Refresher in Personal Survival Techniques (R-PST)
Course ID: 6112
The Refresher in Personal Survival Techniques (R-PST) course is a mandatory short-duration training designed for seafarers renewing their certification under STCW Convention, 1978,. This course updates and reinforces knowledge and practical skills required to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment or emergency situations.
It is intended for seafarers whose Personal Survival Techniques (PST) certificate or Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate is expiring or has expired within the permissible grace period.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day
Mode: Practical and theoretical training
Certificate: STCW-compliant Refresher Certificate for PST
Approved By: Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India
Validity: 5 Years (as per DGS Circular No. 6 of 2018)
Combined Certification: Refresher is conducted as part of BST revalidation where applicable
Course Eligibility
The PST course includes the following modules
Amendment Details & Circular References:
1 STCW 2010 Manila Amendments
Introduced mandatory refresher training every 5 years for Personal Survival Techniques (PST) under Regulation VI/1.
Applicable globally from 1 January 2017.
2 DGS Training Circular No. 6 of 2018 (Dated 21 March 2018)
Made it compulsory for Indian seafarers to undergo Refresher Courses, including R-PST, every 5 years to maintain validity of BST.
Introduced combined certification format for BST and associated refresher courses.
3 DGS Order No. 11 of 2022 (Dated 22 March 2022)
Ceased the issuance of Part A/Part B certificates introduced during the COVID 19 pandemic.
All refresher courses, including R-PST, now lead to a single combined valid BST certificate upon completion.
Important
Seafarers must undergo R-PST and associated BST refresher training every 5 years. Failure to complete the refresher within the validity period will result in suspension of eligibility to work on board sea-going ships.
