STCW Personal Survival Technique Update (PSTU)
The STCW approved mandatory survival course for anyone working as core crew on a merchant vessel and is accredited by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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17 December 2025
17 December 2025
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22 December 2025
22 December 2025
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23 December 2025
23 December 2025
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Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
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Main types of maritime emergencies
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Types of life-saving appliances
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Survival craft
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Equipment in survival craft
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Location of personal life-saving appliances
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Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
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How to don a life jacket
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How to safely jump from a height into water
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How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
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How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
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What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
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How to operate survival craft equipment
Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
-
Main types of maritime emergencies
-
Types of life-saving appliances
-
Survival craft
-
Equipment in survival craft
-
Location of personal life-saving appliances
-
Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
-
How to don a life jacket
-
How to safely jump from a height into water
-
How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
-
What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
-
How to operate survival craft equipment
Description
The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher Training is set up to offer prospective delegates with the necessary training to maintain proficiency as required in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. The half a day course is comprised by a blend of theory development and practical experience. Non-swimmers are permitted on this course and will always be supervised by fully qualified instructors.
Theory Development
-
Main types of maritime emergencies
-
Types of life-saving appliances
-
Survival craft
-
Equipment in survival craft
-
Location of personal life-saving appliances
-
Principles of survival during a maritime emergency
Practical Experience
-
How to don a life jacket
-
How to safely jump from a height into water
-
How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket
-
How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket
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What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft
-
How to operate survival craft equipment
Prerequisites
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A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
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STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
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Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
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Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
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Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
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Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
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If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Prerequisites
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A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
-
STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
-
Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
-
Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
-
Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
-
Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
-
If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Prerequisites
-
A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent.
-
STCW refresher training should be taken by delegates with either of the following:
-
Seafarers who have 6 months or more sea service prior to 1 August 1998 and were exempt from basic safety courses
-
Seafarers who have a certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques and have maintained the required standard of competence through onboard training and experience for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form
-
Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.
-
Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
-
If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Revalidation
5 years.
Price
£99 excl. VAT
Price
£99 excl. VAT
Price
£99 excl. VAT
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