STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

STCW10 Basic Safety Training

• Certification: MCA
• Recognition: Worldwide
• STCW Compliance: A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/6-1
• Suitable For: All Crew
• Experience Level: No experience required
• Duration: 5 Days
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Why This Course Matters

The complete STCW Basic Safety Training is mandatory for all yacht and commercial vessel crew worldwide. This internationally recognised certification is your passport to maritime employment, ensuring you meet essential safety and security standards required by law.

Course Structure

Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)

Essential prevention and survival techniques through theoretical and practical sessions. Includes distress prevention, life-saving equipment, liferaft deployment, survival skills and search and rescue procedures.

Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (STCW A-VI/1-2)

Comprehensive training on fire risk minimisation, causes, and containment strategies. Features practical exercises with fire fighting equipment and breathing apparatus for both combating fires and rescue operations.

Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)

Practical and theoretical training in basic medical emergency response. Covers essential first aid principles and techniques for the most common maritime medical emergencies.

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW A-VI/1-4)

Classroom-based introduction to safety protocols, accident prevention, and shipboard working conditions for seafarers.

Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1):

Essential security training required for all personnel working on ISPS-compliant vessels, providing knowledge and understanding for crew without designated security duties.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• Elementary First Aid (EFA)
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR)
• Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
• Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

Additional inclusions

• Professional-grade firefighting and sea survival equipment
• Comprehensive course materials
• Daily hot lunch
• Shower and towels
• Coffee station and snacks
• Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start

Accommodation (available at additional cost)

• Shared and private rooms
• Includes breakfast
• Swimming pool
• Self-service laundry
• Full board meals available

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Language requirement: A good level of spoken and written English is required, as all training and assessments are conducted in English