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Harassment Prevention Onboard: STCW 2026 Essentials

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Certificate timing: Available immediately after successful completion and all required assessments. This timing applies to this e-learning course; STCW and flag-state-approved certification can take up to 48 hours, depending on the issuing authority.

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Description

Life on board is unique. Diverse crews live and work in close quarters for long periods. While this brings opportunities, it can also give rise to misunderstandings, tension, or even conflict. Such behaviours threaten individual wellbeing, team cohesion, and overall ship safety. This course equips seafarers with the knowledge and awareness to identify, prevent, and respond to harassment and bullying at sea. Understanding these issues is not just a matter of policy, it’s a shared responsibility vital to crew welfare and operational safety.

Highlights:

This course aims to equip learners with the essential understanding and knowledge needed to effectively recognize, prevent, and respond to harassment and bullying.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Define violence, harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and cyberbullying.
  2. Identify the signs and effects on victims, perpetrators, bystanders, and the shipboard team.
  3. Describe how power, stress, fatigue, discrimination, and substance use can lead to harm.
  4. Understand how to prevent, report, and respond to violence and harassment on board.
  5. Comprehend how to support others using trauma-informed principles.

Legislation & References: Based on the requirements of the following:

  • ILO C190 – Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
  • RESOLUTION MSC.560(108) – AMENDMENTS TO PART A OF THE SEAFARERS’ TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING (STCW) CODE
  • STCW Table A-VI/1-4
  • European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), & European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF). Eliminating workplace harassment and bullying: Guidelines to shipping companies. Brussels: ECSA & ETF.
  • International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), & International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). Guidance on eliminating shipboard harassment and bullying. London: ICS & ITF.
  • Industry Best Practices

Duration: 45 minutes.

Who should attend: 

  • This course is addressed to All Crew (Management and Operational), and Shore-based personnel

Certificate: ABS

Certificate Processing Time

Your e-learning certificate is available immediately after successful completion of the course and all required assessments. For STCW or flag-state-approved courses, certification can take up to 48 hours, depending on the relevant issuing authority’s verification and approval process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What certificate will I receive after completing the course?
Upon successful completion, you will receive a digital certificate confirming your course completion. The type of certificate and any applicable flag State, STCW, or other regulatory approval are clearly stated on the individual course page.

Is the certificate officially approved or internationally recognized?
Approval and recognition depend on the specific course. Some Marine Pro Academy courses are delivered under recognized flag State or training-provider approvals, while others are professional development or maritime e-learning courses resulting in a Marine Pro Academy Certificate of Completion. Please refer to the individual course description for the exact approval and certification status.

Is this course STCW or flag State approved?
Where a course carries STCW, Panama, Liberia, Cyprus, or another official approval, this is specifically stated on the product page. Courses that do not display an approval are offered as professional training or continuing education and issue a Marine Pro Academy Certificate of Completion.

Is the training 100% online?
Yes. Unless otherwise stated on the individual course page, the training is delivered fully online and can be completed at your own pace.

Can I take the training on my phone?
Yes. Our online learning platform can be accessed from a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. For the best experience, some activities may be easier to complete on a larger screen.

How fast do I receive my certificate?
E-learning certificates are available immediately after successful completion of the course and required assessments. STCW and flag-state-approved certificates can take up to 48 hours after successful completion and receipt of all required documents, depending on the relevant issuing authority’s verification and approval process. Time zones and local office working hours may affect processing and response times. Please complete your training at least a couple of days before your document submission or deployment deadline. Same-day issuance cannot be guaranteed.

Can I use the certificate for employment?
This depends on the course and your employer’s, vessel’s, flag State’s, or competent authority’s requirements. We recommend checking the certification requirements applicable to your position before purchasing. If you are unsure, contact Marine Pro Academy and we can help you identify the appropriate training.

How can I verify my certificate?
Marine Pro Academy certificates include certificate identification and verification features where applicable. Verification details are provided directly on the certificate.

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