STCW Training

STCW Training at Stream Marine Training

Working at sea requires specialised training to ensure safety and readiness. Stream Marine Training offers a range of STCW 2010 courses, including STCW Basic Safety Week (BSW) to equip maritime professionals with the knowledge and skills to succeed onboard. Browse our courses below. 

STCW Personal Survival Technique Update (PSTU)

0.5 Day

From £99.00

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 

 

  1. A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent. 

  1. 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

  1. Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.  

  1. 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). 

  2. 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. 

Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£99 excl. VAT

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STCW Basic Safety Training Week (BSW)

5 Days On Site

From £825.00

Our individual dates for STCW Basic Safety courses are still currently being arranged if you require to book separately.

Under STCW, all new entrants to the maritime industries are required to complete an STCW Basic Safety Training Week before joining a vessel.

It is made up of the following courses,

Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

Elementary First Aid (EFA)

Security Awareness (PSA)

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

These courses can be taken individually or can be taken together in this cost saving package.

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certifications (EFA, FPFF, PST, PSSR and PSA) after a short exam. 

Every 5 years for PST and FPFF elements.

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 licence or a valid discharge book (not more than 10 years old).   

STCW requires all seafarers to receive familiarization and basic safety training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. The minimum requirements for familiarization and basic safety training are contained within the Basic Safety Training Week (BSTW) and meet the appropriate standard of competence.

£825 excl. VAT

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STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

1 Day

From £145.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Personal Survival Techniques Update Course.

 

The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is set up to form part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for seafarers conforming with section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. This course will give seafarers the relevant knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safeguard themselves and others onboard under international regulations. Delegates will be awarded with their certificates following a short exam.  

  • 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 

  1. Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course. 
  2. Elements of the training are physically demanding, because of this you must return a medical self-declaration form before commencement of your participation on the course. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions.
  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).
  4. 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.   

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate, following a short exam. 

5 years.

  • Swimwear & towel

Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.

£140 excl. VAT

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STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

2.5 days

From £525.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Update Course.

 

The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course is set up to offer delegates pursing, or in need of Certificates of Competence, capable seafarers, UK watch ratings and others with survival roles at sea the necessary teaching and training in fire prevention and firefighting that attains the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency laid out in the STCW code.  

Theory Development: 

  • Fire theory 

  • Causes of ignition 

  • Onboard safety 

  • The conditions required for fire 

  • Methods to extinguish fire 

  • The spread of fire 

  • Classes of fire 

Practical Experience: 

  • Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire 

  • Identifying the environment 

  • Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers 

  • The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment 

  • Extinguishing different types of fire 

  • Testing and using BA equipment 

  1. Delegates must be physically capable to undertake this course. The training is taxing, therefore a medical declaration is required from delegates before undergoing the course. If you are uncertain, please consult a doctor.

  1. 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). 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.  

 

You will need writing materials, Towel, toiletries and change of clothing are required.

You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothing with metal built in.

5 years.

£525 excl. VAT

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STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)

1 Day

From £120.00

The STCW Elementary First Aid course is set up to configure part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training (BST) for seafarers. This teaching will give prospective seafarers’ basic knowledge of the immediate response to give when faced with medical emergencies or accidents whilst at sea.  

  • Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship 

  • Actions on discovering a casualty 

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

  • Recovery position 

  • Fractures 

  • Spinal injuries 

  • Examination of a casualty 

  • Medical conditions including heart attack, choking & asthma 

  • Treatment of bleeding, burns & shock 

  • Transporting a casualty on board ship 

 

  1. 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). 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£125 excl. VAT

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STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

0.5 Day

From £90.00

STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility course is set up to offer a basic introduction for prospective seafarers in safety procedures and accident prevention while informing them on the employment conditions and working environments that they can expect of merchant ships, while on the half day course. After sitting a short examination, you will receive the STCW certificate. 

  • Background knowledge 

  • Shipboard organisation/general shipboard terms 

  • Emergency procedures 

  • Observe safe working practices 

  • Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue 

  • Pollution prevention 

  • Shipboard duties and responsibilities 

  • Social responsibility 

1. Must be over 16 years of age

2. 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)

Once completed, successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) certificate after a short examination 

No.

£90 excl. VAT

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STCW Proficiency In Crowd Management (CM)

0.5 Day

From £85.00

The STCW Proficiency in Crowd Management course is set up to offer crew on board vessels that deal with passengers on a regular basis. This course is taught in line with the STCW Code (2010): Regulation V/2(&3) pa. 4, 5 & 6 and Section A-V/2(&3) pa. 1, 2 & 3.  

  • Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board.  

  • Communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency.  

  • Demonstrate the use of personal life-saving appliances.  

  • Comply with the ship's safety and emergency procedures.  

Please click here to find out more about the webinar version of this course if you are interested in learning online. 

Successful delegates will be awarded with a certificate which is in line with MNTB guidelines in Proficiency in Crowd Management, after a short exam. 

  1. 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). 

  1. 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. 

No.

£115 excl. VAT

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STCW Personal Survival Technique Update (PSTU)

0.5 Day

From £99.00

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 

 

  1. A STCW Personal Survival Techniques award or equivalent. 

  1. 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

  1. Provisional delegates are required to provide a signed self-declaration form as prerequisite to attending the PST refresher course.  

  1. 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). 

  2. 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. 

Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam. 

5 years.

£99 excl. VAT

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STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (PSCRB)

5 Day

From £595.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Update Course.

 

The STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat course is set up to offer seafarers skills in lifeboat coxwain and rescue boat handling, including launch and recovery using twin fall gravity davits, single arm davits and davit-launched life rafts. Candidates will also learn about safety equipment used at sea under SOLAS regulations.  

  • Abandonment procedures

  • Survival craft boat handling

  • Familiarisation of launch davits

  • Search and rescue techniques

  • Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch 

  • Operate a survival craft engine 

  • Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship

  • Use locating devices including communications, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics   

  • Apply first aid to survivors 

  1. Be at least 16 years of age. 
  2. Have at least six months sea service. 
  3. The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
  4. Hold a current valid STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate.
  5. 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). 
  6. This course requires that delegates fill out a Medical Self Declaration Form before the commencement of the course, this is due to some aspects of the course being physically demanding.  If you are unsure, please consult your doctor.
  7. 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. 

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam. 

5 years.

Please bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel.

£725 excl. VAT

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STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)

3 days

From £725.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat Update Course.

 

The STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats course is a hands-on, practical course for seafarers that are required take charge of a fast rescue boat or members of a crew on a Merchant Navy ship that are part of the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) crew.  

  • Fast Rescue Boat handling
  • Manoeuvring at high and low speeds in prevailing weather conditions
  • Capsize recovery
  • Familiarisation of launch davits
  • Search and Rescue techniques
  • Release and recovery procedures
  • Team work and team leadership
  1. Delegates must have received a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats. 
  2. 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). 
  3. This course requires that delegates fill out a medical self-declaration form before the commencement of the course, this is due to some aspects of the course being physically demanding.  If you are unsure, please consult your doctor.
  4. 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. 

Anyone who is core crew on a merchant vessel that could be required to be part of the Fast Rescue Boat team.

Successful candidates will be awarded an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, after short exam. 

  • Swimwear and towel
  • Please note the capsize and re-boarding exercise is a pass/fail part of the course. If you cannot board a FRB from the water unaided, we will not be able to allow you to progress further on the course

5 years.

£725 excl. VAT

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STCW Security Awareness (SA)

0.5 day

From £99.00

We are currently running STCW Security Awareness - Webinar if you would like to take this course on-line via Zoom platform.

 

The STCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness Webinar course is set up to offer crew on board merchant ships, who are not assigned security duties, with the essential awareness needed. This course ensures that delegates will leave with the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements that are set out in the STCW code. This is mandatory training that must be done by all seafarers that’s role requires them to comply with the ISPS code. The course is run online, it can be accessed with a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The STCW certificate will be awarded following a short online exam. 

Delegates will receive a hyperlink to the online meeting via email. 

 

  • The ISPS Code 

  • Recognise security threats 

  • Maritime security definitions 

  • Security roles and responsibilities 

  • Company and ship security requirements 

  • Security threat levels 

  • Security measures and procedures 

Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness certificate, following a short online exam. 

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  1. 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). 
  2. 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. 

£99 excl. VAT

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STCW Designated Security Duties (DSD)

1 Day

From £145.00

-The course covers the following Learning Outcomes:
• Learner knows why ship security is important and knows the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
• Learner knows what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations.
• Learner knows the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
• Learner knows how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
• Learner is able to maintain effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment, at all three security levels, taking into account
their limitations.

£140 excl. VAT

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STCW Medical Care on Board Ship (MCOB)

5 Days

From £500.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Medical Care on Board Ship Update Course.

 

The STCW Medical Care Onboard Ship course is set up to offer the relevant knowledge and skills needed for seafarers that are undergoing their Chief Mates Certificate of Competence and those who are assigned in charge of Medical Care onboard Ship, per Regulation V1/4 of the annex STCW Convention.  

 

Do you need the refresher course? - STCW Updated Medical Care Onboard Ship (MCOBU) 

  • Care of the casualty 
  • Aspects of nursing 

  • Diseases 

  • Alcohol and drug abuse 

  • Dental care 

  • Gynaecology, pregnancy, and childbirth 

  • Medical care of rescued persons 

  • Death at sea 

  • Disease prevention 

  • Record keeping 

  1. Delegates must be at least 16 years old. 

  1. Delegates must hold a Proficiency in Medical First Aid Onboard certificate, or a Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard certificate or its updated version. 

  2. 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).

  3.  If you are unsure of which pre-requisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check. 

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Medical Care Onboard certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

£595 excl. VAT

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STCW Medical First Aid (MFA)

4 Days

From £400.00

The STCW Medical First Aid course is set up to offer seafarers the relevant knowledge and skills to give medical first aid on board a vessel, in accordance with Regulation V1/4 of the annex to the STCW convention and section A-V1/4 (1-3) of the STCW code.  

  • Examination of a casualty 

  • Spinal injuries 

  • Burns and scalds 

  • The effects of heat and cold 

  • Fractures, dislocation and muscular injuries 

  • Radio medical advice 

  • Pharmacology 

  • Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia 

  1. Aged 16 or over.
  2. Delegates must be physically capable to complete all aspects of this course and must fill in a medical self-declaration form. 
  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).
  4. 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.   

Successful candidates will be awarded with an STCW Medical First Aid certificate, after a short exam. 

No.

£400 excl. VAT

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STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)

4 days

From £425.00

If you would like to refresh your ticket please see STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update Webinar

 

The STWC Advanced Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching to personnel, that are authorised to control firefighting operations on a vessel, with a focus on organisation, tactics and command. 

  • Firefighting procedures at sea and in port 

  • The use of water for firefighting and the effect on ship stability 

  • Communication and teamwork during fire fighting operations 

  • Control of ventilation, fuel and electrical systems 

  • Fire precautions and hazards 

  • Management of injured persons 

  • Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters 

  • Actions taken to control fire 

  • The order of priority 

  • Transmission of information 

  • Personal safety 

  1. Prospective delegates must have completed the STCW Firefighting and Fire Prevention (FFFP) or any acceptable equivalent to the MCA. 

  1. Prospective delegates must be physically capable to complete all areas of the practical side of the course. Delegates are required to complete a medical declaration before attending the course. 

  1. 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). 

  2. 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.

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Advanced Firefighting certificate, after a short exam.  

5 years.

You must

  • Wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal attached.
  • Bring a towel, and toiletries.

£635 excl. VAT

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STCW 2010 BASIC Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (BTCC)

3 Days

STCW 2010 Basic Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations give seafarers the essential education and training in tanker cargo operations to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of the following:

Table A-V/1-1-1 Table A-V/1-2-1

  • Function: Oil, chemical tanker and Liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
  • Competence: Contribute to the safe cargo operation of chemical Liquefied gas tankers
  • Take precautions to prevent hazards
  • Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
  • Carry out firefighting operations
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals and Liquefied gas tankers

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo after a short exam. 

MCA

  1. Delegates must already hold an MCA approved certificate in Tanker Fire Fighting or (FPFF or AFF inclusive of Tanker firefighting component). 

  1. 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). 

  1. 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. 

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£850 excl. VAT

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STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (TBOC) - Online via Webinar

2 Days Webinar

From £450.00

The STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course is set up to offer seafarers the essential education and training in tanker cargo operations to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of the following: Table A-V/1-1-1. 

  • Relevant symbols according to the types of oil and chemicals carried on board oil and chemical tankers 

  • Relationship between pressure and temperature, including vapour pressure/temperature 

  • How an electrostatic charge may be generated 

  • Hazards associated with oil and chemical cargoes 

  • Inerting, drying agents and monitoring techniques 

  • Hazard controls 

  • Gas-measuring instruments 

  • Safety equipment and protective devices 

  • Safe working practices and procedures 

  • Effects of oil chemical and liquefied gas pollution on human and marine life. 

  • Loading, unloading, care in transit, tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting cargo 

  • Operations 

  • Different oil and chemical tanker types, including their general arrangement and construction 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, after a short exam. 

There are three outcomes to the training:

  • Outcome 1: The learner knows the properties of oil and chemicals and the hazards associated with them.
  • Outcome 2: The learner is able to apply health, safety and environmental precautions and measures in working on oil and chemical tankers.
  • Outcome 3: The learner can carry out safe oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
  1. Delegates must already hold an MCA approved certificate in Tanker Fire Fighting or (FPFF or AFF inclusive of Tanker firefighting component). 

  1. 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). 

  1. 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. 

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  1. Please note for this course you must have a stable internet connection with a PC, laptop that has an active camera. SMT must be able to see you at all times in order for you to sit the course, take the examination and if successful receive your certificate through the post. 
  2. Participants are advised to have stable Internet speeds of over 5 Mbps for the best user experience.
  3. At least 330 kbps (send), and 245 kbps (receive) will be required for connection.
  4. We recommend using a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet with a large enough screen to comfortably see the presentation and follow media materials.
  5. If a mobile/tablet device is used make sure to have both Zoom and Microsoft Teams applications installed. The device must have a functioning web-camera and microphone.

£450 excl. VAT

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STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update (AFFU) Route 2

1 day

We are currently running STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Update Route 2 - Webinar if you would like to take this course on-line via Zoom platform.

 

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 

  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). 

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

Yes.

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

£195 excl. VAT

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STCW Advanced Firefighting Update (AFFU) - Route 1

0.5 Day

From £165.00

This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.

This is a theoretical class room based course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.

Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate. 

5 years.

MCA

£165 excl. VAT

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STCW Advanced Firefighting Updated (AFFU) Route 1 - Online via Webinar

0.5 Day Webinar

From £165.00

This course is part of the mandatory updating certification requirements under the STCW 2010 amendments for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold an advance firefighting certificate. This course will provide the delegate with the necessary refresher training under the STCW 2010 amendments for Advance Fire Fighting.

This is a theoretical online course; and it covers a range of subjects. It deals with firefighting procedures, communication and coordination, ventilation control, fire precautions, management and control of injured persons, procedure for communicating with shore side fire fighter.

Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting certificate. 

MCA

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

5 years

Officers on Merchant Navy Vessels

£165 excl. VAT