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Validity of combined certificate for basic safety training, as required as per Chapter VI, Part A of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code, 1978 as amended
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Combined Certificate Validity
The validity of the combined Basic STCW Safety Training certificate is now unlimited, subject to the seafarer completing a refresher training every 5 years for Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting courses.
2. Previous Part A & Part B Certificates
All previously issued Part A and Part B certificates for the Basic STCW Safety Course are now considered as having unlimited validity, subject to the same refresher training requirements.
- Course Components: PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR
- Validity: Unlimited, subject to 5-year refresher training for PST & FPFF
All seafarers are advised to check their certificates and ensure they comply with the new validity rules. Failure to do so may result in non-compliance with STCW regulations.
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