Advanced Fire Fighting STCW Course [AFF]
The Advanced Fire Fighting course is offered by 43 DG Shipping-approved institutes across India, including locations in: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
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Advanced Fire Fighting Course Details:
| Course | Advanced Fire Fighting Course |
| Course Type | Advanced Level STCW Course |
| Level of Course | Post-Sea Course |
| AFF Course Duration |
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| AFF Course Fees |
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| AFF Course Near You | Click Here to find the nearest college for Advanced Fire Fighting course near you. |
- Control Fire Fighting Operations aboard ships in various emergency scenarios
- Organize and Train Fire Parties for effective emergency response
- Inspect and Maintain Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems to ensure readiness
- Investigate Fire Incidents and Prepare Reports for safety compliance
This DG Shipping-approved course equips seafarers with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle fire-related emergencies, safeguarding the crew, vessel, and cargo efficiently.
Advanced Fire Fighting Course Eligibility
To attend the AFF STCW Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
- Sea-Service Requirement for Advanced Fire Fighting Course
- Officers, Engineers, who are applying for 2nd Mate CoC, or Class 4 CoC can do the Advanced Fire Fighting.
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- As a rating if company asks to do the AFF, then the person has to get it done. Other than that if a rating is applying for 2nd Mate after completing the foundation course even then he has to complete the advanced courses such as AFF.
- Required Training for Advanced Fire Fighting Course
- Must have successfully completed the Basic Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) course
- Must possess a valid Indian CDC.
- Should have successfully cleared:- Basic Safety Training (BST) exit exam & STSDSD (Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties) exit exam
- Medical Fitness
- Must be medically fit as per the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.
- A medical fitness certificate from an approved doctor is required.
- Vision and hearing should meet the required standards.
Advanced Fire Fighting Course E-Learning:-
As per DG Shipping Guidelines, candidates can only appear for the AFF Exit Exam after successfully completing the E-Learning Module of the AFF STCW Course.
Documents Required for AFF STCW Course
To apply for the AFF course you need a list of documents such as:
- INDoS Id
- Valid Medical Certificate by a DG Shipping Approved Doctor. (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
- Basic FPFF certificate
- CDC with a proof of sea service
- If the sea service and the certificate details are updated on the Seafarer Profile, then the Seafarer profile can be submitted.
Advanced Fire Fighting Course Details
The Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) course equips seafarers with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and respond to fire emergencies onboard ships. The training covers
- Introduction, Safety, and Principles
- Overview of fire safety onboard ships.
- Importance of emergency preparedness
- Theory of Fire
- Conditions for fires and ignition sources
- Principles of Fire Fighting and heat transfer
- Properties of flammable materials
- Fire hazards and spread of fire onboard
- Classification of fires and appropriate extinguishing agents
- Fire Control Aboard Ships
- Identifying high-risk fire areas.
- Implementing fire precautions and preventive measures
- Ship Fire-Fighting Organization
- Preparation of contingency plans
- Composition & allocation of fire parties
- Strategies and tactics for fire control in different ship areas
- Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances & Equipment.
- Fire alarms & detection systems
- Fixed & portable fire-extinguishing systems
- Fire hydrants, hoses, and nozzles
- Fireman’s outfits and fire-control plans.
This DG Shipping-approved course ensures seafarers are fully prepared to tackle fire-related emergencies, safeguarding crew, vessel, and cargo while enhancing overall ship safety.
STCW AFF Course Fees
AFF course fees depend on college to college. Some colleges provide accommodation which ultimately affects the price of the course. The AFF course fees can vary from ₹2,500 – ₹12,000, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.
Advanced Fire Fighting Exit Exam
The Advanced Fire Fighting Course Exit Exam is one of the most important exam that seafarers must pass to get the AFF Certificate. The Advanced Fire Fighting is 5 day course in which seafarers are taught ways to prevent and extinguish the fire. The AFF Course Exit Exam is of 30 marks from which you need to get at least 15 marks i.e. 50% to pass the AFF Exit Exam.
To practice the AFF Exit Exam Questions and Answers, go to STCW Course Finder Portal.
AFF Exit Exam Question and Answer
Preparing with the right AFF Exit Exam questions and answers helps you understand what to expect in the real test. To prepare for the AFF Exit Exam, we have summarized most asked AFF questions in one test series. These questions cover fire safety, emergency duties, and firefighting systems on board.
To check out the AFF Exit Exam Questions and Answers, go to STCW Course Finder Portal.
Advanced Fire Fighting E-Learning
1. E-Learning Requirements for AFF Exit Exam
- Minimum Study Hours: 15 hours
- Passing Marks: 60%
2. Steps to Complete E-Learning:
- Visit the DG Shipping website and access the e-learning portal.
- Click on Modular Courses, enroll in AFF course, and log in with face verification.
- Complete the required e-learning hours and attempt the assessment exam.
- Upon passing, candidates become eligible for 4-day classroom training at a DG Shipping-approved MTI.
- After classroom training, candidates must take the Exit Exam on the DG Shipping website.
How to Download AFF Course Certificate?
- After completing E-Learning, Offline Training, and Exit Exam, the MTI generates the STCW AFF certificate.
- The certificate can be downloaded through the Indos CoP Checker on the DG Shipping website.
- If you face any difficulty in downloading, refer to our step-by-step video guide on how to download the STCW certificate. Click on the link to watch the video.
What is the AFF Course Validity?
- The AFF STCW course is valid for 5 years.
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It is a course that teaches seafarers how to handle and control fire emergencies on ships. To find the Advanced Fire Fighting Course near you, go to STCW Course Finder.
The Advanced Fire Fighting Course is 5 day course after which seafarers has to attend the Advanced Fire Fighting Exit Exam.
The Advanced Fire Fighting Course costs between ₹2,500 to ₹12,000 based on services and accommodation provided by the institute. To search the best college at best price for Advanced Fire Fighting Course, CLICK HERE.
The full form of AFF course is Advanced Fire Fighting. This is an advanced post sea course which is necessary to complete to be eligible to get onboard ship.