Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Firefighting (UPFF)
13,500 THB
- Course Type:
- STCW ➜ Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Firefighting (Basic)
- Training School:
- Galileo Maritime Academy
- Location:
- Phuket, Thailand
- Duration:
- 1 day
- Language:
- English
Required every five years to maintain your STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting certification (A-VI/1-2). This refresher keeps you compliant with MCA and STCW regulations and ensures you remain competent to respond to onboard fire emergencies. Without a valid certificate, you cannot legally serve on commercial vessels.
Course Content:
- Live Fire Fighting Drills (Refresher)
Refresh your hands-on fire response skills, including extinguishing different types of fires, using breathing apparatus, and operating safely in enclosed or smoke-filled spaces.
Training is conducted at our MCA-approved facility in Phuket.
To check course dates or book: carlos@galileomaritimeacademy.com
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Valid Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2) certificate issued by an IMO White List country
If certificate is expired:
– Must provide 6 months of sea service in the last 5 years or
– Retake the full FPFF course
This course is available on the following days:
(please check the availability with the training school)
- 01 September 2025
- 06 October 2025
- 03 November 2025
- 01 December 2025
- 19 January 2026
- 09 February 2026
- 02 March 2026
- 24 March 2026 ★
★ Provisional dates
Galileo Maritime Academy
Yacht Haven Marina
141/2, Moo 2 Maikhao
Thalang
Phuket
83110
Thailand