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<strong>Transport</strong> <strong>Canada</strong><br />

Marine Safety<br />

Marine Emergency Duties<br />

Training Courses<br />

Issue Date: May 1998<br />

Date of revision: June 2007<br />

STCW Basic Safety<br />

Ref.: TP 4957E<br />

Page 50 of 82<br />

Chapter 10<br />

Revision No 1<br />

Subject Area Hours<br />

.2 action to take after leaving the vessel in an open lifeboat<br />

.3 action to take after leaving the vessel in an inflatable life raft<br />

10. Communications 1.0<br />

10.1 Recognition and operation of signalling devices & pyrotechnics<br />

.1 daylight signalling mirror (heliograph)<br />

.2 signalling flashlight<br />

.3 classes of flare, their characteristics and the circumstances in<br />

which each is to be used<br />

.4 hand flares<br />

.5 parachute rockets<br />

.6 markings on flares<br />

.7 expiry dates<br />

.8 care and stowage of flares<br />

10.2 Radio communication equipment<br />

.1 Use of:<br />

− EPIRBs<br />

− SARTs<br />

− Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) VHF<br />

portable radios<br />

Lecture Practical<br />

11. Rescue<br />

11.1 Rescue by civilian or military personnel<br />

0.5 0.5<br />

.1 description and use of:<br />

− sling<br />

− basket<br />

− net<br />

− litter<br />

11.2 Rescue equipment<br />

.1 use of rescue sling<br />

.2 use of rescue basket<br />

11.3 Helicopter rescue<br />

.1 action to be taken aboard a vessel<br />

.2 action to be taken aboard a raft<br />

.3 lifting appliances<br />

.4 safety procedures aboard the helicopter<br />

12. Safe Working Practices<br />

12.1 Potential hazards<br />

.75<br />

.1 lifting appliances, other equipment and moving machinery parts<br />

.2 unsafe work area, including slippery decks<br />

.3 enclosed spaces/holds, tanks and other compartments<br />

.4 hot work operations, fire prevention and protection<br />

.5 scaffolds and stages<br />

.6 ladders and gangways<br />

.7 electric equipment, bright lights and noise<br />

.8 ineffective safeguards or safety devices<br />

.9 pressure vessels<br />

.10 obstructed emergency exit

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