To provide the learners with the knowledge and practice skills to take up the position of an offshore lifeboat coxswain.

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Describe offshore emergency response arrangements

• Describe role of the Coxswain

• Maintain lifeboat readiness

• Check internal/external lifeboat integrity

• Remove mechanical restraints

• Start the engine

• Board the lifeboat

• Maintain Lifeboat equipment

• State embarkation and stability considerations

• Establish and maintain communications

• Describe lower and release mechanisms, launch orders

• Secure hatches

• Operate air and water spray systems

• Demonstrate course determination and steering by compass

• Identify safe areas, observe weather conditions and determine appropriate actions

• Describe offshore emergency response arrangements

• Describe role of the Coxswain

• Maintain lifeboat readiness

• Demonstrate boat handling and maneuvering

• Demonstrate maneuverboard (MOB) exercise

• Demonstrate towing and being towed

• Prepare and carry out transfer of personnel to rescue vessel

• Use the sea anchor

• Demonstrate emergency steering

• Recover and secure the lifeboat