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Search and Rescue (SAR)Laajuus (1.5 cr)

Code: MM14M102

Credits

1.5 op

Objective

To give the student knowledge of and skills in the planning and leading search and rescue operations at sea.

Content

• The seafarer’s obligations with reference to SAR operations
• IAMSAR
• Management documentation
• The practical use of SAR resources
• The SAR communication system
• The global MRCC-network
• Rescue equipment and evacuation possibilities onboard a vessel
• Helicopter activities in rescue operations
• Practical exercises in using the IAMSAR and SAR-resources
• Teamworking

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2

Enrollment

01.01.2024 - 17.03.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 03.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Ossi Westilä
  • Emilia Lindroos
Groups
  • MMC21D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 2021, full-time studies

Objective

To give the student knowledge of and skills in the planning and leading search and rescue operations at sea.

Content

• The seafarer’s obligations with reference to SAR operations
• IAMSAR
• Management documentation
• The practical use of SAR resources
• The SAR communication system
• The global MRCC-network
• Rescue equipment and evacuation possibilities onboard a vessel
• Helicopter activities in rescue operations
• Practical exercises in using the IAMSAR and SAR-resources
• Teamworking

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 27.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
Teachers
  • Ossi Westilä
  • Emilia Lindroos
Groups
  • MMC21D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 2021, full-time studies

Objective

To give the student knowledge of and skills in the planning and leading search and rescue operations at sea.

Content

• The seafarer’s obligations with reference to SAR operations
• IAMSAR
• Management documentation
• The practical use of SAR resources
• The SAR communication system
• The global MRCC-network
• Rescue equipment and evacuation possibilities onboard a vessel
• Helicopter activities in rescue operations
• Practical exercises in using the IAMSAR and SAR-resources
• Teamworking

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2

Enrollment

16.06.2022 - 19.03.2023

Timing

20.03.2023 - 31.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Ossi Westilä
  • Emilia Lindroos
Groups
  • MMC19D-Å
    Maritime Management, 2019, full-time studies
  • MMC20D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 2020, full-time studies

Objective

To give the student knowledge of and skills in the planning and leading search and rescue operations at sea.

Content

• The seafarer’s obligations with reference to SAR operations
• IAMSAR
• Management documentation
• The practical use of SAR resources
• The SAR communication system
• The global MRCC-network
• Rescue equipment and evacuation possibilities onboard a vessel
• Helicopter activities in rescue operations
• Practical exercises in using the IAMSAR and SAR-resources
• Teamworking

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2