Massachusetts works the North Atlantic. The Port of Boston moves containers and cruise ships, New Bedford is the nation’s highest-value fishing port, and the ferries to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod run year-round. From scallop decks to container terminals, Bay State mariners face the Atlantic’s toughest conditions.
Maritime Expert Solutions delivers STCW Basic Training fully online for Massachusetts seafarers — the complete four-module course for $225, self-paced at approximately 24 hours of study time. Train from home in Boston, between trips out of New Bedford, or anywhere with an internet connection. Accepted by Liberia, Panama, and Cyprus.
STCW Basic Training Online — What’s Included
STCW Basic Training is the entry-level safety certification for seafarers on commercial vessels, covering four mandatory modules. With Maritime Expert Solutions, the complete course is $225 and designed for approximately 24 hours of self-paced study:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) — survival craft, lifejackets, and emergency procedures at sea.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) — fire theory, extinguishing methods, and breathing apparatus drills.
- Elementary First Aid (EFA) — immediate first aid response for injuries and medical emergencies aboard.
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) — safe working practices, pollution prevention, and life aboard ship.
Each module takes approximately 4–6 hours and includes readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and knowledge-check quizzes, ending with a certificate of completion.
STCW Refresher Courses — Stay Current Online
STCW certification is renewed every five years, and Maritime Expert Solutions offers online refresher courses for all four modules — PST, FPFF, EFA, and PSSR — starting at $65 per module, plus a complete STCW Basic Training Refresher bundle at a discounted rate. Refresher courses are shorter than the full basic course and focus on updating knowledge and practical skills, so returning seafarers renew without starting over.
Built for Boston’s Port and the Fishing Fleet
- Port of Boston — container, cruise, and bulk terminal crews.
- New Bedford fishing fleet — America’s highest-value fishing port, crewing scallop and groundfish vessels.
- Island ferries — year-round ferry mariners serving Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
- Gloucester and the North Shore — fishing and coastal trade mariners.
Whether you’re on a scalloper out of New Bedford or working the Boston terminals, online STCW training means certification without missing a trip.
Training That Fits a Seafarer’s Life
There’s no classroom to travel to and no fixed schedule to keep. Enroll online, study at your own pace — approximately 24 hours total, spread over days or weeks — from anywhere with an internet connection: home, a hotel between contracts, or a quiet corner before your next voyage. Interactive lessons, audio lectures, and knowledge-check quizzes carry you through each module, and you finish with a certificate of completion.
For Crewing Managers and Maritime Employers
Certifying a whole crew — or a pipeline of new hires — is simpler online. Maritime Expert Solutions’ courses give every seafarer the same curriculum, the same standard, and a certificate of completion for your records, whether they’re in Massachusetts or joining from abroad. Contact the team through Maritime Expert Solutions to discuss crew training.
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 Massachusetts 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.