Opleiding: Basic Coxswain Lifeboat (freefall) (NOGEPA 2.7AF)

Target group:

Persons who are appointed to the duty as freefall lifeboat coxswain on board an offshore installation.

Prerequisites:

No training prerequisites are required. Persons enrolling on this course must be able to show a valid medical certificate prior to participating in practical exercises.

Objective:

The objective of the Coxswain Free Fall Life Boat training is to train delegates in the preparation, launching and handling of a rescue craft on board an offshore installation, being a freefall lifeboat. Furthermore to act as the responsible person for a lifeboat and its passengers during normal operation and in the event of an emergency.

Contents:

The training will consist of the following learning targets: - Maintaining the lifeboat in an operational condition - To contribute to drills or to carry out drills - React to alarms - Preparation of the lifeboat for launching - Boarding allowance - Launching the lifeboat - Navigation of the lifeboat and moving to a safe area - Communication by radio or other means - Ensuring safety of passengers and lifeboat - Embarking and disembarking of passengers