MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)
STCW Basic Safety Training (formerly MED A1 + B2) is required for crew members on commercial vessels. This training is essential for those working on vessels of any size that operate in international waters or are subject to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) regulations.
Description
This course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and the requirements for Personal Survival Techniques, Basic Firefighting, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility set out in Table A-VI/1-1, Table A-VI/1-2 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code including 2010 Manila amendments.
This is a hands-on Marine Emergency Duties Course that covers a wide range of topics and activities including:
- Types of Marine Emergencies
- Safety Regulations
- Emergency Response
- Distress Signals
- Cold Water Survival
- Life-Saving Appliances
- Rescue from the Water
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Equipment Maintenance and Inspection
- Pollution Prevention
- and more...
There are several Hands-On components, including:
- Pool sessions for practicing launching inflatable liferafts, lifesaving appliances, and water rescue technique
- Lifeboat launching and operation, using a real lifeboat and a high-tech state-of-the-art lifeboat simulator
- Live Fire Exercises in a land-based ship mock-up where we can deploy controlled fires or smoke for practical firefighting practice
- CPR and basic First Aid Skills
- And much more...
Prerequisites
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
- Applicants must have a valid TC Marine Medical Certificate or arrange in advance with us a Health and Fitness Waiver before the Firefighting component of the course.