The Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre (MSSTC) is owned by Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR). The Centre was established in 1985. The Centre runs short courses for seafarers. Majority of trainees are fishermen. The MSSTC is located onboard the training vessel SAEBJORG (a former ferry) which is located in Reykjavik during wintertime but sails around the coast of Iceland with courses during the summertime. Safety training is required for all seafarers registered on board Icelandic vessels.

The origins of ICE-SAR can be traced to 1918, when the Westman Island Rescue Team was established.  The first rescue ship; the first rescue helicopter; pioneers in traffic safety matters; the Ships Reporting Duty; the Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre; these are only a few of the accomplishments that ICE-SAR and its parent associations have achieved – for the benefit of all Icelanders.