Personal Survival Techniques (IMO Model Course 1.19)
Essentials for survival at sea:
- Have a strong will to survive.
- Have survival knowledge and techniques: (a) Proper use of life-saving appliances and equipment (b) Actions to be taken when abandoning a ship (c) Survival knowledge and techniques required when drifting (d) Cautions required by a person being pick-up
- Have excellent life-saving appliances which is always maintained in good condition.