STCW

    STCW revision questions for basic safety training

    Practice questions across every STCW basic safety module, written in plain English and anchored to the STCW Convention. Use them before your course to arrive prepared, or after it to keep the knowledge current for interviews and onboard drills.

    STCW practice questions
    203STCW practice questions
    Modules covered
    9Modules covered
    Free questions, no card
    20Free questions, no card

    Modules covered

    • Fire prevention and fire fighting, 32 questions
    • Personal survival techniques, 28 questions
    • Elementary first aid, 26 questions
    • Personal safety and social responsibilities, 23 questions
    • Security awareness, 22 questions
    • Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats, 20 questions
    • STCW Convention overview, 18 questions
    • Medical first aid, 15 questions
    • Advanced fire fighting, 14 questions

    How to revise

    • Start with a mixed quiz to find the modules you are weakest on
    • Work one module at a time, reading the explanation on every answer
    • Use memory drills for the items that are pure recall, such as extinguisher types and signal meanings
    • Finish with a timed mixed set to check it holds under pressure

    Important note on certification

    Amidships is an independent study tool. It does not issue certificates or qualifications, including STCW certificates, which are issued only by approved training centres. Always verify against current official publications before examination.

    Common questions

    Is STCW revision free?

    A 20 question taster is free with an account. The full STCW bank is included on the paid plans that cover the level.

    Will this get me through the course assessments?

    It builds the underlying knowledge and recall. The practical elements, such as donning an immersion suit or handling a hose, can only be assessed in person at an approved centre.

    Can I revise STCW alongside Yachtmaster?

    Yes. Each level has its own question bank and its own readiness tracking, and the home dashboard shows readiness across every level you are working on.

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    Amidships is an independent study tool and a trading name of The Maritime Consultancy Ltd (Company No. 13436865), registered in England and Wales. Content is based on publicly available syllabuses and the STCW Convention. Always verify with current official publications before examination. Amidships does not issue certificates or qualifications, including STCW certificates, which are issued only by approved training centres.