Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI /1-1)

This course is physically demanding. Candidates must be physically fit and meet the standard entry requirements for entry into the Merchant Navy.

The course follows a standard programme. The course delivers a basic knowledge and practice of survival techniques and principles that can be applied to maximise the probability of survival following a marine casualty.

The course will address the following:

Actions prior to abandonment of the vessel

Basic principles of survival

Types of survival equipment provided on board ships

Training and drills

Correct use of the lifejacket and entering the water from a height

Launching of a liferaft.

Righting of a capsized liferaft

Wet and dry boarding of a liferaft

Bringing aboard an injured casualty

Hypothermia and other medical factors

Liferaft first aid

Liferaft equipment

Actions to aid location by rescuers

Training is delivered through a combination of theory and practical sessions.

Course duration is one day.

This course is normally run on a Tuesday and is day 2 of a 4 day STCW Basic Safety Courses programme

Monday: STCW Elementary First Aid.

Tuesday: STCW Personal Survival Techniques.

Wednesday: STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities.

Thursday: STCW Ship Security Awareness.

The above courses are mandatory for all seafarers in all roles aboard and must renewed every 5 years.