STCW Basic Safety Training Course

There are no formal pre-course requirements but you must be aged 16 or over to enrol onto the sea survival course.

Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)

Essential sea survival training to deal with a range of emergency situations. Includes the launch of a life raft, using safety equipment, preparation for sea survival and use of search and rescue organisations.

Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (STCW A-VI/1-2)

Identifies the different types of fire that can occur on board and how to prevent them from starting. Practical training includes use of fire fighting equipment and breathing apparatus to extinguish various types and sizes of fires including in smoke filled enclosed spaces.

Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

A mixture of theory and practical sessions on how to respond to the most common emergencies on board. You will learn CPR, different bandaging methods, how to move a patient and how to improvise when there is no equipment available.

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)

An introduction to accident prevention and safety procedures including alarms and signals. It also covers your rights at work, employment conditions and work practices such as safe working, pollution prevention and relations with others on board.

Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6-1)

Provides knowledge, understanding and proficiency to personnel intending to work on ships who will not have any designated security duties.

• Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (A-VI/1-2)
• Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)
• Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6-1)

What is the difference between the STCW95 and STCW2010?

The current STCW 2010 is an updated version of the STCW 95. The Manila amendments, adopted on 25th June 2010, marked a revision of the original Convention and Code.

What is the full form of STCW?

STCW stands for Standards of Training, certification and Watchkeeping. The qualification now includes vessel security, effecting superyacht employees. The qualification is still referred to as the STCW95 despite the updates being made in 2010.  An STCW certificate is valid for 5 years. After 5 years an STCW refresher course needs to be undertaken.

What is the duration of STCW course?

The course runs for 5 days, Monday to Friday.