Objective

During the course delegates with gain and demonstrate to a level of competence on how to operate life-saving appliances and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch. The delegate will also be able to operate a survival craft engine and manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Delegates will also acquire the knowledge on the correct use of locating devices including communication and signalizing apparatus and pyrotechnics.

Target Group

This course is aimed at seagoing personnel designated to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations.

Examination

Not applicable

Course Contents

Abandon ship Survival craft and rescue boats Launching arrangements Evacuation and recovery of survival craft and rescue boats Action to take when clear of the ship Handling survival craft and rescue boats in rough weather Action to take when aboard a survival craft Methods of helicopter rescue Radio equipment First Aid Drills in launching and recovering boats