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Advanced & Renewals

Advanced Fire Fighting

Lead the emergency response. STCW advanced module for senior crew — renew every five years.

Duration4 days LevelSenior crew / officers TypeCertifying From€1,450

Take command in an emergency

Advanced Fire Fighting is the STCW module required for senior crew responsible for directing fire-fighting operations onboard. Training takes place on a real fire ground — and it must be revalidated every five years.

Ask about combining it with your other advanced revalidations to save a trip.

Frequently asked questions

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What difference does training on a real yacht actually make?
Most schools run the practical modules in a classroom and a swimming pool. We run them on a working yacht, at sea: real sea entry, real liferaft in real water, live fires on our fire ground. The gap shows on day one of your first contract — a captain can tell instantly who has only ever done the drill in a pool.
Is the certificate recognised internationally?
Yes. STCW is an IMO convention: the certificate is recognised worldwide, on any flag, and is the document every captain and crew agent asks for first. It is not a local or in-house qualification — it's the international standard, issued on completion of the course.
How long is my STCW valid for?
Five years. Three modules stay with you for life; the two perishable ones — fire fighting and sea survival — must be revalidated every five years with an STCW Refresher (1.5 days). Let it lapse and you're not compliant to work. More detail: how long does STCW last.
Where do the courses take place?
In Antibes, on the French Riviera — theory at our base, practical sessions from Port Vauban, Europe's largest superyacht marina. Nice airport is 25 minutes away by road or train. Training where the fleet actually is means you're in the right place to hand out CVs the week you qualify.

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