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.
All persons working on ships.
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
The application form may be collected at any of the Port Department Offices as outlined below.
- A Police Certificate of Character
- National Photo Identification (Passport)
Training dates are scheduled based on the volume of requests. There is no deadline associated with this service.
There is no fee associated with this training.
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
East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: Nassau Office :(242)302-0200
Abaco Office :(242)367-0041
Freeport Office :(242)352-9167
Fax: