STCW Basic Safety Training Certification Practice Test
International Maritime Organization STCW Basic Safety Training covering firefighting, personal survival techniques, first aid, and personal safety aboard ships. Administered by IMO/USCG. Key domains include Elementary first aid, Fire prevention and fire fighting, Personal safety and social responsibility and Personal survival techniques.
Sample Questions
Try a few questions to see what the full exam is like.
A casualty rescued from a smoke-filled cabin is coughing soot, hoarse, and has singed nasal hair but says he feels fine. His oxygen saturation is unavailable. What should a basic first aider assume?
After a cabin fire is knocked down with water fog, the bulkhead behind the wardrobe remains hot on the thermal camera. The attack team is low on air and the officer wants to declare the fire out. What is the best next decision?
A crewmember has chest pressure, shortness of breath, and sweating while loading stores. He says it is probably indigestion and wants to finish the pallet. What is the best first-aid response?
An engine-room fire party is preparing to enter a smoke-filled workshop for a missing wiper. The team leader has SCBA, hose line, thermal camera, and radio. Which condition must be verified before entry?
A motorman receives an electric shock from a portable light and collapses near a damp workbench. The plug is still connected, and another crewmember reaches toward him. What should you do first?
Why This Certification Opens Doors
This certification is not merely a regulatory checkbox; it is the bedrock of maritime safety culture. In the isolated and potentially hazardous environment of a vessel at sea, the ability to react correctly in the first critical minutes of an emergency-be it abandoning ship, fighting a fire, or administering first aid-directly impacts survival rates and incident outcomes. Holding this certification means you are a prepared, aware, and responsible member of a ship's company, capable of contributing to the collective safety of the entire crew and vessel. It is a non-negotiable standard that employers worldwide trust.