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A STCW Basic Safety Training course provides all required elements of STCW Basic Safety Training delivered in both theoretical and practical modules, each training element will be assessed by qualified assessors to meet the competence requirements of the STCW code.

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STCW Course | Training for Seafarers

A STCW Basic Safety Training course provides all required elements of STCW Basic Safety Training delivered in both theoretical and practical modules, each training element will be assessed by qualified assessors to meet the competence requirements of the STCW code

STCW Basic Safety Training is mandatory safety training for personnel in any capacity on board a ship. STCW training is recognised as an international standard by most countries in the world. Learn more about the details of an STCW course and find out if the training applies to you.

What does STCW mean?

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is a convention dating back to 1978. Until 1978 there was no international standard for seafarer's safety training, so STCW was a milestone in sea safety when it was implemented worldwide in 1984.

STCW course description

Before beginning any job on a ship, an STCW course is in most cases mandatory. The basic training focuses on equipping seafarers with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to perform the role as seafarer effectively and safely.

During the course, students will attain and demonstrate to a level of competence the requirements in personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first aid and personal safety and social responsibilities.

Who is the target group for STCW course?

This course is aimed at seagoing personnel in any capacity on board with designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the ship.

Before commencing the training students must have a valid seafarer medical certificate issued by an approved medical practitioner and seaman card/identity document.​

How long is a STCW course?

Five days.

How long is the STCW certificate valid?

Five years.

Here are the skills attained in basic STCW (STW1) training

During five days the following topics are covered in detail:

  • Survival at sea in the event of ship abandonment
  • Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergencies involving fire
  • Fight and extinguish fires
  • Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergencies
  • Comply with emergency procedures
  • Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
  • Observe safe working practices
  • Contribute to effective communications on board ship
  • Contribute effective human relationships on board ship
  • Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue

After earning the certificate, you have to take a refresher STCW course within five years.

STCW basic training refresher (STW2)

This course is also called an STCW revalidation course. It is a course for seagoing personnel who already are STCW certified. During the course, students will refresh their skills in personal survival techniques, fire prevention, and firefighting.

The STCW Basic Training Refresher goes into more details in the subjects also covered in STW1. The STCW course subjects are:

  • Survival at sea in the event of ship abandonment.
  • Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Personal Lifesaving Appliances
  • Location Aids & Rescue
  • Minimise the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergencies involving fire
  • Location of firefighting equipment
  • Classification of fires and appropriate extinguishing agents
  • Fight and extinguish fires

The refresher training is a two-day course, and the student attains a new certificate with a validity of five years.

Pre STW2 course requirement

All students must have a valid seafarer medical certificate issued by an approved medical practitioner, seaman card/identity document and show evidence of attending STCW Basic Training.​

STCW education 2010

Since the introduction of STCW in 1978, several amendments have been made to the first convention. The amendments in 2010 address new technological advances and adds more education for the delegates. Read more about the amendments here.

STCW course online

You can find and book STCW courses online. An STCW course is a mix of theory and practice, so you need to attend physical training and get hands-on experience with the equipment to get the certificate.

STCW refresher course Europe

In the UK, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands and Belgium, RelyOn Nutec offers refresher STCW courses on all levels.

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Miri

Lot 960, Jalan Cattleya 3, Piasau Industroal Estate, MCLD, Miri, Sarawak, 98000, Malaysia

+603 2639 2639

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Lot 2014, Mukim Sg Karang, Cherating, Kuantan, Pahang, 21600, Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur

15th Floor, Menara Atlan, 161B Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia

+60 3 2181 5565

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Johor

Oasis Complex, Landing Craft Jetty, Johor Port, Pasir Gudang, Johor, 81700, Malaysia

+603 2639 2639

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SUNY Maritime College

Maritime College #858, Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, 10465, United States of America

1 866 4049564

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Bynesveien 66, TRONDHEIM, 7018, Norway

+47 55 94 20 00

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Svestadveien 27, FJELLSTRAND, 1458, Norway

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Bjerkvika (500m etter avgangshallen), Kjevik, 4657, Norway

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Gravdalsveien 255, Laksevåg, 5165, Norway

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Tømmerodden 10, Hundvåg, 4077, Norway

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Uglviggårdsvej 3, Esbjerg Ø, 6705, Denmark

+45 7612 1314

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MS. Oslofjordweg 16, Amsterdam, 1033 SM, Netherlands

+31 20 364 2657

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Beerweg 71, Harbour No : 7015 - 7021, Maasvlakte Rotterdam, 3199 LM, Netherlands

+31 20 21 70 24 0

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Aberdeen Drilling School (UK)

50 Union Glen, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 6ER, United Kingdom

+44 1224 572709

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Foinavon Close, Aberdeen Airport East, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7EG, United Kingdom

+44 1224 928729

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Esplanadestraat 1, Oostende, 8400, Belgium

+32 59 46 01 03

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Haverton Hill, Industrial Estate, Billingham, TS23 1PZ, United Kingdom

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101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, 02532, United States of America

508 530 5005

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15621 Blue Ash Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77090, United States of America

+1 346 561 0936

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2916 N University Ave, Lafayette LA, 70507, United States of America

+1 337 446 0964

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209 Clendenning Road, Houma, LA 70363, United States of America

+1 985 333 9114

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The Centre of Excellence, Macoya Road, Tunapuna, Trinidad W.I., Trinidad & Tobago

+18686626278

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Macaé

Alameda Jequitiba, 208, Bairro: Granja dos Cavaleiros, Macaé - RJ, 27930730, Brazil

+55 21 2018 1058

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