Course list
- Advanced training in firefighting (AFF)
- Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations (STGT)
- Advanced training for chemical tanker cargo operations (STCT)
- Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations (STOT)
- Basic training courses: Elementary First Aid (BFA), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (BPS), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (BFF)
- Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations (BTLG)
- Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations (BTOC)
- Bridge resource management
- Company Security Officer (CSO)
- Cook certificate
- Crowd management, passenger safety and safety training for personnel providing direct service to passengers (CM)
- Engine room resource management
- Engine room simulator
- Fast rescue boats
- General Operator’s Certificate for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Leadership and Teamwork (LAT)
- Marine environmental awareness
- Medical Care (MC)
- Medical first aid
- Ordinary Seaman (OS)
- Pleasure Yacht Captain (YACHT)
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Proficiency in crisis management and human behaviour training, including passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity training (CMHB)
- Proficiency in fast rescue boats
- Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (SCRB)
- Radar navigation, radar plotting and use of ARPA, operational level (RADAR)
- Radar, ARPA, bridge teamwork and search and rescue, management level (ARPA)
- Rating forming part of a navigational watch (WDR)
- Ratings forming part of an engineering watch (WER)
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (SAA)
- Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (SAD)
- Ship Cook Course (CAF): this course is under the Maritime Labour Convention, not STCW
- Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Ship simulator and bridge teamwork (SSBT)
- Operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
- Training course for instructors (TCI)
- Updating course for chief engineer and second engineer officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more (UPCE)
- Updating course for master and chief mate on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more (UPM)
- Updating course for officer in charge of a navigational watch
- Updating course for officer in charge of an engineering watch
- Upgrading course for master and chief mate on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more (UPM)
- Upgrading course for chief engineer and second engineer officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more (UPCE)
Documents you need
- Passport copy
- Seaman Book copy
- Digital photo (white background)
STCW courses do not need sea service records.
Training
We work with our approved training centre and handle everything on your behalf.
Which courses you need
Seafarers do not take every course. They take the courses that match their experience, education and position on board. Courses alone do not qualify a seafarer for a position; see Seafarer experience and licences.
Validity
All courses are valid for five years. Renew the required courses before you renew your licence or seaman book.
How to start
- Apply online: choose the service, fill in your details and upload your documents.
- See your price instantly and confirm it.
- Receive your invoice by email and pay by bank transfer.
- We process everything and send you the certificate: a copy first, then the original by courier.
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