Combined PSC Limited and Lifeboat Operator Limited (For Tall Ships America Members Only)
This course is narrowly written and approved for Tall Ships America members, who have access to an approved ship with a rescue boat. Several Tall Ships America member vessels are currently approved including Corwith Cramer, Robert C. Seamans, Oliver Hazard Perry, Mystic Whaler, Adventuress, Lettie Howard, and Halie/Matthew etc. Other Tall Ship sailors are welcome to take the course but should check in with the instructor [email protected] first to arrange the assessments and get the ship approved through the Coast Guard.
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a career mariner and educator, with decades of seaagoing experience having held command of military, commercial, and private vessels at sea. He operates Practical Navigator Training - a high quality, low cost online maritime training school.
Course Curriculum
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StartLiferafts (32 minutes of video, 30 minutes reading, and 5 minutes of quiz) (35:20)
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StartRescue Boats (15 min video, 30 min reading, 5 min quiz) (12:47)
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StartLaunching Arrangements (15 min video, 20 min reading, 5 min quiz) (14:36)
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StartOutboard Engines for Rescue Boats (34 min video, 20 min reading and 5 minute quiz) (31:39)
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StartManeuvering and Procedures Underway (5 min video, 10 min reading, 5 min quiz) (3:33)
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StartHeavy Weather Procedures (16 min video, 20 min reading, 5 min quiz) (16:06)
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StartEvacuation and Recovery Arrangements (8 min video, 10 min reading, 5 min quiz) (8:05)
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StartActions to Take When Aboard a Survival Craft (25 min video, 5 min reading, 5 min quiz) (24:00)