Marine Emergency Duty Training

Learn how to implement safety protocols to protect the vessel and crew.

Unique hazards and dangers can arise on recreational and commercial seafaring vessels. A marine emergency duties training program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to emergency situations.

Program

The Canadian marine emergency duties training course is available as a stand-alone program, or as a part of a marine engineering technology degree. The program is intended for individuals first entering the marine industry who have not received prior training in emergency situations that can arise at sea.

Prerequisites

The only prerequisite required for admittance to the stand-alone program is that applicants are at least 16 years of age at the time of entry. Applicants to the degree program must possess a secondary school diploma or the equivalent.

Curriculum

Topics discussed throughout the program include lifesaving measures, emergency responses, survival rescue, marine environment hazards and safety equipment and records. The course is presented through a combination of theory-based textbook work and practical application. Students have the opportunity to practice emergency skills through water and fire emergencies in a pool and with simulated firefighting experiences.

References

• British Columbia Institute of Technology: Marine Emergency Duties A1 Basic Safety
• Georgian College, Great Lakes International Marine Training Centre: Marine Engineering Technology
• Camosun College: Nautical