About SDV-BS
Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
About SDV-BS
Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
To provide course participants with:
- A basic understanding of the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.
- The knowledge necessary to raise and react to alarms and deal with emergencies.
- An ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations.
- The knowledge and skills which will enable them to assist in their own survival and rescue.
Course Goals
Basic understanding of the marine hazards and emergencies
Course Goals
Basic understanding of the marine hazards and emergencies
- Hazards & risk management, prevention and vessel stability
- Fire Emergency Response
- Survival & Lifesaving equipment use
- Distress signaling including flares, DSC Radio & EPIRB Beacons
- Cold water emergency response
- Coastal search & rescue procedures
- The ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations
SDV-BS is for Crew Members, 15 years of age and over of non-pleasure vessels of up to 150 gross tons not operating more than 25 miles from shore, including, but not limited to: Commercial Fishing, Crew Boats, Work Boats and Tugs.
