PST - Module 1

Rules to be Observed by all FEMFI Trainees
1. Report to your class on time. Thirty (30) minutes late

will not be accepted without clearance from the
Training Manager.
2. Wear appropriate attire when attending training in
FEMFI; Shorts, Sleeveless shirts, Sandals and Slippers
not allowed.
3. Once inside the classroom observe the following:
 Cellular phone in the silent mode
PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

 Do not operate any equipment without
permission from instructor;
 Do not eat;
 Do not smoke. Smoke only in designated areas;
 Do not litter, throw garbage in garbage bins;
 Do not write on walls, chairs, tables, neither should
you spit or stick gums on them; and
 Listen attentively and participate actively in the
activities.

4. Always bring with you copy of the registration form,
wherever in FEMFI premises.
5. Show respect for the following persons:
 Your instructors
 FEMFI Employees and Staff
 Other trainees
 Yourself
Do not use Abusive Language or actions.
6. Alcohol Drugs and Deadly Weapons are absolutely
prohibited.

7. Observe silence in order not to disturb the training
going on.
8. In using FEMFI Facilities, observe cleanliness always.
9. Always attend to your personal belongings as
FEMFI will not be responsible for the loss of your
personal items.
10. Training will be placed on hold, fees forfeited and
trainees reported to his company if any of these
are committed:

• Sending representative in lieu of his attendance
in the training class.
• Offering anything of value to any individual
within and outside the organization to pass
assessment or ease in the acquisition of Training
Certificates.
11. Enjoy your stay. it’s more fun in FAR EAST MARITIME
TRAINING CENTER

PRACTICUM SITE
BARANGAY LABAC, NAIC, CAVITE
Assembly Place: In front of Victoria Bldg.
Assembly Time: Before 0500 Hours
Departure Time: Before 0530 Hours
 Dress Code: Practical Uniform
• Long Sleeve Shirt and Long Pants
• Safety Shoes/Rubber Soled Shoes
• Safety gloves (Cotton)

 Registration Form
 Medical Certificate
 Practicum Permit
 Extra Clothes TRANSPORTATION
 Personal Effects AND LUNCH IS
 Snacks/Money FREE!!!
 Plastic Bag
Note: No Registration Form / Medical Certificate / Practicum

Permit /Dress Code = NO PRACTICUM

This course covers the
requirements of the 1978
STCW Convention as
amended and Code
Chapter VI, Section A-VI/1.
On meeting the minimum
standard of competence
in personal survival
techniques, a trainee will
be able to survive at sea in
the event of the ship
abandonment.

• Initial on-board familiarization
• Regular training and drills
• Preparedness for any emergency
• Knowledge of actions to be taken
- When required to abandonship
- When required to jump in the water
- When called to survival craft stations
- When in the water
- When aboard a survival craft
• Knowledge of the main dangers to survivors

Collision Stranding Adverse reaction
of dangerous
goods or
hazardous bulk
materials
Shifting of cargo Engine room Hull failure
explosion or fire

A craft capable of sustaining the lives of persons in
distress from the time of abandoning the ship
KINDS OF SURVIVAL CRAFT
Lifeboat Liferaft

Water borne craft capable of sustaining lives and
persons in distress from the time of abandoning the
ship
Open Totally Enclosed Partially Enclosed

Davit launched
Devices used for launching and
hoisting survival crafts
Free fall launched

• Launching the craft with
persons and equipment on
board
• Released and allowed to fall
into the sea without any
restraining apparatus
Please click here to watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5QvxugfQm0&t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmY0jQ5YWIU&t

Are floats made of wood, metal, rubber or plastic
enclosing hermitically sealed air spaces
KINDS OF LIFERAFT
Rigid Inflatable
Throw Overboard Davit Launch
Marine Evacuation System Automatic Release

• Released from its cradle
and thrown overboard or
slides automatically when
released
• Inflates with a hard pull of
the painter line and is then
ready for boarding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3vH4LSn0nw

Davit Launched Liferafts (DLRs)
• Must be at least 9 m forward of propeller, if

physically possible.
• Must be at least 2 m above waterline at

embarkation position, in fully loaded
condition, unfavourable 10o trim and 20 o list.
• Two crew can prepare for embarkation and

launching in less than 5 minutes per raft.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPx7isWTVBg

• Most efficient, easy-to-use,
flexible, and cost-effective
• Evacuates passengers and

crew with the utmost
safety in the shortest
possible time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyUviKqKswQ

Method of launching a
survival craft whereby the
craft is automatically
released from a sinking ship
and is ready for use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_PU5Nxn8TY&t

1. Locate the CO2 cylinder
2. Turn the raft with canopy into the wind
3. Climb up onto the raft
4. Get a solid hold of the righting strap
5. Place your feet on the CO2 cylinder and
lean well back
6. Move away from the raft when it turns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irBHVEIShu4

Boat designed to rescue persons in distress and marshal
survival craft
A lifeboat may be classified as a rescue boat if it has

complied with all the requirements of a rescue boat

• Sufficient buoyant oars • 1 rustproof dipper with
• 2 buckets lanyard
• 1 compass in binnacle • first aid kit
• 1 sea anchor • 6 doses of anti-seasickness
• 2 painter line • 2 buoyant smoke signal
• 2 hatchets • 1 water proof electric torch
• 3 liters of water/person • 1 signaling mirror

• 1 food ration 10,000 kj/person
• 4 rocket parachute flares
• 6 hand flares
• 1 whistle
• 1 set repair tools
• 1 search light
• radar reflector
• 2 TPA (minimum)
• 2 bailers

• Every ship is fully equipped for an
emergency
• The location of the safety equipment is
carefully planned before the ship is built
• Remember that wherever you are in the
ship, there is always a safety equipment at
hand

• To constantly know duties in an
emergency
• To check defective equipment
• To be held at least one’s a month
• If 25 % of the crew are changed , drill
held w/in 24 hrs. from leaving the port
• Passenger vessels, drill held depending
on the voyage
SUCCESS OF ANY DRILL DEPENDS ON :

“ The people involved, as much as it does on the
people in charge”
Training specific to the ship is documented in the ship’s
SOLAS Training Manual
Provisions and Contents of a

Training Manual
• Provided in the crew mess

room recreation room, and
cabin.
• Contain instructions and
information, easily understood
terms illustrated on the life-
saving appliances provided in
the ship and best methods of
survival. PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES
• Audio-visual aids in lieu of
the manual may also be
provided.
• Every ship fitted with a
marine evacuation system
shall be provided with on-
board training aids in the
use of the system.
• The training manual shall be
written in the working
language of the ship.

• Plan of action
• Notices required by the
SOLAS convention
• Contain information when
alarm signals are used
and how they sound
• Give instruction to each
crew members on what to
do in case of an
emergency

As soon as possible after joining a ship, personnel must
acquire knowledge of
• The meaning of emergency signals
• Instructions on the muster list and their duties
• The location and use of firefighting equipment
• Escape routes and equipment
• Emergencies involving the sinking of the ship
• The means provided for survival on ship and survival
craft

• The effectiveness of the means provided for depends
on the expertise of the personnel.
• Training and regular drills will make the ships crew

proficient carry out a their duties effectively.

Disastrous fires in ships often result in heavy loss of
life and property.
Means Provided to Combat

Fire:
Fire pumps, Fire mains, Hydrants

and hoses, Fixed and portable fire
fighting equipment, Fixed fire
detection and Fire alarm systems

• In heavy weather, it is but natural that the ship will
be influenced by rough sea and swell especially if the
vessel is on light condition.
• To ease the heavy rolling and founding of the ship,
the master must reduce ships speed and or alter
course.
• If ballast can be loaded it will reduce the heavy
rolling and pounding.
• SOLAS 74 lays down the safety requirements in
constructing ships
Designed to be thrown to a person in the water, to
provide buoyancy to prevent drowning.

• Shall be distributed on both sides of
the ship on all decks and at least
one at the vicinity of the stern
• Capable of being rapidly cast loose
and not permanently secured
• At least one lifebuoy on either side
of the ship shall be fitted with a
buoyant lifeline
• Not less than half of the total no. be
provided with self-igniting lights, and
not less than two of these shall also
be provided with self activating
smoke signals.
• Each life buoy marked with : Name,

port of registry of ship.
ATTACHMENTS
Lifebuoy with line
Self igniting light
Self activating smoke

signal
Lifebuoy without
attachment

Are buoyant devices used for saving person from
drowning by keeping their bodies afloat
TYPES OF LIFE JACKET
Inflatable Rigid
• Whistle
• Reflective tape
• Light
• Vessel’s Name

Protective suit which reduces the body heat loss of a
person wearing it in cold water

• Should be available to
every person assigned
to crew in the rescue
boat
• For passenger and cargo

ships with non-enclosed
lifeboats at least three
immersion suit shall be
carried for each lifeboat

A bag or suit made of water proof material with low thermal
conductivity
For passenger and cargo ships

with non-enclosed lifeboats, a
thermal protective aid must be
provided for persons not
provided with an immersion
suit

Before the ship leaves
port and at all times during
the voyage, all life-saving
appliances shall be in
working order and ready
for immediate use.

Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving
appliances shall be carried out based on the guidelines
and periodic schedule

See to it, that your life saving gear is in first class
condition.
The clothes you wear and the gear you take with
you depends upon whether you are in a hot or cold
climate.

Actions before leaving the ship:
• If possible, drink plenty of water, hot tea/coffee
to ward off effect of cold water.
In Cold Climate:
• Long woolen underwear and woolen socks to keep
body warm.
• Wind proof jacket to protect shoulder and arms.
• Helmet or watch cap to keep head warm and
water out.
• Garments that can be slipped off easily.
• Gloves to keep hands warm and to prevent
burning them on lines
Extra equipment if times permits shall be taken into the
survival craft such as:
• For protection (extra blankets, extra clothes etc.)
• For location ( torchlight, whistle, mirror etc.)
• Extra water, food ( can goods, etc)
• Extra medical supplies
• For navigation: the chart last used, sextants, etc.
• Additional medicines, fishing tackles may prove
useful

• Panic is the worst enemy of all concern.
• In a passenger ship where more people are
onboard, officer and ratings should prevent
panic among the passengers
• Ships personnel must act with authority
• They must calm down hysterical passengers
• They must be assured of safety

• Warning the passenger
• Seeing that they are suitably clad and have
donned their lifejackets correctly
• Assembling the passengers at the muster
stations
• Keeping order in the passageways on stairways
and generally controlling the movements of the
passengers
• Ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the
survival craft

Means of Survival
• A means of keeping afloat

• A means of keeping warm
• A means of communicating
with ships or rescue services
• Drinking water and food

7 short blasts or more followed by 1 long blast
and Public Address
• All personnel must proceed

immediately to their designated
muster station
• Team leaders must muster and
report readiness to the bridge
• Perform respective duties and
responsibilities

The ship usually offers the
best chance of survival
and that abandoning ship
should only be undertaken
if all measures fail
The order to abandon ship is given by the master

or the next in command

• Some of the survival craft is not capable of
being launched
- Use other available survival craft
• Absence of lighting
- Use emergency lights
• Absence of personnel assigned to certain duties

- Flexibility in performing other duties

Boarding of lifeboats and rafts can be done according
to 3 principles:
• By using the embarkation ladder rigged over the

ship’s side
• By boarding the lifeboat or raft directly in the
stowed position or by boarding after the boat or
raft has been lowered to the embarkation deck
• By embarkation using a special inflatable slide
(used specially in ferry boats)
Jump directly in to the water close toe the lifeboat or raft

and swim towards the boat/raft
• Jump from a position as close as possible to the water,
(not more than 20 ft.)
• Keep your feet together
• Block off nose and mouth
• Hold the lifejacket with your arms crossed over your
chest
• Check below for obstruction or any floating debris
• Jump feet first , looking ahead and parallel to the
horizon
• Do not jump into a lifeboat or on top of the canopy
Back Stroke
• Considered as the most

relaxed stroke.
• Able to see that you’re

moving away from ship’s
side
• To avoid falling matters from

the ship

• Disturb surrounding
• Don’t blend in
• Stay together

Survival Circle

Protection
The ability to shield oneself from injury and exposure

(Heat/Cold)
• Extra clothing
• Lifeboats
• Lifejackets
• Temporary shelter
• Other people

Detection
Since the ultimate goal of

survival is rescue, you must
be SEEN and HEARD.

Sustenance
Anything that will support
or uphold life
Medical Treatment
Application of first aid

General Health
Physical and mental well-being
are absolutely essential to
overcome the stress generated by
a traumatic experience
Training and Preparation

Proper preparation can give the
survival victim and strong
psychological edge towards
overcoming his survival
situations
• Action , ability or effort
exerted by a person or a
group of persons in order
to continue to live in the
midst of a disastrous
situation
• Struggle for existence

Cold Water Survival
Sea Max. Time Of

Temperature Survival
0oC 15 min
5oC 1 hr
10oC 3 hrs
15oC 7 hrs
20oC 16 hrs
25oC 72 hrs

• Immersion foot • Sore eyes
• Hypothermia • Heat stroke
• Seasickness • Bad weather / climate
• Constipation • Sea creatures
• Frost bite • Water hazards
• Salt water burns or • Fire or oil on water
boils

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsEFXUPuEcY

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Rules to be Observed by all FEMFI Trainees

1. Report to your class on time. Thirty (30) minutes late

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

Note: No Registration Form / Medical Certificate / Practicum

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

KINDS OF SURVIVAL CRAFT

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

Open Totally Enclosed Partially Enclosed

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

Free fall launched

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

Marine Evacuation System Automatic Release

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• Must be at least 9 m forward of propeller, if

• Must be at least 2 m above waterline at

• Two crew can prepare for embarkation and

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• Evacuates passengers and

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

A lifeboat may be classified as a rescue boat if it has

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• 1 compass in binnacle • first aid kit

• 1 sea anchor • 6 doses of anti-seasickness

• 2 painter line • 2 buoyant smoke signal

• 2 hatchets • 1 water proof electric torch

• 3 liters of water/person • 1 signaling mirror

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

SUCCESS OF ANY DRILL DEPENDS ON :

Provisions and Contents of a

• Provided in the crew mess

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• Training and regular drills will make the ships crew

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

Means Provided to Combat

Fire pumps, Fire mains, Hydrants

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

• Each life buoy marked with : Name,

Self igniting light

Self activating smoke

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

TYPES OF LIFE JACKET

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES