What is STCW certificate?

The STCW Convention STCW certification was created to promote safety of life and property at sea and to protect the marine environment. It establishes internationally accepted standards of training and certification of seafarers, ensuring that crew are qualified and fit for duties at sea.

How long are STCW certificates valid for?

five years
When the time comes to revalidate an expired seafarer certificate, a new replacement certificate will be issued for a period of five years from the original certificate expiry date.

What are advanced STCW courses?

Single Courses

• MEDICAL FIRST AID (MFA)
• ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING (AFF)
• PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT & RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE.
• PRACTICAL TANKER FIRE FIGHTING COURSE. FOR BASIC TRAINING IN OIL, CHEMICAL &
• MEDICAL CARE COURSE.
• ADVANCED TRAINING FOR OIL.
• PROFICIENCY IN FAST RESCUE BOATS.
• RADAR OBSERVER’S SIMULATOR.

What STCW certificates should be updated?

STCW Certificates require updating every 5 years *

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
• STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.
• Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
• Fast Rescue Boats.

What do you need to know about the STCW?

stcw The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (or STCW), sets qualification standards for personnel on seagoing ships. These requirements have been incorporated into U.S. Regulation and Policy for certain personnel.

How to register for Naval Maritime Academy ( NAMAC )?

NAMAC WhatsApp No. (9324857794) Or Click Here All candidates are to check their personal profile on DGS website. If photo, signature and other details are to be uploaded, please contact verification section prior to booking the course. Once the course commenced and batch details are uploaded, profile updating cannot be done.

Where can I take STCW courses for free?

Approved online STCW courses from leading STCW training providers. Training schools are welcome to list their STCW courses to thousands of seafarers and candidates for free.

Are there national endorsement requirements for STCW certification?

These requirements have been incorporated into U.S. Regulation and Policy for certain personnel. See U.S. Regulation, Policy, and STCW FAQs for more details about applicability, qualification, transition, and underlying national endorsement requirements.