Free study material covering the STCW Basic Safety Training package and security modules. Chapter quizzes, final exams, and medals on completion. Study material only — does not grant STCW certification.
STCW Basic Safety — A-VI/1-1
Foundation knowledge for surviving emergencies at sea: lifejackets, immersion suits, liferafts, abandon ship procedures, and survival craft equipment. Aligns with the IMO STCW Code Section A-VI/1-1 outcomes. Study material only — does not grant STCW certification.
STCW Basic Safety — A-VI/1-2
Fire chemistry, classes of fire, prevention onboard, detection systems, portable extinguishers, fixed firefighting installations, breathing apparatus, and search & rescue. Aligns with STCW A-VI/1-2 outcomes. Study material only — does not replace accredited STCW BST training.
STCW Basic Safety — A-VI/1-3
Primary survey, recovery position, CPR, bleeding and shock, burns and fractures, environmental injuries. Aligns with STCW A-VI/1-3 outcomes. Study material only — practical first-aid skills must be assessed in person at an accredited centre.
STCW Basic Safety — A-VI/1-4
Working at sea, hierarchy and watchkeeping, teamwork and communication, fatigue and substance abuse, pollution prevention (MARPOL), mental health and harassment. Aligns with STCW A-VI/1-4 outcomes. Study material only.
STCW A-VI/6-1 — security awareness for all seafarers
ISPS Code basics, security levels, threat recognition, suspicious activity reporting, restricted areas. For all seafarers without designated security duties. Aligns with STCW A-VI/6-1. Study material only — does not grant STCW certification.
STCW A-VI/6-2 — for crew with assigned security duties
For seafarers with designated security duties: ISPS in detail, Ship Security Plan, drills and exercises, search procedures, access control, and incident response. Aligns with STCW A-VI/6-2. Study material only — does not grant STCW certification.
Beginner · Level 1
Essential oceanographic, technical, and biological foundations for offshore fishing. Covers water conditions, tackle selection, knot-tying, and fish behaviour patterns. Designed for yacht crew learning to fish in blue-water and near-shore environments. Study material — not a substitute for local regulation, guide services, or hands-on training.
Intermediate · Level 2
Master five essential offshore fishing techniques: trolling for gamefish, bottom fishing for snappers and groupers, live bait presentation, chunking strategies for tuna, and deep-drop night fishing for swordfish. This course combines theory with practical rig setups, tackle selection, and proven methods used by professional captains.
Advanced · Level 3
Tournament-ready tactics, advanced rigging geometry, reading oceanographic data via satellite altimetry, and specialized fly-fishing techniques for billfish. Mastery of electronics integration, crew coordination, and decision-making under pressure. Assumes strong foundation in conventional offshore and light-tackle methods.
Master · Level 4
Advanced offshore fishing for tournament and professional crews. Master meteorological decision-making, cutting-edge fish-finding technology, and the regulatory and ethical frameworks governing modern tournament angling.