CBR Basic Safety Training for Deckhands – Shortened with STCW BST

This CBR training is for participants who are new to inland shipping and hold a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate.

Before you can start working on an inland vessel, you must have completed the CBR basic safety training for deckhands. Once you finish this training, you can apply for a logbook with the position of deckhand. During the course, you will learn about rescue equipment, firefighting equipment, specific working conditions, and the application of basic first aid on board an inland waterway vessel.

• Timetable:1 day(s)
• Certification:CBR Basic Safety Training for Deckhands
• Validation:2 years
• Requirements:Proficiency in the Dutch language, minimum age of 16, possession of a valid STCW BST certificate. We recommend having an inland shipping medical examination beforehand, although it is not mandatory.

The course is conducted in Dutch.

Duration: 1 day
Certificate: CBR Basic Safety Training for Deckhands
Validity: 2 years
Admission Requirements: Proficiency in the Dutch language, minimum age of 16, possession of a valid STCW BST certificate. We recommend having an inland shipping medical examination beforehand, although it is not mandatory.
Prices & Locations: FMTC Dordrecht, Netherlands

More information about the Basic Safety Training for Deckhands During the basic training, you will acquire the necessary skills to work as a deckhand in inland shipping. This CBR course complies with the Standards for the basic safety training for deckhands set by CESNI (Decision: CESNI 2021-I-1) and the directive (EU) 2017/2397. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a CBR-recognized certificate. Based on this certificate and a valid medical examination, you can apply for a logbook with the EU qualification ‘Deckhand’. If you have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, you will be exempted except for the following components:

• Safe movement on board a vessel
• Handling ropes and wires
• Risks due to exposure to noise

This exemption applies to a maximum of 2 out of the 3 training days. The participant will still need to complete at least 1 training day (minimum of 7 hours) of the basic safety training for deckhands.