No, it will cause no problems if one does basic STCW course from two different institutes. However, basic STCW course needs to be done only once. The second time on does STCW course is refresher STCW course. Also, make sure you don’t indulge in doing STCW course from two different institutes at same time. Moreover, course from any reputed maritime institute in India will not cause problems when applying to Indian CDC.
In mariner’s life, personal safety and social responsibilities (PSSR) is conducted in basic STCW courses. The aim of PSSR course is to provide basic and mandatory training to seafarers about the safety procedures and accident preventions while working onboard a ship. It gives detailed knowledge to safeguard himself/herself from any kind of accident or misfortune. Also, this course helps in getting acquainted with conditions onboard the ship.
STCW stands for ‘Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping’. On 7th July 1995 the STCW code was updated, these were mainly administrative changes to bring the convention up to date. It is still called STCW course after Manila Amendments of 2010. The course is valid for 5 years. There are many institutes which provide stcw courses throughout India. It is the basic qualification required for working on the sea.