One core lesson is that equipment is only as effective as the people who use it. The course emphasizes maintenance, pre-deployment checks, and rapid mobilization — ensuring that when an alarm sounds, responders can act confidently and cohesively. Shore-based teams gain expertise in staging and supporting operations, while ship crews learn to integrate response actions with ship safety and navigation.

: Aligning maritime operations with the latest IMO regulations to promote standardized safety protocols.

Furthermore, with the rise of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), shore-based operators will need to be trained and assessed remotely—further cementing the need for rigorous instructor standards found only in IMO 1.45.

According to STCW requirements, this training is mandatory for any personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces on board: All hotel, entertainment, and retail staff.