Basic Safety Training
AllThe mandatory foundation course covering personal survival, fire prevention, elementary first aid and personal safety responsibilities.
- Mandatory for all seafarers
- Includes PSSR module
- DG Shipping approved
Mandatory Certification
STCW Support That Keeps You Sign-On Ready
Course selection, approved institute bookings, refresher scheduling and certificate tracking for every mandatory STCW competency — so an expired certificate never costs you a joining date.
Mandatory & Advanced
STCW Courses We Schedule & Track
Core and rank-specific courses, booked at DG Shipping approved institutes and aligned to your contract cycle.
Advanced Fire Fighting
OfficersManagement of firefighting operations and emergency response skills required for officer ranks.
- Required for officer level
- Practical live-fire drills
- Refresher scheduled as per STCW
Survival Craft & Rescue
ProficiencyProficiency in survival craft and rescue boats — essential for deck and qualified rescue roles.
- Lifeboat & rescue boat skills
- Practical simulations
- Renewal planning
GMDSS & Radio Ops
DeckGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety System training for deck officers who carry radio watch responsibilities.
- GOC route for officers
- Exam-oriented prep
- Certificate tracking
ECDIS & Bridge Systems
DeckElectronic Chart Display and Information System competence — commonly required by flags and employers.
- Generic ECDIS course
- Type-specific familiarisation
- Rank-based planning
Medical & Refreshers
RenewalElementary first aid, medical care updates and all five-year STCW refresher requirements, mapped to your certificate dates.
- 5-year refresher tracking
- Medical fitness updates
- Company compliance view
Approved Institutes
Train Only at Approved Institutes
A certificate only counts if it comes from an approved provider. We book your STCW courses at DG Shipping approved institutes — and MCA-UK approved advanced STCW courses for UK pathway candidates at concessional fees.
Approval Verification
We confirm the institute and course ID are valid for your flag and rank before you pay.
Contract-Aligned Scheduling
Courses are booked around your joining and off-sign dates so you never sit idle or rush.
Renewal Reminders
We track every certificate's expiry and remind you well before the five-year window closes.
Crew Compliance
For companies, we audit crew certificate banks and schedule fleet-wide refresher programs.
BST
Basic Safety
AFF
Advanced Fire
SCRB
Rescue Boats
GMDSS
Radio Ops
How It Works
Plan. Book. Stay Valid.
A simple cycle that keeps your STCW position current between every contract.
01
Certificate Audit
We list every STCW certificate you hold and flag expiries against your current and next contracts.
02
Course Plan
You get a rank-specific course plan — what to attend, where, and by when.
03
Booking & Fees
We book your seats at approved institutes and coordinate payments securely via QR.
04
Tracking & Renewal
Certificates are logged and tracked, with renewal reminders sent automatically before expiry.
Course Fees / Service Charges
Pay securely via QR
Course fees vary by institute. Pay through our secure QR-based payment page and our team confirms your booking within one business day.
Basic Safety Training (BST / PSSR), fire fighting and survival craft competencies are among the mandatory STCW requirements for seafarers. Additional courses like Advanced Fire Fighting, GMDSS and ECDIS depend on your rank, vessel type and flag.
Mandatory refresher requirements apply within five years, alongside medical and proficiency updates. We map your certificate expiry dates against your contract cycle so nothing lapses before sign-on.
Yes. We coordinate course booking at DG Shipping approved institutes, including MCA-UK approved advanced STCW courses at concessional fees, and help you plan a schedule that fits your joining date.
Yes. We support ship owners and managers with certificate tracking, refresher scheduling and compliance checks for their crew across fleets.
Get Your Course Plan
Let's Map Your STCW Requirements
Tell us your rank, current certificates and joining timeline — we'll send a precise course plan.
- Certificate auditing is free for individual seafarers.
- We reply within one business day, usually over WhatsApp.
- Keep your current STCW certificates and contract dates handy.
- Ready for fees? Use our secure payment page.