Refresher courses must be redone periodically to keep a certificate valid. Typically 2 hours.
PST Refresher is run by 2 approved institutes in Thoothukudi.
A short refresher confirming a seafarer can still perform the personal survival skills covered in the original course. It is practical and repeats the essential drills — immersion suit, lifejacket, liferaft — rather than reteaching theory.
Revalidates the certificate. Required every five years.
A valid or recently expired PST certificate.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.