Domestic Vessel Safety
Domestic Vessel Safety (formerly MED A1/A2) is a Marine Emergency Duties safety training course for crew of commercial Vessels operating domestically (within Canada), on Sheltered Waters voyages, and Near Coastal Class 2 voyages. On All Commercial Vessels, Specifically: Passenger vessels 15 GT and over and/or carrying more than 12 passenger; Workboats of 15 GT and over; and Fishing Vessels
Description
This is a Marine Emergency Duties safety training course, formerly known as MED A1 / A2
This ticket applies to Masters and Crew
operating domestically (within Canada):
– On Near Coastal Class 2 and Sheltered Waters voyages
– On All Commercial Vessels, Specifically:
- Passenger vessels 15 GT and over and/or carrying more than 12 passenger
- Workboats of 15 GT and over
- Fishing Vessels
This course is a mix of classroom theory and real hands-on scenarios. Over a very full and fun 4 days we will cover theories on:
- Types of Emergencies
- Emergency Procedures
- Vessel Stability
- Life Rafts, Survival Suits, and Lifesaving Appliances
- Life Jackets, PFD’s, Worksuits, Floater Coats
- Fire, Extinguishers, Suppression Systems, and Marine Fire Fighting
- Passenger Control, Safety Briefings, and Passenger Safety
- Safety Regulation and Requirements
- Hypothermia and cold water immersion
We will also conduct 2 hands-on field exercises.
One in a swimming pool where we will:
- launch, board, and use a life raft
- use survival suits, PFD’s, and life jackets
- practice recovering a victim from the water
- use life rings, a rescue quest, parbuckles, Jason’s cradle, and a life sling
The other will be a live fire exercise using real fire. We will:
- use 3 different types of fire extinguishers
- practice working in teams to recover a victim from a burning compartment
- and use a fire hose with a combination nozzle
It is a very fun, practical and essential course for anyone working on the water.
Nanaimo Campus Participants: Live fire exercises will take place on Gabriola Island. Participants must arrange own travel.
Required Supplies:
- bathing suit
- towel
- boots, or water resistant shoes (recommended)
To work as a Deckhand or Crew you may also need the following: (depending on the type of work, # of passengers, and area of operation)
- ROC-M – Radio Course (Restricted operator Certificate – Maritime)
- SVOP – Small Vessel Captain (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)
- Marine Basic First Aid – only at St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross
To operate as a Master Limited 60 GT, you also need:
- Chartwork & Pilotage 1
- Navigation Safety 1
- ROC-M or ROC-MC
- SVOP (only if you are operating small tenders with passengers to/from the primary vessel)
- Marine Basic First Aid – only at St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross
To operate as a Fishing Master 4, you also need:
- Chartwork & Pilotage 1
- Navigation Safety 1
- Simulated Electronic Navigation – Limited
- Ship Construction & Stability 1
- ROC-MC
- SVOP (only if you are operating small tenders with passengers to/from the primary vessel)
- Marine Advanced First Aid – only at St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross
To book a course or if you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age requirement: 15 years