For the first time ever STCW Basic Safety refresher training is offered exclusively online via e-learning. The courses are developed by SQLearn and approved by the Liberian Registry.

SQLearn, a Greek company located in Piraeus, is a specialized provider of e-learning services since 2006. The company has been dedicated to improving safety for maritime by using e-learning for the advancement of maritime training with flexible, interactive, and reflective learning techniques and serves more than 800 vessels and 30.000 seafarers.

Since its inception, SQLearn has been dedicated to building a modern approach to maritime training and fully committed to continuous advancement. In 2021 SQLearn achieved the global innovation of offering STCW Basic Safety refresher training courses, both theory & practical training, via e-Learning, approved by the Liberian Registry.

This pioneering achievement offers a new experience in STCW training, changes the field of maritime training! It allows seafarers to remotely complete STCW training required in order to be considered qualified individuals and join vessels, thus saving time and money and not disrupting their ongoing careers. The training can be completed exclusively online, from home, or even on board.

STCW Basic Safety courses currently offered by SQLearn for a refresher, approved by Liberia:

• Personal Survival Techniques, Reg A-VI/1 Par 2.1.1.1
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Reg A-VI/1 Par 2.1.1.2
• Elementary First Aid, Reg AVI/1 Par 2.1.1.3
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Reg AVI/1 Par 2.1.1.4
  and the e-course
• Security Awareness Training for all seafarers, Reg AVI/6 /6.1

The certificate that is issued upon course completion allows seafarers to renew their Basic Safety Special Qualification Certificate anywhere provided STCW Code and Flag Administration requirements have been met. Seafarers that have successfully completed the courses (already having been previously certified once in Basic STCW training), can submit the SQLearn certificate for issuance of their Liberian Basic Safety Special Qualification Certificate.

The innovation is pending two more Registry approvals, hence allowing the majority of the worlds’ seafarers to sustain and advance their careers anytime, anyplace, and with lesser costs.

Amid the ongoing global pandemic, and lack of access to traditional education resources for many seafarers, SQLearn brings innovative solutions and customized experiences to seafarers and shipowners to allow for the seafarers to continue to get professional development and training necessary. The library of SQLearn’s e-learning material is a complete solution of a learning and training system ensuring all trainees will receive the same high level of onboard training and familiarize themselves with the daily operations. The ability to take courses remotely at a convenient place and time is of vital importance in the current working and learning environment.

For detailed information about SQLearn’s STCW Basic Safety courses click here.