STCW SHORT COURSES

Overview

This course aims to provide the training for candidates to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations, in accordance with section A-VI/2 of the STCW code.

Intake Limitations

Academic Faculty

Our training will be delivered by properly qualified lecturers and instructors with qualifications as specified in MSN 03/2022 issued by the Director General of Merchant Shipping, Merchant Shipping Secretariat, Sri Lanka.

Entry Requirements

Seafarers applying for this course must be certified by a doctor to be in a good health condition. They must also have completed the four basic courses covering the familiarization and basic safety training and instruction in accordance with regulation VI/1 of STCW.

Every seafarer for a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall:

• Not be less than 18 years at the time of commencement of the training programme.
• Have a valid medical certificate issued in accordance with provisions of STCW Reg.I/9 and Section A-I/9.
• Approved sea going service of not less than 12 months or have attended an approved pre-sea training course and have approved sea-going service of not less than 06 months.