Seagull AS (now part of Ocean Technologies Group ) is a leading provider of maritime training and assessment software. Their CBT system is used worldwide by shipping companies to test and certify the competence of seafarers in compliance with the STCW Convention (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping). What is Test Code 172? Test code 172 in the Seagull system is widely recognized as covering "Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)" or a closely related safety induction module. This is one of the four basic safety courses required for all seafarers before joining a ship.