Search and Rescue (SAR) (1 cr)
Code: MM14M102-3008
General information
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
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MMC19D-ÅMaritime Management, 2019, full-time studies
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MMC20D-ÅMaritime 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