BASIC TRAINING REFRESHER

Basic Training and Advanced Firefighting Refresher classes will be offered in Fall 2025—stay tuned for dates and registration details!

Basic Training Refresher and Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher  |  $1,375

Basic Training Refresher   |    $770

Course Description

This course is open to all seafarers who have previously been certified in Basic Safety Training but do not have one year of sea time in the last five years for renewal of their Basic Training endorsement.

The course covers the following competencies:

• Personal Survival Techniques

• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

• Basic Fire Fighting

• First Aid & CPR renewal

This course is open to all seafarers who:

• Have previously been certified in Basic Training

• Can meet physical and professional eligibility requirements for STCW certification

• Hold at least entry-level mariner documentation from the USCG or a foreign flag state that recognizes USCG credentials

Important Notes

• Students must be clean-shaven to comply with NFPA regulations for SCBA use (mustaches permitted).

• It’s recommended to bring an extra set of clothes for after the live burn exercise.

• Clean coveralls or a set of clothes for the water (no shoes needed)

• Swimsuit, towel, and a plastic bag for wet items

Note: This course does not satisfy the requirements for the Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher.

Participants

Minimum 6 / Maximum 20

USCG Requirements

Successful completion of this course meets the requirements VI/1 of the STCW Code.

*Merchant Mariner license holders must contact the US Coast Guard directly for particulars concerning their licenses upgrade or re-certification questions: Call the National Maritime Center at 1-888-427-5662 or visit online at Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation.