Search and Rescue (SAR) (1 cr)
Code: SF14M102-3008
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 19.03.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 03.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
- Ossi Westilä
- Emilia Lindroos
Teacher in charge
Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
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SFK19F-ÅSjökapten (YH), h19, flerform
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SFK18F-ÅSjökapten (YH) h18, flerformsstudier
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SFK18D-ÅSjökapten (YH) h18, dagstudier
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SFK19D-ÅSjökapten (YH), h19, dagstudier
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SFK17V-ÅSjökapten (YH) h17, flerform
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SFK17U-ÅSjökapten (YH) h17, 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
Location and time
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
Teaching methods
• Classroom lectures
• Exercises in the simulator
International connections
Time and place you will find from your schedule and exam dates are determined by the teacher at the beginning of an actual course. Re-exam dates set by Novia generally.
Completion alternatives
Written examination.
Student workload
40h
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
Watchkeeping Duties 2