Course Info

Purpose

This STCW course aims to maintain/update the seafarer’s ability to perform personal survival techniques at sea in the event of abandonment of the ship, which is required in accordance with STCW chapter VI, section A-VI/1, table A-VI/1-1.

Structure

The course is conducted as theoretical and practical training at VIKING Safety Academy.

Content

The seafarer must practically demonstrate how to: • Don and use lifejacket an immersion suit • Conduct a safe jump in the water from a given height • Right a capsized life raft, while wearing a lifejacket • Swim while wearing a lifejacket • Stay afloat without wearing a lifejacket • Board a survival craft from water while wearing a lifejacket • Board a survival craft from a ship while wearing a lifejacket • Take initial actions on boarding a survival craft to improve chances of survival • Deploying the sea anchor • Use survival craft equipment • Operate location devices including radio equipment

Target group

Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship.