Course Overview
This course is designed to ensure that Masters (Foreign Going) and other senior marine officers meet the latest STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) requirements for revalidation of their Certificates of Competency (CoC). The program covers mandatory refresher training, updates on regulatory changes, advanced navigation safety, and emergency preparedness to maintain compliance with IMO (International Maritime Organization) and flag state regulations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the latest STCW amendments and flag state requirements for CoC revalidation.
- Refresh knowledge on navigation safety, COLREGs, and bridge resource management (BRM).
- Comply with ISM Code, SOLAS, and MARPOL updates.
- Enhance emergency response and leadership skills for shipboard operations.
- Complete mandatory PSCRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats) and AFF (Advanced Firefighting) refreshers (if required).
- Fulfill continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for CoC renewal.
Who Should Attend
- Masters (Foreign Going) / Captains requiring CoC revalidation
- Chief Mates preparing for Master’s CoC renewal
- Deck Officers needing mandatory refresher training
- Maritime professionals seeking updates on regulatory compliance
- Shipping company training officers managing crew certifications
Course Outlines
Module 1: Regulatory Updates & STCW Compliance
- Latest STCW Manila Amendments and IMO regulations
- Flag state and Port State Control (PSC) requirements
- ISPS Code and maritime security updates
- MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention) compliance
Module 2: Advanced Navigation & COLREGs Refresher
- ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information System) best practices
- Radar/ARPA simulation exercises
- COLREGs (Collision Regulations) case studies
- Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and human factors
Module 3: Emergency Preparedness & Leadership
- Crisis management and decision-making under pressure
- Search and Rescue (SAR) operations refresher
- Shipboard emergency drills (fire, abandon ship, man overboard)
- Leadership & crew management for senior officers
Module 4: Safety & Environmental Compliance
- MARPOL Annex VI (air pollution, GHG emissions) updates
- Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention compliance
- ISM Code & SMS (Safety Management System) audits
- Risk assessment & incident investigation techniques
Module 5: Mandatory Refresher Training (Practical)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) refresher
- Advanced Firefighting (AFF) practical drills
- Medical First Aid (MFA) refresher (if required)
- GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System) updates