Basic Safety Training Package STCW A-VI/1

The STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is a mandatory basic course for everyone working on board a ship. During the training, you will learn how to act in emergency situations such as fire, abandoning ship, and survival at sea. The STCW – BST training meets the basic training requirements for all personnel intending to go to sea on merchant and/or fishing vessels in accordance with Regulation VI/1, paragraph 1, and Section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1 of the STCW Convention and Code of 1978, as amended. Introduction The STCW – Basic Safety Training (BST) is designed to raise awareness of and provide insight into emergencies and critical situations that may occur on board a ship, and how to take appropriate action. The STCW – BST training meets the basic training requirements for all personnel intending to go to sea on merchant and/or fishing vessels. The training complies with Regulation VI/1, paragraph 1, and Section A-VI/1, paragraph 2.1 of the STCW Convention and the STCW Code of 1978, as amended. Objective Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to act in a life-saving manner during ship abandonment, fire fighting on board, and survival at sea. Target Group Intended for anyone working on board ships falling under the STCW regime and the Dutch Seafarers Act. Practical info Entry Requirements Minimum age: 17 years and 9 months Participants must be in possession of a valid medical certificate for seafaring good health and physically able to participate in practical exercises (including use of breathing apparatus, confined spaces, heat exposure, and swimming) Course Content The course consists of four components (both theory and practice), namely: personal survival techniques at sea fire prevention and firefighting life-saving actions and safe working personal safety and social responsibility Course Duration 5 consecutive working days Certification Upon successful completion of the Basic Safety Training course, participants will receive the certificate: Proficiency in Basic Training, STCW reg. VI/1, Section A-VI/1-2, Table A VI/1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 Validity Five years Class Hours 08:30 – 16:30 (daily)