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STCW
In terms of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) 2010, Basic Safety Training is a legal requirement for employment in the maritime industry.
NOTE:
MCA REFRESHER TRAINING NOTE:
EnquiryView GalleryBasic safety training approved by the British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is highly regarded internationally and PYT is approved to offer a 5-day course consisting of the following modules:
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Fire Prevention and Firefighting (FPFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- You must be 18 years of age or older to enroll for STCW BST courses and you must be able to swim in order to successfully complete the survival course.
SUGGESTED ANCILLARY TRAINING
In addition to the STCW statutory requirements, mega-yacht crew are well advised to undergo security training, and the following MCA-recognized course is optional but highly recommended:
In addition to the STCW statutory requirements, mega-yacht crew are well advised to undergo security training, and the following MCA-recognized course is optional but highly recommended:
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
(When the time comes) PST and FPFF require refresher training every 5 years and PYT is also approved by the MCA to offer the following:
- Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
- Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
This training is offered over 2 days.
- MCA refresher training courses may be used to revalidate Basic Training certificates from any STCW country, and this practice is widely accepted within the mega-yacht industry.
- HOWEVER some flag states do not accept this for use in their own country. For example, a SAMSA certificate revalidated by an MCA refresher course cannot be used in South Africa.
- Before committing to this refresher training, please ensure that it is fit for your particular purpose.
Price List | |
Product Name (Product Code) | Price |
MCA Approved STCW Basic Training Module (MCA-STCW-001) | ZAR 9,056.00 |
Course Dates | |||
Please select the Start Date when making Enquiries / Bookings | |||
Name | Dates | Year | Course Venue |
MCA Approved STCW Basic Training Module (Durban) | 30 Jun - 4 Jul | 2025 | Durban |
28 Jul - 1 Aug | 2025 | Durban | |
1 - 5 Sep | 2025 | Durban | |
29 Sep - 3 Oct | 2025 | Durban | |
27 - 31 Oct | 2025 | Durban | |
24 - 28 Nov | 2025 | Durban |