The convention gives the minimum standards of qualifications required by all crew members at various levels depending upon vessel size. All crew involved in any safety or muster must complete the STCW95 course.
The 1995 STCW Convention establishes a baseline standard for the training and education of seafarers throughout the world. By placing an emphasis on quality control and competence-based training, it establishes a structure that can ensure not only that the required standard is met, but that it is met.
STCW 95 stipulates the required competences associated with different tasks, the knowledge and understanding required to perform them, methods for demonstrating competence and criteria for evaluating it. The Convention embodies provision for "hands-on" training and the development of basic skills through use of simulators, laboratory training equipment and other practical training aids.
Although experience at sea remains an important part of a seafarers overall career development, it is no longer be enough to "serve your time."
In 2002, the International STCW 95 convention went into full effect. Since then, all seafarers must be trained in compliance with its provisions and carry certificates to that effect. Vessels are now subject to detention and seizure for non-compliance.
Basic Marine Fire Fighting
First Aid
Sea Survival and
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
The competency units covered in this course are:
Understand orders and be understood in relation to shipboard
duties
Provide first aid
Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
Minimise fire risk & maintain state of readiness to respond
to emergency situations involving fire
Observe safe working practices
Comply with emergency procedures
Fight and extinguish fires
Contribute to effective human relationships on board a vessel
Assist in mooring and anchor handling activities.
How Long is the course?
Five days, from 9:00 AM Monday to 4:00 PM Friday
When does the course run?
For the dates of the STCW95 and to sign up for these courses, CLICK HERE
Where does the course run?
The course is run from the Superyacht Crew Academy training annexe at Warriewood, on the northern beaches, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD. To see a map of how to find us, CLICK HERE
For the dates of the course offerings, click in the box in the "sign on now" form below.
What is the cost of the STCW95 course?
2011 Price: $1795 (package discount applicable if booked with Deck Crew or Stewardess course)
2012 Price: $1825 (package discount applicable if booked with Deck Crew or Stewardess course)
STCW95 certification is a requirement for a crew position on a mega-yacht but does not, by itself, qualify you for a crew position. You need additional training, certification and experience if you expect a captain to sign you aboard. If you lack these skills and certification, we recommend you sign up for the Megayacht Deck Crew or Megayacht Interior Crew course at the same time to be eligible for a special package price.
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AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the 'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to subsist between both parties. No liability shall accrue to either the Company student/passenger if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their contractual obligations by any incidence of force majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any other event which can reasonably be beyond the control of either party. In the event of any dispute arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose decision shall be binding to both parties. It is understood that the student/passenger will indemnify the Company for any non-insurable claims that may be made against it for damage or loss caused by the student/passenger or by members of their party whether wilful or through negligence.
HOW DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be no later than 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given. When the deposit to secure a place in a course has been made and if the student then cancels outside 30 days, an administration/service fee of $150 will BE CHARGED. Any course material that has been issued to the student, MUST be returned to the Company before the remainder of the deposit is refunded.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to Club Sail.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company in doing so.
PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices are valid in Australian Dollars..
DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore by signing this booking form, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.
"I'm Joshua McCouat, I studied my STCW'95 and Megayacht deck Crew with Superyacht Crew Academy earlier this year in Feburary.
I just thought I would shoot you an email and let you know what I am up to and where in the wonderful world I am.
Since April I have been in Florida (Ft Lauderdale/Palm Beach) on a 157" Superyacht. We did the east coast of America last season and travelled from Palm Beach to The Canadian/USA Boarder stopping in Savannah, Charleston, Manhatten, The Hamptons, Newport, Nantucket, Boston, Portland, Booth Bay, Barr Habour..... Just to name a few. Then we shot back to Atlantis in the Bahamas for 2 weeks before heading to Key West and Making a Slow Cruise from there Back to Palm Beach where we have been halled out of the water for a major refit. We have been out of the water for 2 months and are due back in on the 17th of Dec to head back to Atlantis for Xmas/New Yrs before the Caribian season starts. After that we scoot across the ditch to the Med for the season there which includes the Monaco Yacht Show :)
I also wanted to say thank you for all the help and support that you gave me when i was studying with you. it was alot of fun and I will no doubt be visiting again hopefully at the end of next year when I come to do my Yacht Master OffShore.
The Boat has offered me an awsome opertunity to learn all there is is learn as well as an awesome salery, benefits, and program. not to mention the crew are a happy bunch of people and we are like a large family.... I have learned that the crew makes the boat and that is the main thing, not the salery, benefits or program.
This International certification standard from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has the force of law in all the 154 signatory countries. 
