Since March 2022, refresher STCW training courses (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) have been held in the Israeli Marine Authority. The courses take place once a month.
The STCW courses are designed for all deck, engine and electrical officers at all ranks, as well as ratings. They last 5 days (45 hours). The courses include the basic safety syllabus as well as lectures specifically designed for deck/engine and electrical officers.
Marine Officers and ratings are required to complete the course in order to revalidate their STCW certificate. The courses are in cooperation with the Israeli Ministry of Transport, Authority of Shipping and Ports.
Can a citizen of another country take this course? And is it possible to study in Russian?