Obtaining your STCW Basic Safety Training is the definitive first step for anyone looking to work aboard commercial vessels, superyachts, or offshore installations. The STCW Course (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) is an international legal requirement, ensuring that all seafarers have a uniform level of safety knowledge and emergency skills. At South West Maritime Academy, we deliver these essential modules through expert-led practical sessions and classroom theory, providing you with the globally recognised STCW certificate necessary to kickstart your career at sea.
MCA Approved STCW Training in the South West
Our training goes beyond the standard classroom experience. Based in South Gloucestershire, our facility allows students to undertake their STCW Basic Safety Training in a realistic environment, including live fire-fighting units and personal survival training at Cromhall Quarry. This hands-on approach ensures that when you receive your STCW certificates, you don’t just have the paperwork – you have the genuine confidence to handle emergency situations. Whether you are a newcomer needing the full 5-day STCW Course or an experienced mariner looking for a specific module, our instructors, drawn from the Royal Navy and Emergency Services, provide industry-leading insights that you won’t find in a standard training environment.
