The Port of Baltimore is one of the East Coast’s most diversified ports — containers, autos, coal, and cruise — and the Chesapeake Bay supports generations of workboat, tug, and fishing mariners. From the harbor terminals to the Bay’s crab and oyster fleet, Maryland’s maritime workforce is as varied as its waterways.
Maritime Expert Solutions delivers STCW Basic Training fully online for Maryland seafarers — the complete four-module course for $225, self-paced at approximately 24 hours of study time. Train from home in Baltimore, between trips on the Bay, or anywhere with an internet connection. Accepted by Liberia, Panama, and Cyprus.
The Four Modules, Fully Online
Maritime Expert Solutions’ online STCW Basic Training covers all four mandatory modules for $225 — approximately 24 hours of self-paced study you can spread over days or weeks:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) — abandon-ship procedures, survival craft, and personal lifesaving appliances.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) — fire prevention, firefighting equipment, and emergency team response.
- Elementary First Aid (EFA) — first aid for the injuries and illnesses most common at sea.
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) — shipboard safety culture, emergency duties, and environmental protection.
Every module combines readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and knowledge-check quizzes — about 4–6 hours per module — and finishes with a certificate of completion.
Renew Every Five Years — Refresher Training Online
Seafarers renew STCW certification every five years. Maritime Expert Solutions’ online refresher courses cover each of the four modules — Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities — from $65 per module, with a complete refresher bundle available at a discounted rate. Shorter and focused on current practice, refreshers keep experienced crew certified and deployable.
Built for Baltimore’s Port and the Chesapeake Fleet
- Port of Baltimore — container, auto, coal, and cruise terminal crews.
- Chesapeake workboats — tug, tow, and fishing mariners across the Bay.
- Cruise terminal crews — seasonal cruise operations out of Baltimore.
- Inland and coastal mariners — from the C&D Canal to the Atlantic.
Whether you’re working the Baltimore terminals or running the Bay, online STCW training keeps your certification current without leaving Maryland’s waters behind.
Self-Paced, Anywhere With an Internet Connection
Online training means the course comes to you. The approximately 24 hours of study time break into four modules of 4–6 hours each, so you can train in the evenings, between hitches, or across a quiet week at home. Readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and quizzes are all built in — no travel, no time off required — and every completed course issues a certificate of completion.
Train Your Crew to One Standard
When your operation depends on certified crew, consistency matters. Online STCW courses let crewing managers and maritime employers put every seafarer through the same four modules — PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR — with certificates of completion to document it. Reach the team at Maritime Expert Solutions to plan crew-wide training for your Maryland operation.
Begin your online STCW training today. Visit Maritime Expert Solutions to enroll, browse the full catalog at maritimeexpertsolutions.com/courses, or email maritimeexpertsolutions@yahoo.com. STCW Basic Training: $225. Refresher modules: from $65. Accepted by Liberia, Panama, and Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which maritime safety courses can I take online?
Maritime Expert Solutions offers STCW Basic Training fully online — all four mandatory modules (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities) — plus online refresher courses for each module and a complete refresher bundle. Seafarers in Maryland can complete everything from anywhere with an internet connection.
How much does online STCW Basic Training cost?
The complete four-module STCW Basic Training course is $225. Individual refresher modules start at $65 each, and a complete STCW Basic Training Refresher bundle is available at a discounted rate.
How long does the online course take?
STCW Basic Training is designed for approximately 24 hours of self-paced study — about 4–6 hours per module — which you can spread over days or weeks. Each module includes readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and knowledge-check quizzes.
Where is the training accepted?
Accepted by Liberia, Panama, and Cyprus.
How often do I need refresher training?
STCW certification is renewed every five years. Maritime Expert Solutions offers online refresher courses for all four modules so you can renew without returning to a classroom.
Can maritime employers train their whole crew online?
Yes. Online courses let crewing managers and employers put every seafarer through the same curriculum with certificates of completion for training records. Contact the team through Maritime Expert Solutions to discuss crew training.