STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Basic Safety Training and is mandatory for all seafarers working on seagoing vessels, including deck and engine crew, stewards, officers, and anyone with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties, ensuring they have the essential skills for onboard emergencies and survival at sea.
STCW Basic Safety Training
4 days
5 years
A valid maritime medical certificate
The STCW Basic Safety Training is an internationally recognized course mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and forms the foundation for all seafarers working on seagoing vessels. This training is essential for anyone employed or engaged in any capacity on board, including deck and engine crew, stewards, officers, and other operational staff with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties. The course ensures that participants acquire the critical skills and knowledge required for safety and survival at sea, making it a vital step for those starting or continuing a maritime career.
Our training is fully approved by the national flagstate, meeting the requirements set out in the STCW Convention, specifically Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code. The course covers all four mandatory modules: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities. Each module is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, ensuring seafarers are prepared to handle emergencies and contribute to a safe working environment on board.
Upon successful completion of all modules and practical assessments, participants receive an internationally recognized STCW certificate. This certification is valid for five years, after which refresher training is required if the certificate has expired. The STCW Basic Safety Training is a mandatory prerequisite for all seafarers with safety or pollution-prevention duties, ensuring compliance with international maritime standards.
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STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. STCW describes the qualification standards set by the International Maritime Organization for all crewmembers of a seaworthy ship.
The course consists of a multitude of modules, including personal safety and social responsibilities, personal survival techniques, fire fighting and providing First Aid.
No, in the Netherlands you can only take the complete STCW Basic Safety Training. It’s not possible to take the modules seperately.
The STCW Basic Safety Training consists of a theoretical and a practical part.
The Basic Safety Training course will allow delegates to understand the dangers and risks while being on board of a ship and how to act accordingly in emergency situations. The delegate will also learn how to save themselves, provide First Aid and fight fires. At succesful completion of the course, the delegate receives a STCW Basic Safety Training certificate.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. After that, the training must either be repeated or a refresher course must be taken.
You will either have to take the STCW Basic Safety Training course again or attend a refresher course. Are you uncertain whether you can take the refresher course? Please contact us via info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61.
Yes, it is mandatory for every seafarer to have a STCW Basic Safety Training certificate in order to work on board of a ship.
The training starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be finished at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Lunch is provided by FMTC. You can choose from freshly made sandwiches, snacks, soup and fruit. Tea and coffee are also available.
You will need a valid maritime medical certificate. If you have a Personal Safety Logbook and/or Seaman book, you must bring them in order to have them updated. The required safety materials will be provided by FMTC.
Note that you will be notified of all required materials in the confirmation e-mail, which you will receive after booking the course.
All of our courses are taught in English.
All the green dates on the calendar on the course page are available. This is a real-time display of the available dates.
We advise you to book your flight 2 hours after the end of the course, at a minimum.
STCW courses require a maritime medical examination.
When a physical examination is required, this can be noted on the same booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail to info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61 so we can help you further.
After the booking, you will receive a confirmation. In the meantime, a request will be sent to the doctor. The doctor will plan the physical examination. On the following work day at the latest, you will receive the confirmation of your appointment with date, time and location.
When you also want to book a hotel, this can be indicated on the booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail to info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61 so we can help you further.
After successfully completing STCW Basic Safety Training, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): STCW Basic Safety Training.
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