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

 

 
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