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Overview
This is a practical training course required by all deck ratings wishing to progress to the rank of Able Bodied Seaman. It is also a mandatory requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch, or Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency.
Minimum entry requirements
You'll need six months seagoing service, a valid medical certificate, and the four basic STCW 95 certificates (firefighting, first aid, PST,PSSR).
What you study
You'll study:
- Types of lifesaving appliances commonly found on a merchant vessel.
- Procedures for launching, recovery and operating survival craft on the water.
- Procedures for maximizing survival of crew and passengers after abandonment from a vessel.
After the course
You can progress to either Able Seaman or Officer of the Watch certification.