Objective

Satisfy STWC table A-VI/2-1 Minimum demand for comepetency for rescue crafts and Man-Over-Board- boats Table A-VI/2 1 .
Direct, deploy and control boat and equipment .

Target Group

Seafarers (deck and mechanic) in national and international waters. STCW-78 Table A-VI/2-1. The course also covers the guidlines for coxswains on fixed and floating installations given by Norwegian Oil and Gas. After completing the course, delegates can apply for a Certificate of Competency (CoC) with the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
Approved according to STCW-78 with Manila 2010 Amendmendts.

Prerequisites

STCW Coxswain/Rescue Craft 32 hrs.

Examination

Practical test.
Written test with multiple-choice answers.

Course Contents

Course content:
- Organise and direct evacuation from ship with the help of lifeboats.
- Prepare the lifeboat, organise embarkment, quartering and releasing the boat, manouver and direct operation from the lifeboat while in the water.
- Methods to start and run the engine with additional equipment on the lifeboat as well as using the fire extinguisher on-board.
- Methods for rescue by helicopter.