1 STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Basic Sea Survival)
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Title
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STCWPersonal Survival
Techniques(Basic Sea Survival)
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TRAINING
This area is a TRAINING ENVIRONMENT and therefore comes with risks!
Please be aware that you will come into contact with:• Stairs• Water• Darkness• Training equipment• Other hazards!
This is an essential part of your training with us.
If you have ANY concerns, please see your instructor immediately!
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Aim
3The Aim of this Course
Maurice & Maralyn Bailey 1973(117 Days Adrift)
To give you the ESSENTIAL education and training in
Personal Survival Techniques to enable you to SURVIVE at sea
in the event of your ship’s abandonment
Your survival starts from THE MOMENT YOU FIRST STEP
ABOARD!
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LO: 1-6
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Outcomes
By the end of this courses you should –
1. Know the main types of maritime emergencies2. Know the survival equipment used3. Understand the principles of survival4. Know how to abandon ship5. Know how to survive in the water6. Know how to use a survival craft
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LO: 1.i-iv
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Outcome 1
Main Types of
Maritime Emergency
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LO: 1
6Emergency
Defined as “a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action”. (Oxford English Dictionary)
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LO: 1.i, 1.iv
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Titanic 1912
POB 2224 Fatalities 1514 Survivors 710
Examples of collision include hitting –
• Another vessel• Floating object – iceberg,
container• A dock, wall or offshore
installation (oil or gas rig, wind turbine etc)
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LO: 1.ii
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Fire
Probably the only time a ship may be abandoned even though it is not sinking
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LO: 1.iii
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Foundering
Ingress of water from above
Leaking, damaged or missing hatches and unsealed deck openings can lead to loss of vessel
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LO: 1.iv
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FloodingIngress of water from below
Usually as a result of –
• Collision• Grounding• Stranding• Hull failure• Explosion
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LO: 2
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Outcome 2
Survival Equipmentused in a
Maritime Emergency
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LO: 2.1, 3.2
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Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment
Lifejacket –• Helps you to float
• Keeps your airway clear of the water
• Minimises risk of drowning
• Minimises exertion & exhaustion
A buoyancy aid is not a life jacket!
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LO: 2.1, 2.2
13Personal Floatation Devices - PFDs (Lifejackets)
SOLAS approved lifejacket spec –
• Self righting within 5 secs• Keep mouth 12cm above water• Easy to put on• Must retain 95% buoyancy over
24hr period• Have a whistle, light, retro-
reflective tape and a rescue loop*
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LO: 2.2
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Stowed:• In crew cabins
• On deck in dedicated lockers*
• On the bridge
Not normally stowed in passenger’s cabins
Lifejacket Stowage
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LO: 2.2
15Safety Plan
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LO: 5.1-6
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Outcome 5
Survival in the Waterduring a
Maritime EmergencyPart 1
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LO: 4.3
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Entering the Water
If you have to enter the water –
• Inflate lifejacket • If possible, enter slowly*• Check water for obstructions• Pinch your nose• Hold down your lifejacket firmly• Keep feet together• Look straight ahead• Step or jump clear
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LO: 4.3
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H.E.L.P.*Heat Escape Lessening Position
• Heat loss up to 26-30 times faster in water• 50% + heat lost via head • Pull hood (if available) over head• Fit spray visor if fitted• Lay on back (semi-foetal)• Cross arms and legs• Keep back to the waves and spray• Remain calm – avoid exertion
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LO: 4.3
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HUDDLE
• For 2 or more swimmers• Reduces heat loss• Less chance of losing others• More conspicuous • 360ᴼ visibility• Helps protect vulnerable• Improves morale
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LO: 4.3
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Huddle – with Casualty
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LO: 4.3
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Swimming in a Group
• Swim on your back• Minimise movement• Keep upper arms still• Use short forearm strokes • Wrap legs around the person in front• Tow casualty
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LO: 6.1-7
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Outcome 6
Using a Survival Craftduring a
Maritime EmergencyPart 1
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LO: 4.2
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Launching a Liferaft Manually - 1
• Prepare to launch to leeward* (except fire)
• If necessary, move the liferaft from its stowage (small craft only)
• Check water for obstructions• Secure painter to strong point• Undo the quick release hook• Launch raft overboard
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LO: 4.2
24Launching a Liferaft Manually - 2
• Pull the painter out of the canister
• When it stops coming out freely, give it a sharp tug
• As soon as it inflates, shorten up the painter
• Secure the raft close to the vessel, near a boarding position
• If inverted, turn it over - from the deck
• Put any extra gear into the raft
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LO: 6.1
25Dry Boarding
• Try to board “dry”
• Do not inflate lifejacket
• Strongest in first to help others
• If possible, step in, don’t jump
• Move to back of raft
• Don’t jump onto others
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LO: 6.3
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Life raft – Initial Actions*
CUT - the painterSTREAM - the drogueCLOSE - the entranceMAINTAIN ……
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LO:5-6
27Your Turn!
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LO: 2
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Outcome 2
Survival Equipmentused in a
Maritime EmergencyPart 2
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LO: 2.1, 2.2
29Inflatable Lifejacket
• Complies with ordinary lifejacket requirements• Has min 2 separate compartments• Inflates automatically upon
immersion• Can be inflated manually• Can be inflated by mouth• If 1 compartment fails, will still
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LO: 2.1, 2.2
30Immersion Suit• Must be able to be donned within
2 minutes
• May require a PFD
• If PFD not required, must have a
whistle and light
• Location – dedicated lockers in crew areas
• Only issued for some crew
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Thermal Protective Aid (TPA)
• Can be worn over clothing & lifejacket
• Covers the whole body except the face
• One size fits all• Easily donned in survival craft• Can be removed in the water in less than 2 minutes• Function properly throughout an air temperature range -30°C to +20°C. • Location – in survival craft or grab
bag
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LO: 2.1
32Lifebuoy
• May come with light or line attached, or both
• Location – on outer decks near exits
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LO: 2.1
33Lifeboats - Open
• Passenger vessels - sufficient lifeboats for everyone on board
• Cargo vessels – twice the capacity
for everyone on board
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LO: 2.1
34Lifeboat – Partially Enclosed
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LO: 2.1
35Lifeboat – Totally enclosed, self-righting, davit launched
• Max 3 minute boarding time (cargo vessels)
• Diesel engine• Minimum speed 6 knots• Minimum duration 24 hours
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LO: 2.1
36Lifeboat - Freefall
• Intended for rapid deployment• Mandatory for tankers and bulk
carriers• Minimum specification same as for standard enclosed lifeboat• Must be able to release from within
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LO: 2.1
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Lifeboat – for Tankers
• Designed for launching into burning oil
• Water sprinkling system to protect from flames
• Personnel sealed from outside environment
• Internal air supply system
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LO: 2.1
26Rescue Craft
• Minimum speed 6 knots
• Minimum duration 4 hours
• Used to rescue MOBs
• Attend other vessels in distress
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LO: 2.1
39Liferaft
• Built to last minimum 30 days at sea• Survive a drop of 18m minimum• Withstand repeated boarding from
4.5m height• Canopy inflates automatically• Minimum capacity 6 persons• Maximum capacity 150 persons• Tested by approved service engineer
annually
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LO: 2.1
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Liferaft - Stowage
• On-deck stowage in canister
• Sits in purpose made cradle
• Located in a “ready to launch” position
• Secured in place by a quick release mechanism
• Can be released “automatically”
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LO: 2.1
41Davit Launched Liferaft
• Used on passenger ships
• Stowed in canisters on deck
• Launched using a small crane (davit)
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LO: 2.1
42Marine Evacuation System (MES)
• Quick deployment
• Mass evacuation in minimum time
• Replacing traditional systems
• Light weight and space saving
• Proven in Force 6 and 3 metre seas.
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LO: 3.1-3
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Outcome 3
Principles of Survivalduring a
Maritime Emergency
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LO: 3.1
44Value of Training & Drills
• Attend training sessions (drills) regularly
• Know your vessel – escape routes, muster stations
• Know what equipment is available, where its located, how it works
• Helps overcome your fear and anxiety by regular familiarization
• Gives others (passengers) reassurance through your ability
Your survival starts when you first step onboard!
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LO: 3.3
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• An emergency could happen at any time
• Be prepared for the worst
• A safety briefing is mandatory within 24 hours of boarding*
• Check the muster list for your duties• Details actions to be taken in an
emergency• Lists crew members responsibilities*• Located in crew only areas
The Need to be Ready
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LO: 4.1-5
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Outcome 4
How to Abandon Shipduring a
Maritime Emergency
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LO: 4.1
47Standard Emergency Signals
• General Alarm (SOLAS) = 7 short and 1 long blast on ships whistle
• Abandon ship = a verbal order by the Captain only*
• Fire and emergency = continuous blast (more than 10 seconds) of ships whistle and / or continuous ringing of general alarm
• Man overboard = 3 long blasts on ships whistle (Morse code “O”)
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LO: 4.1
35Actions - Called to Abandon Ship Station
• Dress warmly• Put on survival suit if available• Put on your lifejacket• Go to your muster station• Prepare survival craft for use• Gather extra supplies (grab bag?)• Take anti-sickness pills• Remain calm
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LO: 4.1
48Your Duty to Passengers
• It is the duty of the crew to – • Muster passengers• Carry out a roll call• Check their lifejackets• Give help and guidance• Keep them calm• Get them into the survival craft• Give reassurance• Remain calm yourself• Maintain control
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LO: 4.1
49Extra Supplies• Extra clothing and blankets
• Extra TPAs, plastic bags
• Signaling / communication equipment (hand-held VHF radio, flares, torches)
• EPIRB & SART
• Extra medical supplies
• Bottled water / food (cans, vacuum packs, chocolate, sweets, soft drinks)
• Any additional useful items….
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LO: 4.1
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Personal Survival Kit / Grab Bag
• Personal medication
• Sunblock, hat
• Spectacles / sun glasses
• Passport, ID, documents, money
• Mobile phone
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LO: 4.2
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Mary Celeste 1872
Abandon Ship!
• Abandoning ship is the LAST RESORT!
• The best survival craft may be the vessel you are abandoning
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LO: 4.2
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Hydrostatic Release Unit – (HRU)
• Prevents loss of raft with sinking ship
• Water pressure activated
• Releases raft at 4 meter depth (max)
• Weak link releases painter at 2.2kN (± 0.4kN)
• Replace after 2 years
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LO: 4.2
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Launching a Davit Liferaft
• Davit hook attached to raft lifting eye• Canister hoisted clear of obstructions• Painter secured to strong point• Canister maneuvered over side• Raft inflated• Raft moved to boarding position• Personnel board liferaft• Painter cut • Check below for obstructions• Raft lowered into water• Released from the raft
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LO: 4.2
58Abandoning Ship - Complications
Unable to launch the survival craft due to –
• Lack of time• Absence of correct personnel• Severe listing or trim• Mechanical failure• Absence of lighting• Burning oil on water
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LO: 5.1-6
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Outcome 5
Survival in the Waterduring a
Maritime EmergencyPart 2
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LO: 4.3
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Cold Water Shock
Sudden immersion in cold water causes –
• Adrenalin rush• Heart rate and blood pressure shoot
up• Blood vessels can rupture• High risk of stroke or cardiac arrest• Breathing rate rapidly increases –
hyperventilation• High risk of drowning
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LO: 4.3
62How Long Have I Got?
Life expectancy in water in “normal” clothing.
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LO: 4.3
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Make Yourself Shock-proof
The first 2 – 3 minutes are critical!• Avoid falling or jumping in• Enter water slowly• Wear clothing with waterproofs• Use a hood• Wear an inflated lifejacket• Try to hold onto a buoyant object• Keep still to reduce loss of buoyant air
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LO: 4.3, 4.5
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Shark Attack
• If swimming, stay in a group• Keep a lookout• Wear clothing including shoes• Avoid urinating, defecating, vomiting
If attack imminent – • Splash and yell into water to frighten it• Hit shark in eye or gills• If in a raft, keep quiet
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LO: 4.3, 4.5
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Survival in Burning Sea
• Discard lifejacket (unless deflated) and any item that is buoyant etc.
• Swim as far as possible under water• Before surfacing, push surface oil clear• Face downwind before breathing in• Submerge feet first and continue until clear
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LO: 4.3, 4.5
66Survival in Oil
• Keep head high as possible
• Remove lifejacket and use as a raft
• Secure lifejacket to wrist
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LO: 6.1-7
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Outcome 6
Using a Survival Craftduring a
Maritime EmergencyPart 2
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LO: 6.3
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Life raft – Initial Actions*
CUT - the painterSTREAM - the drogueCLOSE - the entranceMAINTAIN ……
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LO: 4.4
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Earnest Shackleton – A Good Egg!
Maintain….Discipline and Moral
• Establish a strong leader• Assign tasks• Appoint lookout(s)• Pick up survivors• Cluster other craft / establish
communication• Collect all “weapons”• Be positive• Believe you will survive
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LO: 4.4
70Maintain….The Integrity of the Life raft
• Open survival pack• Bail out• Deal with leaks• Close the canopy• Keep it pumped up• Deploy SART or Radar Reflector• Check EPIRB is switched on
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LO: 4.4
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Maintain….Health and Wellbeing
• Keep warm and dry• Give medical assistance• Take anti-sickness tablets• No rations for 24 hours• Collect rainwater
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LO: 2.3, 6.5
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Survival Craft Equipment
PracticalDemonstration
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LO: 6.6
73EPIRBEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
• When activated, transmits distress message on 406 MHz to satellite*
• Can be used globally• Can be used to “home-in” on (121.5 MHz)• May have built in GPS• Transmits for 48 hours• Must be taken into survival craft• Tie on and tow behind raft*
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LO: 6.6
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LO: 6.6
75Radar SART Search and Rescue Transponder
• Alerting and homing device• Activated by X - band (3cm – 9GHz)
radar• On standby mode for 96 hours• Appears on other vessels radar
screens• Must be taken into survival craft*• Do not mount with radar reflector
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LO: 6.6
76AIS SARTAutomatic Identification System - Search and Rescue Transmitter*
• Similar to Radar SART but – • Transmits distress alarm via VHF• Alarm sounds on all vessels within
VHF range• Transmits Lat / Long position every
minute• Appears on chart plotter screens
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LO: 6.6
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Visual Distress Signals
• Flares*• Smoke*• Mirror• Signalling Torch
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LO: 6.6
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Flares
Parachute / Rocket• Distress alerting• 300m height• Min 40sec burn
Handheld• Pinpoint position• Hold downwind• Min 60sec burn
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LO: 6.6
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Smoke
Floating smoke canister –
• Distress alert or pinpoint position• Min 3 minute burn• Daylight only
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LO: 6.6
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Visual Distress Signals*
• Torch / Signalling Lamp• Mirror / Heliograph
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LO: 6.7
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Hand – Held VHF Radio
• Designed for rescue craft• Drop resistant• Submersion resistant• 8 hour battery life
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LO: 4.5
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Dangers to Survivaland Precautions to Take
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LO: 4.5
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Longer Term Survival
• Exposure to the elements• Physical health• Water• Food• Psychological issues
José Salvador Alvarenga
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LO: 4.5
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SeasicknessDanger –• Leads to fluid loss • Exhaustion and loss of will to survive• Contagious• Unpleasant for others
Remedy – • Replace fluid if plentiful• Prevent eating• Give anti-seasick pills• Use sick bag• Rest• Clean up after “spills”• Keep warm, allow fresh air*
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LO: 4.5
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Cold Weather Ailments
• Hypothermia• Frostbite• Immersion (Trench) foot
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LO: 4.5
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Hypothermia
Heat loss is 25 – 30 times greater in water than in air, so –• Extra clothing - layers• Hat / hood• Sit on your lifejacket• Keep dry• Keep out of the wind• Huddle together• Reduce activity• Keep blood circulating• Use a TPA
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LO: 4.5
87Hypothermia - Treatment
• Remove wet clothing if possible and dry off
• Put casualty in a TPA, wrap in plastic or sleeping bag
• Allow to re-warm slowly• Warm drinks if conscious
Do not – • Give alcohol• Artificially rewarm• Handle roughly
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LO: 4.5
88Hot Weather Ailments
• Sunburn• Heat Exhaustion• Heat stroke
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LO: 4.5
89Fresh Water
DANGER! -Do not drink sea water or urine!
Loss of Water Loss Prevention
• Urine• Vomit• Bleeding• Breath• Sweat
• Reduce intake• Seasick Pills• First aid• Rest• Keep cool
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LO: 4.5
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Fresh Water
Problem• Survival time without fresh water about 7
days• Minimum daily survival ration 0.5 litre per
day*• Life raft total ration 1.5 litre per person *Not in a SOLAS B pack
Solution• No water for first 24 hours• Conserve and ration• Collect as soon as possible
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LO: 4.5
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Other Sources of Water
Fish eyes and spinal fluid
Turtle blood
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LO: 4.5
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Food
• You can survive for several weeks without food
• Each person only has 10,000 kilo Joules (2,400 k cals) of food rations in a SOLAS A survival pack
• Avoid protein in diet (Fish meat)
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LO: 4.5
93Psychological Issues
The Raft of the Medusa 1816
• Maintain morale• Be positive• Believe you will survive
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LO: 4.5
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You Will Survive!
You are only a survivor when you step back on dry land!
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Written Assessment
Black pen if
possible!Assessment Guidance
9516 Questions. Pass mark 11. Time: 30 mins
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