Boatmaster's Licence (BML) - Fire Safety
£165 GBP(incl. VAT)
- Course Type:
- STCW ➜ MCA Boatmaster Licence
- Training School:
- Fire Aid Academy Ltd
- Location:
- Hardley, Southampton, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 1 day
- Language:
- English
The Boatmaster's Licence (BML) Fire Safety Course is an MCA-approved training module equipping commercial vessel operators on inland waterways and limited coastal waters with essential fire prevention, containment, and practical firefighting skills.
Course Modules Included
✓ Fire Prevention & Hazard Identification: Understanding onboard fire risks, fuel storage safety, electrical hazards, and preventive maintenance.
✓ Classes of Fire & Extinguishing Agents: Practical selection and operation of portable fire extinguishers (Water, CO2, Foam, Powder) and fire blankets.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Skippers and crew operating passenger vessels, workboats, freight vessels, or tugs on UK inland waterways (Categorised Waters A–D) and limited coastal areas.
- Candidates completing safety training ancillary requirements for their initial MCA Boatmaster's Licence application.
Certification: Upon successful completion, delegates receive an MCA-approved Boatmaster's Licence Fire Safety Certificate, valid toward your formal BML endorsement.
MCA Compliance: Designed specifically to meet the statutory safety requirements of MSN 1853 (M) and the Merchant Shipping (Boatmaster's Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations.
This course is available on the following days:
(please check the availability with the training school)
- 01 December 2026
- 15 December 2026
Fire Aid Academy Ltd
UNIT 6 HARDLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Hardley, Southampton
SO45 3NQ
United Kingdom
