Our Training programmes
Sea Certification SA is a leading provider of SAMSA-accredited maritime training, offering essential safety and security courses for seafarers. Our programs are designed to equip maritime professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges of life at sea while ensuring compliance with international safety standards.
Overview
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Elementary First Aid
Personal safty & social responsibility
Crowd Management & Passenger Safety
Security Awareness
Designated Security Duties
Personal Survival Techniques
The STCW A-VI/1-1 Personal Survival Techniques (PST) module is a mandatory training course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It equips seafarers with essential skills to survive in emergency situations at sea, such as ship abandonment.
The training covers lifesaving equipment usage, emergency procedures, survival techniques in water, and distress signal operations. Participants will learn how to don lifejackets and immersion suits, board lifeboats and life rafts, and maximize survival chances while awaiting rescue.
🚢 Duration: 2 days
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
The STCW A-VI/1-2 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) module is a mandatory course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It prepares seafarers to prevent, respond to, and extinguish onboard fires safely and effectively.
The training includes fire prevention techniques, use of firefighting equipment, fire suppression methods, and emergency evacuation procedures. Participants will gain hands-on experience in handling fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and breathing apparatus while tackling live fire scenarios in a controlled environment.
🔥 Duration: 3 days
Elementary First Aid
The STCW A-VI/1-3 Elementary First Aid (EFA) module is a mandatory course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It provides seafarers with basic first aid knowledge and skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies at sea.
The training covers CPR, wound treatment, fracture management, shock prevention, and patient care techniques until professional medical help is available. Participants will engage in theoretical lessons and practical exercises to ensure they can handle onboard medical emergencies confidently.
⚕️ Duration: 2 days
Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
The STCW A-VI/1-4 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) module is a mandatory course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It prepares seafarers to understand safety procedures, accident prevention, and social responsibility while working onboard.
The training covers safe work practices, emergency procedures, environmental protection, teamwork, and effective communication to ensure a safe and efficient working environment at sea.
⚓ Duration: 1 day
Crowd Management & Passenger Safety
The STCW A-V/2-5 Crowd Management & Passenger Safety module is a mandatory training course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It is designed for crew members working on passenger ships, including ferries and cruise vessels, to ensure the safe management of passengers in emergency situations.
The training covers crowd control techniques, emergency procedures, passenger communication, assisting special needs individuals, and crisis management. Participants will learn how to maintain order, guide passengers to safety, and respond effectively during onboard emergencies.
🚢 Duration: 1 day
Security Awareness
The STCW A-VI/6-1 Security Awareness module is a mandatory training course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It is designed for all seafarers to enhance their awareness of maritime security threats and their role in maintaining ship security.
The training covers security threats, risk assessment, security levels, emergency procedures, and reporting suspicious activities. Participants will learn how to identify potential security risks and contribute to the implementation of a ship’s security plan.
🔒 Duration: 1 day
Designated Security Duties
The STCW A-VI/6-2 Designated Security Duties module is a mandatory training course under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. It is intended for seafarers who are assigned specific security duties on board, such as security officers or crew responsible for monitoring the ship’s security systems.
The training covers ship security plans, monitoring security equipment, conducting security checks, identifying security threats, and responding to security breaches. Participants will learn how to perform designated security roles and ensure compliance with international maritime security regulations.
🔐 Duration: 2 days