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STCW Refresher and Revalidation Training Courses

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About STCW Refresher and Revalidation

STCW Refresher and Revalidation is one of the mandatory or role-specific safety and compliance modules yacht crew need alongside their main deck or engineering certificates. It's currently listed with 32 providers in the YachtSync directory, including Maritime Professional Training (MPT). It's typically a shorter, standalone course rather than part of a longer academic pathway.

Duration
1-2 days (refresher)
Validity
5 years on renewal
Issued by
MCA-approved / USCG-approved training centres
From experience

I did my own STCW refresher with STCW Training UK at Buckfastleigh in Devon, parking on site, accommodation nearby, and efficient with my time, which is exactly what you want from a refresher. A genuinely useful option if you're based in the South West. See our ranked refresher courses →

Max, YachtSync founder. 8 years on yachts and still active in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need an STCW refresher?

STCW Refresher and Revalidation is a mandatory or role-specific safety, security or compliance qualification required for professional seafarers and yacht crew under STCW or flag-state rules.

What advanced STCW courses are available?

Which crew need it depends on their role and the vessel's requirements. Some modules are universal (every commercial crew member needs them); others apply only to specific ranks or duties. Check with your employer or provider.

Can I do STCW refresher if my certificate has already expired?

Most of these run over one to a few days. Compare providers in the YachtSync directory for exact durations and formats.

Is STCW recognised worldwide?

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Schools offering this course

32 providers in the YachtSync directory

Maritime Professional Training (MPT)๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fort Lauderdale, United States Maritime School of the West Indies (MSWI)๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Cole Bay, Sint Maarten Maritime Institute (Training Resources Maritime Institute / TRLMI)๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Diego, United States Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS West)๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Seattle, United States Superyacht Crew Academy (Sydney Maritime Institute)๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Sydney, Australia Galileo Maritime Academy๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Phuket, Thailand Genoa Superyacht Hub Training Academy๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Genoa, Italy Athina Training Center (Athina Maritime Learning & Development Center)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Voula (Athens), Greece SSM Training Centre (Split Ship Management)๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Split, Croatia Diverso Impex Maritime Training Center๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Split, Croatia MaritimeMT๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Birzebbugia (Hal Far), Malta XONE Superyacht Academy (Malta)๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Pieta, Malta XONE Superyacht Academy (Turkey) / Yeni Vira Superyacht & Sailing Academy๐ŸŒ Gocek (Fethiye), Turkey Sjosportskolan Swedish Maritime Academy๐ŸŒ Gothenburg, Sweden Zephyr Yachting๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Antibes, France Crew Training Solutions๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Palma de Mallorca, Spain Anclademia๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Barcelona, Spain The Nautical Academy (formerly SOVREN Nautical Academy)๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Palma de Mallorca, Spain Seascope Maritime Training๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Liverpool, United Kingdom SALT Services (Sea Air & Land Training)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Edinburgh, United Kingdom Clyde Training Solutions (RelyOn Glasgow)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Clydebank, United Kingdom Stream Marine Training๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Glasgow, United Kingdom South West Maritime Academy๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Cromhall, United Kingdom STCW Training UK๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom City of Glasgow College โ€” Faculty of Nautical Studies๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Glasgow, United Kingdom Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and The Fylde College)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fleetwood, United Kingdom South Shields Marine School (Tyne Coast College)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง South Shields, United Kingdom Warsash Maritime School โ€” Solent University๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Warsash, United Kingdom National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)๐ŸŒ Ringaskiddy, Ireland Glasgow Maritime Academy (GMA)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Glasgow, United Kingdom Flying Fish๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Cowes, United Kingdom UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Cowes, United Kingdom

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