Module 18: Situational Awareness

Boost vessel safety & operational excellence. Master Situational Awareness—the vital maritime soft skill for risk reduction, fast decision-making, and accident prevention at sea.

Situational Awareness (SA) is the continuous process of perceiving environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status in the near future. Simply put, it's knowing what is going on around you, understanding what it means, and anticipating what will happen next, concerning the ship's immediate environment, operational status, and the human factors onboard.