Objective

To comprehensively understand the basic principles of boat travel and boat emergencies.

Target Group

This course is designed to meet the initial onshore safety and emergency response training for new entrants and all personnel currently travelling and transferring by boat to an offshore
oil and gas installation.

Prerequisites

No pre-requisite is required.

However, delegates who are in possession of a current BOSIET, FOET, Tropical BOSIET, Tropical FOET are not required to participate in practical life raft and in-water sea survival exercises.

Examination

Delegates will be assessed using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate.

Course Contents

Delegates will receive theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas;

• Awareness of the risks to which they are exposed and how they are managed.
• An understanding of the essential safety rules with which they must comply and how to act in an emergency.
• An increase in their personal commitment to safety.
• Effective use of personal safety equipment.
• Practice and demonstrate correct method of boat transfers (simulated boat deck and installation).
• In-water survival techniques.