California anchors the trans-Pacific trade. The San Pedro Bay complex — Los Angeles and Long Beach — is the busiest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere, Oakland serves the Bay Area’s cargo flows, and San Diego and San Francisco keep cruise and coastal trades moving. West Coast mariners work the longest supply chains on earth.
Maritime Expert Solutions delivers STCW Basic Training fully online for California seafarers — the complete four-module course for $225, self-paced at approximately 24 hours of study time. Train from home in Long Beach, between voyages in Oakland, or anywhere with an internet connection. Accepted by Liberia, Panama, and Cyprus.
Complete STCW Basic Training — $225, 100% Online
For $225, Maritime Expert Solutions’ STCW Basic Training delivers all four mandatory modules online, in approximately 24 hours of self-paced study:
- PST – Personal Survival Techniques: survival at sea, lifesaving appliances, and muster procedures.
- FPFF – Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting: fire science, extinguishers, hoses, and breathing apparatus.
- EFA – Elementary First Aid: treating injuries and medical emergencies when help is hours away.
- PSSR – Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities: working safely, preventing pollution, and understanding shipboard life.
Modules run approximately 4–6 hours each, with readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and knowledge-check quizzes throughout, plus a certificate of completion.
Online Refresher Training From $65 Per Module
Every five years, STCW certification comes up for renewal. Maritime Expert Solutions offers refresher courses online for all four modules — PST, FPFF, EFA, and PSSR — starting at $65 per module, alongside a complete STCW Basic Training Refresher bundle at a discounted rate. Built for working seafarers, refreshers update knowledge and skills efficiently so you get back to sea faster.
Built for the West Coast’s Container and Coastal Crews
- LA/Long Beach port complex — the Western Hemisphere’s busiest container gateway.
- Port of Oakland — Bay Area container and breakbulk mariners.
- San Diego & San Francisco — cruise, coastal, and harbor crews.
- Trans-Pacific deep-sea crews — container-ship mariners home between long voyages.
Whether you’re working the San Pedro Bay terminals or coming off a trans-Pacific run, online STCW training means you certify at home — not in a distant classroom.
Start Today, Train on Your Schedule
Enrollment is online — no waiting for the next classroom course. Work through approximately 24 hours of self-paced study whenever it suits you: a module each evening, a weekend intensive, or spread across a month. With readings, audio lectures, interactive demonstrations, and knowledge-check quizzes in every module, you control the pace from first login to certificate of completion.
A Consistent Standard for Your Whole Fleet
One curriculum, one standard, every seafarer. Maritime Expert Solutions’ online courses let employers and crewing agencies train crew across California and beyond without coordinating classroom seats in multiple cities — and every completion comes with a certificate for your training records. Start the conversation at Maritime Expert Solutions.
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 California 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.