STCW stands for: Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, it was ratified by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in 1995. The basic entry level certification is abbreviated within the industry to Basic STCW 95 and comprises four modules (40 hour):
Personal Survival
Fire Fighting
First Aid & CPR
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
After the STCW-BT (Basic Training) course is completed, the staff will need to 'revalidate' their training certification by completing a refresher course (24 hour) every five years.
Designed for personnel who have previously completed a 40 hour Basic Training course and have NOT completed one year of approved Sea Service within the last five years.