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