STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update (AFFU) Route 2

The STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting provides a blend of practical experience and theory development for seafarers who have already achieved the STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. This course forms part of your STCW update or refresher cycle.

07 Oct 2026
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Dates

1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
1 day
Paisley
    • £210.00 excl. VAT
    Register4 places remaining

    1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

    Paisley

    • PD points: 1
    Session information

    Sessions

    Theory Development
    08:30 - 16:30
    1 day
    Paisley
      • £210.00 excl. VAT

      1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

      Paisley

      • PD points: 1
      Session information

      Sessions

      Theory Development
      08:30 - 16:30
      1 day
      Paisley
        • £210.00 excl. VAT

        Description

         The STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting course relates to Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (paragraph 50 that states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advanced fire fighting shall be required, every 5 years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A VI/3.’ 

        • Control fire fighting operations onboard ship 

        • Organise and control fire fighting parties 

        • Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment 

        • Investigate and compile reports on incidents involving fire 

        Prerequisites

        1. Proof of completing the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting training course (STCW Reg VI/3 para 1 & Sec A-VI/3) or recognised equivalent pre 31 January 2000 (i.e. MNTB 4 Day Fire Fighting Course ).

        2. You must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting as per MSN1865.

        3. 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). 

        Certification

        Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting certificate, after a short exam. 

        Revalidation

        Yes.

        Who is this course for?

        Prospective delegates must hold a valid STCW Advance Fire Fighting Certificate. Exceptions apply. 

        Price

        £195 excl. VAT

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