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Key Facts: STCW Crowd Management Exam
Regulation V/2, para 7
STCW provision requiring crowd management training for designated passenger ship personnel
STCW Convention, as amended
Table A-V/2-1
STCW Code section setting the crowd management competence standard
STCW Code
5 years
Maximum interval before refresher training or proof of maintained competence is required
STCW Regulation V/2, paragraph 4
Model Course 1.41 (2018)
IMO recommended syllabus for passenger ship crowd management training
International Maritime Organization
4 competences
Areas assessed: emergency plans, passenger assistance to stations, mustering, communication
STCW Code table A-V/2-1
~4-8 hours
Typical duration of the one-day approved crowd management course
Approved maritime training centers
46 CFR 11.1105
US regulation incorporating the STCW crowd management requirement for passenger vessel crew
US Code of Federal Regulations
STCW Passenger Ship Crowd Management training is mandatory for masters, officers, ratings and any personnel listed on the muster list to assist passengers in an emergency aboard passenger ships, under Regulation V/2, paragraph 7. Delivered as roughly a one-day (4-8 hour) course to IMO Model Course 1.41 (2018) and the table A-V/2-1 standard, it is assessed by approved training centers through a written/MCQ test plus practical demonstration. Content covers four competence areas: contributing to shipboard emergency plans (muster lists, emergency stations, alarms); assisting passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations (clear orders, controlling movement in stairways and corridors, keeping escape routes clear, evacuating persons needing special assistance, searching accommodation); mustering procedures (orderly evacuation, headcounts, passenger reassurance); and communication (language barriers, demonstrations, hand signals, PA systems). Certification is valid for five years, after which refresher training or evidence of maintained competence is required.
Sample STCW Crowd Management Practice Questions
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1Under which STCW regulation are masters, officers, ratings and other personnel designated on the muster list to assist passengers required to complete passenger ship crowd management training?
2The mandatory standard of competence for crowd management training is set out in which section of the STCW Code?
3At what maximum interval must personnel trained in crowd management undertake refresher training or demonstrate they have maintained the required standard of competence?
4A galley assistant on a cruise ferry has no navigational duties but is listed on the muster list to direct passengers to lifeboat stations during an emergency. Does this person require crowd management training?
5Which of the following best describes the overall aim of passenger ship crowd management training?
6Which IMO Model Course provides the recommended syllabus for delivering passenger ship crowd management training to the standard of table A-V/2-1?
7In the United States, which regulation requires crowd management training for crew serving on passenger vessels engaged on international voyages?
8Crowd management training under A-V/2-1 is distinct from which higher-level passenger ship course required for masters, chief engineers, chief mates and those with direct responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers?
9What is the document that lists each crew member's emergency station and duties, and is central to the implementation of shipboard emergency plans?
10Where must the muster list and emergency instructions be posted aboard a passenger ship?
About the STCW Crowd Management Exam
Passenger Ship Crowd Management training meets STCW Regulation V/2, paragraph 7 and the competence standard in section A-V/2 and table A-V/2-1 of the STCW Code. It is required for masters, officers, ratings qualified under chapters II, III and VII, and other personnel designated on the muster list to assist passengers in emergencies on passenger ships. The course teaches crew to contribute to shipboard emergency plans, assist and control passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations, carry out mustering and headcounts, and communicate effectively. It is taught to IMO Model Course 1.41 (2018 edition) and certified by flag-state-approved centers, with refresher training required at intervals not exceeding five years.
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Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Course typically 4-8 hours (half- to full-day); assessment time set by the training center
Passing Score
Set by the approved center against the Table A-V/2-1 competence standard; written component commonly 70% or higher
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately USD 150-330 depending on center and format (online courses are typically cheaper than classroom)
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STCW Regulation, Applicability and Certification
Regulation V/2 paragraphs 4 and 7, section A-V/2 and table A-V/2-1, IMO Model Course 1.41, who must train (masters, officers, ratings, muster-list personnel), 5-year refresher, relationship to crisis management (A-V/2-2)
Shipboard Emergency Plans and Muster Lists
Muster list/station bill, emergency stations and crew duties, general emergency alarm signal, SOLAS passenger muster, drills, fire and watertight doors, ship layout familiarity
Assisting Passengers to Muster and Embarkation Stations
Giving clear reassuring orders, controlling movement in corridors/stairways/passageways, keeping escape routes clear, pinch points and counter-flow, alternative routes, methods for evacuating persons needing special assistance, search of accommodation spaces
Mustering Procedures and Embarkation
Orderly evacuation, headcounts and accounting for passengers, passenger reassurance and panic prevention, lifejacket donning checks, organising passengers at muster, controlled survival-craft embarkation sequence
Communication with Passengers
Overcoming language barriers with simple language, demonstrations and universal hand signals, public address system use, multilingual announcements, body language, consistent instructions, crew identification
Safety and Life-Saving Equipment
Locating lifejackets, lifebuoys, fire equipment and emergency exits, escape route signage and low-location lighting, marine evacuation systems, survival craft capacity awareness
Preparing for the STCW Crowd Management Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Set by the approved center against the Table A-V/2-1 competence standard; written component commonly 70% or higher
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Course typically 4-8 hours (half- to full-day); assessment time set by the training center
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately USD 150-330 depending on center and format (online courses are typically cheaper than classroom) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is required to complete STCW crowd management training?
Under Regulation V/2, paragraph 7, masters, officers, ratings qualified under chapters II, III and VII, and any other personnel designated on the muster list to assist passengers in emergencies on passenger ships must complete it - including catering, hotel and service staff with muster-list duties.
Which STCW standard does crowd management training meet?
It meets the competence standard in section A-V/2, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code, detailed in table A-V/2-1, and is taught to IMO Model Course 1.41 (2018 edition). It is distinct from the higher-level crisis management and human behaviour course in table A-V/2-2.
How long is the crowd management certificate valid?
The certificate is generally treated as valid for five years. Under Regulation V/2, paragraph 4, personnel must undertake refresher training, or provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, at intervals not exceeding five years.
How long does the course take and how is it assessed?
Crowd management is typically a one-day course of about 4-8 hours. It is assessed by an approved training center through a written/multiple-choice test combined with practical demonstration against the table A-V/2-1 competences; there is no single IMO-fixed question count.
What topics does crowd management training cover?
Four competence areas: contributing to shipboard emergency plans (muster lists, emergency stations); assisting passengers to muster and embarkation stations (clear orders, controlling stairway/corridor movement, escape routes, special-assistance evacuation, searching accommodation); mustering (orderly evacuation, headcounts, reassurance); and communication (language barriers, hand signals, PA systems).
Is crowd management the same as crisis management training?
No. Crowd management (table A-V/2-1) is the broad baseline for all designated crew. Crisis management and human behaviour (table A-V/2-2) is a separate, higher-responsibility course for masters, chief engineers, chief mates and those directly responsible for embarking and disembarking passengers.
Does this practice test replace an approved course?
No. This free question bank helps you study and revise the table A-V/2-1 knowledge, but the official certificate must be earned through a flag-state-approved training course that includes practical assessment of competence.