SDV-BS/MED A3
Small deomesetic vessel, basic safety, formerley MEDA3 is an 8 hour course, including 1.5 hours for practical exercises and 0.5 hours for evaluation, of which there is a 25 question multiple choice test.
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Types of emergencies
Emergencies on small fishing boats Signals and alarms
Muster lists
Drills and training
Action upon discovering emergency
Action when called to an emergency -
Nature of fire
Principles of extinguishment
Classes of fire and their symbols
Extinguishing agents
Portable extinguishers
Fire response and fire extinguishing
Fire causes and prevention -
Lifejackets and flotation devices
Immersion suits and work suits
Life buoys
Life rafts, emergency boats and equipment -
Factors relating to survival
Actions to increase chances of survival and rescue
Actions taken after abandoning in a survival craft -
Recognition and operation of signalling devices including pyrotechnics
Electronic communication -
Rescue equipment
Vessel rescue
Helicopter rescue
