The STCW Convention was drafted in 1978. It established such things as the requirement for 4 years of experience for a Master 1600 GT licence.  The STCW 95 amendments completely re-wrote enforcement related to the Convention, and more importantly, created an STCW Code that set stringent standards for mariners to meet.

STCW 95 basic safety training is a requirement for practically every crew member in the maritime industry and is the ‘de facto’ entry level qualification. The course provides students with the means to deal with emergency situations in the unlikely event that they arise on board.

Eligibility

All persons working on ships.

Process

Persons interested in completing the STCW basic safety training should contact:

• Shipmate Ltd.
  #10 Claridge Road, N-4663
  242-698-MATE
  242-356-3152
  info@shipmateltd.com
• LJM Maritime Academy
  Maritime Cay
  West Bay Street, N-10455
  242-397-5300
  gf@ljmma.edu.bs
• Gadites Maritime & Navigational Institute
  Fire Trail Road
  West, Nassau
  242-449-9927
  gaditesmaritime@hotmail.com

Application Form(s)

The application form may be collected at any of the Port Department Offices as outlined below.

Supporting Documents

• A Police Certificate of Character
• National Photo Identification (Passport)

Turn-around time

Training dates are scheduled based on the volume of requests.

Deadline

There is no deadline associated with this service.

Related Fee(s)

There is no fee associated with this training.

For more information please contact

Any of the offices listed below, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Shipmate Ltd.
#10 Claridge Road, N-4663
242-698-MATE
242-356-3152
info@shipmateltd.com

LJM Maritime Academy
Maritime Cay
West Bay Street, N-10455
242-397-5300
gf@ljmma.edu.bs

Gadites Maritime & Navigational Institute
Fire Trail Road
West, Nassau
242-449-9927
gaditesmaritime@hotmail.com