- THE BST Revalidation course is required for mariners renewing their license that DO have 1 year of sea time in the last 5 years.
- This three-day course combines the Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation and the Basic Training / Proficiency in Survival Craft Revalidation courses. Students registering for this class must take both parts.
- This class occurs Monday - Wednesday. Please note that class runs all day on Wednesday.
Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation
This 9 hour course is designed for those mariners who have one year of sea time in the last five years and need to renew their STCW endorsement for Advanced Fire Fighting. The curriculum will cover the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies, as deemed applicable by the Coast Guard, for the STCW Competencies of: Control of Fire Fighting Operations, Organizing and Training Fire Parties, Inspect and Service Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems, and Investigate and Compile Reports on Incidents Involving Fire.
Basic Training / Proficiency in Survival Craft Revalidation
This 15 hour course is designed for those mariners who have one year of sea time in the last five years and need to renew their STCW endorsement for Basic Safety Training and Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboatman). The curriculum will cover the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiencies, as deemed applicable by the Coast Guard, for the STCW Competencies of: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, and Proficiency in Survival Craft.
Note: Members holding a "Not Fit For Duty" slip are not eligible to take this course.
Course Capacity: 12 students
Prerequisites: None
Special Requirements: Long pants, socks, work boots, and swimming attire are required for this course.
USCG Approval:
Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation:
Any applicant who has successfully completed our Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation (MEBAMD-777) course will satisfy:
- The Advanced Fire Fighting continued standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.303(b) for mariners who have previously held an Advanced Fire Fighting endorsement under STCW Code Section A-VI/3, PROVIDED that the mariner has at least 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years; STCW Code Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 09-14(Ch-1) Tasks 1.3.A, 1.5.A, 2.1.A, 2.1.B, 3.1.A, 3.1.B, 4.1.A, 4.1.B, and 4.1.C.
Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed "Task Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification.
Basic Training Revalidation:
Any applicant who has successfully completed the Basic Training Revalidation (MEBAMD-718) course will satisfy:
- The Basic Training standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.302(d) and 12.602(d), provided that the mariner has at least 1 year of sea service within the last 5 years; AND
- The Basic Training standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and Tables A-VI/1-1 and 1-2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 08-14 Tasks 1.14.B, 1.14.D, 1.14.E, 1.14.F, 1.14.G, 3.7.A, 3.8.A, 3.8.B, 3.8.C, and 3.8.D.
Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed “Task Control Sheets” for these assessments in application for STCW certification.