Pre-Course Requirements

The course is limited to those who already have the DG Shipping Advance Firefighting Certificate as well as maintained 1 year of sea time within the last 5 years. Students will have to sign a Self Declaration stated that the above requirements have been met.

This 5-hour course is for those who are working in the maritime industry and already have their advanced firefighting certification. The Refresher course provides the necessary skills check to meet the STCW code, table A-VI/3 and satisfies the DG Shipping requirement. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to develop a realistic shipboard fire prevention program, effectively organize fire teams and respond to fires aboard their ship and have an understanding of the effects of firefighting water on their vessel.

E-Learning and Exit Examination

Please note that all exit exams are now conducted online the DGS website and can only be attempted once the candidates have complete the requisite e-learning hours on the DGS website.

Candidates are allowed a total of three attempts only. If you do not pass on the third attempt, that particular course has to be repeated after paying the full course fees again. 

Note: As per DGS instructions it is mandatory to attempt the exit exams from the institute.

The course is limited to those who already have the advanced firefighting certification as well as maintained 1 year of sea time within the last 5 years. Students will have to sign a Self Declaration stated that the above requirements have been met.

A course completion certificate will be issued to the student upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments.