What is a STCW 95 certificate?
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 is the entry-level credential necessary to begin a fulfilling career on the high seas. This credential is internationally recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center.
Can I do STCW 95 online?
Complete your STCW training online. Our STCW crowd management online course fulfills the requirements of STCW. The online course is US Coastguard approved and recognized by all cruise lines and Yacht registries. The crowd management course is required for those sailing on passenger ships.
How much does STCW cost?
The full five-day STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) modular course, consisting of the four independent modules, costs approximately US$900–$1,000 if taken in the United States. The cost of STCW Basic Training courses can range anywhere from US$900–$1,880 if taken in Europe or Australia.
How long is a STCW 95 course valid?
5 years
The qualification is still referred to as the STCW95 despite the updates being made in 2010. An STCW certificate is valid for 5 years. After 5 years an STCW refresher course needs to be undertaken.
How can I open CDC?
In order to apply for a CDC, a person has to be an Indian national of 18 years old, with an Indian passport and a Class 10 pass certificate, and has to complete five basic International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) safety courses.
How much does STCW cost in South Africa?
The courses are presented monthly over a period of up to 10 working days usually commencing on a Monday and finishing the following week….STCW 2010.
| Price List | |
|---|---|
| Product Name (Product Code) | Price |
| STCW 2010 (SAMSA-STCW2010-001) | ZAR 7,500.00 |
How long is STCW training?
five days
The STCW Basic Safety Training qualification comprises five modules which take five days to complete. The modules are personal survival training, firefighting, first aid and CPR, personal safety and social responsibility, and proficiency in security awareness.
Can I sail with expired STCW certificate?
If you have done the refresher courses as per STCW 2010, and have sailed on tankers for 3 months in past 5 years, then no problem, and it is valid till 31st Dec 2021. If you have not done the courses nor have sailed on tankers, then NO.
Which STCW courses need to be refreshed?
STCW Certificates require updating every 5 years *
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.
- Advanced Fire Fighting.
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
- Fast Rescue Boats.