5 accredited centres · IMO / national maritime authority standard
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers — an international maritime convention established by the IMO that defines the minimum training and certification requirements for commercial vessel crews. Required for anyone working aboard vessels including crew transfer vessels, platform supply ships, and offshore support vessels. The STCW Basic Safety Training package covers personal survival, fire prevention, first aid, and personal safety. More about STCW Basic Safety →
5 IMO / national maritime authority-accredited STCW Basic Safety centres in United Kingdom, listed below with contact details.
Duration
5 days
Certificate validity
5 years
Cost
Not listed here — course fees are set by each centre and vary by location. See centres & contact them directly ↓
AIS Survivex (3t Group)
📍 Aberdeen
One of the largest OPITO facilities in the North Sea region; 1-day digital BOSIET available.
Visit website →Petans
📍 Norwich (Great Yarmouth area)
Convenient for the Southern North Sea and East Anglia wind sector.
Visit website →Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool & The Fylde College)
📍 Fleetwood
Long-established maritime college on the north-west coast.
Visit website →Warsash Maritime School (Solent University)
📍 Southampton
How long does the STCW Basic Safety course take?
5 days.
How long is STCW Basic Safety valid?
STCW Basic Safety is valid for 5 years.
How many accredited STCW Basic Safety centres are there in United Kingdom?
5 IMO / national maritime authority-accredited STCW Basic Safety centres are listed on this page, each with contact details.
How do I book STCW Basic Safety training in United Kingdom?
Contact one of the accredited centres listed above directly to check course dates, availability, and pricing — each centre sets its own fees and schedule.
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