Updated STCW 95 (STCW 2010)

The aim of this course is to refresh the seafarers’ skills according to STCW A-VI/1, paragraph 3, table A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-2, in the subjects of Sea Survival and Basic Fire Fighting. As amended in 2010.

CONTENT

The STCW Basic Safety Refresher Training of 2 modules which include both theory and practical sessions

Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire

Fight and extinguish fires

Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

The course follows the guideline of Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA)

OBJECTIVES

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:

Type of emergency situations

Types of life saving appliances

Equipment in a survival craft

Location of personal life-saving equipment

Principles concerning survival

Shipboard firefighting organisation

Location of firefighting appliances and emergency escape routes

The element of fire and explosion

Types and sources of ignition

Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire

The need of constant vigilance

Actions to be taken on board ship

Fire and smoke detection

Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents

Firefighting equipment and its location on board

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Course participants must hold a STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate according to STCW A-VI/1-1, 1-3, 1-4 and a Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certificate According to STCW A-VI/1-2.

Or a valid Basic Safety Refresher certificate according to STCW A-VI/1, paragraph 3, table A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-2