Basic Training — Elementary First Aid

This Elementary First Aid course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who are medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Basic Training — Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

This Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Minimize the risk of fire and maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fire
• Fight and extinguish fires

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who are medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Basic Training — Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

This Basic Training – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (BT-PSSR) forms part of the Basic Training course required under Regulation VI/1 in relation to Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978 as amended. This component addresses the mandatory competences and the corresponding knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out in Table A-VI/1-4, Section A-VI/1, STCW Code of the said Convention. It provides seafarers with the essential understanding and skills necessary to develop safe working practices, maintained good human relationship onboard, and comply with safe working procedures and environmental protection measures. This BT-PSSR component has a total duration of twenty-four (24) hours, consisting of theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations, and covers the topics listed in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Comply with emergency procedures
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment
• Observe safe working practices
• Contribute to effective communications on board ship
• Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship
• Contribute to the prevention of, and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault
• Understand and take necessary actions to control fatigue

Who can enrol

This course component is open to all trainees who are medically fit to fully engage in all aspects of the training, particularly the practical exercises.

Basic Training — Personal Survival Techniques

This Personal Survival Techniques course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding, and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/1, Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training

This Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/2 paragraph 5 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Manage loading and discharging cargo operations
• Apply any special safeguards, procedures and requirements regarding the carriage of dangerous goods on board ro-ro passenger ships
• Apply provisions of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage in securing cargoes
• Analyze stability and trim prior and after damages occur
• Monitor opening, closing and securing operations of doors and ramps
• Monitor RO-RO deck atmosphere

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, for loading, discharging or securing of cargo, or for closing hull openings on board of RO - RO passenger ships who have completed the courses on Safety Training Providing Direct Service To Passengers In Passenger Spaces, Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training and Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training

This Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/2 paragraph 4, Table A-V/2-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Organize shipboard emergency procedures
• Optimize the use of resources
• Control response to emergencies
• Control passengers and other personnel during emergency situations
• Establish and maintain effective communications

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person designated on muster list of having responsibility for safety of passengers in emergency situations on board passenger ships who have successfully completed Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces and Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training

This Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/2 paragraph 3, Table A-V/2-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of ten (10) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Contribute to the implementation of shipboard emergency plans and procedures to muster and evacuate passengers
• Assist passengers en route to muster and embarkation stations

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces. They must be medically fit to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces

This Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/2 paragraph 2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of six (6) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Communicate with crew and passengers during an emergency
• Demonstrate to passengers the use of personal life-saving appliances
• Explain the procedures in embarking and disembarking passengers with special attention to persons with disabilities and persons needing special assistance

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Basic Training (BT). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Advanced Training in Fire Fighting

This Advanced Fire Fighting course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/3, Table A-VI/3 of the STCW Code. This requires a total of thirty-six (36) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Control fire fighting operations aboard ships
• Organize and train fire parties
• Inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment
• Investigate and compile reports on fire incidents

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Basic Training. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Medical Care

This Medical Care (MECA) course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/4, Table A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of forty (40) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Provide medical care to the sick and injured while they remain on board
• Participate in coordinated schemes for medical assistance to ships

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers who have completed the Medical First Aid (MEFA). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Medical First Aid

This Medical First Aid (MEFA) course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/4, Table A-VI/4-1 of STCW Code. This course requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Basic Training (BT). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

This Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of twenty-eight (28) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the construction, maintenance, repair and outfitting of fast rescue boats
• Take charge of the launching equipment and appliance as commonly fitted, during launching and recovery
• Take charge of a fast rescue boat during launching and recovery
• Take charge of a fast rescue boat after launching
• Operate a fast rescue boat engine

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Basic Training (BT) and Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boat (SCRB). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats

This Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boats course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code. This requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
• Operate a survival craft engine
• Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
• Use locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics
• Apply first aid to survivors

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the Basic Training in accordance with Regulation VI/1 of STCW Code and must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

This Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/6, Table A-VI/6-1 and Table A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code. This requires a total of eight (8) hours instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Table A-VI/6-1: Security Awareness
• Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness
• Recognize of security threats
• Understand the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance
• Table A-VI/6-2: Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
• Maintain the conditions set out in a ship security plan
• Recognize of security risk and threats
• Undertake regular security inspections of the ship
• Use of security equipment and systems properly

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who are medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Ship Security Officer

This Ship Security Officer (SSO) course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-VI/5, Table A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of twenty-four (24) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan
• Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability
• Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
• Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
• Encourage security awareness and vigilance

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers duly designated as Ship Security Officer (SSO) by the shipping company. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

This Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/1-1, Table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code. This requires a total of sixty (60) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
• Familiarize with physical and chemical properties of chemical cargoes
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on chemical tankers as required in paragraph 5, Regulation V/1-1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended. The trainees must be holder of Certificate of Training Completion in Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (BTOCTCO). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

This Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/1-2, Table A-V/1-2-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixty (60) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
• Familiarize with physical and chemical properties of liquefied gas cargoes
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on liquefied gas tankers as required in paragraph 3, Regulation V/1-1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended. The trainees must be holder of Certificate of Training Completion in Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (BTLGTCO).

Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

This Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/1-1, Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of sixty (60) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
• Familiarize with physical and chemical properties of all cargoes
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on oil tankers as required in Regulation V/1-1 paragraph 3 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended. They must be holder of Certificate of Training Completion in Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (BTOCTCO).

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

This Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/1-2, Table A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of thirty (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and ratings who are holder of Certificate of Training Completion in Basic Training (BT). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

This Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/1-1, Table A-V/1-1-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of forty (40) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Contribute to the safe cargo operation of oil and chemical tankers
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
• Carry out fire-fighting operations
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and ratings who are holder of Certificate of Training Completion in Basic Training (BT). They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

This Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/4, Table A-V/4-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Plan and conduct a voyage in polar waters
• Manage the safe operation of vessels operating in polar waters
• Maintain safety of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational condition of life saving, firefighting and other safety systems

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to masters, chief mates and officer-in-charge of a navigational watch with at least two (2) months of seagoing service within polar waters who have completed the Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters as specified in Section A-V/4-1.

Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

This Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to IGF Code course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/3, Table A-V/3-2 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of thirty-four (34) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Familiarize the physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code
• Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering systems and services and safety devices on ships subject to the IGF Code
• Perform and monitor all operations related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code
• Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Knowledge of the prevention, control and fire-fighting and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to masters, officers, and all personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on ships subject to the IGF Code who have completed the Basic Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code as specified in Section A-V/3-1. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

This Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/4, Table A-V/4-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to master, chief mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch who are to serve on board ships operating in polar waters. Seafarers other than master, chief mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch operating in polar waters as required by the company may be admitted to the course.

Basic Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

This Basic Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-V/3, Table A-V/3-1 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of twenty-four (24) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Contribute to the safe operation of a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Take precautions to prevent hazards on a ship subject to IGF Code
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
• Carry out firefighting operations on a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Respond to emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels found on ships subject to the IGF Code

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the fuel on board ship subject to the IGF Code who have completed the Basic Training (BT) as specified in Section A-VI/1. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Master on Ships of Less Than 500 GT Engaged on Near-Coastal Voyages

The course description will be published soon. Ask the Registrar for details.

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of Less Than 500 GT Engaged on Near-Coastal Voyages

The course description will be published soon. Ask the Registrar for details.

Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

This Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-II/4, Table A-II/4of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of forty (40) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Steer the ship and also comply with the helm orders in the English language
• Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing
• Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch
• Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who intend to be certificated as Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck

This Ratings as Able Seafarer Deck course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-II/5, Table A-II/5 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of forty-six (46) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Contribute to a safe navigational watch
• Contribute to berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations
• Contribute to the handling of cargo and stores
• Contribute to the safe operation of deck equipment and machinery
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment
• Operate survival craft and rescue boats
• Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed the training on Ratings Forming Part of Navigational Watch (RFPNW). This is also open to BSMT students who have completed classroom instruction. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers — Function 1: Navigation at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (Function 1) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation II/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Navigation at the Management Level. This course requires a total of one hundred ten (110) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Plan a voyage and conduct navigation
• Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means
• Determine and allow for compass errors
• Coordinate search and rescue operations
• Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures
• Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command decision making
• Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making
• Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions
• Respond to navigational emergencies
• Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
• Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems and services

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Deck Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation II/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 12 months.

Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers — Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (Function 2) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation II/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Management Level. This course requires a total of thirty (30) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and unloading of cargoes
• Assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks and take appropriate action
• Carriage of dangerous goods

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Deck Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation II/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 12 months.

Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers — Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (Function 3) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation II/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-II/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level. This course requires a total of fifty-five (55) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Control trim, stability, and stress
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security, and the protection of the marine environment
• Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting, and other safety systems
• Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
• Use of leadership and managerial skills
• Organize and manage the provision of medical care on board

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Deck Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation II/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more for not less than 12 months.

GMDSS Radio Operators

This Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Operators course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-IV/2, Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code as well as the technical and professional knowledge and qualifications in Table 47-1, Article 47 of ITU Radio Regulations; and in parallel to Chapter IV (Radiocommunications) of SOLAS Convention. This course requires a total of one hundred twenty (120) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Transmit and receive information using GMDSS subsystems and equipment and fulfilling the functional requirements of GMDSS
• Provide radio services in emergencies

Who can enrol

This course is intended for seafarers who will be in charge of or will be performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Electro-Technical Officer

This Electro-Technical Officers course covers the mandatory competences and required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Table A-III/6, Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of six hundred twenty-eight (628) hours to cover the subject areas enumerated in Part B - Course Outline covering fifteen (15) modules. The modules shall be taken in sequential manner to ensure a structured design and delivery, which shall follow a progressive approach from the Fundamental Knowledge, Operation and Functionality and Maintenance and Repair aspects in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes listed in Part C – Course Syllabus. Pursuant to Regulation III/6, paragraph 2.2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, this course includes twelve (12) months of combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service. A total of three hundred thirty-six (336) hours out of the 628 total training hours covers the electrical and electronic workshop skills training relevant to the duties of an ETO, as required under section A-III/6 paragraph 1 of the STCW Code. Such duration is considered equivalent to four (4) months of workshop skills training, computed at four (4) training hours per day at twenty (20) training days per month.

What you will be able to do

• Monitor the operation of electrical, electronic and control systems
• Monitor the operation of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery
• Operate generators and distribution systems
• Operate and maintain power systems in excess of 1,000 volts
• Operate computers and computer networks on ships
• Use of English language in written and oral form
• Use of internal communication systems
• Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
• Maintenance and repair of automation and control systems of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
• Maintenance and repair of bridge navigation equipment and ship communication systems
• Maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and control systems of deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment
• Maintenance and repair of control and safety systems of hotel equipment
• Ensure compliance with pollution-prevention requirements
• Application of leadership and teamworking skills

Who can enrol

Trainees intending to enroll in this course shall meet the following entry requirements: - Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Electrical Engineering; - Electronics and Communications Engineering; - Marine Engineering; or - Industrial Technology major in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation. - They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Electro-Technical Rating

This Electro-Technical Rating (ETR) course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-III/7, Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of three hundred thirty-two (332) hours to cover the topics enumerated in the Part B - Course Outline. Each module is designed to ensure a structured delivery, which shall follow a progressive approach from fundamental knowledge, operation and functionality to maintenance and repair aspects in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes of this training course.

What you will be able to do

• Safe use and operation of electrical equipment
• Contribute to monitoring the perception of electrical systems and machinery
• Use hand tools, electrical and electronic measurement equipment for fault finding, maintenance and repair operations
• Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair
• Contribute to the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and machinery on board
• Contribute to the handling of stores
• Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment
• Apply occupational health and safety procedures

Who can enrol

Trainees intending to enroll in this course shall meet the following entry requirements: - At least holder of a diploma in Basic Education K-12 Program in any of the following tracks: - Pre-baccalaureate Maritime Specialization under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand; OR - Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Maritime Specialization; - Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with the any of the following specializations: - Electrical; - Electronics; and - Industrial Technology major in electrical, electronic or instrumentation. - They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Marine Gas Turbine (stand-alone, for ships powered by marine gas turbine)

The course description will be published soon. Ask the Registrar for details.

Marine Steam Turbine (stand-alone, for ships powered by marine steam turbine)

This Marine Steam Turbine (MST) course covers the mandatory competence and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-III/2, Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code as amended, specifically on marine steam turbine including its machineries and associated auxiliaries. This course requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

Who can enrol

Entry to this course is open to all engine officers’ holder of Certificate of Competency (COC) at the Operational Level with at least three (3) months seagoing service in that capacity.

Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch

This Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in a Manned Engine-room or designated to perform duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-room course covers the mandatory competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies prescribed in Section A-III/4, Table A-III/4 of the STCW Code. This course requires a total of forty (40) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch
• Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties
• For keeping a boiler watch: maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures
• Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Who can enrol

This course is open to all trainees who intend to be certificated as Ratings Forming Part of a Watch in Manned Engine-room or designated to perform duties in a Periodically Unmanned Engine-room. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine (manned or periodically unmanned engine-room)

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Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers — Function 1: Marine Engineering at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers (Function 1) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation III/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Marine Engineering at the Management Level. This course requires a total of one hundred sixteen (116) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
• Plan and schedule operations
• Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
• Manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Engineer Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation III/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more for not less than 12 months.

Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers — Function 2: Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers (Function 2) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation III/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Management Level. This course requires a total of seventy-two (72) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Manage operation of electrical and electronic control equipment
• Manage troubleshooting, restoration of electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Engineer Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation III/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more for not less than 12 months.

Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers — Function 3: Maintenance and Repair at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers (Function 3) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided under Regulation III/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Maintenance and Repair at the Management Level. This course requires a total of thirty-two (32) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Manage safe and effective maintenance and repair procedures
• Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults
• Ensure safe working practices

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Engineer Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation III/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more for not less than 12 months.

Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers — Function 4: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons on Board at the Management Level

This Management Level Course for Marine Engineer Officers (Function 4) covers the mandatory minimum requirement for approved education and training as provided for under Regulation III/2 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended for chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion or more; and to meet the minimum standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code under Function: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for Persons On Board at the Management Level. This course requires a total of ninety-one (91) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B – Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Control trim, stability and stress
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment
• Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
• Maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems
• Use leadership and managerial skills

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to Marine Engineer Officers who are holders of a Certificate of Competency (COC) under Regulation III/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended, and have an approved seagoing service as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW or more for not less than 12 months.

Refresher Course for Chief Engineer and Second Engineer Officer

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Refresher Course for Electro-Technical Officer

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Refresher Course for Master and Chief Mate

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Refresher Course for Master and Officers on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

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Refresher Course for Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch

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Refresher Course for Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch

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Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting

This Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 5 of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advance fire-fighting shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/3.” This course requires a total of 10 instructional hours to cover the subject areas enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Control fire-fighting operations aboard ships
• Organize and train fire parties
• Inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment
• Investigate and compile reports on fire incidents

Who can enrol

Seafarers who shall undergo the Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting must be a holder of a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in AFF and have proof of approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of at least twelve (12) months in total during the preceding five (5) years or three (3) months in total during the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to revalidating. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Refresher Course on Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

This Refresher Course on Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 3 of Regulation I/11 which states that "Every master and officer shall be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to establish continued professional competence for tankers in accordance with Section A-I/11, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code". This course requires a total of twenty-four (24) instructional hours to cover the subject areas enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Take precaution to prevent pollution of the environment
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on chemical tankers in accordance with Section B-V/1, paragraph 1 who intend to revalidate the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Refresher Course on Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

This Refresher Course on Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 3 of Regulation I/11 which states that "Every master and officer shall be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to establish continued professional competence for tankers in accordance with Section A-I/11, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code." This course requires a total of twenty-four (24) instructional hours to cover the subject areas enumerated in Part B Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
• Take precautions to prevent hazards
• Take precautionsto prevent pollution of the environment
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on oil tankers in accordance with Section B-V/1, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code who intend to revalidate the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in ATOTCO. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Refresher Course on Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

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Refresher Course on Basic Training (Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting)

This Refresher Course on Basic Training aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 3 of Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 2 in basic training shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/1-1 and A-VI/1-2.” This course requires a total of sixteen (16) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Don and use an immersion suit
• Safely jump from a height into the water
• Swim while wearing a lifejacket
• Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a lifejacket
• Board a survival craft from water while wearing a lifejacket
• Keep afloat without a lifejacket
• Use various types of portable fire extinguishers
• Extinguish smaller fires, e.g., electrical fires, oil fires, propane fires
• Extinguish extensive fires with water using jet and spray nozzles
• Extinguish fire with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent
• Enter and pass through, with lifeline but without breathing apparatus, a compartment into which high-expansion foam has been injected
• Fight fire in smoke-filled enclosed spaces wearing self-contained breathing apparatus
• Extinguish fire with water fog or any other suitable fire-fighting agent in an accommodation room or simulated engine-room with fire and heavy smoke
• Extinguish oil fire with fog applicator and spray nozzles, dry chemical powder or foam applicators

Who can enrol

Seafarers who shall undergo the Refresher Course on Basic Training must be a holder of a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Basic Training and have proof of approved seagoing service for a period of at least twelve (12) months in total during the preceding five (5) years, or three (3) months in total during the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to revalidating. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Refresher Course on Basic Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

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Refresher Course on Fast Rescue Boats

This Refresher Course on Fast Rescue Boat aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 11 of Section A-VI/2 which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 10 in fast rescue boats shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/2-2.” This course requires a total of eight (8) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Take charge of a fast rescue boat as commonly fitted during launching and recovery
• Take charge of a fast rescue boat after launching

Who can enrol

Entry to the course is open to all trainees who are holder of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) and has proof of approved seagoing service, for a period of at least twelve (12) months in total during the preceding five (5) years, or three (3) months in total during the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to revalidating.

Refresher Course on Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

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Refresher Course on Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training

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Refresher Course on Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour Training

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Refresher Course on Passenger Ship Crowd Management Training

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Refresher Course on Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats

This Refresher Course on Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 5 of Section A-VI/2 which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/2-1.” This course requires a total of eight (8) instructional hours to cover the topics enumerated in Part B - Course Outline.

What you will be able to do

• Right an inverted life raft while wearing a lifejacket
• Start and operate an inboard engine fitted in an open or enclosed lifeboat
• Use signalling equipment, including pyrotechnics

Who can enrol

Seafarers who shall undergo the Refresher Course for Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boats (SCRB) must be a holder of a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in SCRB and has proof of approved seagoing service for a period of at least twelve (12) months in total during the preceding five (5) years, or three (3) months in total during the preceding six (6) months immediately prior to revalidating. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

Upgrading Training for Chief Engineer and Second Engineer Officers on Ships Powered by Main Propulsion Between 750 and 3,000 kW

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Upgrading Training for Master and Chief Mate on Seagoing Ships Between 500 and 3,000 GT

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