Objective

The aim of the programme is to give Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and practice certain elements of their role which they cannot reasonably practise offshore.

Target Group

This programme is designed to meet the further practice requirements not able to be met offshore for an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain in the oil and gas industry.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid offshore or an Operator approved medical and a valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training certificate (BOSIET), Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS), TBOSIET (Tropical BOSIET), Further Offshore Emergency Response Training (FOET), Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) or TFOET (Tropical FOET)

And

A valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Initial Training Certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall or Free Fall) or a valid Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training certificate (Single Fall, Twin Fall or Free Fall)

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

Correct use of the sea anchor

How to maintain the safety of the TEMPSC passengers

How to check the external and internal integrity of the safety craft

How to remove mechanical restraints to enable launch of the TEMPSC How to start the engine using both primary and secondary start systems How to board passengers as quickly as possible How to confirm the launch area is clear

How to brief the crew and obtain permission to launch

How to release the lowering mechanism

Securing the hatches and turning on the air and water spray protection systems

Clearing the installation on course for a safe area

Pacing alongside a vessel for transfer of personnel

Man overboard procedures if any personnel are in the water How to tow another vessel

How to be towed by another vessel

The order for disembarkation and how to get passengers to the rescue craft