STCW Basic Safety Training is a 5-day long course comprised of five modules:
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Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.4): understanding of on-board working conditions, safety procedures and accident prevention.
- Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.1): survival at sea in the event of an emergency, life-raft familiarisation.
- Elementary First Aid (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.3): basic first aid training & resuscitation.
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.2): fire causes, prevention, extinguishing techniques.
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW Reg. VI/6. Sect. A-VI/6 (para 4): importance of on-board security and how to recognise and react in the event of security threats.
The course provides students with an important introduction to working at sea and will equip them with necessary skills and knowledge to work safely on-board a seagoing vessel. Although it is a legal requirement for working on board commercial vessels over 24-metres, it is strongly recommended to be taken by all seafarers. Once students obtain STCW Basic Safety Training they are equipped with the minimum mandatory requirement for working on superyachts and commercial vessels over 24 metres in length.
It is important to remember that in accordance with the 2010 Manila Amendments the holders of STCW Basic Safety certificates are obliged to update their proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting and personal survival techniques every 5 years. This training is known as STCW Refresher course. You can learn more about STCW Basic Safety and Refresher course here: STCW Basic Safety or Refresher Course: Check Your Certificates.
The STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping) courses are run in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code including the Manila amendments introduced in 2010.
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Click here : to discover what you will do during the Fire Practical day
Click here : to find out more about the PST and last day of the BST