Online Palau Approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) & Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) Refresher Bundle Courses Online 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 Commercial Ships, Superyachts or Cruise Ships. The certification remains valid for five (5) years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain compliance.
The aim of STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Refresher course is to meet 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. STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) Refresher Online course aims to provide training for candidates in fire prevention and Firefighting, based on the guidelines of STCW section A-VI/1 and IMO Model Course 1.20.
The SQLearn Palau approved STCW Basic Training Refresher courses offers a convenient, fully online solution to renew your certification without the need to attend an in-person course. PST & FPFF refresher bundle course is for anyone who has already completed STCW PST and FPFF training and has at least 12 months of sea service within the last two years. It’s delivered fully online, giving both mariners and non-mariners a flexible, convenient way to stay compliant while keeping their safety skills up to date.
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- STCW Basic Training Refresher Full Bundle (4 courses)
- Individual Basic Courses (PST or FPFF or PSSR or EFA) Refresher
- STCW PSA / DSD / SSO & Other Safety & Security Courses
STCW Basic Training Renewal Online
STCW PST & FPFF Refresher Online Details
- Course: 2 course bundle (PST & FPFF)
- Course Platform: Fully Online (also available onboard)
- Assessment: Online
- Prerequisites: 12 months of sea service in the past 24 months, having completed PST & FPFF before.
- Duration: 2 days
- Purpose: STCW PST & FPFF Refresher/Renewal for mariners and non-mariners roles including Deck, Engineering, Hotel, Stewards, Housekeeping, Cruise Ships Crews, and Super Yacht Crews.
- Modules (2): Personal survival techniques (PST) and, Fire prevention and fire fighting (FPFF).
- 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 of the STCW Code as amended including STCW 95 and STCW 2010 major revisions.
- Certification Validity: Five (5) years
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LAST UPDATED ON Aug 27, 2025