The HIICOSS II project is based on the results of a preliminary Norwegian project, HIICOSS, designed to improve training of seagoing personnel and update knowledge already acquired.The project therefore aims to establish a training theory and practice reference standard for the different stages (safety, firefighting, survival) covered by this proposal and develop a self-training CD-ROM for use in training centres and on ships at low cost.Dissemination will be carried out by the business partner, Seagull, and via the Internet sites of the partners involved in the project.The target group consists of officers sailing on merchant vessels and the training bodies responsible for their training. The CD-ROM will be available in English but a translation may be produced in the longer term.