Ref-PST (Refresher Personal Survival Techniques)

Course Description

The Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (Ref-PST) course is designed for seafarers who already hold a valid PST certificate and need to renew their STCW safety qualifications as per the latest STCW 2010 guidelines. This training helps maritime professionals refresh their knowledge of emergency procedures, survival equipment handling, and life-saving techniques required during an actual maritime emergency.

The course ensures that all participants remain competent in liferaft operations, lifejacket usage, distress signals, immersion suit procedures, and water survival skills. It is a mandatory revalidation program for seafarers working on merchant vessels, offshore vessels, cruise ships, tankers, and other marine operations.

What This Course Covers

• Updated guidelines on maritime emergencies and survival principles
• Practical training on abandon ship procedures
• Correct use of lifejackets, immersion suits, and lifebuoys
• Safe entry and boarding techniques for inflatable liferafts
• Survival strategies in cold water and rough sea conditions
• Handling pyrotechnics and distress communication equipment
• Group survival techniques and emergency teamwork
• Post-rescue procedures and onboard safety coordination

Advance Course Qualification

• 6 month Sailing Experience
• Valid CDC and passport