Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

Scope :

  • This course was designed in compliance with regulation VI/1 section A-VI/1, and table A- VI/1-1 of the International Convention on standards of training, certification and Watchkeeping for sea STCW/78, as amended.

General objectives :

  • Apply the proper procedure during evacuation, or abandon ship, or rescue a person who fell into the sea.
  • Apply appropriate measures to the own survival and that of others in the event of abandonment of the ship.
  • Correct use of survival equipment.

Prerequisites :

  • This course is primarily designed to provide basic training to seafarers employed or engaged to perform any task on board a ship, who has been assigned security features related to the usage of the ship. No specific educational requirement is required. All students must obtain a medical certificate attesting that she or he is in good health.

Course Overview

  • Abbreviation: BPS
  • IMO No: 1.19
  • Edition: 2019
  • Duration: 2 days (13.25 hours)
  • Regulation:  VI/1
  • Mode: in classroom
  • Training: Practical
  • We offer a combination of lectures, videos, computer based training software and simulators, as well as online access to all material, to provide high quality training.

Eligibility of Criteria

Name of Course Medical Sea Time Docs Minimum Age Old Certificate
Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques N/A 1. One colour photo of 4×4 cm
2. Valid passport
18 years PST if available

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