ELM Cold water survival

The e-learning module is designed for familiarization training of seafarers in cold weather survival in accordance with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1185 30.11.2012 “Guide for Cold Water Survival”.

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Purpose

The e-learning module is designed for familiarization training of seafarers in cold weather survival in accordance with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1185 30.11.2012 “Guide for Cold Water Survival”. 


What is an e-learning module?

E-learning module is the electronic textbook on one or more sections. Theoretical materials can be accompanied by drawings, diagrams, photos, animations and videos. There is a test for assessment of knowledge gained at the end of each section.


Contents:

  • Cold water hazards and their effects
  • Actions prior to abandoning the ship
  • The survival phase: in a survival craft
  • The survival phase: in the water
  • The rescue phase: guidance for those engaged in search and rescue
  • Treatment of people recovered from survival craft
  • Treatment of people recovered from cold water
  • The apparently dead
  • Summing up

Regulations

  • MO MSC.1/Circ.1185 30.11.2012 “Guide for Cold Water Survival”
  • IMO Resolution A.1024 (26) GUIDELINES FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS