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Who is this course for?
All members of the crew and personnel employed on a vessel with free-fall lifeboats.
Is previous experience required?
No experience is necessary to complete this course.
How will this course benefit me?
This course aims to give learners an awareness of free-fall lifeboat operations, including how the equipment is operated correctly and safely and maintained.
How will this course benefit my company?
The course aims to ensure that learners are following best practice as detailed in national/international legislation and company procedures.
What standards are referred to in this course?
• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including use of the Rescue Boat
• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
• International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO)
Is there an assessment?
Yes
• Give an overview of the regulatory and legislative controls relating to free-fall lifeboats
• Describe the purpose of a free-fall lifeboat
• Identify the design characteristics of the free-fall lifeboat
• Describe the training requirements for operating free-fall lifeboats
• Explain the importance of drills and onboard familiarisation
• Give an overview of personnel responsibilities
• Explain how a free-fall lifeboat can be safely and effectively recovered
• Explain how maintenance, examination and testing are carried out
• Explain the necessary safety measures and risk assessments for free-fall lifeboat inspection and maintenance on board
Exam in the e-learning course
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones