Personal Survival Techniques (PST or Ocean Survival)   |   $475.00

MEMACE-363

2025 Dates

August 14-15    |   Register Now

Private Course 

We’re happy to offer a private class upon request. The cost for a private course is $1,100.00

Course Duration

12-14 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed for individuals who have not previously completed Personal Survival Techniques. It includes both classroom instruction and pool-based training, covering key topics such as:

• Emergencies

• Evacuation procedures

• Survival craft

• Personal life-saving equipment

• Survival strategies at sea

Participants will complete a written exam on the theoretical components, while the practical assessment will be conducted by the instructor in the Academy’s indoor pool.

What to Bring:

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

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Plastic bag for wet items

Please note: After January 1, 2017, this certification is only valid for 5 years and must be renewed.

Location

The class will be held at the Smith Alexander Physical Education Building, specifically in the Ed Biggie Classroom and Bok Pool, located at Maine Maritime Academy, 1 Pleasant St, Castine, ME 04420.

USCG Approval

Applicants who successfully complete this course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training competency requirements of:

• STCW Code Section A-VI/1

• 46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1)

*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.