STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R)

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The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R) course is designed for seafarers working on vessels over 24 meters, especially those assigned as lifeboat crew or with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties, and is required to be renewed every five years to maintain essential survival skills for maritime emergencies.

Certification

STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R)

Validity

5 years

Prerequistes

Valid Maritime Medical Certificate
Seafarer Identification Number
Valid STCW Personal Survival Techniques certificate

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

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The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R) course is designed to update and reinforce the essential skills and knowledge required for seafarers to survive maritime emergencies. This refresher module is a vital part of the STCW Basic Safety Training and is specifically tailored for individuals who are designated as crew members for lifeboats or have safety or pollution-prevention duties on board vessels over 24 meters. The course ensures that seafarers remain competent in personal survival techniques in accordance with the requirements set out in table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code.

Our training combines classroom-based theory with hands-on practical exercises in a pool environment, allowing participants to practice survival at sea and life-saving operations in realistic scenarios. The STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R) course is mandatory for all seafarers who are part of a ship’s complement or are engaged in any capacity on board ships. It must be refreshed every five years to maintain compliance with international maritime regulations. Upon successful completion, participants will have demonstrated the knowledge, understanding, and proficiency needed to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.

This refresher is essential for anyone assigned shipboard duties involving safety or pollution prevention. There are no additional prerequisites or medical requirements specified beyond those outlined in the STCW Code for basic safety training. Our course ensures that all participants meet the latest international standards for personal survival techniques, supporting both individual safety and the safety of the entire crew.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Survival at sea
  • Life-saving operations
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The certificate(s) for STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R) remain valid for 5 years.

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After successfully completing STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): STCW Personal Survival Techniques Refresher (PST-R).

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