Course guide
STCW Courses in Kochi, Kerala
Find the course that matches the certificate you need. Compare basic and advanced training, then check the refresher table if you already hold a certificate.
Course fees, lengths, validity and next batch dates below come from the current course records. Open a course to check its eligibility before booking.
What STCW means
STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It was adopted by the IMO and later amended. Seafarers need basic safety training before joining a ship, and maritime training in India is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. Read the STCW full form guide for more detail.
Which STCW course do you need?
Joining a ship for the first time
Start with basic safety training. Check the security duties course if your role requires it.
Joining a passenger ship
Check the passenger ship familiarization course for your role.
Joining a tanker
Start with basic tanker training. Officers may then need advanced oil or chemical tanker training.
Moving to officer-level duties
Check the advanced courses against your duties and certificates.
Certificate close to expiry
Already hold a certificate? Check the refresher table before booking a full course.
Basic STCW courses
| Course | Duration | Fee | Certificate validity | Next batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF) | 12 days | ₹19,750 | 5 years | 26 Nov 2026 |
| Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) | 4 days | ₹5,750 | No expiry stated | Ask for dates |
| Elementary First Aid (EFA) | 2.5 days | ₹5,250 | No expiry stated | Ask for dates |
| Security Training for Seafarers With Designated Security Duties (STSDSD) | 2 days | ₹5,750 | No expiry stated | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF) – Crowd Management | 3 days | ₹5,750 | No expiry stated | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OTF + CTF) | 7 days | ₹6,750 | No expiry stated | 19 Nov 2026 |
Advanced STCW courses
| Course | Duration | Fee | Certificate validity | Next batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) | 6 days | ₹12,200 | 5 years | 8 Dec 2026 |
| Medical First Aid (MFA) | 4 days | ₹6,750 | 5 years | 3 Dec 2026 |
| Medical Care Course (MCC) | 10 days | ₹14,200 | 5 years | 16 Dec 2026 |
| Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) | 5 days | ₹12,200 | 5 years | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Advanced Training For Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO) | 10 days | ₹13,250 | No expiry stated | Ask for dates |
| Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO) | 10 days | ₹13,250 | No expiry stated | Ask for dates |
STCW refresher courses in Kochi
Refreshers are for seafarers who already hold the relevant certificate. First-time candidates take the full course. Check the validity shown in the course record and the eligibility on the course page before booking.
| Certificate you hold | Refresher to book | Duration | Fee | Next batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST | Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) | 1 day | ₹3,500 | 20 Nov 2026 |
| FPFF | Refresher – Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (R FP&FF) | 1 day | ₹3,500 | 24 Nov 2026 |
| PSCRB (with PST) | Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) | 1 day | ₹8,500 | 17 Nov 2026 |
| AFF (with FPFF) | Refresher – Advanced Fire Fighting (R AFF + R FPFF Combined Course) | 1 day | ₹8,500 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| MFA | Refresher – Medical First Aid | 1 day | ₹5,500 | 18 Nov 2026 |
| MCC | Refresher – Medical Care Course (R MCC) | 1 day | ₹8,200 | 28 Nov 2026 |
Course guide
Questions about STCW courses
Start with Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF). Check the security duties course and your employer's requirements for your role.
Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF) runs for 12 days and costs ₹19,750 at the Kochi campus.
Fees on this page run from ₹3,500 for Refresher – Personal Survival Techniques (R PST) to ₹19,750 for Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF). The tables above list the fee for every course.
Validity depends on the certificate. Our course records list: Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF), 5 years; Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), 5 years; Medical First Aid (MFA), 5 years; Medical Care Course (MCC), 5 years. The validity column above covers every course.
Take Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB) if you are taking it for the first time (5 days, ₹12,200). If you already hold the certificate, check Refresher – Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (R PSCRB + R PST Combined Course) (1 day, ₹8,500) and its eligibility.
Refresher – Advanced Fire Fighting (R AFF + R FPFF Combined Course) covers AFF (1 day, ₹8,500). It is for seafarers who already hold the certificate; check its eligibility on the course page.
Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST – PST, PSSR, EFA & FPFF): Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India (DGS course IDs 6111, 6121, 6131 & 6141). Check each course page for its approval details.
Sign in on this website, choose an open batch and pay online to confirm your booking.
Every course is held at the Eurotech Maritime Academy campus: Kakkattikara, Panchayath Road, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683562. Kochi is also written Cochin.
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STCW training in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
Every course on this page runs at our campus at Kakkattikara, Panchayath Road, Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683562. Seafarers travel here from across Kerala, Lakshadweep and the rest of India. See the city guides for travel information.
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