Piraeus, Greece – [5/9/2025] – SQLearn proudly announces that the Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has officially approved its library of STCW Online Courses, enabling seafarers worldwide to complete mandatory safety training fully online.
This approval empowers seafarers to complete STCW training and renew certificates remotely, both ashore and at sea, without the need for physical attendance. It ensures full compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, and the certificates are internationally recognized by all flags that accept IMO white list flag training certificates.
Convenient and Cost-Effective Training
SQLearn’s STCW Online Courses allow participants to study at their own pace, anytime and anywhere, using any internet-enabled device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone):
- 100% online – train anytime, anywhere
- No travel costs or waiting.
- Flexible access from ship or shore.
- Both theoretical and practical parts completed entirely online.
- Instantly issued digital certificate (stamped hard copy available upon request).
Who Is It For?
The approved courses are available for Officers and Ratings of merchant vessels, cruise ship crews, and superyacht personnel, as well as for marine and non-marine roles. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a Palau-approved STCW Basic Training certificate, internationally recognized by numerous flag administrations.
Which STCW Online Courses are Approved?
- Basic Training
STCW Basic Training four course bundle is a mandatory requirement for all seafarers starting a maritime career. It equips crew members with essential safety and emergency response skills, covering:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST): survival methods at sea if a ship must be abandoned. It covers subjects like lifejackets, life rafts, and surviving at sea until rescue.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF): fire prevention techniques on board, types of fires that may occur on vessels, firefighting strategies, and how to use firefighting equipment properly.
- Elementary First Aid (EFA): fundamental knowledge for delivering first aid for common illnesses or injuries onboard until professional medical help is available.
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR): awareness about safety procedures, pollution prevention practices, interacting effectively with team members aboard ship, understanding chain of command and enhancing communication skills.
- Security Related Training
- Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW Code, Table A-VI/6-1)
- Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Duties (STCW Code, Table A-VI/6-2)
- Ship Security Officer (STCW Code A-VI/5).
- Further Approved Courses
- Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-VI/4-2)
- Crowd Management Safety training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces (STCW Code A-V/2-2)
- Crisis Management and human behavior (STCW Code A-V/2-4)
- High Voltage Training (STCW Code A-III-6)
- Marine Environmental Awareness (STCW Code A-II/1, A-II/2, A-III/1, A-III/2.
Start Your Training Now!
Full details on our Palau-approved STCW Online Courses, pricing, and ordering options are available on our e-shop:
STCW Online Courses – Palau Approved
For companies, we also offer a Corporate Ordering Program with discounts and flexible pay-as-you-go options:
Corporate Program
About Palau International Ship Registry (PISR)
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is one of the fastest growing registries in the world. By investing in advanced technology, highly experienced staff and building on a foundation of a fully electronic registry, PISR continues to provide the highest standards of administrative, legal, technical and support functions to ship-owners and managers including documentation for the ships and registering them under the Flag of the Republic of Palau. Having a set of unique SMART tools and a dedicated Deficiency Prevention System (DPS) with greater operational and cost-effective flexibility for ship owners, PISR is redefining the Ship Registration service and proves that the world’s oceans are big enough for a smart superior Flag.
Palau International Ship Registry has its European Head office in Piraeus, Greece with its USA Head Office in Houston. PISR is a flag of confidence and has 40 Deputy Registrars with a presence in 24 countries and has more than 100 Flag State Inspectors spread worldwide, assuring that PISR can offer truly 24/7 support for clients. PISR has active memberships in BIMCO, WIMA, Propeller Club and Helmepa, constantly providing its support to Greek and International maritime organizations and associations. PISR is tomorrow’s leader, today and globally known as a SMART registry with customer-centric focus offering differentiated, innovative and reliable solutions for ship-owners and managers.
About SQLearn
SQLearn, founded in 2006 and based in Piraeus, stands as the most prominent Greek company for online maritime training. It specializes in providing integrated solutions for the shipping industry, encompassing consulting, technical support, installation, and configuration of an online training system and offering certified online courses that cover a wide array of topics, from safety, health and hygiene, and security to soft skills, vetting inspections, and more. Supporting over 1,000 vessels, 50,000 seafarers, and 150 shipping companies globally, SQLearn’s training solutions emphasize safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Certified by ABS and recognized by the Cyprus, Palau and Panama Maritime Authorities, SQLearn also adheres to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards. SQLearn is an approved RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partner and a Green Award Incentive Provider and proud members of prestigious Maritime Organizations, including INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, WIMA, HELMEPA, HEMEXPO and AMMITEC. To learn more, please visit https://www.sqlearn.com/
