Objective

To give the delegate the theoretic and practical skills needed to ensure the correct use of the available life saving appliances. Thus enabling the delegate to survive a given emergency at sea in the case of abandonment.

Target Group

Personnel in the need of a sea survival course according to STCW A-VI/1-1 excluding first aid, fire fighting and personal responsibilities The course is typically used by personnel from the maritime sector who needs to be a part of the safe manning crew.

Examination

None, but all course must be completed whit satisfaction for handing out certificate.

Course Contents

Theory: - Emergency situations at sea - Evacuation - Personal life saving appliances - Collective life saving appliances - Distress signals - Survival techniques in water - Search and rescue Practical exercises: - Personal life saving appliances - Conventional liferaft - Survival in water - Evacuation by means of evacuation ladder and helicopter rescue - Evacuation exercise