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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

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

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

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

2 Day
The route 1 updates are an update cycle available to experienced and active seafarers, whose knowledge is current.
This covers all of the STCW Basic Safety Training except Fast Rescue Boats.
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and rescue Boats other then Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) Updating
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Updating
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) Updating
MCA
- Certification per MIN 535
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- Having carried out on board training within last 5 years.
5 years
£444 excl. VAT

5 Days
The MCA Approved Engine Course 1 is set up to offer prospective delegates with basic practical training and theory development that satisfies the requirements of the DFT Codes of Practice for the safety of small commercial, motor and sailing vessels. There are 30 hours' worth of learning over the five-day course, including dismantling marine engines and auxiliaries to obtain component exposure and create a full appreciation and understanding of the working principles. This will include basic maintenance, legislation, safety, good practice, housekeeping and reduction of fire hazards. The aim is to provide familiarisation, confidence and ability to diagnose and repair defects in operational machinery.
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Compression ignition engine
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Fuel system
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Air systems
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Cooling systems
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Lubrication systems
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Electrical systems
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Power transmission
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Hull fittings
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General Engineering
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Must be over 18 years
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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.
Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1) certificate, after a short exam.
Writing material and overalls.
£950 excl. VAT

5 Days
The MCA Approved Engine Course 2 course is set up to offer delegates with theoretical knowledge and practical hands on experience of additional areas, as laid down in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) AEC 2 syllabus. The aim is to enable them to meet the COC requirements of the new common “Small Vessel” (Yachts, Tugs, Fishing Vessels, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels, of less than 3000 GT and Power Less than 9,000 kW with Unlimited Area of operation.) It forms part of the required modules to enter the industry as a junior/assistant engineer, with the ability to progress through to the Small Vessel Second Engineer Officer qualification.
When combined with AEC part 1, this unit can also be included as part of the award for an MCA’s Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL), which is the licenses required by the Chief Engineer on UK Flagged vessel of less than 750 kW operating in near coastal waters (150 miles from the nearest shore).
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The components and their arrangement in a compression type refrigerant plant and basic fault finding
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Legislative and management requirements within engineering operations
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Knowledge of maintenance systems on-board
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Knowledge of safe systems of work within an engineering environment
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Knowledge of safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations:
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Knowledge of the electrical distribution system on-board
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Knowledge to maintain basic hydraulic systems
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Knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
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Knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
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Knowledge of the Fresh Water system onboard
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Knowledge of the Sewage system onboard
- Minimum age 18 years old.
- The candidate must have successfully completed the AEC 1 course or a recognised equivalent. It is the responsibility of the candidate to produce evidence that their equivalent qualification to AEC 1 has been accepted by the MCA as being a satisfactory equivalent.
- 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 the MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) certificate, after a short exam.
You must bring a pair of overalls and suitable footwear. It may be beneficial to bring a laptop, in order to access some information given on a memory stick, however this is not essential.
No.
£950 excl. VAT

1 Day
Course outcomes
- Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers,
- PASMA Code of Practice; Product Standards EN 1004:2004, assembling,
- altering and dismantling towers incorporating current best practice for fall protection,
- inspection of completed mobile access towers and completion of Tower Inspection Records;
- hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers and how to avoid.
£99 excl. VAT

5 Days Webinar
This is a real time, high fidelity cargo simulator training program, starting with the basics and working through to high complexity cargo operations and emergency response.
Part of the training will be from a watch officer level, and part from a command level. a third officer will need to understand what the decision making process of the chief officer is, and the pressures and challenges faced by the command.
£2000 excl. VAT

5 Days Webinar
This is a real time, high fidelity cargo simulator training program, starting with the basics and working through to high complexity cargo operations and emergency response.
Part of the training will be from a watch officer level, and part from a command level. a third officer will need to understand what the decision making process of the chief officer is, and the pressures and challenges faced by the command.
£2000 excl. VAT
5 Days Webinar
This is a real time, high fidelity cargo simulator training program, starting with the basics and working through to high complexity cargo operations and emergency response.
Part of the training will be from a watch officer level, and part from a command level. a third officer will need to understand what the decision making process of the chief officer is, and the pressures and challenges faced by the command.
£2000 excl. VAT
2 Days Webinar
- Properties of gases and liquified gases
- Dangers of LNG, LPG and chemical gases
- Gas detection
- Cargo compatibility
- IGC code requirements
- Tank types
- Cargo equipment
- Cargo operations
- Ship-shore interface
- Fire fighting systems
- Pollution control
- Emergency response
- Control of Work
£400 excl. VAT

1 Day
Familiarisation in Marine Evacuation encompassing the following elements:
- Lifesaving Equipment
- Release Systems
- Deployment of Survitec Zodiac MES MIS
- Additional Rafts
- Completion of Evacuation
- Means of Rescue (MOR)
- Other Types of System
Once completed, candidates will be awarded with the SMT Marine Evacuation System Certificate.
No.
£140 excl. VAT
2 days
This is a rescue boat and marine rescue course for emergency response teams using small rescue boats. It will look at The use of the boats and rescue of the casualty.
• Launch & Recovery
• Off load hooks/release mechanism
• Slow speed boat handling
• Holding position
• Outboard Engine Failure
• Communication
• Man overboard
• First Aid/Casualty recovery
• Boat Handling in prevailing weather
• Capsize procedures
Stream Marine Training
SMT Marine Rescue Training
Small vessels, such as shipyard and similar facilities, and close coastal rescue boat courses.
No.
No.
£175 excl. VAT

1 Day
The mooring operations course covers all aspects of safe mooring operations, focusing on the essential safety requirements to ensure all crew and mooring gangs are safe.
As ships get larger and the strains on mooring equipment become greater, this is an excellent choice for CPD and safety awareness.
The mooring operations course is aimed at people, whether at sea or shoreside, who will be working in a mooring operations environment.
The core topics of the mooring operations course are:
• Typical forward and aft mooring stations*
• Mooring and safety hazards
• Mooring signals
• Mooring ropes and heaving lines
• Mooring and unmooring*
• Communications
• Mooring Boats
• Damage
• Winches*
• Snapback zones
*Can be tailored to the specific company or vessel
Stream Marine Training
SMT Certificate of Mooring Safety and Operations Training
£140 excl. VAT
1 Day Webinar
In accordance with: -
IMO Resolution A.897(21) – Amendments to the Revised Specifications for the Design, Operation and Control of Crude Oil Washing Systems (Resolution A.446(XI) as Amended by Resolution A.497(XII)) – (Adopted on 25 November 1999)
- Crude oil washing requirement
- Inerting requirements and monitoring
- Siphoning and washing procedures.
- Slop control
- Hazards
- Tank washing equipment
- Piping and pumping arrangements
- Training and personnel
- Final Inspection
- Emergency response and pollution control
£250 excl. VAT
1 Day Webinar
- Flammability
- Electrostatic hazards
- Inerting
- Padding
- Purging
- Pigging
- Gas Freeing
- Modern and traditional gas measurement
- Inhibitors
- Liquid pads
- Vapour return/Vapour Balance
£275 excl. VAT
1 Day Webinar
- Flue Gas
- IGS
- Nitrogen
- Argon Plants
- Portable bottles
For each of these we will look at: -
- The securing/stowage and location of the equipment
- The construction, design and limitations of the equipment
- The commercial use of the equipment
- The hazards of the equipment
- The Operation and maintenance of the equipment
- Emergency response and pollution control
£250 excl. VAT