Maritime Personal Survivial Techniques Training & Certification

Two Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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What's in the Training?

Our Maritime Personal Survival Techniques training course is Canada compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada's classroom training requirement.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

C.R.C., c. 1436– Lifesaving Equipment
STCW 95 – Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates in the maritime industry must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. While requirements for refresher training are very specific, most safety trainings don’t have such specific requirements. However it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of emergencies at sea would require you to abandon ship?

Some situations that may cause you to have to abandon ship are collision, becoming stranded or grounded, a fire or explosion, or extreme weather conditions. These are only some of the situations that can create this need, though.

What kinds of emergencies or hazards are there after abandoning ship?

There are a variety of hazards you will face once you have abandoned ship. You may encounter oil on the surface of the water, sea life beneath the surface, or the dangers of the weather itself. Your life raft may flip, you may get sea sick, or you may run out of food. These are only some of the things you may encounter in the open ocean.

What is the best way to keep warm while you are in the water?

The best way to keep yourself warm when you are in the water is by using the Heat Escaping Lessening Posture, or HELP position. This floating fetal position is used to protect the areas that lose heat the fastest, thus fending off hypothermia.

What are your top priorities while in the water or a life raft?

Your top two priorities should be staying alive and being rescued. Once you have ensured your survival for the time being, you should focus your efforts on increasing your chance of being rescued.