Updating STCW10 Basic Training
Keep your maritime safety certificates current. Required every 5 years to stay legal.
2 Days
17 AUG 2026
Certification
MCA
Who issues your official qualification
Recognition
Worldwide
Where your certificate is accepted. Check with your flag state for specific approvals.
STCW Compliance
A-VI/1-1 Refresher
Legal codes this course fulfills under maritime law
Suitable For
All Crew
Who the course is designed for
Experience Level
Sea service required
Minimum experience needed to join
Duration
1 Day
Training days only, breaks are not included
Certificate Validity
5 Years
How long your certificate stays valid
Why This
Course Matters
Keeps your survival training valid under STCW. Essential for staying certified to work at sea and respond confidently in abandon ship situations.
What You’ll
Learn
Sea Survival Techniques Refreshed
Rebuild practical skills like life raft entry, immersion suit use, and survival coordination in emergency scenarios.
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100
What’s Included
Professional-grade sea survival equipment
Comprehensive course materials
Coffee station and snacks
Shower and towels
Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start
PREREQUSITES
Minimum age
18 years old
Valid Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2) certificate required
Certificate must be issued by a maritime authority of an IMO White List country
If FPFF certificate is expired, candidate must have 6 months of documented sea service within the last 5 years or retake the full FPFF course
Meet Your
Instructors
Frequently
Asked Questions
What is the PST Refresher course?
The PST Refresher is an STCW Updating module for seafarers who already hold a valid or recently expired PST certificate and need to maintain STCW compliance. It refreshes essential sea-survival knowledge and practical skills required in abandon-ship situations.
Who issues and recognises the PST Refresher certificate?
The certificate is issued under Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) standards and complies with STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. MCA-approved refresher training is internationally recognised by flag states, yacht operators, and maritime employers.
Who needs to take the PST Refresher?
The PST Refresher is required for crew whose STCW Basic Safety certificates are expiring or have expired, and who meet the eligibility criteria for updating rather than re-taking the full course. Admissions will confirm eligibility before booking.
Is there a practical assessment?
Yes. Practical assessment takes place during in-water survival exercises, including lifejacket use, water entry, group survival techniques, and liferaft procedures. Instructors assess safety awareness and correct technique.
What should I bring or wear for the PST Refresher?
For survival practical sessions, long pants are mandatory for safety reasons. Students without suitable long pants will not be permitted to participate. Bring clothing you don’t mind getting wet and a change of clothes.
What happens if I fail the exam or practical assessment?
If you do not meet the required standard, you may take a resit. Instructors will explain what needs improvement before the retake. The focus is competence and safety, not failure.