STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping. Introduced by the IMO in 1978, this international treaty sets the minimum standards for training, certification, and watchkeeping duties for Seafarers.

They amended the treaty in 1995, and again in 2010.

STCW Basic Safety training is sometimes known as STCW 95 or STCW 2010.

Flying Fish UK is an approved MCA training provider. The course complies with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW code.

As well as STCW, all crew who work on a commercial vessel, including Superyachts, must hold an ENG1 Medical.

We recommend you complete the ENG1 Medical before the start of the course, as it confirms you are fit to go to sea. However, it is not a booking condition so you can book your course without it.

There are no formal pre-course requirements, but you must be 18 or over to enrol on this course.

Fire Fighting and Personal Survival are physically demanding and require a good fitness level.

We recommend that all customers complete an ENG1 medical or equivalent medical before enrolling on this course. If you have concerns about your fitness, then please get in touch with Flying Fish.

For successful completion, 100% attendance is required, and students are expected to participate in all parts of the course.

This course is delivered in English therefore, you must understand spoken and written English to pass any verbal or written course assessments.

The STCW Basic Safety Training Course will include a written and practical assessment. Customers will be awarded a certificate on successful completion of all assessments.

The STCW Basic Safety Training course comprises classroom-based theory sessions and practical training exercises. This course is fun, action-packed, and a very enjoyable five and a half days. The itinerary is as follows:

Monday

Lunchtime course briefing at our training centre in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Monday PM – Wednesday

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

This practical 2.5-day course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to use firefighting equipment, fire extinguishers, and breathing apparatus to reduce a fire to a safe and controlled state.

Thursday

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

0.5-day basic induction into accident prevention and health and safety issues onboard ships.

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

0.5-day compulsory training module for all crew members employed on ships required to comply with the ISPS Code.

Friday

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

Develop your understanding of the survival equipment onboard and how to evacuate your vessel in an emergency. The morning is classroom based. The afternoon is a practical session in a swimming pool where we’ll show you how to use a liferaft.

Saturday

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

Learn to identify life-threatening conditions, perform CPR, recognise hypothermia, and be better prepared to help a casualty in an onboard emergency.

The course finishes around 16:30 on Saturday.