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STCW Advanced Training Courses
Our Advanced STCW Training Courses are MCA-approved courses and serve as the next step for those keen to develop their career working at sea.
Whether it’s on deck or within the engine department of superyachts, or skippering smaller vessels, these Advanced STCW Training courses are ideal and are recognised by Captains and yacht crew management companies. They also serve as the first-level qualification for the MCA Engineer Officer of the Watch CoC commercial yacht pathway.
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STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
8 hoursClassroomFor seafarers who are given designated security duties on board a ship, this STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties course (PDSD) will teach the essential knowledge, practices, and regulation required for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Covering topics such as ship security, threats and procedures, this course is essential for those tasked with gangway watches, stowaway searches and baggage searches as well as maritime piracy.Read more View course -
STCW Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
5 daysPracticalThe STCW Efficient Deck Hand course (EDH) is an entry-level course aimed at seafarers working towards a qualification such as an Able Seafarer or Officer of the Watch (Deck). Run over 5 days, the course is delivered both practically and theoretically, covering aspects of being an efficient deck hand as well as supervising deck operations. Student will learn everything from navigation at support level (helmsmen duties) to contributing to berthing, anchoring and mooring operations, all in accordance with MCA requirements.Read more View course -
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
4 daysPracticalThe STCW Advanced Fire Fighting course (AFF) forms part of the required training for deck and engineering officers who are wishing to qualify for a Certificate of Competency, or for crew who are given fire fighting operation tasks, providing in-depth training for those seeking to develop their career at sea. Covering a range of fire fighting procedures at sea and in port, the course places emphasis on organisation, tactics and effective command, which includes effective liaising with shore-based fire fighters. Students will also be taught topics such as ventilation control, hazards involving dangerous goods and the effects of fire fighting water on ship stability. Thanks to our unique state-of-the-art fire fighting training facility, our students are able to undertake a variety of practical exercises involving fighting fires of different types and intensity, competently tackling these events in a realistic yet controlled environment.Read more View course
