STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)

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From £180

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

Personal Survival Techniques (PST) is the mandatory maritime survival course for all deck and engine crew. This practical 1-day course meets STCW VI/2 requirements and equips personnel with skills to respond to vessel abandonment and rescue scenarios.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites

What You'll Learn

Emergency response procedures aboard ship
Liferaft and survival equipment deployment
Immersion suit and lifejacket use
Cold-water survival and hypothermia management
Rescue and signalling techniques

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

1 day

Typical Cost

£180

Issuing Body

IMO

Certificate

Personal Survival Techniques Certificate

Revalidation: Renewal every 5 years.

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
13 Aug 2026	SeaRegs Training	Plymouth, United Kingdom	£180	Book →
25 Aug 2026	SeaRegs Training	Plymouth, United Kingdom	£180	Book →
10 Sep 2026	SeaRegs Training	Plymouth, United Kingdom	£180	Book →
22 Sep 2026	SeaRegs Training	Plymouth, United Kingdom	£180	Book →

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