Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers STCW 2010 defines the training necessary for all persons employed at sea. Starting out requires the satisfactory completion of safety and security courses which is a compulsory requirement for all aspiring crew members to complete. You must be able to assist members of your team if and when the time arises. The courses are:

Personal Survival Techniques

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Elementary First Aid

Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

Competence in Security Awareness

The courses are presented monthly over a period of up to 10 working days usually commencing on a Monday and finishing the following week.