Preparation for Sea Survival
- Equipment available
- Training drills
- Actions prior to abandonment.
Principles of Survival
- Methods to increase chances of survival
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Signs, symptoms and treatment of hypothermia
- Symptoms, method of treatment of sunburn, heat exhaustion and heatstroke
- Survival routines to aid location
- Correct use of pyrotechnics and other location aids
- Water rationing and collection procedures
- Food rationing
- Sources of food
- Location
Survival craft ailments
Lifejackets & Liferafts
Search & Rescue
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Rescue by helicopter or vessel
- Role of Coastguard
- UK and International SAR Organisations
- Other services
Practical Wet Drill
- Liferaft launching, boarding
- Survival whilst in water
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Capsize drill
- Final abandonment
- Survival, difficulties & requirements