Lifeboat training on board a vessel is an essential routine to ensure the crew’s preparedness in case of maritime emergencies. These activities involve learning to operate, launch, and navigate lifeboats under various conditions, promoting safety and survival proficiency at sea.
Highlights:
This course aims to provide learners with the fundamental understanding, knowledge and skills, in order to be familiar with the operation, launching, inspection and maintenance of lifeboats.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the lifeboat’s basic features, systems and equipment.
- Describe the launching and recovery methods of a lifeboat.
- Understand the components and the frequency of a lifeboat’s maintenance and inspection.
Legislation & References:
- International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
- SOLAS, Chapter III “Life-saving appliances and arrangements”
Duration: 60m
Who should attend: Deck Μanagement and support, Engine Management and support
Approval: Liberia
