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Security Awareness Liberia (LISCR) approved

Mandatory for all seafarers – Panama accepted

Security Awareness Netherlands (EU) approved

Mandatory for all seafarers  – MCA (UK) accepted

Security Awareness for Cruise Ships - Liberia (LISCR) approved

Mandatory for all crewmembers of cruise ships – Panama accepted

Crowd Management

For seafarers who deal with passengers
on board

Designated Security Duties Liberia (LISCR) approved

Mandatory for seafarers who have designated security duties – Panama accepted

Designated Security Duties Netherlands (EU) approved

Mandatory for seafarers who have designated security duties  – MCA (UK) accepted

Crisis Management and Human Behavior

For officers and crew responsible for the
safety of passengers

Cyber Security

Protect your ship from cyber-attacks with our online training – ISM requirement

Cyber Security for Superyacht Crew

Cyberattacks can be a threat to the owners, their family, guests and the crew of a superyacht

Basic First Aid - Elementary First Aid

For seafarers who need to be able to practice elementary first aid on board ship

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

For seafarers with safety or pollution prevention duties

Safety Officer on Board

Every ship appoints a ship safety officer to handle important safety issues

Ship Security Officer

Training according to ISPS code for qualification as Ship Security Officer (SSO) –

Company Security Officer

Training according to ISPS code for qualification as Company Security Officer (CSO)

Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity

For officers and crew sailing on
ro-ro passenger ships

Food Safety and Hygiene for Galley Staff - HACCP compliant

For galley staff and food handlers on board ships, HACCP compliant

IHM Awareness

Inventory of Hazardous Materials – mandatory as of 2021 – what you should know

IMDG Code Awareness

The International Maritime Dangerous Good Code.

Asbestos Awareness

For all seafarers

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I take the Basic Safety Training STCW (BST) online

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) requires hands-on activities like swimming and firefighting, so sorry, not available online. You will need to go to a physical training center.

2. Using an Apple device

The course starts by opening a new window. From our experience this can be an issue when using a Mac. We strongly recommend using Google Chrome instead of Safari. But, in case you want to proceed with Safari (MAC), please follow these steps to solve the problem.

Safari (Mac)
1. Click Safari and choose Preferences.
2. Go to the Privacy tab.
3. In the Cookies and website data section, uncheck Block all cookies.
Note: Also, make sure that Prevent cross-site tracking is unchecked.

Safari (iOS)

1. On your iPhone or iPad, use these setting (click to enlarge)

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Alternatively you could do the course on a mobile device (smartphone or tablet)If all is right you should have received an email when you signed up with instructions to download and login to the App.  The main advantage of using the App is that it also will work when you are offline and syncs when online again.

3. Hardcopy

You can download and print your certificate by logging-in to your account at www.stcw.stcw.academy. You can find your certificate under ‘profile/certification’

If you require a printed, signed and stamped certificate(s) we will mail it by international standard mail with Track & Trace. Depending on where you live this might take up to 14 days to arrive. For administration and postal service we will have to charge you 25 Euro. You can add up to 4 certificates in one shipment. Please login again, go to the Course Catalog, purchase the Buy a Hard Copy coupon and follow the instructions.

hardcopy

4. Will I be able to access my course offline?

Yes you certainly can train offline on your tablet or phone (iOS and Android). When online again your progress and certification will be synced with our database. Download the App and one-time login with stcw.stcw.academy and your username and password. Every course you signed on for will be available for download to your mobile device.

Download the Apps here.

5. Do I have to do the course in one go?

No, you can log out at any time. After logging in again you will be asked to continue where you left off.

6. How long is my subscription valid?

You can access your course content for 90 days after signing up. You should take your test within this time frame

7. Which payment methods are used?

We use Stripe in Europe. All major credit cards are accepted. Safe and Secure.

8. Who are you

STCW.online is a trademark of ECMT BV, based in the Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

9. Are your courses approved by the authorities

Recognition of STCW courses is dependent upon the flag state that your ship registered with, and any company policy. However, as company policy may vary, the best guidance is to contact the crewing team of your new or current employer as they will be able to give guidance on both their own policies and flag state requirements. Emergency Control Maritime Training BV (dba STCW.online) is a Rotterdam based maritime training institute. Several of its STCW courses are approved by The Netherlands (EU) Shipping Authorities or/and the Liberian Register (if applicable). Both countries are on the IMO Whitelist.

10. Are your courses MCA (UK) approved

Our Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate (EU) approved courses are accepted by MCA (UK).

11. What about security and privacy?

All data is hosted on secure servers. Payments are handled by Stripe Europe. We do not have or store your payment information. Please check out our terms and conditions and our privacy policy.

12. Will there be updates?

If legislation or requirements change we will amend our courses accordingly.

13. Can I download my invoice?

To download your invoice please login and go to LEARNER, scroll down and click My payments.
Click on the dots below OPTIONS and download your invoice as PDF.

14. Is there a voice-over?

The courses contain videos, pictures and text. Video’s have spoken text and English subtitles where applicable. The text parts are read-only.