STCW Basic Safety Training (95 & 2010)

STCW stands for ‘Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch keeping. STCW came into force in 1978 as Governments agreed to standardize training around the world. STCW Basic Safety Training, as it is known today is required by all seafarers who are working onboard commercial ships.

STCW Training covers Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Personal and Social Responsibilities,Personal Survival Techniques,Elementary First Aid,Proficiency in Security Awareness.

What are the STCW Courses

At the entry-level (Ordinary Seaman), a Basic Training course will be required to obtain an initial STCW endorsement.  STCW-compliant courses include training for the following:

• Basic Firefighting

• Personal Survival Techniques

• Personal Safety

• Social Responsibilities

• Elementary First Aid

Our STCW Basic Safety Training Course, often referred to as the STCW95 or STCW2010, package is a 5 day course consisting of the 4 basic modules and the new mandatory Proficiency in Security Awareness.

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

The module provides knowledge of essential prevention and survival techniques. It includes both theoretical and practical sessions, investigating causes of distress, knowledge and use of equipment, launch and recovery of life rafts, preparation for survival, personal survival skills and use of search and rescue organisations

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

The module deals with the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of fires aboard ship, how fires are caused and the first means of extinguishing them. The course includes practical training in the use of fire fighting equipment and the use of breathing apparatus for fire fighting and rescue.

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

The module is a combination of theory and practical training for basic first aid and life saving skills. This course is intended for all seafaring personnel who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship.

It comprises the knowledge required in STCW 95 Table A-VI/1-3 and provides an introduction to the principles of first aid. It shows how to respond to the most common medical emergencies.

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

The module gives basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and familiarizes novice seafarers with employment and working conditions aboard. It is a classroom based course.

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

All seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on ships required to comply with the ISPS code are required to undertake the Proficiency in Security Awareness course. The course provides necessary knowledge, understanding and proficiency to personnel intending to work on ships who will not have any designated security duties.