prevention: This course is mandatory for all experienced fishermen with a minimum of six months fishing experience, and covers aspects of how accidents happen, with guidelines on how to prevent them and how to minimise damage and injury when they do happen.
- Seafish New Entrants Health and Safety: This course aims to provide new entrants to the industry with the knowledge and skills they require to work safely on fishing vessels.
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 7, 2024