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Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting

Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting

This Refresher Course on Advanced Fire Fighting aims to meet the requirement in paragraph 5 of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code which states that “seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 4 in advance fire-fighting shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of Table A-VI/3.”

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this training course, the trainee shall fulfill the requirements in Section A-VI/3 paragraph 5 and 6 of the STCW Code.

Upon successful completion of this course, seafarers must be able to:

  • control fire-fighting operations aboard ships;
  • organize and train fire parties;
  • inspect and service fire detection and fire extinguishing systems and equipment; and
  • investigate and compile reports on fire incidents

Course Requirements

  • COP of AFF with at least 3 months validity
  • At least 12 months sea going experience with in the last five year
  • Valid Medical Certificate

Course Code

RAFF (M)