This course is designed to provide candidates with the mandatory knowledge and essential safety competencies required for familiarization and basic training, in full compliance with STCW Code Section A-VI/1 and IMO Model Course 1.19.
16 hours | 2 days
6.5 Hours Theoretical | 9.5 Hours Practical
• Be at least 16 years old
• Candidates must be medically fit to participate in practical exercises.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate proficiency in accordance with STCW Table A-VI/1-1 and IMO Model Course 1.19 by being able to:
• Don a lifejacket correctly and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Don an immersion suit in a timely and proper manner.
• Safely jump from a height into the water while wearing a lifejacket.
• Right an inverted life raft while wearing a lifejacket.
• Keep afloat in the water without the aid of a lifejacket.
• Board a survival craft from both ship and water while wearing a lifejacket.
• Take initial survival actions upon boarding a survival craft to maximize chances of rescue.
• Stream a drogue or sea anchor to stabilize the survival craft.
• Operate survival craft equipment essential for survival at sea.
• Use location devices, including radio equipment, to facilitate search and rescue operations.
Candidates must successfully complete both a written examination and a practical evaluation.
A minimum passing grade of 60% must be achieved in each assessment.
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques, based on IMO Model Course 1.19, in compliance with STCW Code Table A-VI/1-1, and approved by the Flag State Administration.
Personal Survival Techniques
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