Category: STCW & Regulatory Training
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IHM Awareness for Ship Engineers
A practical guide to IHM awareness training, including training checks and onboard follow-up.
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IMDG Dangerous Goods Training for Deck Officers
A practical guide to IMDG dangerous goods training, with shipboard actions, training checks and FAQs.
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Cadet Training Record Book: How to Complete It Properly at Sea
A practical guide for deck and engine cadets to the onboard training record book (TRB): what it is, who signs it, how to plan tasks, keep evidence and avoid problems when applying for your first CoC.
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STCW Basic Training for New Seafarers in 2026
STCW basic training explained for new seafarers in 2026, including PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, security training, online options and flag approval.
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STCW Training Matrix: Which Certificates Does Each Crew Role Need?
A simple STCW training matrix for seafarers: the certificates typically required for hotel crew, deck and engine ratings, officers, passenger-ship crew and tanker crew, and how to check your own.
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STCW Certificate Verification: What to Check Before Joining
STCW certificate verification helps seafarers confirm approval, validity, authenticity and employer acceptance before joining a vessel.
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Virtual Simulation Learning Guide for Seafarers
A virtual simulation learning guide for seafarers: choose practical training, prepare effectively, and build confidence for onboard responsibilities.
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Certificate Renewal Timing for Seafarers
Certificate renewal timing affects your right to sail. Learn how to track STCW validity, book training early, and avoid delays between contracts abroad.
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PSSR Training Meaning for Seafarers Explained
Understand PSSR training meaning, what the STCW course covers, who needs it, and how it supports safe, professional work onboard ships worldwide every day.
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Approved vs Recognized Maritime Certificates: What Is the Difference?
When choosing maritime training, seafarers often see terms such as approved, recognized, accepted, STCW-compliant, and even IMO-approved. These expressions may sound similar, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference is especially important when a certificate will be used for employment, a Seaman Book application, a Certificate of Competency, a flag-state endorsement,…