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Basic Training — Elementary First AidEntry 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 FightingEntry 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 ResponsibilitiesThis 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 TechniquesEntry 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.
Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity TrainingEntry 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 TrainingEntry 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 TrainingEntry 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 SpacesEntry 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 FightingEntry 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 CareEntry 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 AidEntry 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 BoatsEntry 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 BoatsEntry 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 DutiesEntry 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 OfficerEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 WatersEntry 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 CodeEntry 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 WatersEntry 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 CodeEntry 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.
GMDSS Radio OperatorsThis 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.
Master on Ships of Less Than 500 GT Engaged on Near-Coastal VoyagesNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of Less Than 500 GT Engaged on Near-Coastal VoyagesNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational WatchEntry 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 DeckEntry 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.
Electro-Technical OfficerTrainees 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 RatingTrainees 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)Not yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Marine Steam Turbine (stand-alone, for ships powered by marine steam turbine)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 WatchThis 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)Entry to the course is open to all trainees who have completed training on Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch intending to be certificated as Ratings as Able Seafarer Engine. 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 LevelEntry 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 LevelEntry 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 LevelEntry 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 Engineer Officers — Function 1: Marine Engineering at the Management LevelEntry 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 LevelEntry 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 LevelEntry 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 LevelEntry 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 OfficerNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course for Electro-Technical OfficerNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course for Master and Chief MateNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course for Master and Officers on Ships Operating in Polar WatersNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course for Officers in Charge of a Navigational WatchNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course for Officers in Charge of an Engineering WatchNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Advanced Fire FightingSeafarers 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 OperationsEntry 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 OperationsEntry 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 CodeNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Basic Training (Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting)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 CodeNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Fast Rescue BoatsEntry 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 OperationsNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity TrainingNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behaviour TrainingNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Passenger Ship Crowd Management TrainingNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Refresher Course on Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue BoatsSeafarers 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 kWNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.
Upgrading Training for Master and Chief Mate on Seagoing Ships Between 500 and 3,000 GTNot yet in the course package. The Registrar confirms the requirements when you apply.