Online Palau Approved STCW Basic Training (BST / BT) Refresher Program for Seafarers Worldwide
The STCW Basic Training is a mandatory requirement for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity aboard a vessel - whether in the deck or engine department - and applies to most Navigational and all engineering Certificates of Competency. STCW Basic Training is also the legal minimum requirement for anyone seeking commercial employment on vessels over 24 meters in length, including Superyachts and Cruise Ships. The certification remains valid for five (5) years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain compliance.
The SQLearn Palau approved STCW Basic Training Refresher Course offers a convenient, fully online solution to renew your certification without the need to attend an in-person course. This e-learning option is ideal for Marine and non-Marine roles including All Mariners, Hotel Staff, Stewards, Housekeeping, Cruise ships Crews, Super Yacht Crew & approved by Palau registry (PISCR).
The Basic Training Refresher Course includes comprehensive reviews of the following modules: Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Fire Prevention and Firefighting (FPFF), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), and Elementary First Aid (EFA).
Designed for flexibility, the course can be completed at your own pace from any internet-enabled device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone), saving you both time and travel expenses.
STCW Basic Training Renewal Online
STCW Refresher Online Details
- Course: Full bundle (4 courses) PST, FPFF, PSSR & EFA
- Course Platform: Fully Online (also available onboard)
- Assessment: Online
- Prerequisites: 12 months of sea service in the past 24 months, having completed STCW Basic Safety Training before.
- Duration: 2 days
- Purpose: STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher /Renewal for mariners and non-mariners roles including Deck, Engineering, Hotel, Stewards, Housekeeping, Cruise Ships Crews, and Super Yacht Crews.
- Modules (4): Personal survival techniques (PST), Fire prevention and fire fighting (FPFF), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), and Elementary first aid (EFA).
- Suitable for: Marine and Non-Marine roles including officers and ratings of merchant vessels, and cruise ship & superyacht crews.
- Accepted by: All flags that accept IMO STCW whitelisted approved training. Before enrollment, please make sure it meets the requirements of the flag administration or approval body you need. It’s also important to check whether your employer accepts the course, as they may have specific criteria.
- STCW Compliance: Fully compliant with all requirements of Sections A-VI/1-1,2,3,4 of the SCTW Code
- Certification Validity: Five (5) years
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LAST UPDATED ON Aug 25, 2025