Florida is the cruise capital of the world. PortMiami and Port Everglades dispatch the largest cruise fleets on the planet, Fort Lauderdale anchors the global yacht-crew market, and Tampa, Jacksonville, and Port Canaveral keep container, tanker, and bulk traffic moving around the clock. Behind every sailing is a crew that must hold current safety certification before they can sign on.
Maritime Expert Solutions delivers STCW Basic Training fully online for Florida seafarers — the complete four-module course for $225, self-paced at approximately 24 hours of study time. Train from home in Miami, between contracts in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Florida’s Cruise, Yacht, and Port Crews
- Cruise crew (PortMiami & Port Everglades) — hotel, deck, and marine crew certify or refresh before joining the world’s biggest cruise fleets.
- Yacht crew (Fort Lauderdale) — professional yacht crew complete STCW Basic Training online between seasons and refits.
- Tampa, Jacksonville & Port Canaveral — container, tanker, and bulk mariners train without leaving the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
- Crewing agencies statewide — from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, agencies move candidates through certification faster with online courses.
Whether you’re signing on to a cruise ship at PortMiami, joining a yacht in Fort Lauderdale, or shipping out of Tampa, online STCW training means your certification never waits on a classroom schedule.
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 Florida 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 Florida 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.