Basic Safety Training

Code bst · STCW A-VI/1

Four modules every seafarer must complete before working onboard: personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities.

Prerequisites

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Duration

40 hours

Validity

5 years

Refresher

every 5 years

Typical cost

~$400 USD

Refresher required every 5 years for PSSR is permissive; survival and firefighting modules are mandatory refresher.