Search and rescueLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- planning, executing and coordinating maritime search and rescue operation
- applying the procedures of the IAMSAR

Content

- IAMSAR manual
- roles of SAR coordination
- On Scene Coordinator
- planning of SAR operation
- execution and parameters of SAR operation
- communication

Qualifications

- Route planning and meteorology
- ARPA
- General Operator´s Certificate, GOC

Materials

- Simulator training at the management level 2
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Practical exercise in the simulator.
IMO model course 1.08 is utilized in course implementation.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-II/2 column 4 are used:
- the plan for coordinating search and rescue operations is in accordance with international guidelines and standards
- radiocommunications are established and correct communication procedures are followed at all stages of the search and rescue operations