Who should attend
Seafarers holding an existing STCW-Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate of proficiency are required to complete this refresher course every five years to maintain proficiency under the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.
Course highlights
Refresher of practical application of personal survival techniques, applying safe and sustainable work practices and contribute to effective communication and emergency response on board a vessel.
This course meets the requirements of STCW Section A-VI/1.3.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Tuesday, 15 December 2026
Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Tuesday, 30 March 2027
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
Tuesday, 18 May 2027
Tuesday, 29 June 2027
Tuesday, 27 July 2027
Tuesday, 3 August 2027
Tuesday, 7 September 2027
Tuesday, 5 October 2027
Tuesday, 16 November 2027
Duration
One day
Time
2026: 10:30am (meet 10:15am at the pool)
2027: Half day 8am - 11am theory. Half day (pm) at the pool - to be advised
Study location(s)
New Zealand Maritime School and pool (Tepid Baths or Albany Stadium Pool)
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
2026: $375 (approx.)
2027: $398 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
2026: NZD$375 (approx.)
2027: NZD$398 (approx.)
Course code
941.218
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
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.
