Questions and answers
14 courses, 115 lessons. Here is how it works.
Courses
Are the courses free?
Every course is free during our launch period, for a limited time. After it, courses will be paid. If you join during the launch, you keep every course you complete and you can finish, free, any course you started. We will email you a month before the launch period ends. Lesson 1 of each course is open to everyone; an account opens the other lessons and saves your progress.
How long does a course take?
Most courses take one and a half to two and a half hours, in lessons of 10 to 20 minutes. You can stop at any point and carry on later.
Does it work on my phone or a slow connection?
Yes. The pages are light and work on any phone. 3D models only download when you open them.
Which language are the courses in?
English, in plain words. Each lesson starts with a short primer that explains the key terms.
Who writes the courses?
The service engineers of the Al Safwan Marine group, who inspect this equipment on board. Each lesson lists the rules and sources it is based on.
Your account
Why do I need an account?
To open every lesson, keep your progress on any device and get your Course completed card. Sign in with Google, Facebook or just your email.
How do I sign in without a password?
Press Continue with Google or Continue with Facebook, or enter your email: we send you a 6-digit code and a sign-in link. Type the code on the page you are on, or open the link.
Will you send me emails?
Only about your learning: your sign-in code, a reminder if you stop halfway through a course, and your Course completed card. You can turn reminders off in Settings.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, at any time, in Settings. Your progress and completed courses are deleted with it.
Course completed cards
What do I get when I finish?
A Course completed card with your name, the course and the date, when every lesson is done and, where the course has one, the final quiz is passed. Share it on LinkedIn, WhatsApp and elsewhere, or download the picture.
Is it a certificate or STCW training?
No. The card shows you completed an online familiarisation course at Al Safwan Academy. It is not a certificate, licence or qualification, and not STCW, flag-approved or maker's training.
How can someone check my card?
Each card has its own code and a QR code. Scanning it, or opening its link, shows on alsafwanmarine.com that Al Safwan Marine verified it.
What if my name is wrong on my card?
Email us and we will correct it. The code and the link stay the same.
Companies
Can my company track crew progress?
Not yet. Team tracking is being built. Register your interest on the For companies page and we will tell you first.
What will it cost companies?
Company prices are not set yet. During the launch period every course is free for anyone.