Who should attend
Seafarers holding an existing STCW-Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate of proficiency are required to complete this refresher course every five years to maintain proficiency under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
Course highlights
To refresh the directing of fire-fighting operations on board a vessel.
This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/3.5.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Thursday, 17 December 2026
Thursday, 25 February 2027
Thursday, 1 April 2027
Thursday, 22 April 2027
Thursday, 20 May 2027
Thursday, 1 July 2027
Thursday, 5 August 2027
Thursday, 9 September 2027
Thursday, 7 October 2027
Thursday, 18 November 2027
Duration
One day
Time
8am - 3:30pm (approx.)
Study location(s)
Study method
Please contact us for more information
Domestic fees
2026: $805 (approx.)
2027: $854 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
2026: NZD$805 (approx.)
2027: NZD$854 (approx.)
Course code
941.611
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
Pre-requisite:
- Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention valid certification.
Please supply the following prior to attendance:
- Copy of certificate
- Recent evidence of sea time; either 12 months in the previous five years or 3 months in the previous six months (only for certificates that have expired)
- Enrolment Form or Re-enrolment form
- Attested Passport/Birth Certificate copy
- Swim Form
- Medical Certificate


