Malta is one of the world’s great flag states, with the Grand Harbour at Valletta serving cruise ships, ferries, and a constant flow of commercial traffic through the central Mediterranean. The island’s yacht marinas, bunkering operations, and crewing offices make it a true maritime hub — small in size, enormous in shipping significance.
Maritime Expert Solutions delivers STCW Basic Training fully online for Malta-based seafarers — the complete four-module course for $225, self-paced at approximately 24 hours of study time. Train from home in Valletta, between contracts, 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 Mediterranean’s Flag-State Hub
- Grand Harbour, Valletta — cruise, ferry, and commercial vessel crews.
- Yacht and marina sector — professional yacht crew across Malta’s marinas.
- Bunkering and port services — crews supporting the island’s fuel and logistics trades.
- Crewing offices — agencies placing multinational crews on Mediterranean and global routes.
Whether you’re on a ferry in the Grand Harbour or joining a yacht in the marinas, online STCW training means certification on your schedule, from anywhere.
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 Malta 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 Malta 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.