
Post-Sea Program
Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST)
A 1-day DG Shipping-approved refresher course to revalidate seafarers’ skills in survival at sea and emergency response, as per STCW requirements.
Duration
1 days
Approval
Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India
Quick Facts
- Fee
- The Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹3,500, including study materials.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Eligibility
- Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards; should hold PST certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI.
- Approval
- Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6111).
Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) fees
Course fee
₹3,500
For the whole course of 1 day, paid at booking.
The fee is the same for every candidate, from Kerala, the rest of India or abroad, and the course is held at the Kochi campus. Book a batch date on this page to hold a seat; the fee is paid online when you book.
Fees can change; a confirmed booking keeps the fee quoted when it was paid. Cancellations follow the cancellation and refund policy. Compare with every other short course on the STCW and short course fees page.
Who takes this course
For serving seafarers whose Personal Survival Techniques certificate was issued within the last five years and is due, or approaching due, for renewal. Candidates must be medically fit as per DG Shipping standards.
After the course
Completion revalidates the seafarer's Personal Survival Techniques certificate for a further 5 years, keeping them eligible to sign on. It is commonly taken together with the academy's Refresher – Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting course at each renewal cycle.
Important Notice
Bring CDC, passport, and certificates on the first day.
Course Details
Course Overview
The Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) course is designed for seafarers whose original PST certificate has expired or is due for renewal. The training focuses on reinforcing survival techniques, life-saving appliance usage, and emergency preparedness. It complies with STCW Regulation VI/1-1 and DG Shipping norms, ensuring continued certification and seagoing eligibility.
Curriculum Overview
One-day practical-focused course emphasizing survival at sea
DGS Course ID
6111
Exit Exam
Not Applicable
E-Learning
Applicable
E-Learning Hours
6
Pass Mark
50%
Course Validity
5 years
Key Program Features
- Realistic water-based survival training
- Revalidation of emergency abandonment and rescue procedures
- Use of life jackets, liferafts, and signaling devices
- Complies with international maritime safety regulations
Learning Outcomes
- Refreshed knowledge of survival equipment and techniques
- Practical ability to abandon ship and survive at sea
- Increased awareness of emergency roles and safety protocols
- Revalidated STCW certification for continued sea service
Required Documents
- Certificate of Medical Fitness
- INDOS
- Passport
Document Submission
Upload documents during application or via your student profile after enrollment.
Reporting Time
9.00 AM
Batch Strength Policy
As per D G Shipping Training Circular No 4 of 2018 MTI’s are directed not to conduct any batch, if the batch strength is less than 25% of the approved intake capacity granted by the Directorate.
Dress Code
Formals (Collarless T-shirt’s, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted)
- Module 1: Emergency Abandonment Procedures
- Module 2: Use of Life-saving Appliances (LSAs)
- Module 3: Water Entry and Liferaft Boarding Techniques
- Module 4: Personal Safety and Signaling Methods
Mandatory Requirements
- Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards
- Should hold PST certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI
DETAILS & SCHEDULE
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Kakkattikara, Panchayath Road, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683562
Stay & Lodging
Fee Structure
- Course Fee₹3,500.00
- Study MaterialsIncluded
- Total₹3,500.00
Course Packages
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REF FPFF + REF PST Package
A refresher training package including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) and Personal Survival Techniques (PST), designed to reinforce essential firefighting skills and survival procedures for seafarers as per STCW requirements.
Questions
Questions about Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques
The fee, duration, eligibility and approval stated here are the same figures shown above; ask the admissions team about anything the page does not cover.
The Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) fee at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi is ₹3,500, including study materials.
Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) runs for 1 day at the Kochi campus; batch dates are listed on this page.
Medically fit as per DG Shipping standards; should hold PST certificate issued within last 5 yrs from a DGS approved MTI.
Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course ID 6111).
At Eurotech Maritime Academy's campus in Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam district, Kochi, Kerala. Candidates from other cities and from abroad train here; the course is not offered at any other centre.
Choose a batch date on this page and book online; the fee is paid at booking. Sign in with your mobile number or email, or register first if you are new to Eurotech.

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