Personnel Survival Techniques; as per STCW 1978 amended 1995 requirements, approved by the Brunei Department of Marine. Suitable for Brunei Naval Personnel

Aims

To ensure that on completion of the course the candidate will meet the minimum standard of competence to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment in accordance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) STCW’95 code A-VI/1-1. This is an Internationally recognised course, approved by the Brunei Department of Marine

Outcomes

Understand the types of emergency situations such as collisions, fire and foundering
Demonstrate knowledge of the types of lifesaving appliances normally carried onboard ships.
Know an operate equipment contained in the survival craft/Lifeboats and Life rafts
Understand the principles concerning survival
Describe the value of training and drills
Demonstrate the correct use of personnel protective clothing and equipment
Maintain a state of readiness for any emergency.
Demonstrate knowledge of the actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations and what to do in an abandon ship situation.
Describe and demonstrate the actions to be taken when in water and when aboard a survival craft.
Understand the main dangers of short and long-term water immersion.
The above course content can be tailored to suit client specific requirements, but not reduced, due to the International standard required

Location and Duration

The duration of the course is Two (2)-days. The course is delivered at Megamas Training Company Sdn. Bhd., in Mumong/Kuala Balai, Kuala Belait. Using classroom facilities and the Megamas Environmental pool, including wave generator

Pre-Requisite

Valid medical certificate

Validity

Life long award

Medical Required

Yes

Delegates

Maximum number 16

Approval

Approved by Brunei Marine Department