Study Guide

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

According to realization timetable

Materials

IAMSAR 2 & 3

Teaching methods

Mainly Simulator course. Lectures and exercises in the classroom or as online studies

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Simulator, assignment

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 2