Description

STCW

STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Duration

18 Days

The complete STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training (STCW) Course is offered in five modules over 18 days. And also offers, by special arrangement, each of the five modules individually.

  • Elementary First Aid (EFA)

  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

  • Security training for seafarers with designated security duties (STSDSD)

    Elementary First Aid (EFA)

    This module is a mixture of theory and practical sessions offering essential knowledge on how to respond to the most common emergencies on board including burns and scalds, broken bones, bleeding and shock, as well as learning CPR, different bandaging methods, how to move a patient and how to improvise when there is no equipment available.

    Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

    This module deals with the necessary precautions to minimise the risk of fires aboard ship. It examines 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.

    Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

    This module provides knowledge of essential prevention and survival techniques, including theory and practice 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 organizations. Exercises are carefully supervised and can be undertaken by non-swimmers

    Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

    This classroom-based module provides basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention, familiarizing novice crew with employment and working conditions onboard.