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:

• Check the external and internal integrity of the safety craft

• Remove mechanical restraints to enable launch of the TEMPSC

• Start the engine

• Board passengers as quickly as possible

• Confirm the launch area is clear

• Brief the crew and obtain permission to launch

• Release the lowering mechanism

• Securing the hatches and turning on the air and water spray protection systems

• Clearing the installation on course for a safe area

• Pacing alongside a vessel for transfer of personnel

• When and how to use the sea anchor

• Man overboard procedures if any personnel are in the water

• Maintaining the safety of the TEMPSC passengers

• Tow another vessel

• Towed by another vessel

• Order for disembarkation and how to get passengers to the rescue craft