Description

Course Title: Personal Survival Techniques For Yachts Training

Course Duration: 85 Minutes

Who is the course for?
This Personal Survival Techniques For Yachts Training course is for all seafarers working onboard superyachts.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?
By giving you a basic understanding of the theoretical principles behind surviving at sea.

How will the course benefit my company?
When an emergency happens, it happens fast. This course will provide a basic understanding of the techniques for personal survival at sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?
• Based on parts of IMO Model course 1.19 and the provisions of table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code

Learning Objectives

• Explain the value of training and drills
• Describe different types of emergency situations
• Recognise safety signs
• Describe what to do if there is a fire onboard
• Identify the different types of portable fire extinguishers
• Recognise ship alarms
• Explain what to do if you need to abandon ship
• Recognise different types of personal survival techniques

Assessment

Exam as part of the course