H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

Our Courses

Our comprehensive maritime training portfolio includes internationally recognised safety, security, navigation, and professional development courses designed to prepare students for successful careers at sea.

The programme covers STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher, STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA), RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship, RYA Powerboat Level 2, and Marine Professional Training (MPT) Level 1 — delivering the certifications, practical skills, and industry experience required to meet global maritime standards.

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)

An MCA-approved, internationally recognised course providing essential survival, firefighting, first aid, and personal safety skills, ensuring seafarers meet global standards for safe working practices at sea.

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) Refresher

A mandatory five-year renewal course ensuring seafarers maintain up-to-date firefighting and survival skills, meeting STCW Convention requirements and remaining confident and prepared for emergencies at sea.

STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness

An MCA-approved course providing essential knowledge of maritime security threats, risk recognition, reporting procedures, and personal responsibilities for crew working onboard ISPS code-compliant vessels.

Introduction to Caribbean Boatmaster

This RYA certified entry-level course is ideal for those seeking a BVI Boatmaster licence but with limited experience at sea. It provides essential knowledge needed to work as crew onboard small commercial vessels.

Caribbean Boatmaster Grade 2

This RYA certified course is designed to help experienced mariners prepare for the Grade 2/3 oral examination with the Virgin Islands Shipping & Maritime Authority (VISMA).

Marine VHF Radio

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship

This course introduces beginners to navigation, chartwork, tides, collision regulations, buoyage, meteorology, and practical seamanship, building confidence and foundational knowledge for safe boating under power or sail.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

An entry-level practical course teaching low-speed handling, close-quarters manoeuvring, man overboard recovery, collision regulations, and safe planing, leading to an internationally recognised certificate of competence.

Marine Professional Training (MPT) Level 1

MPT provides foundational seamanship, safety, technical skills, and professional development, combining certifications with hands-on workshops and apprenticeships to prepare students for employment in the maritime industry.

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