First Aid on Board Ship
Marine First Aid Training & Certification for Seafarers, Port Crews, and Marine Logistics Teams
Overview
Maritime emergencies are unforgiving. Fires, crush injuries, drowning, chemical burns, or onboard trauma — these happen far from hospitals, and response time is everything.
At MOTIRE Occupational Safety and Health Solutions, we offer STCW-aligned, Port Health-recognized first aid training tailored for ships, barges, oil tankers, ferries, and port terminals.
Our training helps ensure
- Immediate, confident response to onboard medical incidents
- Compliance with Kenyan Port Health, IMO, and ILO standards
- Valid certification to meet shipping audits and international charter requirements
Who should Attend?
- Ship Captains & Crew Members
- Marine Fuel Transporters & Bunkering Teams
- Port Health & Safety Officers
- Dock Workers and Stevedores
- Maritime Contractors (offshore platforms, LNG vessels)
- Coast Guard, Naval, and Search & Rescue Teams
- Fishing Cooperatives and Local Boat Operators
What you will learn?
- Emergency Response at Sea
- Marine-specific CPR (on rocking platforms)
- Burns, crush injuries, bleeding & amputation control
- Cold-water shock and near-drowning treatment
- Head, spine, and fracture management in tight quarters
- Seizures, shock, and sudden collapse response
Marine Medical Tools & Documentation
- Use of shipboard first aid kits (IMO-compliant)
- Emergency logbook recording and casualty tracking
- Radio/telemedical communication protocols
- Casualty transfer coordination from ship to shore
Additional Modules (Optional)
- Mental health first aid for long voyages
- Oxygen administration (where vessel-equipped)
- Evacuation drills and stretcher handling
Certification
- Recognized by Port Health – Kenya (Ministry of Health)
- Aligned to IMO, ILO, and STCW 2010 standards
- Certificate valid for 2 years
- Issued with participant logbook & performance checklist
- Meets requirements for charter inspections and port clearances
Why Train with MOTIRE?
- Trainers certified in marine safety, occupational health, and trauma care.
- Delivered training to ships in Mombasa, Kisumu, Port of Lamu
- Option for onboard training during layovers or dry docks
- Real-case drills designed around African maritime realities (heat, minimal equipment, long delays)
- Certification trusted by shipping agents, port authorities, and fuel companies
Training Locations
- Onboard (Mombasa, Kisumu, Lamu, Lake Victoria)
- At port facilities and training centers
- Virtual pre-deployment theory sessions
- Group bookings at company premises
Add-On Services
- Seafarer Medical Exams (pre-employment & periodic)
- Evacuation Plan Development for maritime operators
- Marine Audit Readiness Checklists.
- First Aid Kit Supply & Replenishment (IMO compliant)
Fleet Manager, Regional Cargo Operator
Our crews completed MOTIRE’s marine first aid course before departure to Lake Victoria. They responded
well to a serious injury at port. We now make it mandatory.
Get Started
Want your marine teams certified before the next audit or voyage?
Book Your Crew or Vessel Today
Group & onboard bookings available
Certification issued within 48 hours post-assessment
📧 info@moshs.co.ke
📞 +254 115 999 541
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