STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format

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STCW CFBS+EM1 Refresher stands for Certificat de Formation de Base à la Sécurité and Elementary First Aid, a mandatory short-format refresher course designed specifically for French seafarers and professional yacht crew who have already completed sea survival and fire fighting training within the past five years. This training is essential for anyone seeking to maintain their eligibility to work on board professional vessels in France, including those in commercial shipping and yachting sectors.

Certification

STCW Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (PST) (FR)
STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher (FPFF) (FR)
STCW Elementary First Aid refresher (EFA)(FR)
STCW Training in Marine Hygiene – Health Protection and Accident prevention Refresher

Duration

3 days

Validity

5 years

Prerequistes

Hold a valid STCW CFBS certificate
Hold a valid STCW EM1 certificate
Hold a valid medical examination certificate (not older than 12 months), certified by a seafarers' doctor (doctor from SSGM)
Hold an onboard Sea Survival/Fire Fighting training certificate, completed within the 5 years preceding the start of the revalidation training

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.

More information about STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format

The STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format is designed for French seafarers and professional yachtsmen who need to renew their STCW approved Basic Safety Training Certificate. In accordance with the Manila Amendments 2010 to the STCW code, all seafarers must hold a valid certificate that is revalidated every five years. Our training ensures that participants update their essential safety knowledge and skills, enabling them to work safely on board and respond effectively to emergencies.

This refresher course is intended for those who can provide evidence of prior sea survival and fire fighting training within the last five years, either on board or at their place of work. The STCW CFBS, or Certificat de Formation de Base à la Sécurité, is the French equivalent of the STCW Basic Safety Training and is mandatory for anyone seeking employment on a professional vessel in France. The course is recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and DIRM in France.

During the STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format, participants will revisit crucial topics such as survival at sea, fire prevention and fighting, and elementary first aid. The training combines theoretical lessons with practical exercises, ensuring that all attendees are equipped to act safely and efficiently in a range of emergency situations. Upon successful completion, participants will have their certification revalidated for another five years, maintaining compliance with international and French maritime regulations.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Recyclage Technique Individuelles de Survie (R.TIS), French denomination for Personal Survival Techniques refresher training - 6 hours.: Theoretical and practical lessons of survival at sea in the event of abandonment of the ship
  • Recyclage Formation de Base à la Lutte Incendie (R.FBLI), French denomination for Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting refresher training- 10 hours : Theoretical and practical lessons for preventing and fighting fires on board.
  • Recyclage Enseignement Médical 1 (R.EM1), French denomination for Elementary First Aid refresher training- 7 hours.: Theoretical and practical lessons in 2 modules:
  • PSC1 (civic first aid level 1 ) - 6 hours
  • HPR (Hygiene and risk prevention) - 1 hour
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The certificate(s) for STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format remain valid for 5 years.

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All FMTC courses are delivered in both French and English.

After successfully completing STCW CFBS + EM1 Refresher – Short Format, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): STCW Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (PST) (FR), STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher (FPFF) (FR), STCW Elementary First Aid refresher (EFA)(FR) & STCW Training in Marine Hygiene – Health Protection and Accident prevention Refresher.

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