C-NLOPB Annual Practice Launch

OBJECTIVE

To provide Lifeboat Coxswains with the refresher training specific to the evacuation system installed and used in operation(davit-launched or free-fall) to meet the Annual Practice Launch Requirement contained in Interpretation Note 11-01

CONTENT

  • PSC Equipment Familiarization

  • Pre-Launch Inspections

  • Launch and recovery

  • Mustering and clearing away

  • Advanced Maneuvering

  • Survival and Rescue

The simulation based practical training exercises included are as follows:

  • Emergency Evacuations under realistic emergency scenarios

  • Survival Craft handling, including launching and recovery of enclosed lifeboat

  • Lifeboat maneuvering in various sea states, time of day, and environmental conditions

  • Steer a lifeboat by compass in reduced visibility or at night

  • Rescue and Survival, including PIW rescue

  • Conduct voice communications over the VHF radio during abandonment situation exercises

DURATION

  • Self-Paced learning; approximately 4 hours of combined eLearning and Practical Exercises

VALIDITY

  • 1 Year