Marine Search and Rescue Ops (MSAR) Online Workshop

Course Description

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, basic knowledge of a compass is helpful.

Attendance Requirements

Workshop participation is an
essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX webinars are
expected to actively listen and participate. At the beginning of the workshop,
your instructor will review any additional participation requirements.

Recommended

In order to complete this course, you must have:

• Internet connection (Broadband connection recommended)
• Current web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari, etc.) To prevent issues during your live webinar be sure that your web browser is updated to the latest version available.
• Current versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash
• This course cannot be done on a mobile phone.

Topics

• Open Water Rescue Challenges
• Different Types of SAR Assets
• General Boat Characteristics
• Personal Safety Equipment
• SAR Mission Organization
• 5 Stages of SAR
• Gathering Initial Information
• Performing Initial Action
• Datum
• Forces That Act Upon Datum
• Discuss Commonly Used Search Patterns

Suggested Audience

• Merchant Mariners
• Police and Fire Departments
• Public Boaters
• Maritime Government Employees

Other Information

This live webinar is audio based only. There will be no usage of student webcams.