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Stream Marine Training provides industry leading MCA training. Browse the courses below to get started.
1 Day
The STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update course is set up to offer delegates who for all seafarers with designated safety duties who hold a Fire Prevention and Firefighting certificate, in order they maintain proficiency, as set out in section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. It deals with the precautions needed to minimise the risk of fires, how fires are caused and how to extinguish them. Our new multi-story steel fire unit will be used for live fire training.
Theoretical:
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Fire theory
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Causes of ignition
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Onboard safety
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The conditions required for fire
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Methods to extinguish fire
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The spread of fire
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Classes of fire
Practical:
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Carrying out the initial actions on discovering a fire
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Identifying the environment
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Correctly using portable and mobile fire extinguishers
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The use of hoses, nozzles and hose equipment
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Extinguishing different types of fire
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Testing and using BA equipment
- Delegates must have completed the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course; OR Have an STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
- You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration form, in order to prove fitness capabilities before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
5 years.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Update (FPFFU) certificate, after a short exam.
You must wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans or clothes with metal in them.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
£195 excl. VAT
5 Days
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
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Aspects of nursing
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Diseases
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Alcohol and drug abuse
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Dental care
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Gynaecology, pregnancy, and childbirth
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Medical care of rescued persons
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Death at sea
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Disease prevention
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Record keeping
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Delegates must be at least 16 years old.
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Delegates must hold a Proficiency in Medical First Aid Onboard certificate, or a Proficiency in Medical Care Onboard certificate or its updated version.
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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 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
3 Days
The STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) course is set up to cover the requirements given in Article 4(1)(b) of the Directive ‘92/29 EEC: Service as Master or the person in charge of medical care on UK-registered vessels’. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires that the Master and the person designated to take charge of medical care and medicines on-board to hold an MCA-approved Proficiency in Medical Care (PMC) (STCW A-VI/4 paragraph 4-6) certificate or an MCA-approved Updated Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, issued within the preceding 5 years.
This course offers delegates with the Proficiency in Medical Care certificate, or Proficiency in Medical Care Updating certificate a refresher in knowledge and skills, every five years.
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The delegate understands how to participate in the coordinated provision of medical care to a person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an ill person on board
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The delegate can assess and provide care to an injured casualty on board
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Proficiency in Medical Care On-board Update (MCOBU) certificate, after a short exam.
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Aged 16 or over.
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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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Delegates must have completed the STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Medical Care On Board (MCOB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer in the last 5 years.
5 years.
£340 excl. VAT
4 Days
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.
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Examination of a casualty
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Spinal injuries
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Burns and scalds
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The effects of heat and cold
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Fractures, dislocation and muscular injuries
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Radio medical advice
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Pharmacology
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Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia
- Aged 16 or over.
- Delegates must be physically capable to complete all aspects of this course and must fill in a medical self-declaration form.
- 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.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an STCW Medical First Aid certificate, after a short exam.
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£400 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training for RO RO Passenger Ships course is set up to offer masters, chief mates, chief engineer officers, second engineer officers and any other personnel who are responsible for embarking and disembarking passengers and for the safety of passengers in emergency situations. This course meets the requirements of CoP in Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity as laid down in Regulation V/2, paragraph 9 and section A-V/2 of paragraph 5 of the STCW Convention and Code as amended.
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organise the safe movement of vehicles and passengers when embarking and disembarking
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control all elements of cargo safety and hull integrity
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monitor and control atmosphere in ro-ro cargo spaces
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organise shipboard emergency procedures
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optimise use of resources
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control response to emergencies
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control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations
Outcome 1: The learner knows how to carry our safe loading and embarkation procedures.
Outcome 2: The learner understands the requirements for safe carriage of dangerous goods.
Outcome 3: The learner knows the requirements f or securing cargoes and knows how to use cargo-securing equipment and materials.
Outcome 4: The learner can carry our stability and stress calculations.
Outcome 5: The learner knows how to open, close and secure hull openings.
Outcome 6: The learner knows how to monitor and maintain a ro-ro deck atmosphere.
Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training for RO RO Passenger Ships, after a short exam.
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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.
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£225 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
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.
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Background knowledge
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Shipboard organisation/general shipboard terms
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Emergency procedures
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Observe safe working practices
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Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue
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Pollution prevention
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Shipboard duties and responsibilities
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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.
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£90 excl. VAT
0.5 Day
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
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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.
Successful candidates will receive an MCA approved STCW Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques award, after a short exam.
5 years.
£99 excl. VAT
1 Day
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.
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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
- Delegates must be 16 years or older to undergo the STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training course.
- 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.
- 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.
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
0.5 Day
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.
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Locate essential safety and emergency equipment on board.
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Communicate effectively with passengers during an emergency.
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Demonstrate the use of personal life-saving appliances.
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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.
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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.
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£115 excl. VAT
3 days
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
- Delegates must have received a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
0.5 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is a half day course designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue.
The Route 1 FRB update you must meet the prerequisites
Not the course for you? Try this course instead.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
5 years.
- 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.
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
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Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
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Briefing crew for recovery duties
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Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Must have taken part in an FRB drill within last 5 years covering:
- Launching and recovery
- Carrying out search patterns
- Boat handling
- Use of communication equipment
- Use of emergency equipment
Must have an FRB or FRBU certificate issued within last 10 years.
For crew designated for manning of a fast rescue boat.
£150 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats is designed for seafarers who are required to take charge of a fast rescue boat and crew on a Merchant Navy vessel who make up part of the FRB crew. This training is exclusively for delegates that hold an STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate, within five years of issue. This STCW course at Stream Marine Training is held at our state-of-the-art facilities based next to Glasgow Airport.
Not the right course for you? Find out about FRBU Route 1 here
Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course within five years of attainment.
Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW certificate in Updating Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat, after a short exam.
5 years.
- 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.
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Fast rescue boat handling
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Manoeuvring at speed and capsize recovery
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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Search and rescue techniques
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FRB maintenance and contingency repairs
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Pre-use checks of FRB and PPE
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Briefing crew for recovery duties
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Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment and then re-boarding FRB
Persons designated for manning fast rescue boats.
£275 excl. VAT
5 Day
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.
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Abandonment procedures
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Survival craft boat handling
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Familiarisation of launch davits
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Search and rescue techniques
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Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
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Operate a survival craft engine
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Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
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Use locating devices including communications, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics
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Apply first aid to survivors
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Have at least six months sea service.
- The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- Hold a current valid STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
0.5 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 1) course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a revalidation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts.
• Abandonment Procedures
• Survival Craft boat Handling
• Familiarisation of launch davits
• Search and Rescue Techniques
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment; OR Have an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course older than 5 years and be able to prove having taken part in drills and onboard training as an officer or rating in the last 5 years.
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Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
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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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The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- 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 Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate, after a short exam.
5 years.
Any member of crew on a vessel that has a PSCRB certificate.
£150 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Route 2) course is set to offer seafarer that have already attained an STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate or already have the PSCRBU and need a re-validation. Once you have been awarded the PSCRBU, you must, under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments (STCW Section A-VI/2), complete the course every five years to maintain proficiency. Delegates are required to be fit enough to undertake the practical aspects; handling inflatable rescue boats, lifeboats and life rafts.
• Abandonment Procedures
• Survival Craft boat Handling
• Familiarisation of launch davits
• Search and Rescue Techniques
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Delegates must have completed the STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) course within five years of attainment
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Delegates must be physically fit enough to participate in all practical aspects of the course. In order to verify your fitness, you must fill in a Medical Self Declaration form. Please consult a doctor if you are unsure.
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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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The original evidence must be brought with you when attending the course.
- 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.
Once completed, candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Updating Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat certificate.
5 years.
£225 excl. VAT
0.5 day
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.
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The ISPS Code
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Recognise security threats
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Maritime security definitions
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Security roles and responsibilities
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Company and ship security requirements
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Security threat levels
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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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- 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.
£99 excl. VAT
1 Day
The STCW Tanker Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching on firefighting and operations on board tankers (oil, chemical and liquefied gas). The course is required to meet that essential knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in Tables A-V/1-1-1 and A/V/1-2-1 for oil and chemical tankers and liquefied gas tanker cargo.
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They will be able to describe typical tanker fire response and firefighting organisation and procedures
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Identify the special hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids and liquefied gases in bulk
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Carry out the initial actions on discovering a fire
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Describe the correct firefighting agents used to extinguish oil, chemical and liquefied gas fires
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Describe the use of fixed deck firefighting equipment including dry powder and foam
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Demonstrate as a team member use of the deck foam monitor and use of a deck dry power installation
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Demonstrate and use portable firefighting foam equipment
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Describe spill containment in relation to fire fighting operations
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People looking to attend this course must have completed/be in the process of completing the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course or an MCA approved equivalent.
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Prospective delegates must be physically capable to undergo the demanding practical aspects of the course. You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration Form before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are uncertain.
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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 an MCA approved STCW Tanker Firefighter certificate, after a short exam.
Please wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothes with metal components.
We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.
£125 excl. VAT
