Description

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) refresher training meets the mandatory minimum standards of competence for seafarers for safety familiarization, basic training and instruction in personal survival techniques in accordance with section A-VI/1, and as set out in table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code.

The STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training meets the mandatory minimum standards of competence for seafarers for safety familiarization, basic training and instruction in personal survival techniques in accordance with section A-VI/1, and as set out in table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code.

This course is designed for seafarers employed as part of a ship’s complement, or engaged in any capacity on board ships, with designated safety or pollution-prevention duties in the operation of the ship. Trainees completing this  training will gain knowledge and skills to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment.

At a Glance:

• Approval: Panama (IMO whitelist flag)
• Who is it for: Officers, Ratings, Cruise ship crews, Super yacht crews
• Accepted by: All flags that accept IMO whitelisted training including Malta, Panama, Liberia, Bahamas, Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Palau, Tanzania, MCA
• STCW Compliance: Fully compliant with STCW Code as amended
• Courses and Assessment: Online only*, available 24/7
• Duration: ~15 hours
• Prerequisites: Passport
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Competences:

• Understand safety guidance for survival at sea
• Identify emergency situations and mustering procedures
• Use personal life-saving appliances correctly
• Learn evacuation and rescue procedures
• Operate survival craft, rescue boats, and emergency radio equipment