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MCA Boatmasters License (BML) Fire Safety
Our 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.
Please be aware that the Workboat Code Edition 3 states: “The Master or nominated fire fighter who have undertaken Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention should undertake a Update Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting training course every 5 years”.
This course meets the minimum fire training requirements for vessels working under the Workboat Code and this course does not have any mandatory update requirement. We would recommend you keeping up to date with fire fighting procedure by onboard training or attending relevant fire fighting training course.
The MCA approved Fire Fighting course is aimed at skippers and crew of small vessels and is suitable for fishermen, boatmasters, inshore ferry operators and pilot vessels. The course is a minimum requirement under the Workboat code (Edition 3) for Skippers and mates of vessels under 15m.
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 Boatmaster Licence qualification.
What our customers say
The course was informative, concise, and a lot of fun. Thank you!
Declan, MCA Boatmasters License Fire Safety - April 2026
Lots of valuable anecdotal insights were included throughout. A great course, delivered very well.
Dean, MCA Boatmasters License (BML) Fire Safety - May 2026
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