STCW courses in Dubai

Marine Concept is a maritime training facility in Dubai offering STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) among its core programs. This 5-day course covers the essential modules required for professional seafarers including Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Elementary First Aid (EFA), Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FP&FF), Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR), with an optional Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA). The institution is approved by the UAE’s maritime authorities (such as the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure / Federal Maritime Authority) and works under international maritime training standards.

Beyond just safety training, Marine Concept also provides certified maritime licensing and further yachting / boat-handling qualifications under the IYT scheme, which can be relevant for someone pursuing vessel operations or crew roles. Their instructors are experienced, certified, and training is practical with hands-on components. For those aiming to work at sea (on yachts, commercial vessels, etc.), completing STCW BST through this school meets a key regulatory requirement.

Xclusive Sea School is an RYA-certified and DMCA-approved marine training centre in Dubai Marina, offering a range of courses for both recreational boaters and commercial maritime crew. One of their key certified offerings is the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), which is mandatory for anyone looking to work aboard vessels over 24 metres, including superyachts and merchant ships. The BST includes four core modules: Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1), Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (A-VI/1-2), Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3), and Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4). As of recent practice, they have also included the Proficiency in Security Awareness module at no extra cost.

The STCW course at Xclusive spans 5 days, combining both theory and practical sessions to ensure competency in emergency procedures, safety protocols, and survival skills at sea. The school maintains high standards: small student-to-instructor ratios, modern facilities (including a lecture room onboard a houseboat, practical training boats), and a recognized certification that meets international maritime safety and crew competency requirements.

JLS Yacht Training Institute offers a full set of STCW 95/2010 courses, which are internationally recognized standards for safety training for seafarers. The courses cover the core modules required by STCW: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety & Social Responsibility. In some cases, the Proficiency in Security Awareness module is also included. Additionally, JLS is RYA-recognized, which adds further credibility and ensures the courses are delivered to strict maritime industry standards.

Training is delivered both through theory sessions and practical components, as per STCW regulations, and the institute uses modern facilities, qualified instructors, and small class sizes to provide safe, hands-on learning. The institute also ties in other maritime-industry relevant offerings—boat licenses (including RYA certifications / pleasure & light commercial training) and marine skills courses. This makes JLS a comprehensive provider for anyone seeking both basic safety certification under STCW and wider maritime credentials.