Search and Rescue (SAR) (1 cr)
Code: SF14M102-3011
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 27.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
- Ossi Westilä
- Emilia Lindroos
Groups
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SFK21D-ÅSjökapten (YH), h21, dagstudier
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