In the offshore and maritime oil & gas industry—whether working on vessels, platforms, or rigs—the T-BOSIET certificate is considered a mandatory “passport” that allows personnel to work offshore.
After four years, when your T-BOSIET certificate expires, you do not need to retake the full 3-day course. Have you heard about the T-BOSIET renewal option? This article will walk you through everything you need to know.
What Is T-BOSIET and How Does Renewal Work?
T-BOSIET (Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) is a basic offshore safety training course designed for individuals working in tropical offshore environments.
It equips learners with essential survival, escape, and emergency response skills.
T-BOSIET OPITO vs. Non-OPITO: What’s the Difference?
1. T-BOSIET (OPITO Approved)
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Delivered according to international OPITO standards
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Recognized widely by domestic and international offshore projects
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Certificate validity: 4 years
2. T-BOSIET (Non-OPITO) – Issued by PST Training
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Developed to match OPITO-equivalent requirements
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A cost-effective solution for local industry needs
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Certificate validity: 3 years
Learners can choose OPITO or Non-OPITO depending on job requirements and budget.
When Do You Need to Renew Your T-BOSIET Certificate?
When your T-BOSIET certificate is close to expiry
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4 years for OPITO
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3 years for Non-OPITO
you can extend it by attending the T-FOET refresher course.
About the T-FOET Course
What Is T-FOET?
T-FOET (Tropical Further Offshore Emergency Training) is a refresher course for individuals who already hold a valid T-BOSIET certificate and need to renew it to continue working offshore.
T-FOET Course Content
Learners undergo four modules—similar to T-BOSIET—but in a shorter, more focused format:
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Safety Induction
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Firefighting & Self-Rescue
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Sea Survival & First Aid
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HUET – Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
Training Duration
Only 1 day, ensuring essential offshore survival skills while saving time.
Entry Requirements
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Valid (unexpired) T-BOSIET certificate
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Sufficient physical fitness for water-based practical exercises and emergency drills
Where to Renew T-BOSIET / Take T-FOET Training? – PST Training
PST Training is an OPITO-approved safety training center, ensuring high-quality instruction, modern facilities, and internationally compliant training systems.
Why Choose PST Training?
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Highly experienced instructors with extensive offshore backgrounds
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Modern training facilities for HUET and TEMPSC practice meeting OPITO standards
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Regular schedules for OPITO T-BOSIET & T-FOET courses
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Cost-effective Non-OPITO programs tailored for the local market
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Friendly, dedicated, and knowledgeable training consultants
Contact & Registration
Hotline:
📞 0937.459.198
📞 0937.429.198
📞 0908.361.138




