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STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) 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 47 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.
New to this? Read our full guide: What is STCW? — what it covers, how long it lasts, and how to keep it valid.
PSSR update, August 2026: most pre-2026 PSSR certificate holders now need a short free e-learning top-up on violence and harassment prevention by 31 March 2027 (MGN 718) — not a repeat of BST itself. Check if this applies to you →
I did my STCW as part of the Flying Fish deckhand package in Cowes in 2018, a proper pool and a real fire ground, not a converted classroom. Doing it inside a bigger deckhand course made the safety training make sense in context. See our ranked UK STCW courses →
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STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) is a mandatory or role-specific safety, security or compliance qualification required for professional seafarers and yacht crew under STCW or flag-state rules.
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.
Most of these run over one to a few days. Compare providers in the YachtSync directory for exact durations and formats.
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47 providers in the YachtSync directory
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