STCW Basic Training - Revalidation course vs. Original

Professional Mariner Forum
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Greetings,
I’m looking for some clarification on whether I can take the Basic Training “Revalidation Class(s)” or whether I have to start from scratch with full fledged classes to renew my license.
Currently my license is in continuity but I have surpassed the 5 year mark with no sea time or training. I reached out to the NMC who said a Revalidation class would suffice but I want to make sure I conveyed the correct information to them using the “chat” function. I’m posing this question because I will be paying for the classes and don’t want to make a costly mistake.
I am referencing form MCP-FM-NMC5-241 titled STCW BASIC TRAINING - Original and Renewal
My engineering license technically expired in February of 22 but is in “continuity”

Thank You for your help.

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The BST Refresher course is required for mariners renewing their license that do not have 1 year of sea time in the last 5 years.
Mariners that do have the required sea time should take the BST Revalidation course.

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Thanks for pointing out the Revalidation terminology, I missed it when I was reading through the form. Being I’m outside of the 5 year window does the Refresher still apply? I think that’s the terminology I’m getting hung up on.

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I believe the Refresher class is what you should be looking for.

5

Ok,

Thank You for your help

Much appreciated!