The course is designed in accordance to the Ch.VI/2 of the STCW' 78/95 as amended and national maritime standard

The course is mandatory for seafarers in charge of survival craft and rescue boat as defined in Appendix I of Reg.VI or as defined by the ship owner or the flag Administration.
 The course includes the mandatory minimum requirements for training and issue of certificates according to Chapter VI, Section VI/2 and Table A VI/2-1 of the STCW 95 as amended, Directive 2008/106/EC, IMO Model course 1.23 and national maritime standard.
 Theory and practical training include acquiring knowledge and gaining skills for taking responsibilities for survival craft and rescue boat during launching while afloat and on recovery.
Entry Standards: the trainees should have secondary education, to be at least 16 years of age, to be medically fit (attested by medical certificate). The trainees must have successfully completed the four courses for basic maritime training: “Survival Techniques”, “Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities”, “Fire-fighting and fire prevention” and “Elementary First Aid”.
The training is approved by Bulgarian Maritime Administration.
The course can be carried out in English on request.