Marine Shipyard Competent Person Courses

In order to be recognized as a qualified Marine Shipyard Competent Person to work on a US Navy vessel, one must successfully complete an initial 3-day course and receive annual 1-day classes taught by an NFPA certified Marine Chemist. Specific requirements can be found in NAVSEA 009-07 Standard Items. Briefly, the Marine Shipyard Competent Person must be able to understand the directions and instructions left by the NFPA certified Marine Chemist; have knowledge of the Subparts of 29 CFR 1915; know the structure and location where work is to be performed on vessels and within shipyard location; must understand how to use testing equipment and how to accurately interpret the results of required instrumentation as well as knowing how to post results and maintain records.