Objective

During the course delegates will learn and demonstrate to a level of competence all aspects of preparation, launching, maneuvering and retrieval of a free fall lifeboat.

Target Group

This OPITO approved course is designed for personnel designated as lifeboat coxswains on offshore installations equipped with a free fall lifeboat.

Prerequisites

All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate and a valid BOSIET (ER1P) certificate.

Examination

N/A

Course Contents

Coxswains Role and Responsibilities

Maintaining Operational Readiness

General Arrangements of Free Fall Lifeboats

Hook Release Systems

Preparation of Free Fall Lifeboat for Launching

Mustering and Self-Preparedness

Passenger Boarding Procedures

Launching Checks before Launching

Launching of Free Fall Lifeboat

Moving Clear of Installation or Vessel

Retrieval and Stowage of Lifeboat

Free Fall Lifeboat Drills and Exercises