Survival Centre - Granger Bay

Set Sail Towards Your Future!

The Department of Maritime Studies at CPUT encourages all students to take advantage of this incredible opportunity at the CPUT Career Fair!

This is more than just an event - it’s your chance to connect with industry professionals, explore career pathways, and open doors to future employment opportunities.

Whether you're preparing for life at sea or a shore-based career, this is where your journey begins.

Plus, stand a chance to win amazing prizes, including a tablet and other exciting giveaways!

📍 Venue: CPUT Major Sports Hall, Bellville Campus

📅 Date: 23 April 2026

⏰ Time: 09h30 – 15h00

Don’t miss out - attend, network, and take the next step in building your maritime career.

Scan the QR code on the poster to stay updated and enter the lucky draw!

Preparation Saves Lives!

Would you know what to do if you had to abandon ship today?

PST training ensures you’re not guessing - you’re prepared.

Contact us on +27 21 440 5716/63 or [email protected] to find out about upcoming Personal Survival Techniques training dates and secure your place.

Because at sea, your survival skills could save your life - and the lives of others.

Stay Ready, Stay Alive. At sea, emergencies don’t come with warnings.

Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training prepares you to act fast, stay calm, and survive when it matters most.

At the CPUT Survival Centre in Cape Town, our hands-on training prepares seafarers for real-life emergency scenarios, ensuring they leave the course with the confidence and competence to respond when it matters most.

Contact us today on +27 21 440 5716/63 or [email protected] to find out about upcoming Personal Survival Techniques training dates and secure your place.

Because at sea, your survival skills could save your life - and the lives of others.

Your survival at sea starts with the right training.

Working at sea comes with incredible opportunities - but it also comes with real risks.

That’s why Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training is one of the most critical courses every seafarer must complete.

In the unlikely event of abandoning ship, survival depends on knowledge, preparation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Personal Survival Techniques training equips seafarers with the practical skills needed to survive in the water, use lifesaving appliances correctly, and support fellow crew members until rescue arrives.

During the course, seafarers learn how to:
• React effectively during abandon ship situations
• Correctly use lifejackets, immersion suits, and liferafts
• Enter the water safely and conserve energy while awaiting rescue
• Work as a team to improve survival chances
• Understand the effects of cold water and exposure

At the CPUT Survival Centre in Cape Town, our hands-on training prepares seafarers for real-life emergency scenarios, ensuring they leave the course with the confidence and competence to respond when it matters most.

Contact us today on +27 21 440 5716/63 or [email protected] to find out about upcoming Personal Survival Techniques training dates and secure your place.

Because at sea, your survival skills could save your life - and the lives of others.

At sea, your training can make the difference between panic and saving a life.

When you’re at sea, help is not minutes away - it can be hours or even days away.

That’s why Medical First Aid training is one of the most important skills a seafarer can have.

A medical emergency on board can happen at any time: an injury during operations, burns in the engine room, a fall on deck, or a crew member suddenly becoming ill.

In those critical moments, the crew must rely on their training, their teamwork, and their ability to stabilize a patient until professional medical assistance becomes available.

Medical First Aid training equips seafarers with the confidence and competence to:

• Respond effectively to onboard injuries and illnesses

• Stabilize casualties in remote environments

• Manage medical equipment and onboard medical supplies

• Communicate with shore-based medical assistance services

• Potentially save a life when it matters most

At the CPUT Survival Centre in Cape Town, we train seafarers using practical, realistic scenarios that prepare them for the challenges of real-life emergencies at sea.

Contact us today on +27 21 440 5716/63 or [email protected] to find out about upcoming Medical First Aid training dates and secure your place.

Because at sea, preparedness is not optional - it’s essential.

Strengthening Partnerships

Another successful meeting between the CPUT Survival Centre and the SA Navy’s Diving Division.

These engagements allow us to strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and continue building a partnership that benefits everyone involved in maritime training and safety.

Working together ensures that we continue developing skilled professionals and maintaining high standards in maritime safety and survival training.

We look forward to many more collaborative opportunities ahead.

Interested in maritime safety and survival training?

The CPUT Survival Centre offers industry-aligned training programmes designed to prepare seafarers, offshore workers, and maritime professionals for real-life emergency situations.

Contact us today to learn more about our courses and training partnerships.

International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the incredible women who are making their mark across the maritime industry.

Whether in the classroom, on training exercises, offshore installations, vessels, or maritime research, women continue to demonstrate the skill, resilience, and leadership that strengthen our industry every day.

At the CPUT Survival Centre, we are proud to support and encourage women pursuing careers in maritime safety, training, and seafaring.

Your courage, determination, and professionalism continue to inspire the next generation.

To all the women shaping the future of maritime - we celebrate you today and every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Tag or mention a woman who inspires you in the maritime industry and join us in celebrating their contribution today.

📣 CPUT Survival Centre – Training Schedule for Next Week

We’re running the following courses next week:
🔹 PSSR: 23 – 24 February 2026
🔹 PST: 25 – 26 February 2026

Walk‑ins are welcome — just bring your ID or Passport to register.
📍 CPUT Survival Centre
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For enquiries: [email protected] / +27 21 440 5716

All CPUT Maritime Studies students please note the following post!

Learn the basics of Survival Swimming with the NSRI at these pools across Cape Town. They are free of charge. If you are interested, do get in touch with one of our instructors.

Learn the basics of Survival Swimming with the NSRI at these pools across Cape Town. They are free of charge. If you are interested, do get in touch with one of our instructors.