Maritime Academy, is a training institution where we train Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW ) courses
Maritime Academy, is a training institution where we train Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW ) courses
STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) Courses are specialized training programs designed for maritime professionals. These courses ensure that individuals meet the global standards for safety, emergency response, and operation of vessels set by the International Maritime Organization. By undergoing STCW training, seafarers are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties effectively and safely at sea.
All of the STCW courses that need to be completed by Maritime professionals throughout their sea-going career can be broadly classified as follows:
All of the STCW courses that need to be completed by Maritime professionals throughout their sea-going career can be broadly classified as shown on the image
Mount Kenya University (MKU) training programs will target seafarers on merchant, oil, and passenger vessels, equipping them with the necessary skills and certifications to operate in the global maritime industry.
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Course Name |
Duration |
Applicability |
Simulator Requirement |
|
Basic Safety Training (BST) |
5 days |
All seafarers |
No |
|
Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) |
5 days |
Officers/Engineers |
Yes |
|
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) |
5 days |
Deck/Engine Officers |
Yes |
|
Medical First Aid |
4 days |
Officers |
No |
|
Medical Care Onboard Ship |
5 days |
Chief Officers/Masters |
No |
|
Ship Security Officer (SSO) |
3 days |
Officers |
No |
|
Bridge Resource Management (BRM) |
3 days |
Deck Officers |
Yes |
|
Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) |
3 days |
Engineering Officers |
Yes |
|
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) |
5 days |
Deck Officers |
Yes |
|
Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations |
5 days |
Tanker Crew |
Yes |
|
Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations |
5 days |
Tanker Crew |
Yes |
|
Passenger Ship Crisis Management and Human Behavior |
3 days |
Passenger Ship Crew |
Yes |
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Course Name |
Duration |
Applicability |
Simulator Requirement |
|
Refresher: Basic Safety Training (BST) |
2 days |
All seafarers |
No |
|
Refresher: Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) |
2 days |
Officers/Engineers |
Yes |
|
Refresher: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) |
2 days |
Deck/Engine Officers |
Yes |
|
Refresher: Medical First Aid |
2 days |
Officers |
No |
|
Refresher: Medical Care Onboard Ship |
2 days |
Chief Officers/Masters |
No |
|
Refresher: Ship Security Officer (SSO) |
1 day |
Officers |
No |