8 hours

This course fills the requirement for Marine Emergency Duties on small, non-pleasure vessels operating within 25 miles of shore (MED A3). Topics include maritime hazards and emergencies, emergency response, firefighting, lifesaving equipment, abandonment, personal survival, signaling devices and rescue response. The goal of the course is to assist you in responding to marine emergencies in the coastal area.

Prerequisite(s): ALL students registering for marine courses must provide their Candidate Document Number (CDN) at the time of registration. Students can apply for their number through Transport Canada, www.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/ Forms/82-0701_1004-01_BO.pdf. This is a Transport Canada requirement.

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter, 2012 Spring

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