Search and Rescue (SAR) | Study Guide, Novia AMK

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

SFK19F-Å
Sjökapten (YH), h19, flerform
SFK18F-Å
Sjökapten (YH) h18, flerformsstudier
SFK18D-Å
Sjökapten (YH) h18, dagstudier
SFK19D-Å
Sjökapten (YH), h19, dagstudier
SFK17V-Å
Sjökapten (YH) h17, flerform
SFK17U-Å
Sjökapten (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