{"id":32,"date":"2022-08-17T13:28:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-02-20T18:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:16:26","slug":"stcw-personal-survival-techniques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/stcw-personal-survival-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"STCW Personal Survival Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Personal Survival Techniques (PST or Ocean Survival)\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0$500.00<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h4><strong>MEMACE-363<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"120\">Upcoming Dates<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"166\">Please reach out to our office for course dates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"97\"><strong>Private Course\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"97\">We\u2019re happy to offer a private class upon request. The cost for a private course is $1,200.00<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"102\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"194\">Course Duration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"206\">12-14 Hours<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"237\">Course Description<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"438\">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:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"574\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"463\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"463\">Emergencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"489\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"489\">Evacuation procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"508\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"508\">Survival craft<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"543\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"543\">Personal life-saving equipment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"574\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"574\">Survival strategies at sea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"747\">Participants will complete a written exam on the theoretical components, while the practical assessment will be conducted by the instructor in the Academy\u2019s indoor pool.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1371\">What to Bring:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1496\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1445\">Clean coveralls or a set of clothes for the water (no shoes required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1458\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1458\">Swimsuit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1468\">Towel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1496\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1496\">Plastic bag for wet items<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"858\"><strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"764\">Please note<\/strong>: After January 1, 2017, this certification is only valid for 5 years and must be renewed.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1126\">Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1346\">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.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1614\"><strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1378\">Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1614\">Minimum: 3\u2003|\u2003Maximum: 10<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"884\">USCG Approval<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1020\">Applicants who successfully complete this course will satisfy the Personal Survival Techniques training competency requirements of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1051\">STCW Code Section A-VI\/1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1105\">46 CFR 11.302(a)(1) and 46 CFR 12.602(a)(1)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\" \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1186 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/04\/Misc_Graphics3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/04\/Misc_Graphics3.jpg 476w, https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/04\/Misc_Graphics3-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>*Merchant Mariner license holders must contact the US Coast Guard directly\u00a0for particulars concerning their licenses upgrade or re-certification questions:\u00a0Call the National Maritime Center at 1-888-427-5662 or visit online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dco.uscg.mil\/Our-Organization\/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P\/National-Maritime-Center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hidelink\" style=\"font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #ffcd00; padding: 7px;\">At this time there are no classes scheduled. Please check back for updates or email <a href=\"mailto:continuinged@mma.edu\">continuinged@mma.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Survival Techniques (PST or Ocean Survival)\u00a0 \u00a0|\u00a0 \u00a0$500.00 MEMACE-363 &nbsp; &nbsp; Upcoming Dates Please reach out to our office for course dates. &nbsp; &nbsp; Private Course\u00a0 We\u2019re happy to offer a private class upon request. 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