STCW Basic safety training for fishermen with e-learning – english

Requirements
There are no requirements for prior knowledge.

Implementation
Before the course begins, you are required to complete an e-learning module, which approximately takes 5 hours. On the first day of the course, there will be a theoretical exam based on the content covered in this e-learning module. You will be assessed throughout all practical training, and a final written test at the end of the course.

• Day 1: 10:00 – 17:00
• Day 2-3: 08:30 – 15:30

The course includes lunch and the course certificate, but not accommodation and transport.

Once we have finished your order, we will send a course confirmation with practical information.
Including address, transport and agreed prices for accommodation.

Bergen
Espehaugen 25, 5258 Blomsterdalen
Accommodation: Scandic Flesland Airport is 2 minutes by car or 11 minutes on foot from the course center.

Haugesund
Haglandsvegen 20, 5514 Haugesund
Accommodation: Scandic Haugesund is 13 minutes by car from the course center

Content

• Personal survival techniques
• Fire prevention and firefighting
• Basic first aid
• Personal safety and care for human life and the environment

• Card
• Partial payment
• Payment deferral
• Invoice

Change of course date
Have to be agreed up to 3 days before the start of the course during office hours: 08:00-16:00

Deregistration

• Must be done trough a deregistration form.
• You can cancel up to 7 days before the start of the course.
• If you get sick, a doctor’s certificate must be presented.
• No attendance at courses, requires full course fee.

How often must I take refresher courses for fishermen?

To maintain a valid certificate, you need a refresher course every 5 years. Those who miss the deadline must retake the basic course, or alternatively, document 12 months of sea service within the past 5 years.

Specific competence certificates, such as for watchkeeping, deckhand, engine watch, or ship electrician, do not expire. A Fishing Skipper Class C certificate is valid for 5 years and requires renewal based on 12 months of documented service in a certificate-required position during the last 5 years.

What courses are required to work on a fishing boat?
You must complete the STCW-F Basic Safety Training for Fishers, a 5-day safety course covering rescue techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, and first aid. This course complies with STCW-F requirements and is approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

Do I need the basic safety course for fishermen?
Yes, everyone working on a fishing vessel must complete the STCW-F Basic Safety Course for Fishermen, regardless of the vessel’s size. However, for those wanting to try fishing, it may be possible to get an exemption from the safety training requirement. Guidance on exemptions is available.

What does STCW stand for?

STCW stands for International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Established in 1978, it sets qualifications for ship captains, officers, and watchkeeping personnel on merchant ships. It outlines the knowledge and training required to ensure safety at sea.

What are IMO50/IMO60 courses?

Previously, STCW courses were categorized under names like IMO (IMO 60, IMO 80, IMO 50, IMO 66). IMO stands for International Maritime Organization, which develops regulations for maritime safety and environmental protection.

These courses are now referred to as STCW courses, aligned with the STCW convention requirements, which are an IMO product.

Can I work on a fishing boat with an STCW Seafarers certificate?

Yes, you can work on a fishing boat with an STCW Seafarer certificate. According to Norwegian regulations, those working on a fishing vessel must complete at least 40 hours of basic safety training.

If you are pursuing a career as a fisher or applying for a Fishing Skipper Class C certificate, the STCW Seafarer certificate is valid for up to 8 years, despite the 5-year expiration noted on the certificate. This is valid only for fishers or those with a Fishing Skipper Class C certificate.

Courses completed in other countries can also be accepted, provided they are at least 40 hours long and meet the safety training requirements for fishers.

Can my STCW course taken in an EU/EEA country be approved?

Yes, the Norwegian Maritime Authority approves courses completed in EU/EEA countries, as long as they comply with the STCW Convention (1978, as amended). The course must be completed at a school approved by the local authorities in that country.

Is it mandatory to renew STCW limited safety training for smaller ships?

Yes, this course certificate must also be renewed every 5 years, similar to the STCW Basic Safety Course for Seafarers and the STCW-F Basic Safety Course for Fishers.