Prestige Yacht Academy’s STCW Course in Cape Town is the mandatory safety certification required for anyone seeking commercial employment at sea. This internationally recognised qualification is essential for working on luxury superyachts, cruise liners, and other commercial vessels worldwide.
Our STCW training in South Africa provides the core safety knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to begin a successful maritime career.
What Is STCW Training?
STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) is a globally regulated safety qualification required for all professional seafarers. Completing an approved STCW course Cape Town ensures you meet international maritime safety standards and are legally eligible to work onboard commercial vessels.
Whether you plan to work on a superyacht, commercial ship, or cruise vessel, STCW certification is your first and most important step.
Why Choose Our STCW Training South Africa?
Fully compliant STCW training South Africa approved to international standards
Hands-on, practical instruction led by experienced maritime professionals
Training delivered in a real-world marine environment
Ideal for beginners and career changers entering the maritime industry
Recognised worldwide by captains, yacht managers, and shipping companies
Our STCW course in Cape Town prepares you for real-life emergency situations at sea, ensuring you can respond confidently and professionally.
What You’ll Learn
The STCW Safety at Sea course includes essential modules such as:
Personal Survival Techniques
Emergency situations and abandonment procedures
Life rafts, personal flotation devices, and survival methods
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Fire hazards onboard vessels
Firefighting equipment and emergency response techniques
Elementary First Aid
Basic medical care at sea
Injury response and emergency treatment
Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
Safe working practices onboard
Teamwork, communication, and emergency duties
This STCW training South Africa equips you with the practical skills required to protect yourself, your crew, and your vessel.
Start Your Maritime Career Today
Whether your ambition is to work on a luxury superyacht or a global cruise liner, our STCW Course Cape Town gives you the foundation needed to succeed at sea.
Enroll today with Prestige Yacht Academy and take the first step toward a rewarding and adventurous maritime career.
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- Core Certifications (Required for All Crew):
- EFA – Elementary First Aid
- PST – Personal Survival Techniques
- FPFF – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- PSSR – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Security & Awareness Modules:
- DSD – Designated Security Duties
- Security Awareness
- Advanced or Supplemental Certifications (as applicable):
- ADV FPFF – Advanced Fire Fighting
- STPP – Shipboard Training and Practical Proficiency
- CMHB – Crowd Management & Human Behaviour
- PSXM – Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity
- CSA – Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
11 days
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