The Manila Agreement, which came into force on 01/01/2012, includes the implementation of regular STCW refresher courses. It is therefore necessary that every 5 years after the issue, the STCW courses such as basic safety training, proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats and advanced fire-fighting must be refreshed.

The extension of Certificates of Competency depends on the validity of the Documentary Evidences.

If possible, a STCW refresher course should include several safety courses such as basic safety, proficieny in survival craft and advanced fire fighting.

• valid ID
• valid certificate of fitness for service at sea (Medical Certificate)
• STCW certificates (certificates of proficiency)

- Basic Safety Training (BST)
- Survival craft and rescue boat (SCARB)
- Advanced fire-fighting (ADFF)

The original documents must be submitted at the beginning of the course.

• Basic Safety Training        - 2 days (Monday and Tuesday)
• Survival Craft                     - 1 day (Wednesday)
• Advanved Fire Fighting    - 1 Tag ( Thursday)

• Certificate of attendance "Documentary Evidence" with a validity of 5 years                                                                                                           (the certificates of proficiency are retained and do not have to be exchanged)