This course is the refresher training for crew to be able to launch and take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations, in accordance with section A-VI/2 of the STCW Code. Seafarers requiring deck certificates of competency must complete this STCW course as part of their Officer training and need to do a REFRESHER course every 5 years.
Description
Malta Enterprise - Get Qualified Scheme
Course Aim:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with REFRESHER training on competence to operate life-saving appliances and taking charge of a survival craft/rescue boat during or after launch.
This course provides seafarers aiming to refresh their STCW certification with the necessary education and training as outlined in Table A-VI/2-1.
Course Structure
This course consists of 8 hours classroom / online tuition on 1 day.
Units:
1.Introduction & safety
2. General emergency
3. Abandon ship
4. Survival craft and rescue boats
5. Launching arrangements
6. Evacuation & recovery of survival craft & rescue boats
7. Actions to take when clear of the ship
8. Lifeboat engine & accessories
9. Rescue boat outboard engine
10. Handling survival craft & rescue boats in rough weather
11. Actions to take when aboard a survival craft
12. Methods of helicopter rescue
13. Danger of Hypothermia
14. Radio equipment
15. First Aid
16. Review of Launch/Recovery drills
