The Personal Survival Techniques (PST) course is set up to form part of the mandatory Basic Safety Training for seafarers conforming with section A-VI/1 of the STCW code. This course will give seafarers the relevant knowledge, understanding and proficiency to safeguard themselves and others onboard under international regulations. Delegates will be awarded with their certificates following a short exam.
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How to don a life jacket;
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How to safely jump from a height into water;
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How to right an inverted raft whilst wearing a life jacket;
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How to swim whilst wearing a life jacket;
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How to board a survival craft from the water whilst wearing a life jacket;
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What initial actions you need to take when boarding survival craft;
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How to operate survival craft equipment.